What are the benefits of hosting a virtual event?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 3:47pm

The coronavirus was an unprecedented global event, with unprecedented effects on business during the worst of its ravages. But it has undeniably reshaped the future of business , in some cases for the better – hybrid working has become a new normal, and larger companies are re-evaluating their relationship with intensive business travel. But how can you reach a diverse base of colleagues and clients alike, if in-person events are going to decline in popularity? The answer may lie in the digital realm – and here are five reasons why.

Remote Access

In-person events incur...

Old Mill announces plans to double staff numbers by 2026 and become fastest growing professional practice in the West Country

Accountancy and wealth management firm Old Mill has announced an ambitious five-year growth plan including an aggressive recruitment campaign that will double staff numbers by 2026.

Old Mill, which currently employs 320 people from its four offices in Chippenham, Exeter, Wells and Yeovil, has undergone a major restructure which brings all aspects of the business together into a single multi-service advisory firm.

Kevin Whitmarsh - currently head of accountancy - has been appointed in the new role of CEO while current MD Ian Carlson becomes CFO. A new Chairman and two non...

Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

Exeter Chamber held their annual general meeting at Exeter College on Monday 8th November, where two new board directors were officially appointed. Patrick Tigwell of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants replaces Laura Seaward as Treasurer and Charlotte McGregor of Wollens Solicitors replaces Laura McFadyen as a representative from the legal sector. The new appointments will contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation.

Patrick Tigwell, a chartered accountant for over 25 years, is Partner and Head of the Exeter office...

Awards success for Trowers & Hamlins in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 12:25pm

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins' Exeter office has recently enjoyed positive outcomes at both the National Paralegal Awards and the South West Property Awards.

In what was an incredibly successful night for Trowers at the recent National Paralegal Awards, Exeter-based Harvey Lavis was highly commended for his work in the Best Civil Litigation Paralegal category.

Harvey said: "I was thrilled to have been recognised for my work at the National Paralegal Awards," said Harvey "Our Exeter office is full of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference...

BET's Stephen Kings and South Devon College's Laurence Frewin sign agreement

A Devon College and an Academy Trust sign Memorandum of Understanding

Authored by Joe Cooper
Posted: Tue, 11/16/2021 - 6:07pm

Bay Education Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising Paignton Academy, Kings Ash Academy and Curledge Street Academy has announced that it is strengthening its existing partnership with South Devon College by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Over the past four years, South Devon College has become the main post 16-route for the Trust’s Paignton Academy students, it is the secondary school’s ‘Sixth Form’ of choice with 90 per cent of students choosing South Devon College after their GCSEs.

Stephen Kings CEO at Bay Education Trust said: “We have a shared vision...

Bedroom Lighting Ideas and Styles

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Tue, 11/16/2021 - 5:16pm

A bedroom can mutate into a well-decorated and cozy space with a tweak of fixture placements and attaching the right lighting. Take a look at these bedroom lighting ideas and styles, which use ambient, task, and accent lighting to draw in an element of softness and set the right mood for a wonderful, restful bedroom.

Draw in Some Pendant Lights

Traditional pendant lighting , like chandeliers, help draw the eye upwards by creating a focal point near the ceiling.

Lava pendant lights are of different shapes, and hanging these at varying heights from the plafond on each side...

Lighting It Right: How To Choose The Perfect Table Lamp?

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Tue, 11/16/2021 - 5:09pm

Having a suitable table lamp can conceive a tender and cozy feel regardless of where it is placed. It can bring balance, hue, harmony, variation, and of course, illumination if used right.

Although when you buy table lamps from https://ilite.co.uk/collections/table-lamps , you don’t have to worry about anything else. To be on the safer side, apply these tips to choose the perfect one.

Deciding the Right Spot

Before you execute the buying task, be sure you know where you want to set the lamp. Take things like the height of the room, the distance from the bed or sofa, or...

GripHero launches new eco-friendly glove dispenser to boost forecourt in-store sales

GripHero, the maker of the world’s only static-safe glove and fuel-nozzle mounted dispensers, has announced its latest product breakthrough with the launch of the all-new GripHero 2; its smallest-ever, most efficient glove dispenser, which boasts 10% more advertising space than previous models.

20% smaller overall, the new dispenser is a ground-up redesign, taking on board feedback from the industry and customers to create a sleeker, universally compatible and faster refill solution, reducing glove-refill replacement times by 90%.

Due to be exhibited at APEA Live in...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir Carols in the Cathedral

Event Date: 
14/12/2021 - 7:30pm to 15/12/2021 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Join Exeter Philharmonic Choir in the Cathedral on Tuesday 14th or Wednesday 15th December for a programme of carols for choir and audience led by the Choir's Musical Director, Howard Ionascu. The concert will also feature the Devon based vocal ensemble, Isca Voices.

Tickets: £22.00; £16.00; and £12.00

Available online from www.exeterphilharmonic.org.uk

or telephone 07368 595349 or 07989 161117

There will be a retiring collection in support of the charity Families for Children.

£500,000 fuel poverty fund opens for grant applications

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/16/2021 - 12:21pm

Charities, councils and community groups are being urged to help support families to heat their homes this winter by applying for grants of up to £10,000.

The £500,000 fund has been provided by local electricity distributor Western Power Distribution (WPD) in a bid to tackle fuel poverty in the community. Applications are now open at www.westernpower.co.uk/community-matters-fund .

Alison Sleightholm, WPD’s Resources and External Affairs Director said: “As we enter a challenging winter, our fund will directly support community organisations who are working at the...

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