Devon Waste Management Group expands board

The Devon Waste Management Group of Companies has announced the expansion of its management board and executive team with the appointment of two new directors.

Emily Delve has been appointed Group Finance Director and Richard Marsh Group Sales and Marketing Director. Emily combines considerable corporate development experience with a strong financial background and will contribute significantly to the Board and to the ongoing growth and development of the Group. She is supported by an experienced finance team who provide the Group’s strong financial management and controls....

Silverton Hunt Point to Point Steeplechase

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/13/2015 - 12:25pm

The eagerly awaited Silverton Hunt Point to Point takes place on Sunday January 18th at Black Forest Lodge, Kenton near Exeter off the A380 starting at 12 noon with the first race.

An exhilarating, crowd-pleasing showcase for amateur horse racing nationally, Silverton Hunt Point to Point, has attracted well over a record 100 entries with some of the best competitors in their field.

Courtesy of the landowners the Earl and Countess of Devon, every jump on the 3-mile point to point course can be seen by race-goers, even from a vehicle. A great day out for all country loving...

Exeter University receives £2m towards future of science

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/13/2015 - 11:28am

The University of Exeter has received a £2 million gift from The Wolfson Foundation to support the establishment of a new Living Systems Institute, which will pioneer a new approach to treating the world’s most serious diseases.

The gift is the largest award made by The Wolfson Foundation in 2014 and constitutes the latest milestone in a long history of key contributions from the charity towards the advancement of science at Exeter.

The Living Systems Institute will bring together 200 cell and molecular biologists, mathematicians, physicists, biomedical scientists and...

I am backing the BID: Mattie Richardson

Authored by Exeter BID
Posted: Tue, 01/13/2015 - 10:50am

As the Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) reaches the next stage in its campaign, those involved in the BID are beginning to explore options with other businesses within the city centre with a view to design, plan, manage and deliver a Business Plan that reflects their business priorities to take the city centre forward for the next five years.

Mattie Richardson, Owner of Bunyip Beads & Buttons, is one of the faces of Exeter BID who are supporting the scheme

1. How do you feel about the Exeter BID?

I feel positive about the prospect of Exeter BID. All...

Yeo Valley Rock Stars

Event Date: 
21/03/2015 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Why should grown ups have all the fun?

Here at RockSolidRace, we think everyone should enjoy the brown stuff. Which is why we have our very own kids’ race – bringing muddy mayhem to children aged between 5 and 13!

Our carefully constructed mini obstacle course is about 1km in length, with obstacles like entanglement, net scrambles, tunnels, straw pyramids and, of course, oodles of mud!

The event is split into two age groups: 5–7 year olds and 8–13 year olds. That way, we keep everyone safe and challenged.

For more info, go to http://www.rocksolid.life/rock-...

Frances Clark and Foot Anstey lead SW corporate finance market

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/13/2015 - 10:01am

Independent research by Experian has identified the award-winning corporate finance team at chartered accountants Francis Clark as the dominant financial adviser in the South West having almost doubled its deal volume over that achieved in 2013.

The Francis Clark team achieved 40 deals in 2014, more than the total volume of the next four South West corporate finance teams combined, which sees the firm jump 14 places in the national league table to 20th, the only non-Top 10 accounting practice to be included.

The Corporate team at Foot Anstey tops the South West Legal...

£1,000 available to Exeter care homes

Having already donated materials to a charity, sports club, school and community group, RGB Building Supplies is delighted to offer one more £1,000 building materials grant, this time for care and nursing homes.

Homes in the Exeter area are invited to apply for the donation to help them complete any renovation or refurbishment projects. Perhaps a home needs to update their communal areas, complete some essential repairs or renovate an outdoor area - whatever the project, RGB would like to hear about it.

Rob Allen, Operations Manager at RGB Building Supplies, commented: “We...

Rock Solid Race returns to its roots

This March sees Rock Solid Race returning to Escot Park for the third time – bringing with it more obstacles, more races and more days to do it in (the event will be running on both days this year).

Founder and owner Ashley Jardine is thrilled with the reaction to the event. Having left a safe career as an Optician just three years ago, he took a big gamble on carving out a new career in Obstacle Racing. It looks like it has paid off.

“Just three years ago, Escot Park was our very first event and since then we have become known as being one of the best races around.”...

Snow, heavy rain and gales set to hit Devon

The Met Office has issued three weather warnings as snow, strong winds and heavy rain are expected to hit the region this week.

Showers of hail, sleet and snow on Tuesday evening and overnight are likely to leave a covering of snow of 3-6 cm in places, especially on ground over 100m but also locally to lower levels too.

Icy patches will also form on untreated surfaces making driving conditions tricky.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A cold westerly airstream will spread across the area on Tuesday evening, allowing frequent showers in the overnight period to...

Rusty Pig teams up with Devon Freewheelers

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 01/12/2015 - 3:42pm

Ethical butchers and restaurant Rusty Pig has announced a charity partnership with emergency couriers Devon Freewheelers for 2015.

Chef Robin Rea and his team are busy planning various events to be held at the Ottery St Mary eaterie throughout the year, including quizzes and themed dining.

Robin said: “I’ve been aware of the charity for some time and I really admire the selfless work carried out by the volunteer riders. They do a great job for the people of Devon, and I’m delighted to support them.”

Additionally, Robin is hoping to run a food stand at this year’s...

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