South West Communications Group becomes fastest growing new ShoreTel reseller in EMEA region

South West Communications Group has become the fastest growing new ShoreTel reseller in the EMEA region outside North America since launching with the vendor in June 2012.

The Exeter-based telephone system experts made the strategic decision to introduce the ShoreTel brilliantly simple unified communications (UC) platform to enhance its existing product portfolio in June 2012, in order to address the contact centre and mobility needs of its customers and prospects.

Since then, South West Communications Group has successfully secured the sale of more than £500,000 of...

Bugs & Bones!

Event Date: 
26/08/2013 - 10:30am to 28/08/2013 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Come and join in the fun in our sandpit - with a difference!

Become a budding archaeologist unearthing the treasures we have buried in the sand.

You can also make your own bugs to take home with you! (£1 per bug).

This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Aimed at children aged up to 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Old English Moths!

Event Date: 
19/08/2013 - 10:30am to 20/08/2013 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral owns the most incredible book. Known as The Exeter Book it is one quarter of the world’s surviving collection of Anglo-Saxon literature (one of the other 3 texts being the better known Beowulf). It contains poems and all but one of the known Anglo-Saxon riddles (a traditions which helped to inspire Tolkien’s famous riddle scene in The Hobbit).

Join us to explore some of these riddles including the well-known 'riddle 47' about a mischievous moth and to have a go at some moth activities including making moth wings and your own moth bookmark!

This is a drop in...

Medieval Painting

Event Date: 
08/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Long before art shops existed artists created their own materials to produce incredible pieces of work.

Travel back in time with us as we have a go at medieval painting using a range of natural ingredients including egg yolks, berries and charcoal!

The Cathedral contains some beautiful ancient and modern artworks so why not explore this inspirational place while you’re here and see if you can find the cheeky face of a cherub and the patron saint of dentists holding pincers and a tooth!

This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Suitable for children...

Medieval Painting

Event Date: 
06/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Catheral

Long before art shops existed artists created their own materials to produce incredible pieces of work.

Travel back in time with us as we have a go at medieval painting using a range of natural ingredients including egg yolks, berries and charcoal! The Cathedral contains some beautiful ancient and modern artworks so why not explore this inspirational place while you’re here and see if you can find the cheeky face of a cherub and the patron saint of dentists holding pincers and a tooth!

This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Suitable for children of any...

Who's Guilty of this?

We are always surprised by the proportion of businesses that don’t open their emails or respond to voicemail or telephone messages on a regular basis and we wonder what level of business is being lost by this apathetic approach? In the last week alone we know of several approaches made to businesses to make enquiries or to place orders for products or services where no-one has responded. Admittedly it’s the start of the holiday period but does that mean that all business grinds to a halt during this time? We regularly hear about how tough it is out there and how many businesses would...

Stained Glass Keyrings

Event Date: 
10/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Have a go at this magical craft this summer. You’ll be hooked! Design your own stained glass window inspired by the beautiful glass in the Cathedral. Watch as we shrink it down so that you can take it away as your very own unique keyring.

This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Aimed at children aged up to 11, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.

£1 per keyring.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stained Glass Keyrings

Event Date: 
05/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Have a go at this magical craft this summer. You’ll be hooked! Design your own stained glass window inspired by the beautiful glass in the Cathedral. Watch as we shrink it down so that you can take it away as your very own unique keyring.

This is a drop in workshop and so booking is not required. Aimed at children aged up to 11, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.

£1 per keyring.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Future Cube on display outside Exeter Cathedral

International streetartist Mohammed Ali is displaying his unique Future Cube outside Exeter Cathedral.

The cube is an interpretation of how religious belief is expressed in new ways in contemporary times. Each side of the large cube displays a different setting, with desert and rural meeting urban landscapes.

The Arabic word ‘Al Musaqubal’ – which means the future – wraps around the cube.

The Dean of Exeter Cathedral, the Very Revd Jonathan Draper, said he was thrilled that the Cathedral Green was chosen to host the cube. “This dramatic piece of art makes an...

Jurassic Classic set to be a scorcher!

Prostate Cancer UK has unveiled details of the entertainment and activities on offer at its cycling event being held next Sunday (11 August) in Exmouth. Taking its name from the Jurassic coastline it embraces, Jurassic Classic will see over 900 cyclists pass through some of Devon’s most picturesque coastline when it comes to the county on 11th August. On the day, cyclists and their supporters will not only be rewarded by the stunning views but also the selection of activities and refreshments available. From bouncy castles and face painting to sports massage therapy and Exmouth cycles...

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