Looking for business advice with the personal touch? Come and drop into Exeter Library on the second Tuesday of each month 4-6pm to network, get advice on starting or growing your business or developing your business idea from our range of expert business advisors.Cartridges Business Hub in collaboration with Exeter Library is providing a regular drop-in business advice service to businesses starting up or growing on the 2nd Tuesday every month from 4pm to 6pm.
Dates: Tuesday 8th March 2016; Tuesday 12th April 2016; Tuesday 10th May 2016
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has published its advice trend statistics for January 2016.
The charity has recruited 37 more volunteers over the last 12 months and this is reflected in the January results, with the charity helping 34% more people with their advice and information needs since April 2015.
Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “I would like to pay tribute to the work that the staff team have done in terms of recruiting and training more volunteers so that we can help more people. And obviously, I congratulate and thank our volunteers for...
The NFU in association with Foot Anstey solicitors and Francis Clark accountants are holding three seminars around Devon to help provide NFU members with guidance and support on how best to avoid potential pitfalls that exist in running your farming business.
This is a great opportunity for NFU members to gain a competitive advantage, interrogate the experts…. and get a free meal thrown in! The following topics will be covered:
The event is an opportunity for private landlords, experienced or new to meet us and to gather information, and for general advice. Come along and see us at 'Forteproperties' in the centre of Exeter approx 100 yards from John Lewis. Offering a range of landlord services and promoting good practise within the letting industry, we keep our fees low and your return higher, come and see us and find out how we can save you money and get the most out of your investment. Tea and coffee available.
No cost, Free tea, coffee and biscuits. Open 9am-5.30pm
Gritters are out on Devon’s main salting routes this afternoon as temperatures are set to dip below zero later.
With freezing conditions forecast across the county, road surface temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as -3.3C in East Devon from early this evening, and icy patches may be a problem in areas of the county affected by water run-off following recent rainfall.
The County Council is advising people to take extreme care if travelling overnight and tomorrow morning, particularly on untreated roads.
There is also a threat of wintry showers overnight...
Firefighters have issued a warning to owners of thatched properties.
The warning comes following a fire which destroyed the Ring of Bells pub in North Bovey yesterday (Wednesday 13 January).
Ten fire engines attended the incident and fire crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby thatched properties. A crew is still at the scene today to dampen down hotspots.
Firefighters covered neighbouring thatched properties with foam to prevent the fire spreading and worked hard to save as much of the building and its...
Leading local advice charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau is reporting that its new ‘Click or Call’ advice and information service has been a big success since it was launched in July, with more than 1000 calls answered in the last three months.
A further 176 people have used the new webchat facility, and a pilot email service has recently been launched.
The charity is asking that clients with access to the internet firstly click the on-line advice and information resources and factsheets available at citizensadvice.org.uk The website is available 24 hours a day. The...
Anyone who rents a property and wants to find out more about their rights can attend an open day on Monday 26 October.
The drop-in event has been organised by the Exeter Private Rental Forum and will be held in Bedford Square, Princesshay, between 11am and 2pm.
A stall will provide details of what resources are available to people who rent, and where to turn to for help and advice if there are problems. There will be information on tenant’s rights, responsibilities and general housing advice.
Housing experts from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Young Devon, Exeter City...
Local chartered independent financial advice firm Strategic Solutions who are located in Devon Square, Newton Abbot has been awarded another prestigious title : “Moneyfacts Investment Adviser of the Year”.
This national award is from Moneyfacts, the largest independent research company in the UK. The ceremony was hosted by top comedian Tim Vine at the impressive Lancaster London Hotel and adds to the Professional Adviser “South West Adviser Firm of the Year” title they collected this February. Hundreds of firms were judged on a number of aspects including professional...
Whether you are a seasoned sneezer or an itchy eyed weeper, the weather may affect your hayfever symptoms.
The pollen count is usually higher on sunny days – particularly if it follows days of cloud – as the pollen builds up in the flowers and is only released during full sunshine. Rain on the other hand, can bring relief for some people as it washes the pollen from the air. But there is no need to wish for rain at the Exmouth Carnival Spring Fun Day this Saturday to avoid your symptoms, as preparing early makes all the difference. Kate Kittow, Boots UK Pharmacist at the Boots...
