The theme of our annual flower festival at Crediton Parish Church is ‘Music for the Moment’.
Enjoy some magical musical moments interpreted in eye-catching floral arrangements – romantic, celebratory - with lots of rhythm! A major fundraising event towards the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this fine 15th century Grade 1 listed building, Crediton is thought by some to be one of the finest parish churches of its kind in Devon.
The floral exhibition takes place Saturday May 30th – Thursday 4th June from 10.30am to 7 pm, except Sunday 11am to 6pm. and Thursday 10.30am -5pm...
An Exeter School Senior Royal Air Force cadet has been awarded the Jack Sadler Award for outstanding contribution to the combined cadet force contingent (CCF).
Flight Sergeant and Head of RAF section James Krafft was presented with the brass trophy of an artillery shell case and an engraved medal by Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Commander (RN) Geoff Chapman.
The Jack Sadler award is made annually in memory of former pupil and trooper Jack Sadler who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. He was a popular and respected former Head of the Army section who was very much...
This is the only 10k Race in Exeter with a City Centre start and our 2015 route will take runners up the High Street, down Paris Street, Western Way and on to the Exeter Quayside.
From here it's a beautiful and flat stretch along rivers and canals finishing at the Piazza Terracina. This race will suit regular runners and beginners due to the relatively flat terrain. Download the route map here .
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has launched the most wide-ranging review of national business rates in a generation – paving the way for changes to how businesses across England pay the tax.
The review, set to report back by Budget 2016, will examine the structure of the current system which is paid annually on 1.8 million properties in England. The review will look at how businesses use property, what the UK can learn from other countries about local business taxes, and how we could modernise the system so it better reflects changes in the value of property...
The Devon Business Expo will take place at the Matford Centre on April 30th and looks set to be even bigger than last year’s event which saw more than 700 people attend and visit the 70 exhibitors. Stands are already being taken up with 50% already booked. It is expected that there will be 100 exhibitors and up to 1000 people attending on the day.
Dave Barr, thebestof Exeter’s MD said “I am delighted that Petroc have come on board as our headline sponsor, and to have Basepoint Business Centres and Securitas as supporting sponsors. I am also looking forward to working with our Media...
The Devon Business Expo will take place at the Matford Centre, Exeter on April 30th and looks set to be even bigger than last year’s event which saw more than 700 people attend and visit the 70 exhibitors. Stands are already being taken up with 70% already booked. It is expected that there will be 100 exhibitors and up to 1000 delegates attending on the day.
Dave Barr, thebestof Exeter’s MD said “I am delighted that Petroc have come on board as our headline sponsor, and to have Basepoint Business Centres and Securitas as supporting sponsors. I am also looking forward to working...
More than half of Exeter professionals (55%) say they are seeing more people in their industry with multiple jobs compared to five years ago.
These ‘portfolio job holders’ work for more than one employer, potentially offering more than one service. This is a key finding of recent research from Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace. The survey canvassed the opinions of business owners and senior managers in Exeter on their attitudes and approaches to work.
The findings show that working practices have changed considerably, even in as little as five years...
Exeter Specsavers store has raised a fantastic £520 for Red Nose day.
Lillian-Evangelia Agelis, store director of Specsavers Exeter, said: "We enjoyed raising money for Red Nose Day as it’s such a great cause. All staff members took part and encouraged all of our customers to join in the fun!"
JustPark, the pioneering app and website that connects parking space owners with drivers looking for a convenient space, has smashed its £1 million crowdfunding target by 370%, raising £3.7 million in 34 days through Crowdcube. While JustPark is still open to receiving expressions of interest, the campaign is officially closed to investment, having raised the maximum amount allowed for SMEs under EU regulation.
This is the largest amount of money ever invested in a British technology business through equity crowdfunding, and the highest amount invested in a company in the history...
Neither Exeter City nor Stevenage were able to make a breakthrough in an hour and a half of play at St James Park, as the meeting ended 0-0.
Chances came and went at either end – and City substitute David Wheeler even hit the bar with a towering header midway through the second period for the hosts.
But ultimately the game ended without either goalkeeper needing to make a visit to the back of the net on Tuesday evening.
City manager Paul Tisdale named an unchanged starting XI for the Grecians’ fixture after the weekend...
