Feathers will be flying and tiny hooves will be dashing on Devon Day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday, November 23 with the racing Clydesdales making a return and the racecourse staging the first ever race for ponies from Dartmoor.
The pint-sized ponies will come under starters’ orders at 12pm and their wee little hooves will come tearing down the track as they demonstrate their versatility as tough, hardy and fast children’s ponies.
Charlotte Faulkner of the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Ponies, which supports and promotes all the ponies on Dartmoor, said: “This is a...
More than 30 VIP guests from the world of corporate aviation have attended the official launch of Exeter’s Airport’s new Jet Centre. The event was hosted by Sir Peter Rigby, founder, CEO and Chairman of Rigby Group Plc, which acquired Exeter Airport in June last year.
Rigby Group has completely refurbished the airport’s Jet Centre, which offers VIP services to corporate aviation clients spanning business travellers to rock stars and even royalty. It includes an expanded corporate lounge that can accommodate up to 35 people, a conference room and boardroom, and crew rest facilities...
During National Adoption Week, Exeter firm WSP have challenged Parsons Brinckerhoff to the ultimate static cycle race to raise awareness and much needed funds to support families who have adopted in Exeter.
Members of both companies will take part in static bike race in the centre of Princesshay shopping centre on Wednesday 5 November.
The victorious office will be the one whose members cover the most miles during the day.
All money raised on the day will be donated to Families for Children Adoption Agency to be able to continue providing the vital support needed...
Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell says he is "over the moon" after he was named in Stuart Lancaster's 33-man England squad for the upcoming QBE Autumn Internationals.
The talented Cornishman is Exeter's sole representative in the England party, who over the course of November will tackle world champions New Zealand (Nov 8), South Africa (Nov 15), Samoa (Nov 22) and Australia (Nov 29).
For Nowell, his inclusion offers him the chance to add to his current tally of five international caps, all of which were gained during this year's Six Nations campaign.
Private housing and private commercial construction activity fuelled a record workload in Q3 2014, according to the RICS UK Construction Market Survey – the highest recorded since 1994.
In the region, construction activity in private housing, private commercial and private industrial remain high despite the skills shortage and 39% more chartered surveyors are reporting a rise in activity (up from a net balance of 35% in August). In the region 48% of respondents cited a lack of quantity surveyors, while 41% cited a shortage of other construction professionals and 47% citing a...
One lucky couple could be enjoying their dream wedding worth £8,000 just for identifying love songs - thanks to the Mercure Exeter Southgate.
The glitzy package up for grabs includes the wedding and reception, bridal gown and menswear, a cake, flowers, stationary and photos. There is even a manicure and make-up for the bride-to-be, hair styling and three months’ membership to Spa Natural Fitness in the hotel. Tamsyn Parson, Sales Manager at the Southgate, said: “It is the biggest day of your life, so it has to be special. We are partnering with some fabulous businesses who get a...
Rokk Media are a leading South West digital agency who are extremely proud to have been a first mover in the world of mobile apps and mobile technologies, with mobile being one of the biggest innovations to impact business in the last ten years.
After five successful years in developing a range of mobile solutions, Rokk Media’s team are interested to know where businesses are in their transition to mobile. Whether you have developed your strategy already or have projects planned in the future, Rokk Media ask if businesses would spend just a few minutes answering 8 simple ‘click and...
Diwali or Deepavali is the most important festival of the year for Hindus, which is also known at the Festival of Light and is being celebrated at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 26 October. The University of Exeter’s Student Guild Asian Society will be hosting the Hindu New Year festival which is free and open to everyone from the University and the city of Exeter, as a way of providing a cultural experience and an opportunity to connect with the culture and heritage of India. It is also an opportunity to explain the role of the Diwali in which prayers and special...
Celebrating more than a decade of business success, the UK’s fastest growing wireless network solutions provider, WiFi SPARK, has marked its milestone anniversary and continued growth with the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of Exeter.
Lord Mayor Councillor Percy Prowse was on hand to officially open the doors of the new offices in Matford Business Park, Exeter, on Friday 17th October 2014.
Chosen for its vibrant business links and opportunities, the move to Exeter marks a new chapter for the company as it heads into the 12th year of business since it was...
