“I've never seen an English person smile. Is that because of their bad teeth?”
It came as a bit of a shock when, during my year abroad in Spain, I discovered the stereotypes that Spanish people have of the English. As well as poor dental hygiene, they seem to believe we are a race of silent, serious people, who drink tea from dawn till dusk while discussing the Royal Family. We are also stressed all the time and definitely have no idea how to 'fiesta'.
Now, I agree that the Spanish are champions of partying, but a main factor in this, of course, is the differences between...
Kirsten Parrick, from Exeter, has swapped in-house employment to join a successful Exmouth-based marketing agency as an Account Director, and the new partnership is on the road to success having already secured two new client contracts in the last week!
The marketing agency, ‘Straight Marketing’, was established in 2010 by Chartered Marketer, Alison Jobson and provides a straightforward and plain speaking approach to ambitious businesses that want to attract new customers, raise brand awareness and increase sales.
Prior to joining Straight Marketing, Kirsten spent two years...
Oxjam Exeter Takeover is part of a national music festival and will feature up to 120 live music acts at venues across Exeter on 19 and 20 October 2013.
All proceeds raised from the festival will go to Oxfam.
Proudly sponsored by The Exeter Daily.
For more information about tickets and the Takeover event timetable please visit oxjamexeter.blogspot.co.uk Twitter: @OxjamExeter2013 Facebook: Oxjam Exeter Takeover 2013
Tribute band The Rollin' Clones are supported by Lyn Amos at this outdoor picnic concert.
Tickets for the concerts are available from Budleigh Salterton Information Centre on 01395 445275.
Tickets: £14 adults, £7 children.
6.30pm-10.30pm.
www.bictongardens.co.uk
Bicton Gardens is renowned for its summer outdoor picnic concerts. This family affair takes place in the famous Italian garden where concert goers can bring their own chairs and picnic food and enjoy a night of music. We also have a fully licensed bar open for drinks and the restaurant is...
Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been appointed as the Welsh Government’s Fire and Rescue Adviser with Her Majesty’s Inspector status. He will be seconded from his Fire and Rescue Service on a part-time basis. He will take up his post on 12 August 2013.
The appointment has been met with fury by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), angry at what they see as the effect on morale that Mr Howell's new part-time status will bring.
One of three Chief Inspectors/Fire Service Advisers within the United Kingdom (one each for Wales, Scotland...
For one night only Take Two and ABBA Salute - a summer night out at the Tramway - dance and sing along to Dancing Queen and Waterloo, dust off the moth balls and put on those ABBA outfits.
Join Seaton Tramway for delicious Swedish meatballs, potatoes and spiced cabbage together with a tranquil tram ride along the Axe Estuary.
Take Two show will begin at 8.15pm, with ABBA Salute following at 9.30pm
The tram departs from Seaton at 7pm and Colyton Station at approximately 10.30pm.
Tram, entertainment and food ticket price: £23 adults, £17 children (3-15), £5...
With the news that employers receive an average of 46 applications for every graduate vacancy, one graduate is counting his blessings after securing an internship at the very organisation he went to for careers advice.
A recent report by High Fliers stated that although there has been a rise in employment opportunities for graduates this year, competition for graduate jobs remains ‘intense’.
Alex Blakey, 25, attended over 20 interviews without being offered a position. Alex, who lives in Exeter and has a degree in Politics and International Relations from Reading University...
