Conceived as an idea at the height of the pandemic and originally hosted in Tavistock, Devon between various lockdowns, the Upcycled Salvage & Eco Market has grown into a veritable festival of recycling and is coming to The Matford Centre Exeter this April.
This simple idea for an event that responds to a growing interest in caring for the environment, reusing instead of throwing away, and exploiting our natural propensity towards creativity proved so popular during the last eighteen months that the organisers are bringing it to The Matford Centre on Saturday 2ndApril....
Every company needs an IT strategy, whether you are a software vendor or a medical device manufacturer. A training strategy is just one piece of that IT Strategy, but it is an integral one.
Areas of training needed
When considering the areas of your training strategy to focus on, consider these points:
What is your plan for making devices, software and IT infrastructure better, faster and cheaper?
How can you improve productivity?
How will you help or improve the quality of your products and services?
We all know that birthday parties can be a pain to organise, even if the end result is a lot of fun for everyone. Then there’s the post-party clean-up which can add hours more to proceedings.
If you’re looking for ways to whittle down the amount of effort this all involves, without sacrificing anyone’s enjoyment, here are a few handy tips and tricks which will make your next birthday party a breeze.
Swap candles for an ice fountain
Birthday candles are a traditional inclusion on any cake, but they aren’t the most convenient thing because of the likelihood of wax dripping...
Lightfoot, the trail-blazing, in-cab, driver fleet coaching technology and rewards platform, has announced that Paul Hollick, Chairman of The Association of Fleet Professionals, has been appointed as Managing Director at the Exeter-based, Devon green-tech business.
The former MD of Miles Consultancy Limited joins the business at an exciting time following Volpi Capital’s investment in Lightfoot last year. This is enabling the rapid development of a suite of new products and services that will be made available to ICE and EV fleets domestically and internationally.
Local fundraisers in Exeter have won recognition this week for raising £13,000, funding a guide dog into a partnership with someone with sight loss. Thanks to these hard-working volunteers, guide dog Kane is now fully funded to support someone with sight loss for his working dog career.
It costs around £55,000 to breed, train and support a guide dog throughout their life. Guide Dogs continues to support the dogs during their time working as a guide, so the £13,000 figure covers the cost of food, vets’ bills and ongoing training after the dog is partnered with someone with sight...
On 11th March the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership met with Western Power Distribution , EDF Energy , Regen SW , the South West Energy Hub , and local Government partners for an Energy Deep Dive roundtable, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the South West’s energy sector.
The Heart of the South West LEP is delivering the area’s Build Back Better plan, which aims to drive clean and inclusive growth. The plan sets an ambition to capitalise on the nuclear and renewable energy potential in the region, and to become the country’s green energy powerhouse...
National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP and the UK’s retail industry charity, the Retail Trust have launched a new certification aimed at protecting and reassuring shop workers as they face rising levels of abuse and inappropriate behaviour.
Several well-known retailers are now in talks to commit to The Retailers Against Harassment Certification which has been designed to create safer working environments for staff. Participating employers will work with Foot Anstey and the Retail Trust to review and improve the measures they have in place to protect their workers and deal with any...
Four years after first joining The Family Law Company in Exeter as a secretary, Nahanni Simcox has qualified as a Solicitor.
Her journey shows not just the commitment needed by an individual, but also how important it is to have support from within the legal sector.
Nahanni, who has always lived in the region, studied Law at Plymouth University before her stint as a secretary in the Private Children team at Balliol House. Just three months later she decided to continue pursuing a legal career and enrolled onto the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law, Business &...
Many families opt for air travel when they decide to go on holiday together. Plane rides are a practical option, and you know you get quickly to your destination. However, nothing beats the feeling of being on a road trip with the family. Road trips last longer and require someone to do the driving, but they offer more benefits than you can imagine. They allow you and your family to create unforgettable memories, exploring and experiencing new adventures that stay with you for a lifetime. You finally have that precious time on your hands to bond with your family, away from work and other...
As the main living space in your home, your living room is often the showpiece, and you will want to develop a theme that can be followed throughout the property. If your living room is in need of a refresh, or you just feel like changing the colour scheme of the house, then you will want to come up with a few design ideas before getting started. You don’t have to hire an interior designer to manage the process for you, why not design your sitting room yourself? Setting a budget is important so that you are not spending over the odds on paint or new furniture, then you will want to think...
