Leading UK law firm Ashfords LLP, has raised a life-changing sum of over £62,000 for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) as its Charity of the Year 2014.
CHSW provides children's hospice care across the South West and supports more than 400 life-limited children and their families promising to make the most of short and precious lives.
Ashfords started with an initial target of £15,000 but the fundraising soon started to snowball with a wide variety of activities and events such as skydives, abseils, marathons, charity quizzes and a Mount Kilimanjaro climb. Two...
Visitors to Rugby World Cup 2015 will be greeted with world class customer service from businesses in Exeter and the Heart of Devon.
Exeter is hosting three rugby matches at Sandy Park in September and October, attracting international and VIP visitors to Exeter and the Heart of Devon.
Customer service training courses entitled Welcome to Exeter are being run from January to May by Purple Cloud Consultancy and Exeter City Council.
The courses will help businesses maximise the opportunities for rugby- related business, understand how to manage super-happy or unhappy...
Classpeople, the leading education recruitment specialists in the South West, have unveiled their fleet of four brightly branded Citroen DS3’s delivered by business vehicle specialists Fleetdrive.
With rapid growth and further planned expansion across the South-West, The education recruitment company which already has offices in Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Worcester and Exeter is looking to further its reach and the new cars are part of a plan to ensure the brand gets full exposure and recognition in both existing and new areas of business.
An 87-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being in collision with a lorry in Exeter yesterday (19 January).
Police and emergency services were called to Topsham Road around 1.15pm after the elderly pedestrian was in collision with the HGV.
The woman, from Exeter, sustained a serious leg injury and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The driver of the 18-tonne truck, a 43-year-old man, was interviewed by police and has been released while police enquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.
The growing distance between families in the South West is making planning care for elderly parents more difficult, according to research released today by Bupa. Adults in the South West who are aged 35 and over and who are likely to be in a position of finding care for an older relative, now live an average 109 miles, or a two-hour drive, from their older parents.[1] So when it comes to making important decisions about care for elderly relatives, many families are forced to research and manage options from a distance without getting to know an area. Bupa says remote planning is a...
Exeter family law specialist, The Family Law Company recently presented a cheque for £1500 to FORCE Cancer Charity.
The sum was raised through various events, including a popular skittles evening that pitted teams of accountants, barristers and solicitors against each other, with Old Mill Accountants edging ahead to win on the night.
Jane Chanot, Director at The Family Law Company, said: “FORCE offers a really important service giving information, support and treatment to cancer patients and their families. We are delighted to support the charity through this donation.”...
The Exeter team of leading property consultants JLL is expanding with the appointment of a new graduate surveyor.
Adelle Moore, who is originally from the South West, joins the hotels and hospitality team following a year at Knight Frank in London. She has recently moved back to the region to further her career with JLL.
Adelle has a keen interest in the leisure property market having obtained a degree in property and business from the University of the West of England. She will be supporting the senior team on a day-to-day basis with hotel agency, leisure and development...
Do you want to get your mind and body kick started this New Year? Trill Farm opens its doors for 2015 with an inspiring programme of courses and talks to get you thinking, learning and eating!
Trill Farm, near Axminster, is the brain child of Dr Romy Fraser OBE, the founder of Neal's Yard Remedies. Set up in 2008, the 300 acre organic farm has become an exercise in creative thinking and living.
Cattle and sheep farmers, market gardeners, carpenters, chefs and natural skin-product makers all share the farm and a common ethos; using the land and all it affords in a way that...
Journalist, author and political commentator Andrew Marr is supporting a nationwide search for stroke survivors to enter the Life After Stroke Awards (LASA) 2015.
The awards, hosted by the Stroke Association, recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke, from survivors to carers, volunteers and health professionals. Andrew, who had a stroke himself in 2013, explained why he was supporting the event:
“These awards pay tribute to the character, guts and determination of extraordinary people who have come through the devastating consequences of a stroke The Life...
Banish the half-term blues with our family-friendly sing-a-long to the Disney hit film Frozen.
Taking place on the Tuesday of half-term week, this fantastic event will be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.
With fancy dress welcomed, fun Frozen-themed activities and plenty of prizes to be won alongside a screening of the sing-a-long version of the film, this event is a must for any Frozen fans in your family.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start with tickets available on the door. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all...
