Philippa Constable from Women Mean Biz shares some very useful advice on preparing for the, often dreaded, one minute presentation at networking events. She takes us through how to create and deliver an engaging presentation that will be memorable and have impact.
'Start off by introducing yourself and your company, then grab attention with an interesting fact or statistic about your industry or business, using the words "did you know", Philippa advises.
To find out more contact Philippa via email at philippa@womenmeanbiz.co.uk or call her on 07871 463 701.
Travellers in Exeter will soon be able to book flights to international destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas, and the Caribbean – thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Europe’s leading regional airline, Flybe.
From 2 April customers will be able to book tickets through Virgin Atlantic to travel from 18 UK and European airports served by Flybe, and connect onto their Virgin Atlantic flight at Manchester, Glasgow and London Gatwick airport.
The partnership will offer numerous benefits for customers, allowing seamless connections between Flybe...
Police are appealing for help to trace a burglar who broke into a Seaton home and left behind their own belongings - a distinctive woolly hat and a sandwich.
The offender got into the house through an insecure door sometime between 11pm on Good Friday and 8.30am on Saturday [27 March].
Once inside the offender stole a silver iPad Air and a pair of new Vans trainers from their box.
However the occupants were left puzzled after the offender left behind some of their own belongings - including a Tesco tortilla wrap sandwich still in its packaging.
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival, which takes place on 29 & 30 April at Powderham Castle is aiming to create a little green oasis with trees and colourful Spring flowers in the centre of Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter in this Visit England ‘Year of the English Garden’.
Toby will be offering gardening advice and running a plant-problem surgery from his pop-up potting shed in the central square in an urban jungle of fantastic trees and plants created by Matford boys, Sam and Lee of Urban and Rural Plants.
This Bank Holiday at the festival, Toby will be talking about...
On Saturday 2 April, Exeter Friends For Animals (EFFA) in association with Fairfoods Catering will be launching their spring “Go Vegan” campaign at St Stephen’s Church in Exeter High Street.
Anyone interested in trying an animal-free diet, or simply curious about “what vegans eat”, is welcome to drop by between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to browse the information stalls, pick up some recipe ideas, try some free food samples or stop for tea and cake or a snack.
At 2 pm, there will also be a talk on the health benefits of veganism by sports scientist Jack Childs. As a former...
The 2016 show will be the 32nd year – It will be bigger and better than ever! Started in 1983, the Exeter & District Scout & Guide Gang Show returns once again to the Exeter Barnfield Theatre with their 32nd annual variety show. We bring a cast of Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers and Leaders, taking to the stage in a show packed with songs, dance, comedy and celebration that all the family will enjoy. Exeter Gang Show is now in it’s 32nd year, and stronger than ever. Your Gang Show is run completely and solely by Scouters and Guiders from Exeter &...
This self-contained multimedia extravaganza catalogues all of those memorable moments from an era that changed the face of modern music. The energy and enthusiasm brought to the stage from these 4 young musicians will guarantee to bring the audience into this swinging decade for an experience they will not forget.
All of the songs are performed live with no pre-recorded backing music and will be presented to you with the energy and enthusiasm to get those toes tapping and feet on the dance floor!From the clothes they wear to the instruments...
“OMIGOD you guys!! This is Bruiser the chihuahua here, and I’ve just heard that Legally Blonde The Musical which is all about my human Elle Wood and her adventures is coming to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in April 2016 – that’s like totally fabulous!”
When Elle Woods’ boyfriend, Warner, unexpectedly dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. Worlds collide but with the support of her new friends and of course her trusty chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable!
MSM Software Solved, one of the UK’s leading software houses, together with RSA, one of the world’s leading multinational quoted insurance groups, have scooped the prestigious ‘Insurance Software Award’ at the ‘Commercial Insurance Awards 2016’.
The award is in recognition of the bespoke, innovative software solution – ‘RSAred’, developed in-house by the MSM Software Solved team of industry leading developers. This resulting risk engineering system, enables access to data on the move - with or without an internet connection - to provide real time visibility and management of risk...
Devon County Council is calling for nominations for this year’s Community Transport Awards to honour those who have gone the extra mile for their passengers.
The award ceremony, now in its 17th year and this year sponsored by the GM Coachwork Group, aims to recognise the outstanding service and dedication made by people involved in Community Transport across Devon.
Nomination forms are now available from the County Council and must be submitted by the closing date of Friday 22 April.
Anyone working or volunteering in the community transport sector can be nominated...
