Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that Philip Arkwright been appointed by the board of Trustees to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Philip has been employed by the Abbey since 2013, originally as Organist & Master of the Music, but most recently in the senior role of Strategic Operations Manager with responsibility for the charitable and religious aspects of the Abbey.
Throughout his time at the Abbey, Philip has worked closely with Fr Abbot and the Monastic Community on a series of exciting projects. His appointment as CEO strengthens the Abbey’s commitment to place...
On a warm sunny Saturday evening on the 27th August, 48 intrepid swimmers bared all in aid of the mental health charity MIND Devon.
After nervously assembling on the poolside, at the allotted hour of 7.30pm the gathered group all dropped their towels and jumped naked and costume-free into the beautifully warm water of the Topsham Lido.
The ensemble of brave skinny dippers enjoyed an hour swimming, splashing about, chatting and making new friends. A few hours before clothes-off, several of the fund-raisers - some who had not met before - rendezvoused for a pre-dip drink to...
Supporting local has just got easier with the launch of the digital version of the Exeter independent gift card, and a brand-new look
Exeter is one of the first cities in the South West to have its own digital gift card. Digital gift cards are sent to the recipient as a text or email, the recipient can then add the balance of the Exeter Independent Gift Card to their digital wallet and make their purchase using their phone, to make a contactless payment in-store.
The new-look physical Exeter Independent Gift Card features a new design on the front of the card and enhanced eco...
As usual, this autumn, Repton School, one of the UK’s leading independent boarding schools, has welcomed new and returning students for the academic year. Each September, Repton School in Derbyshire greets several hundred pupils entering Year 9, Year 10, and Year 12 (for the start of Sixth Form) and aims to inspire, challenge, and nurture each young person to achieve their best during their educational journey.
Repton Headmaster Mark Semmence’s recent reflections on the previous academic year touched on the hard work and enthusiasm of the School’s students and tireless dedication...
RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home.
New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year - rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in 2019, 565 per week in 2020 but only 518 per week in 2021 - meaning that spaces aren’t being freed up as quickly and animals are staying in their care for longer.
As such, the RSPCA has today announced a new food supplier partnership with...
Persimmon Homes has appointed a new regional construction director in its Cornwall and West Devon region.
Mike Crawford, who has chalked up more than 20 years in the housing industry, joins Persimmon from Bloor Homes where he served as a construction director.
Mike is a highly experienced chartered construction director with a proven and consistent track record for leading teams, delivering the highest levels of safety management, quality standards, and business objectives, whilst understanding the requirements of key partners and clients.
China is significantly unlike Western nations. 1/5 of the globe's population speaks a distinctive timbral and pictographic dialect in China, which you can learn more about there.
It also has incredible Kung Fu, exotic Eastern beliefs and traditions, incredibly cute gigantic pandas, a variety of Chinese meals, and numerous other precious items for you to discover. But don't worry, getting to this huge nation is easier than you would have imagined.
What Time of Year Is Best to Visit China?
Even the less isolated regions of China's vastness are appropriate for year...
Following Brexit, Exeter-based electronics specialist Mantracourt will expand its operations by establishing a Dutch subsidiary to support the needs of its European customers. The company continues to manufacture from its Devon factory but will import products into the EU via its subsidiary, absorbing the time and cost associated with lengthy liability paperwork.
Mantracourt Electronics, which is headquartered in the UK, specialises in cost-effective test and measurement products for a variety of industry segments, like automotive, construction, industrial processing and civil...
The loss of a key employee can jeopardize the operations of a business. If you run a small business and a key employee becomes incapacitated, passes away, or quits, it can especially leave the company’s future hanging in the balance.
However, just because the loss of a key employee can hurt your business doesn’t mean you can’t take certain steps to mitigate the risks. In this guide, we explore how to insure against loss of key employees. Let’s dive in!
Identify Your Key Employees
The first step is to figure out who your key employees are. There’s no hard-and-fast rule...
MUSIC lovers from Devon can see a professional singer and musician play at a pub in the county this month (October 2022).
Andy Doran will be performing at The Swan in Bampton on Saturday, October 29 from 8.30pm.
Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns the gastropub with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “We’re really excited to have Andy performing for us at the pub, it will be a real treat for our diners and guests!
“He will be playing a selection of his traditional and classic songs and there will certainly be something for everyone to enjoy while...
