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Learn how to ‘Restart a Heart’ in Exeter

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people in Exeter to join them for Restart a Heart Day in the city centre this Sunday.

Members of SWASFT will be opposite Coal in Princesshay Shopping Centre between 10am and 4pm on Sunday offering free CPR and defibrillator awareness training to members of the public.

The ambulance service is joining thousands of other healthcare workers from across the country to help improve public awareness of cardiac arrests and increase the number of people who are trained to act in a medical emergency....

‘Huge step forward for Exeter’ as new digital Exeter Independent Gift Card goes live

Supporting local has just got easier with the launch of the digital version of the Exeter independent gift card, and a brand-new look

Exeter is one of the first cities in the South West to have its own digital gift card. Digital gift cards are sent to the recipient as a text or email, the recipient can then add the balance of the Exeter Independent Gift Card to their digital wallet and make their purchase using their phone, to make a contactless payment in-store.

The new-look physical Exeter Independent Gift Card features a new design on the front of the card and enhanced eco...

Exeter-based manufacturer establishes Dutch subsidiary

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Posted: Tue, 10/11/2022 - 7:23pm

Following Brexit, Exeter-based electronics specialist Mantracourt will expand its operations by establishing a Dutch subsidiary to support the needs of its European customers. The company continues to manufacture from its Devon factory but will import products into the EU via its subsidiary, absorbing the time and cost associated with lengthy liability paperwork.

Mantracourt Electronics, which is headquartered in the UK, specialises in cost-effective test and measurement products for a variety of industry segments, like automotive, construction, industrial processing and civil...

What we’ve learned from the 4-day week pilot so far - by the Tribe at Tyler Grange Exeter

As the UK pilot hits its halfway point, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of the Exeter-based environmental consultancy, shares his top seven learnings so far

As the UK’s 4-day week pilot programme reaches its midway mark, participating companies are reporting varying levels of success.

Exeter-based Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange became the first in its industry to sign up back in June. It’s one of 60 UK companies – and amongst 3000 workers – taking part. During the six-month pilot programme, Tyler Grange’s 80-strong nationwide team...

Old Mill takes on another 26 trainees, bringing new starter numbers this year to 72

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Posted: Mon, 10/10/2022 - 7:37pm

South West financial experts Old Mill has welcomed 26 new trainees this Autumn as the firm continues to expand to achieve its goal of becoming the fastest growing practice in the West Country.

At the end of 2021, Old Mill announced a restructure to facilitate its ambitious plans to grow by 15%pa over the next five years and double staff numbers by 2026.

Following a record trainee year in 2021 - which saw 23 graduates and school leavers join Old Mill - 2022 is on course to be the firm’s strongest year for recruitment to date – 72 people have joined Old Mill so...

Princesshay kicks off Christmas 2022 preprations

Princesshay kicks off Christmas 2022 preprations

Princesshay will sparkle to life in November with mesmerising Christmas lighting displays and a brand-new feature for families.

The Hub, in Princesshay Square, in partnership with Margoux and Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) will bring festivities and footie to visitors in the run up to Christmas this year. As well as screening all the international football matches, The Hub will host children’s activities from ECFC, with food from Princesshay restaurants and Margoux running the après ski style bar. A series of festive workshops including wreath-making, gift-wrapping and a...

Avanti Hall School in Exeter to grow with help of new academy trust

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Posted: Mon, 10/10/2022 - 5:51pm

Avanti Hall School in Exeter is to be transferred to a new Multi Academy Trust, with the aim of helping the undersubscribed school grow. It is proposed that Reach South Academy Trust, which currently runs fifteen academies in the South West, will take over the management of the school later in the year.

Since 2019, the school has been operated by the Avanti Schools Trust, having previously been a Steiner Academy. The Avanti Schools Trust has worked hard to improve standards of teaching and learning for pupils. However, low pupil numbers at the school have had an impact on the...

Exeter to Boast one of the Best Baby Feeding Spots in the UK

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Posted: Sun, 10/09/2022 - 10:50pm

In order to support parents, baby feeding brand Fraupow have joined forces with The Guildhall Shopping Centre to create an oasis of calm in the heart of Exeter where parents and babies will always be warmly welcomed for some time out.

One of the primary concerns of new parents is feeding their babies, and how they will manage to make that work whilst out and about enjoying life. Fraupow, who make a range of breastfeeding accessories including an award winning hands free pump, understand that it can be daunting to find a way of meeting your baby's needs whilst also maintaining...

Charity launches online fashion campaign to help homeless people in Exeter

An Exeter-based homelessness charity launches a rolling online fashion show next week, in a bid to raise money for people without a home in the city, as the winter approaches and the cost of living crisis deepens.

In a campaign timed to launch on World Homeless Day (Monday 10 October), St Petrock’s, which provides food, clothes, survival equipment and other services for rough sleepers and those in temporary accommodation, is asking local people to #PoseforStPetrocks in its vintage clothing shop.

Petrock’s Place, based in Paris Street, sells items that are not practical...

Exeter care home put together hampers for Silver Sunday and donate to Age UK

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Posted: Sun, 10/09/2022 - 8:35pm

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter have recently teamed up with Luscombe Drinks in Devon to put together some wonderful hampers for Silver Sunday which took place on Sunday 2nd of October.

Silver Sunday is a National Day which aims to combat loneliness and isolation in local communities. There are many things which people of all generations can do by coming together to offer support and company as well as by hosting fun and free activities for older people.

So, Cumberland Grange were thrilled to do their bit to support this fantastic National Day by putting together...

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