Organisers of Exeter’s Great West Run, sponsored by Tozers, are delighted to announce that the 2014 event has already attracted over 1,600 sign ups in just three weeks of entries being officially opened.
Last year, a total of 2,123 runners took to the streets of Exeter to complete the 13.1 mile challenge. With 1,600 already registered for 2014, the surge of runners taking advantage of the early bird savings would suggest that this years entries will substantially surpass those of recent years.
Jamie Warren, Marketing Manager at GO2, said: "The response in just three weeks...
Approaching its 40th year, Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra has a rich alumni of musicians who have gone on to perform professionally following their time with the band. The Dream Band is a handpicked group of past students who come together for one day to perform together and inspire the current generation whilst raising funds to allow the magic to continue. This year’s Dream Band is made up of exceptional musicians performing an array of exciting foot tapping music. Big Band jazz is all about entertainment and if past experience is anything to go by this will be another fantastic evening....
The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) welcomed speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Exeter’s Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing, at its May event. Over 60 science and technology orientated businesses attended the event held at the Business School, the University of Exeter.
The three speakers covered a range of topics outlining the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business and an insight into future healthcare technology. Paula Varndell,...
Did you go to St James School? If you’re a former student who would like to support current students, the school would love to hear from you!
Right now, there are students in the assembly hall where you once sat, facing similar challenges and opportunities that you did. Being connected to you could really help them.
The school in Exeter is one of more than 450 state schools across Britain which have registered with the charity Future First to set up networks of former students or alumni.
Future First’s vision is that every state school or college should be supported...
MORE than 175 apprenticeships are waiting to be snapped up by youngsters looking to start work after their exams this summer, it has been revealed.
School-leavers in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to avoid the post-exam rush and think now about securing an apprenticeship in their chosen career, and not wait until September.
Mark Boulting, managing director of Plymouth-based Skills Group, said: “Learners are in the driving seat right now. We have around 175 vacancies, it is the most we ever have had.”
With so many vacancies, employers are looking to provide more...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is calling for entries for the 2014 Local Art Show competition.
Run jointly by RAMM and the Express and Echo, all art groups and societies from Exeter and the surrounding area can compete for the chance to exhibit the work of their members in the museum from 7 to 21 August. #
All groups wishing to enter must download entry forms from the museum website: www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM and submit them before Tuesday 10 June.
Rosie Denham, Exeter’s Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, explains: “This competition allows us to...
An award winning South West law firm has seen its income grow by 12%.
Stephens Scown LLP, which is based in Exeter, has increased its income to £13.5 million – a growth of 12% – in the year ended 30 April 2014. This growth doubles the rise of 6% seen in the previous financial year and will enable the firm to pay out, on average, a firm-wide bonus in excess of 3% to all eligible employees.
Since 2011, the firm’s turnover has grown by 29%, representing strong organic, self-funded growth in Devon and Cornwall.
The firm has made several strategic hires in the last year...
Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Devon and Cornwall Police have joined with other agencies to form a new group aimed at combating the rise in rural crime.
The increase in deer poaching has been a particular concern in Exmoor National Park and the National Park Authority is already in regular contact with both forces on this and other issues.
In addition to the police, there are many other agencies with an interest in the natural environment and these have joined up to create the Exmoor Rural Crime Initiative (ERCI) and will be working together to prevent illegal practices...
Devon scones, Mongolia and a 14 year old Citroen Saxon are an unusual combination of items but they are the essential ingredients for two guys, Ben and Jon, as they embark on an epic journey on the 20 July to Mongolia and back (hopefully!) in order to raise money for Cool Earth and ShelterBox.
The Exeter Daily had a quick chat with them to find out more about this exciting challenge.
For the benefit of the Exeter Daily readers, could you outline briefly what the Scone to Mongolia challenge is all about?
The basic idea of the Mongol rally is to choose a suitably...
