Festive favourites return to the big screen at Vue Exeter this Christmas

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/25/2021 - 12:21pm

CHRISTMAS classics and festive family favourites are heading back to the big screen this year at Vue, providing the perfect gift of the Big Screen Experience this December.

For those looking to enjoy a pinch of Christmas movie magic, Vue will be showing a number of select seasonal screenings across the month in the lead up to the 25th December and whether it’s some Christmas cheer for the children or Big Screen Entertainment for big kids, there’s something for everyone at Vue.

It’s once again the perfect time to spend quality time with Kevin McCallister as he tries to...

Buckfast Abbey’s popular Christmas Market returns

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has this week announced the line-up for its first Christmas Market in over two years. Taking place on Saturday 11th (10am-5.30pm) and Sunday 12th December (12.30-5.30pm), the market features more than 40 independent stalls ranging from crafts to local artisan food and drink producers.

Free to enter, and with limited free parking, the family-friendly weekend includes a treasure hunt for children and Alpaca experiences as well as plenty of opportunities to stock up on amazing food and drink, original presents, mulled wine and mince pies.

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Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson ranked as the UK’s number one employer for social mobility

Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson has been ranked as the UK’s leading employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2021, the leading authority on social mobility workplace best practice in the UK.

The Index is created by the Social Mobility Foundation and identifies those employers that have taken the most action to improve social mobility in the workplace. This year 203 employers were considered for the Top 75 rankings.

This is the first time that any law firm has topped the rankings in the history of the Index.

Caroline Green, Senior Partner at Browne Jacobson,...

The eco-friendly way to save money - recycling and reusing furniture

With the rising awareness of environmental issues, many people are looking for ways to make a difference and help save the planet. This awareness has created the idea of an eco-friendly lifestyle. An eco-friendly lifestyle is about minimising your impact on the environment and making sure you are conscious of what happens to any waste that is created. There are many ways you can do to implement an eco-friendly lifestyle such as practising recycling, reusing and repurposing items.

One way for homeowners to live a greener lifestyle is by repurposing furniture items they already...

How to Pick the Right Quick House Sale Company

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/25/2021 - 6:51am

Are you thinking about selling your home quickly? It's not a decision to make lightly as there are many factors that go into the process. You need a company that will take care of the whole process from beginning to end.

A quick house sale company can be a great option if you wish to sell your real estate property fast. However, you might want to be very careful when doing transactions with these firms because if you haven't got the chance to research the company, you are most likely putting yourself and your wealth at risk.

This article discusses numerous ways for you...

Greg Parsons appointed chair of Food Drink Devon as membership reaches record levels

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:07pm

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has announced Greg Parsons, managing director of Sharpham Cheese, has been appointed its new chairperson. The announcement comes at a time when Food Drink Devon has recorded its highest ever membership numbers, meaning that it now represents more than 330 food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses dedicated to serving up the best produce from the county.

Commenting on this, vice chair Mike Young says: “We are delighted to announce Greg Parsons has agreed to become chair...

Howmet Aerospace Exeter marks half a century with new recruitment partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 10:11pm

Howmet Aerospace, one of the South West’s oldest businesses, and Acorn Recruitment, one of the UK’s biggest recruiters, have joined forces in Howmet Aerospace’s 50th year to help make sure its next half century runs as successfully as its first.

Howmet Aerospace in Exeter is entering its fifth decade of business, as it looks to continue attracting the best regional workforce, as well as benefitting the local community which has played such an intrinsic part in its journey so far.

Now the world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components is working...

People with a learning disability urged to have the flu vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 9:04pm

Children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as their family members or paid supporters are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine this winter.

Preventing flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities. It can lead to pneumonia and sepsis, which many people with a learning disability are much more vulnerable to than the general population.

People with learning disabilities are less likely to get the flu if people around them have also been vaccinated. Family carers can get the flu vaccination for free if they’re the main carer, as can...

Devon regional park wins prestigious planning award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 8:17pm

The Clyst Valley Regional Park Masterplan has been declared the overall winner of the RTPI South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021. Entered by East Devon District Council and judged as an excellent project setting out a framework for action on the ground, the masterplan was also the winner of the Awards Category ‘Excellence in Plan Making’.

The South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021 celebrate projects and people who have helped create exceptional places and improved the lives of those who live and work there; highlighting how planning and planners work to create a...

How can you boost the Interest in your company online?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 8:08pm

Do you think that you could increase the amount of interest your business receives online? Find out more about how you can do so here.

Do you feel like your business could use a little more interest? Even if you trade in just your local area, there are plenty of ways that you can boost interest in your company so you can receive more traffic online. Here are some of the best ways that you can do so.

Work on Your Local SEO

Though you might have a good SEO strategy in place for your business already, it might not be covering every point that it needs to. It is not...

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