Issy and Ian Maggee

A perfect community and home for Issy and Ian at Romansfield, in a property that ticks all their boxes

When Issy and Ian Magee decided to downsize their home, they had a long list of requirements for the new property. As their children had grown up and moved overseas, they knew that they wanted a property that featured a large communal area for when their children and grandchildren came to visit. Issy is a keen chef, and when the family visits she wants to spend all of her time with them and not be separated in the kitchen while they relax in the living space.

The couple spent a while looking across the entire region; Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset, and nothing was turning their...

JLL Exeter invites students to gain insight into world of property

Authored by WendyS
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2022 - 3:18pm

Real estate adviser JLL in Exeter is calling on students aged 14-19 who are keen to learn more about a career in the property industry to apply for a virtual work experience programme.

The Access to Property with JLL four-day programme will give young people a chance to find out whether a role in the property sector – or within inter-related teams such as marketing, business admin or finance - might be for them.

Running from 11 to 14 April in partnership with Springpod, Access to Property with JLL will include live and recorded webinars, hosted by current JLL graduates and...

Exeter-based data and software specialists Software Solved promotes Director of Sales and Marketing, Gareth Mapp, to the Board

Authored by Anna Boyce
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2022 - 1:37pm

Gareth Mapp has been appointed to the board at Exeter-based data and software specialists, Software Solved.

Mapp came into the company as Head of Sales in June 2021, before quickly being promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing, and his addition to the board reflects a remarkable few months for the company.

Software Solved has seen its new business pipeline grow by 500 percent in the last few months including six new clients in the last quarter. The fact that this has been achieved at a time of great global uncertainty is a fantastic reflection on Software Solved’s...

Exeter Chiefs, Otter Brewery, rugby players

Exeter Chiefs dig deep to support Pints Mean Trees

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:18pm

Two-time Premiership Rugby winners the Exeter Chiefs, are lending their support to Otter Brewery’s #PintsMeanTrees scheme – an environmental initiative which sees the Devon based producer of quality cask ales and lager plant a tree for every brewer’s barrel they sell in 2022.

On Thursday 24th March, Otter Brewery Managing Director Patrick McCaig joined Tony Rowe OBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of The Exeter Chiefs, plus England international Henry Slade and Club Captain, Jack Yeandle to plant the first of 50 trees at the Chiefs’ home ground of Sandy Park.

‘ Pints Mean...

Buckfast Abbey expands its corporate hospitality offer with two senior appointments

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has strengthened its unique corporate hospitality offer with the appointment of two experts to spearhead an expansion of the Abbey’s services for businesses and organisations.

The Abbey’s two new senior managers, Sharon Cheshire and Sam Stern, will be instrumental in bringing a number of new initiatives to the Abbey’s conference and accommodation offer. The team will launch an exciting, new suite of corporate packages combining the benefits and facilities of the Abbey’s newly-renovated Conference Centre - including the stunning Schiller Hall - with...

5 Exercise tips for beginners

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2022 - 9:48am

If you live a pretty sedentary lifestyle, the thought of going to the gym several times a week can be quite daunting. However, getting a bit more exercise can do wonders for your overall health. In fact, the NHS recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (spread out over 4-5 days), which will help you avoid future health issues like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

So, how can you get started with a regular exercise routine if you haven’t had one before? In this article, we’ll discuss the five key exercise tips for beginners. Or, if you want some...

Ground-breaking new research aims to provide unique insight into E-bike usage in Exeter

The University of Plymouth is conducting innovative new research that is revolutionising the way in which we understand cycling and providing a blueprint for how we can better plan our cities.

Researchers at the Environmental Futures and Big Data Impacts Lab are using new sensor data insights gathered from Co Bikes - Exeter's e-bike share fleet - to shine a light on cycling in the city, helping to improve the fleet service and providing insights that will help the Council plan to support cycling.

The insights used for this exciting new research are being collected...

Software Solved promotes Gareth Mapp to the board

Gareth Mapp has been appointed to the board at Exeter-based data and software specialists, Software Solved.

Mapp came into the company as Head of Sales in June 2021, before quickly being promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing, and his addition to the board reflects a remarkable few months for the company.

Software Solved has seen its new business pipeline grow by 500 percent in the last few months including six new clients in the last quarter. The fact that this has been achieved at a time of great global uncertainty is a fantastic reflection on Software Solved’s...

Devon Wellbeing Hub celebrates its first birthday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/29/2022 - 10:57pm

One year ago today, the Devon Wellbeing Hub launched to support healthcare, social care and police staff impacted by COVID-19.

The Hub is one of 40 NHS mental health and wellbeing hubs that was set up across the country, funded by NHS England, in response to the impact of COVID-19. It is designed to be a place where someone concerned about their wellbeing can come, unpick their needs and be supported to get to the right services quickly. The service is free, completely confidential and can help with a range of issues, whether they’re related to the pandemic or not.

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Call for sites: Land needed for new developments in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/29/2022 - 9:10pm

Do you own land that could be used to build housing or developments?

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is looking to make a list of potential sites that could be drawn upon to help develop its new local plan - which will help shape what and where developments will go for the next 15 years and more.

The authority is now looking to identify suitable building sites for new homes and other developments. To assist with this, EDDC is inviting residents, businesses, land owners and other bodies, as part of a ‘call for sites’, to identify land areas they feel could be suitable...

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