On Friday 17th October 2014 the Friends of Axhayes group held a charity pamper evening at the Cat & Fiddle Inn, Clyst St Mary, Nr Exeter. The doors opened at 6.45pm and treatments started at 7pm. Many local businesses provided short treatments such as mini facials, file and paint, hand & foot massages etc to help raise funds for Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection adoption centre. It became clear from the outset that the evening was going to be popular as soon the queue for booking treatments was quite long.
There was a raffle during the evening with some fantastic prizes won,...
Dorchester-based independent developer C G Fry & Son, is celebrating the success of two of its site managers, Steve Walker of Poundbury, Dorchester and Adrian White of Wyndham Place in Tisbury, Wiltshire, receiving further awards at the NHBC (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ 2014 regionals ceremony. These prestigious awards follow on the back of four of the firm’s site managers being recognised with ‘Pride in the Job’ awards in July this year for individual C G Fry & Son developments across the South West.
A local digital marketing specialist has made a fast start to life as a business owner having won more than 50 client accounts in his first year.
Mark Worden, previously responsible for online marketing at two of well established Westcountry brands, law firm Stephens Scown LLP and insurance company Cornish Mutual, created MiHi Digital a year ago to support the burgeoning online potential of the region’s businesses.
The company, which offers assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy, has...
Surfing his way to the top William Trott, Sales Negotiator at Exeter haart estate agency, has been crowned the Pro Junior Champion at the UK Pro Surf Tournament. William, 20, who has been surfing for 16 years, battled against 134 competitors and 11 foot high waves to win the prestigious title at the British Universities & Colleges Sport event, held on Fistral Beach in Newquay. Donning his haart branded wet suit, William surfed in five 30 minute long heats, riding the waves and performing radical controlled manoeuvres. Demonstrating his ability to surf in an innovative and progressive...
Last week's announcement that the Met Office plans to install a supercomputer in a new building complex at Exeter Science Park has been welcomed enthusiastically by leading members of East Devon District Council.
Part of the supercomputer will be sited at the IT Halls at the Met Office HQ in Exeter and part is expected to be sited at a purpose-designed building at the nearby Exeter Science Park, subject to planning permission.
Councillor Ian Thomas, East Devon’s cabinet member for economy, said: “Confirmation of the purpose-designed supercomputer facility is great news for...
RGB Building Supplies, which has a branch on Alphinbrook Road, Exeter, is celebrating after winning the award for ‘Best Builders Merchant for Self Builders’ at the prestigious Build It Awards 2014. The awards, hosted this year by comedian Hugh Dennis, celebrate excellence across the self-build and renovation industry recognising those that have completed projects, as well as services, products and suppliers. RGB was up against leading national brands and was announced as the winner at a Gala Awards Dinner held in Swindon, which was hosted by popular comedian, Hugh Dennis, on Thursday 23rd...
New research from British Gas suggests that, unsurprisingly, many people in the South West (49%) are not looking forward to winter. People in the South West are most likely to dread increased transport problems (61%), shorter days (70%), the cold weather (62%), and the possibility of no heating or hot water (58%). Winter worries about homes were highlighted in the UK wide research findings with 41% of those in the South West region saying they worry about the heating or hot water failing during the colder months, whilst 8% had worries about flooding because of burst pipes. A further 8%...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Byron McGuigan says he is “excited” by the challenges that lie ahead after he today confirmed his move to the Aviva Premiership club.
The 25-year-old, who has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and, more recently, Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s ITM Cup, has agreed a short-term contract with the Chiefs until the end of the current campaign.
McGuigan is the latest addition to the playing ranks at Sandy Park after head coach Rob Baxter previously indicated he was keen to bolster his options, particularly in the back three.
I am a student currently studying at history at Exeter University in my second year and I am also a member of the university's charity organisation RAG and I will be undertaking the challenge of completing a 7 day trek to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes with a team of other volunteers to raise money for Worldwide Cancer Research. Unfortunately cancer is something that has effected almost everyone's lives in some way, which is why I have decided to undertake this challenge to help raise money for this amazingly worthy cause.
Marcus Collins will be performing in Exeter early next year with his full live band.
Friday 20th march 2015 Marcus Collins will be performing at Exeters Lemon Grove with his full band plus support.
Marcus Collins, at just 23 years old, has already achieved great heights in his singing and musical career after his journey started on TV’s highest rating talent show, The X Factor.
Marcus became a firm favourite right from the beginning and his talent was nurtured by his mentor, Gary Barlow. Marcus proved himself adept at putting in startling musical performances,...
