Small Steps, Big Impact: Eco-Friendly Practices to Implement in Your Business Model

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 4:52pm

Antoinette Jackson, founder of the sustainability-focused company SuperBee , shares her top five tips for businesses seeking to transition to a greener approach and embrace environmental sustainability.

  1. Perform an energy audit: Identify areas of high energy consumption and implement energy-efficient solutions like LED lighting and smart thermostats.

  2. Prioritize eco-friendly packaging: Utilize recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable packaging materials to reduce waste and decrease your carbon footprint, added Sticky Labels , provider of premium printed

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Image featuring Jess Gillam, one of the performers at Budleigh Music Festival

Budleigh Music Festival - tickets on sale now!

Budleigh Salterton will soon play host to acclaimed musicians as part of this year’s Budleigh Music Festival, as tickets go on sale this week.

The week-long event, which starts on 30 June and is now in its 18th year, consists of both lunchtime and evening performances, and with ticket prices starting from £5 organisers are confident that there is something for everyone.

Artistic Director Jason Thornton, who is also the founder and Music Director of Bath Philharmonia, says that even those without any prior musical knowledge or experience will be inspired by the programme...

Pete Tong Brings a Slice of the Coronation to Powerdham Castle

Pioneering DJ & Presenter, Pete Tong, promises to recreate a slice of the King's Coronation when he comes to Exeter this Summer.

As Brit DJ, presenter and broadcaster, Pete Tong MBE, prepares to play for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Coronation Celebration Concert, he promises to recreate a slice of that coronation moment when he brings Ibiza Classics to Powerham Castle on 28 August. Handpicking ‘Feel The Love' for the coronation concert, Pete Tong will perform that same song to Exeter crowds this summer, as a tip of the hat to this very special coronation year…a special...

Health and Wealth: How Matthew Mansell Created the Next Fitness Unicorn

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 6:41am

If you look closely, there’s a thread that runs directly between fitness and finance. In fact, two of the most important parts of life are the health of your body and the health of your wallet. And Athlo founder Matthew Mansell thinks you can help both at the same time — he’s started the next fitness unicorn .

Matthew Mansell spent the first part of his life focused on sport. His talents got him further than most: an offer to play professional rugby for a team in France. He describes that time as an “incredible experience” he knew couldn’t last.

After two years, his...

Continued growth for Trowers' Corporate and Commercial practice in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:00pm

Trowers & Hamlins' Corporate and Commercial practice in the South West continues to grow following a number of recent strategic hires.

Following a bumper year of deal activity in 2022, where the team advised many of the best food, drink and leisure businesses in the South West of England, the team has continued on its growth trajectory having added six new senior and experienced lawyers in the last two years and with considerable spread of skillsets and experience the team currently consists of two partners, a senior associate, three associates and a trainee.

The...

New bus services launched with improvement plan funding

A new bus service has been launched and another has had its route extended to connect more local communities in Devon. Thanks to funding awarded to Devon County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan by the Department for Transport, the new X30 service has been launched from Seaton to Exeter, and the 85 from Tavistock to Barnstaple has undergone enhancements. The X30 Exeter Express Service is a new Monday – Friday link from Seaton to Exeter via Colyford, Colyton and Honiton. It provides new links from the Seaton area to Skypark, Exeter Science Park, The Met Office, Exeter Business Park...

Celebrating the arrival of spring with Outdoor Classroom Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/09/2023 - 5:35pm

Friday May 18 is Outdoor Classroom Day, and lots of schools across Devon will be taking part.

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global initiative which aims to encourage teachers, parents, guardians and youth groups to get children spending more time learning and playing outdoors.

There is growing evidence that outdoor learning is beneficial – it can support creating a meaningful connection with nature, which in turn helps wellbeing and mental health and improves key developmental skills, such as critical thinking, and emotional and social development.

Globally, 11,962...

Free lunchtime concerts in Chagford

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:01am

Free lunchtime concerts spice up the Dartmoor town of Chagford every Friday this summer.

Chagford’s Summer Music Series begins on June 9th and continues until the end of August with more than twenty musicians performing across twelve entirely different concerts in the historic parish church. Musical genres span classical, folk, jazz, world music, mediaeval, klezmer, and even sea-shanties!

Last year’s inaugural series captured the hearts of audiences with its eclectic mix of exceptional musicians and its informal, convivial atmosphere. Tea and coffee is available and...

Event provides inspiration for employers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/08/2023 - 9:10pm

An employer event focussed on new ways of recruiting and retaining staff has won praise for being “inspirational”.

More than 60 people attended the event hosted by Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce , and participants all benefited from the information, expertise and experience on hand on the day.

With around 15,000 unique jobs vacancies currently being advertised per day across Devon, but a reduction in those available in the labour market, the message to employers is that it’s vital that they explore new ways of embracing all those able...

Plymouth Champagne boss toasts first US export deal 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/08/2023 - 5:44pm

Corks are popping for the UK’s specialist ‘Champagne Retailer of the Year’ once again after announcing its first export deal in the United States.

Sip Champagnes is now shipping to California, Florida, Illinois and Montana, with talks already underway to expand its range of grower champagnes in other parts of the US.

The first shipment from the Sip Champagnes range, includes Famille Delouvin; Louis Brochet; Alexis, Beaugrand; Didier Herbert; A. Levasseur; and Hélène Beaugrand.

Formed in 2021 by business partners, Daniel Blatchford and Peter Crawford, Sip...

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