Devon engineering company, Centrax, recently opened their doors to 30 members of the Manufacturers’ Association for East Devon & Exeter (MADE) for a site tour around the power generation factory. Centrax, based in Newton Abbot, manufacture industrial power generation equipment for the global market.
Members of MADE, part of Exeter’s Initiative for Science & Technology (ExIST) a sub-group of Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry, enjoyed an evening tour of the two manufacturing divisions – the Gas Turbine Division (GTD) and the Turbine Components Limited (CTCL).
Join us at Newton Abbot Racecourse for our first weekend fixture this Easter Saturday and enjoy an exciting afternoon of summer jumps racing.
To celebrate, the first 200 children through the gates will be welcomed with a free chocolate Easter egg. The eggs will be given to the first children coming through the Pedestrian entrance or through the ticket office in the centre of the course for those coming by car.
The Family Enclosure returns for the first time this season with a bouncy castle, jousting and a big challenge assault course for the children to enjoy while parents...
The University of Exeter could be responsible for bringing more than £600 million to the South West’s economy each year according a new survey released by the university industry.
The survey conducted by Universities UK (UUK), an university industry body seeks to quantify the economic benefit universities bring to area by looking at the money generated by jobs and student spending.
The study claims that the total economic boost from the South West’s higher education institutions in 2011-12 was £1.7 billion, with £600 million coming from the University of Exeter alone....
Between 11am and 2pm today (Thursday 10 April) we will be bringing Toby Buckland and lots of flowers to Princesshay Square, courtesy of Land Securities and Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival.
We would love as many people as can to join us there in a flowery celebration of spring... bye bye dreary winter, hello spring! Say it with flowers!
There will be seed giveaways for children, free flowering plants, learn how to make perfect compost, brilliant gardening advice and lots of prizes to win in our charity draw.
And we want as many people as possible to come wearing...
If you own a dog and your pet hate is people who are not responsible owners, you’ll enjoy a special event on Sunday 27 April as East Devon District Council hosts another charity ‘Dogs' Day Out’ in Phear Park, Exmouth.
From 10am to 4pm pet owners and their canine companions can enjoy a huge range of free activities in aid of The Dogs' Trust. Free micro chipping, a fun dog show, agility displays, a tombola and free giveaways are all on offer as EDDC promotes responsible dog ownership in a fun, friendly way.
Over 10 stalls will feature merchandise, free goodies and a range of...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Mitch Lees says he is relishing the thought of challenging himself in the Aviva Premiership next season after he today agreed a move to the Devon club.
The 25-year-old forward, who has agreed a two-year deal with the Chiefs, joins from Championship side London Welsh and is the latest name added to the Exeter roster ahead of the 2014/15 season.
Just a week after confirming the arrival of prop Tomas Francis from London Scottish, Sydney-born Lees - who is equally at home in the second row or back-row - follows suit after weeks of speculation linking him...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admits he and his coaches are looking forward to unlocking the raw potential of new signing Mitch Lees next season.
Baxter today added the imposing 25-year-old Australian to his playing ranks on a two-year deal from Championship club London Welsh - and he feels the versatile Lees will offer a significant presence within the Exeter pack.
Equally at home in either the second or back-row, Lees follows internationals Moray Low and Thomas Waldrom, as well as Tomas Francis in signing onto the Chiefs ahead of the 2014/15 campaign.
In this video business expert Yannick Loué at Le Vignoble gives great advice on how to select the best wine for your business event.
Yannick explains what he would offer for an event with no formal sit down meal and a dinner party: “If you have the task of selecting wines for a dinner party, make sure you are understand the food which will be served and also the time of the year. Once again select a white, rose and red to match the food, but also consider the time of day, weather etc.
Thinking about the big picture will avoid making the mistake of serving a high alcohol...
Hospiscare volunteer, David Harvey is taking on the South West Coastal Path challenge.
On Monday 21 April, Dave is setting off from Minehead, Somerset and will be walking 630 miles until he reaches Poole in Dorset, 43 days later.
Dave is walking in support of three charities; Sheltbox, Children’s Hospice South West and Hospiscare.
Last year, Dave took part in the Hospiscare Skydive raising £1,000 for the local charity. This year Dave will be tackling a different type of challenge.
Dave will be walking for 43 days and, with the typical English weather, this...
