Quayside Distillery appoints dedicated Events & Functions Manager as the Quay’s private hire venue grows from strength to strength

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/29/2023 - 6:18am

Quayside Distillery, located on Exeter’s historic Quay is delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma Peaks as their new Events & Functions Manager after a period of significant growth.

Having diversified their offering and taken on new ventures, which include pop-up collaborations and creating private labelled, bespoke flavoured gins for Exeter-based companies, Gemma has joined the team to help manage the abundance of interest currently registered to the venue.

With her extensive background in event planning and management, Gemma brings a wealth of experience and...

Devon family support group lands £5k donation from local housebuilder

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 3:29pm

A Devon family support group has received the backing from a leading local housebuilder in the South West, Persimmon Homes.

The £5,000 donation comes through Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme, which provides up to £750,000 every year to good causes across Great Britain.

SNUG – supporting neonatal users and graduates - was founded in 2011 by a group of local individuals who all shared the same goal; to offer advocacy and wrap-around support to families who have been impacted upon by a difficult pregnancy, birth or neonatal stay.

Since its inception, SNUG has...

Exeter business recognised

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 2:57pm

The Berry Recruitment branch based in Exeter won a major award at a ceremony in London.

It was the annual conference of Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club.

The Exeter team picked up a ‘board recognition award’ for developing the ‘permanent’ recruitment side of the business.

Staff from the company’s near-40 branches across England and Wales attended the event.

Managing director Chris Chown, who presented the award to branch manager Cory Elliott, said: “Our Exeter branch very much deserved a board recognition award for its...

University of Exeter introduces Digital Internship Scheme for students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 7:28am

The University of Exeter has welcomed nine students from a variety of faculties and subjects on its Digital Internship Scheme through its Student Campus Partnership.

The interns will take up the role of Digital Strategy Communication and Engagement Assistants and will support the Digital team with communication and engagement activity for the Digital Strategy and any of its associated products, services, and events, especially those related to the student experience and digital upskilling.

The University of Exeter first launched its 2030 Digital Strategy last year and...

6 Reasons Why People Go Bankrupt in the UK

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 05/27/2023 - 10:10am

Bankruptcy is a possibility that can affect anyone, regardless of their background or age. If your expenses exceed your income, you may find yourself in a situation where declaring bankruptcy is necessary. However, it's important to note that the consequences of bankruptcy are far-reaching and can have long-lasting effects, which is why it should be considered as a last resort.

But why do people file for bankruptcy in the first place? We have examined some of the common reasons why individuals are compelled to declare personal bankruptcy in the United Kingdom.

Using...

InExeter and Visit Exeter Launch Colour In Exeter Competition

InExeter and Visit Exeter are looking for people to share their images of the new colourful flags and banners across the city centre, which have been installed for the Colour In Exeter campaign. A £100 Exeter Independent Gift Card will be awarded at the end of June, for their favourite photo of the flags.

The Colour In Exeter campaign includes colourful banners and flags that adorn the streets of Exeter, celebrating the different areas of the city. From Fore Street up to Sidwell Street, there is an explosion of colour from pops of purple in the West Quarter, yellow hues for the...

Why IT Outsourcing is Beneficial to Small Businesses

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 05/27/2023 - 6:48am

Let's say you and your team arrive at the office one day to find that the network is down, no computers or other devices can be used for work, and several urgent matters need to be dealt with right now. To what extent would you?

The more we rely on computers and other forms of technical assistance in the workplace, the more we rely on them. Our company uses technology to streamline all its processes, from sales and production to accounting and bookkeeping.

Companies that are expanding but still need to keep expenses low can benefit greatly from outsourcing. Value...

Gallagher announced as The Jockey Club’s first group community partner

The Jockey Club is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with global insurance broking and risk management firm Gallagher as it continues its drive to engage with younger and more diverse audiences.

This first ever group-wide community partnership will see The Jockey Club and Gallagher work together with the collective aim of opening up the sport to young people from a broad range of backgrounds, with a focus on creating “experience days” across many of The Jockey Club’s 15 racecourses nationwide, including Exeter, when they are not staging racedays.

It is hoped...

Three Exeter experts amongst the UK’s best scientific minds announced as Scientific Section Presidents for British Science Festival

The British Science Association (BSA) has announced its full list of Scientific Section Presidents for 2023.

Professor Tim Lenton, Professor Elaine Bignell and Professor Katharine Tyler from The University of Exeter have been chosen as Scientific Section Presidents. They will play a crucial role in shaping the British Science Festival programme this year, encompassing every aspect of science, ensuring that the talks, installations and events at the festival, capture the most exciting cutting-edge research and innovation from across the UK.

Each year, the Presidents are...

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