Everys Solicitors put sponsorship spotlight on Centre Stage

Authored by Everys
Posted: Thu, 02/27/2014 - 10:09am

Everys Solicitors has broadened its sponsorship of Exmouth charities and causes with the backing of the town’s award-winning youth theatre company, Centre Stage.

Established in 1971 Centre Stage has a membership of 60 young people aged between 11 and 21 who perform in every production the company produces. Centre Stage is currently preparing for the musical Whistle Down the Wind.

Everys Solicitors, which has an office in Church Street, already sponsors Exmouth RFC and the Ladies’ Starlight Walk.

Bruce Brooker, Everys’ commercial director, said: “We always aim to...

You know who,but does who know you?

February 2014 By Harvey Mackay

In my entire career, I have never once heard a successful person say he or she regretted putting time and energy into building their relationships and contact management system (CMS). That’s why my interest was piqued when I recently saw a blog by my close friend Brandon Steiner, CEO and founder of Steiner Sports in New York. It addresses what Brandon calls “Next-level networking.” What Brandon is referring to is, “If my contact at a company left, who would I still know there? Would I still be able to work with that company?” If the answers are “No...

Keats urgently needs your help

Please please can someone help Keats? We have 3 weeks to decide on his future.

Keats was originally brought to us last October. He has lived outside all his life and was being fed by an elderly lady. As he as aged and his eyesight decreased, he has increasingly pushed to come inside and enjoy some home comforts. Unfortunately the lady could not allow this, so Keats has found himself here. Due to his age he has limited eye sight, but otherwise he is in good health.

Keats is extremely nervous, so we managed to get him in a foster home until last week. This has helped him...

ABBA Tribute Show with ABBA Revival

Event Date: 
03/04/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Tiverton Golf Club, Devon

THE UK'S official number one ABBA tribute band are heading to Tiverton Golf Club, Devon, in April.

ABBA Revival won the accolade at the recent National Tribute Awards, hosted by The Agents' Association.

Their show at the golf club on Friday 4 April sold out within two weeks in January.

The quick sell-out prompted the club to book a second date with the same band on Thursday 3 April (7pm), which is open to everyone.

The shows, which are being sponsored by Angel Guest House in Tiverton, will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the release of ABBA...

Men sentenced for misleading consumers

Two men, Neil Mendoza of Exeter and Michael Girvin of Exmouth, have received suspended imprisonment sentences and community service, for their part in a scam to mislead time share owners.

Sentenced this week, Mendoza received nine months imprisonment suspended for two years, with 200 hours community service, and Girvin received 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years with 200 hours community service. Girvin also received disqualification as a company director.

The two managers of an Exeter-based company were convicted in December of misleading consumers in a case...

NFU: Flood plans sacrificed farmland

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 02/26/2014 - 5:19pm

The Government must review its flooding and coastal defence policies and commit more money to reducing further risks to the British countryside, the NFU said today. The call comes as part of the NFU’s new flooding manifesto which was launched at this morning at the second day of the union’s annual conference in Birmingham. The flooding manifesto calls for the targeted protection of high quality farmland and a reduction of the impact of urban flood defences to rural areas arguing that farming land was being sacrificed as the lowest priority in managing the nation’s floods. Launching the...

Rugby World Cup to boost Exeter economy

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 02/26/2014 - 4:49pm

Exeter is expected to benefit from a major economic boost from the Rugby World Cup 2015, City Council leaders have said. With Sandy Park in Exeter hosting three games of the Rugby World Cup, all indications show that spending in Devon's capital will increase significantly as a result. Latest research from The South West Research Company indicates that visitor spend within the Exeter economy grew by 16.90% to £195.6 million from 2011 to 2012 and the city attracted over 2.2 million visitors in the same period. "It is great to see that the visitor economy in Exeter has grown by so much in 12...

Chatham crowned Outdoor Brand of the Year

Exeter-based, British footwear brand Chatham was crowned Outdoor Brand of the Year at the Footwear Industry Awards 2014 for its outdoor and country range – outperforming other popular names including as Clarks, Hi-Tech and Superfit.

The prestigious national Footwear Industry Awards celebrate the successes of the past year, rewarding the brands, retailers and individuals that have captured the industry's attention. The awards were announced at MODA, the UK’s largest footwear and fashion show.

Philip Marsh, Managing Director of Chatham, said: “The award is a real coup for us...

Exeter University ranked among world's best

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 02/26/2014 - 1:34pm

Science and humanities subjects at the University of Exeter rank amongst the world’s best, according to an influential international league table published today. The league table, which measures the reputation of the subjects taught at 2,858 universities around the world, ranks Exeter University in the top 200 for 15 of the 30 subjects measured. Exeter’s Humanities College was particularly successful with English language and literature ranking rose the rankings for a third year as the 43rd best in the World while Geography also improved on last year to be named as the 21st best....

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