A new-look, state-of-the-art event hall, alongside extended conference centre facilities, has opened its doors at the heart of Buckfast Abbey ready to support businesses and event organisers seeking an inspirational and easily accessible venue for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows or events.
Conveniently located midway between Exeter and Plymouth, just off the A38, the Conference Centre’s Schiller Hall has undergone a £2million makeover, including the construction of a new mezzanine floor and terrace area, which makes the most of stunning views over the River Dart,...
A schoolboy from St Peter’s CoE Aided School, Exeter has reached the final stages of a national competition to find tech solutions to big challenges like climate change.
BT is delighted to announce that Otto Sutton has made it to the final of the BT Young Pioneer Award as part of Tech4Good 2021. Otto has come up with the idea for an app to help people ‘upcycle’ everyday items they might find in their home to avoid them heading for landfill.
BT co-founded the Tech4Good awards with AbilityNet over 10 years ago, to recognise organisations and individuals who use digital...
Steve Hill has been appointed Vice Chair of the Institute of Directors South West region.
Steve is a qualified Chartered Director and volunteer Ambassador representing the SME community in the region. He will support the transition to a new Chair later in the year when Muir Macdonald steps down after his three year term.
Steve started his career working for GEC Marconi in the 1980s. Having worked in a variety of roles he moved into project management and business leadership and also attained a post graduate degree in Project Management. In 2000 Steve took up his first...
A new scheme to offer free instrumental lessons is being offered to all Exeter Junior School pupils entering Year 3.
Starting in September 2021, this unique pilot scheme will enable pupils to start a string instrument through weekly lessons.
Director of Music Peter Tamblyn and the junior school staff are excited to support the Exeter School String Instrument Scheme (ESSIS), as it will both support the children’s academic growth and pave the way for growing participation in orchestras and bands in future years.
“It is scientifically proven that learning a musical...
Are you thinking of taking a well-deserved holiday somewhere paradisiacal in the Caribbean? Have you ever thought of getting away from the world and losing yourself among white sandy beaches, crystal clear and warm water, with fish swimming all around you?
How about wrapping yourself around the comfortable blankets of the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico ? Yes, we all agree this can be a really tempting offer. We believe that after all these hard times, there’s never been a better time to take a relaxing holyday that today. This will help our mind and bodies health and...
These days, forex trading has almost become a trend. It seems like everyone and their dog have gotten into the business of trading currencies, even those who had never made an investment in their whole life. However, people should be aware that forex trading is a double-edged sword. If you learn how to play your cards right, forex trading can be quite a profitable activity. If you jump on the forex trading bandwagon without at least knowing the basics, chances are your venture into the trading world will be short and you’ll be left with a big hole in your budget.
Are you thinking of upgrading your existing property? Flooring from flooring365.co.uk can help create a natural and elegant look to your home. As recent data has shown, the global wood market is expected to grow by USD 57.8 billion by 2027. Engineered wood is one of the sections to grow by 4.6%, and it will reach US$37.3 billion. There are many reasons behind the rise in popularity of this type of flooring. They are:
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The significant reason to opt for this type of flooring is it does not expand or contract. It shows the...
New research by the Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employment Studies has highlighted the challenges faced by employees with long-term health conditions, warning that more support is needed to help people manage their conditions in the workplace if the state pension is to rise further. With one in three workers now over the age of fifty, and one in five men and women aged 50-54 managing at least one long-term condition, poor health is by far the most common reason for people aged 50-64 to leave work prematurely. The Centre for Ageing Better says more action is needed to...
