Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is joining with Fire and Rescue Services across the UK in supporting Fire Sprinkler Week 2015, taking place from 16-22 March.
This is the second annual sprinkler awareness campaign undertaken by Fire and Rescue services and this year is focusing on the way that fitting sprinklers can help businesses and education, by reducing the impact of a fire.
Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer said: “Devon & Somerset fully support this campaign as sprinklers save lives, protect property, promote prosperity and contribute to the community...
A new intelligent digital Plymouth firm has ‘GAIN-ed’ a £250,000 grant to boost its £4million growth package, reports KATE WILLIAMS
High tech Plymouth firm Intelligent Optimisations has raised £4million in its first 18 months to fund its growth. The firm received a £250,000 grant from The Growth Acceleration and Investment Network (GAIN) Growth Fund, which has helped to unlock further investment, supporting the creation of up to 42 new jobs.
Based in the Barbican, Intelligent Optimisations was founded in May 2013 and now employs 31 people, with a major recruitment drive...
The use of social media is now a given for any business. Why? Because, with very few exceptions, our customers are having conversations on there and we have a huge opportunity to get involved too.
However, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Social media is just another form of communication, so we can use it however we want - for research, customer service, or positioning, for example, in addition to the more obvious goals of generating leads and enquiries. Successful social media marketing is, however, very different from traditional marketing as we are now generating interest by...
Exeter businesses are being warned they may become “April fools” by sacrificing tens of thousands of pounds in rating refunds and savings if they do not act quickly.
The alert has come from Matthew Midwinter, partner with leading national property consultancy and chartered surveyor Sanderson Weatherall, which has offices in Exeter.
Mr Midwinter explained: “The rates that businesses pay on their premises are linked to valuations which have previously changed every five years. The last such review took effect in April 2010 but the government announced a couple of years ago...
A BICYCLE recycling and repair project based at Bicton College has reached a significant milestone, launching a new 'Bring Your Own Bike Night', aimed at training people to fix their own wheels.
Founded just over a year ago, EaRTH Cycles has been taking in unwanted bikes and refurbishing them, recently receiving their 100th bike donation.
As well as diverting waste from landfill, the project gives people a chance to learn bike maintenance through refurbishing the donated bikes.
Sam White, EaRTH Cycles Coordinator, said: "Our 100th bike donation is a real milestone...
With the 2015 budget just days away independent Devon accountancy firm Thomas Westcott has issued a wish-list it believes will help businesses in the South West.
But, with a General Election looming, the experts at Thomas Westcott fear the Budget announcement will be a "benign affair" focused on what has been achieved, rather than measures to further stimulate business growth.
"With the economy continuing to show encouraging signs and businesses across the South West generally feeling more optimistic we would like to see the Budget used to keep momentum with local...
A special chance to visit Poltimore House and Grounds and join in our special Easter Egg Hunt.for the Children with small prize on completion.
Refreshments will be available in the Chapel. Dogs on leads welcome.
Normal admission prices apply.
Poltimore House has a prominent place in Devon’s culture: one of the great historic estates of the county and BBC2's Restoration programme in 2003 brought Poltimore to national attention.
Refreshments will be available in the Chapel. Dogs on leads welcome. Free entry.
Exeter’s Underground Passages will be running special Easter egg hunts every day throughout the Easter school holidays, 28 March – 12 April 2015.
Hunt for the eggs left by the Easter bunny in these mysterious passages beneath Exeter’s Street to win a special chocolate prize! Lots of fun for everyone.
Exeter’s Underground Passages were built in the 14th and 15th centuries to bring a supply of fresh drinking water in to the city. Exeter is the only city in the UK to have underground passages of this type and guided tours have taken place here since the 1930s. Highlights...
We are gearing up for an Eggs-travaganza this Easter. We have a show stopping line up of events and activities over the Easter holidays, from 28th March through to 12th April.
In our largest ever Easter egg hunt we have over 5000 Easter eggs to giveaway!
The Easter egg hunt will take place from Friday 3rd April until Tuesday 7th April.
Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the Easter fun and follow the trail to find clues and solve puzzles on their adventure around the Park, for a delicious Easter reward.
This is a fantastic opportunity for all quilting enthusiasts. The show features a large display of quilts from all over the world as well as Patchwork and Quilting suppliers stands. Quilting enthusiasts and personalities will be on hand to 'show you how'!
Workshops are available, and can only be booked at the Show on a first come, first served basis.
There are good on site facilities including a restaurant, disabled facilities, easy and instant access with free parking.
