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Switch Systems achieve certification in ISO 9001:2008

Switch Systems Ltd in Exeter have achieved Certification in ISO 9001:2008 which demonstrates their ongoing professionalism and attention to quality for themselves and their clients. It enhances their reputation even more and helps with tendering for new contracts.

Switch Systems Ltd is an IT company are located at 31-32 Southernhay East, in the centre of Exeter and are a team of dynamic young people individually very talented and completely dedicated to all things connected with IT. They have gained respect for their work with recommendations from Universities, Schools, Charities...

Free web filtering webinar for schools and colleges

In this free web filtering webinar aimed specifically at school network, IT and business managers, our top school connectivity advisor to schools and colleges Colin Woods will advise you on:

  • The current frustrations surrounding education web filtering suppliers
  • How modern web filtering suppliers differ
  • Employing flexible of “who, what, when, where” filters
  • Putting you in control of your school’s web filtering

You will also receive a free school web access and filtering services guide and case study to give you further guidance...

Buddies offer support for those in recovery

Authored by RDavies
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2014 - 2:34pm

A new project in Exeter has launched 'recovery buddies' – volunteers who are ready to work alongside those recovering from addiction, and provide them with friendship and support.

The buddies are now ready for referrals from a variety of local agencies.

The initiative, formed with Addaction, Devon Drugs Service, Devon Drug and Alcohol Team, Exeter Drug Partnership and other local recovery agencies, includes partnering churches in the city. It was recently awarded a grant from the Office of the Crime and Police Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall to extend its work.

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David Wright - Harpsichord

Event Date: 
21/02/2014 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
St Paul's Church, Honiton

Bull: Fantasia in D minor

Handel: Suite in G minor - Overture - Sarabande - Passacaglia

Couperin: Les Barricades Mysterieuses in B Flat Major

Scarlatti: Sonata K159 in C Major Sonata K208 in A Major Sonata K141 in D Minor

Handel: ‘Vo’ far guerra from the opera Rinaldo, arr. William Babell

David Wright has established himself as a prominent figure in the early music world. He was the winner of the International Broadwood Competition and he has performed with the worlds leading musicians including Emma Kirkby, James Bowman, Sarah Chang, Julian Lloyd-...

Unexploded bombs found following the storms

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2014 - 12:56pm

Several wartime explosives have been spotted on the South West coast including in Braunton in Devon.

Thought to have been swept ashore or uncovered by the recent storms, three devices have been reported in Devon, Somerset and Dorset last weekend.

Police have asked that people stay away from any suspicious objects found on the coast due to the possibility of more explosives being found.

Sgt Lee Henderson of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “The ferocious seas and weather are thought to be responsible for uncovering or washing up these shells and there is clearly the...

The Top 7 Forbidden Places in the World

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2014 - 11:49am

Our planet is full of secrets that you may not even be aware of. And even the people that know about the secret places around the world don’t actually know what is happening in them; the only thing that we know is that they exist, their names, and a couple of pieces of information or assumptions. There are simply places that you will never have a likely chance to visit, and we have decided to point out the top seven forbidden places in the world.

7 – Area 51

Area 51, otherwise known as Groom Lake, is a military base and airfield located in the south of Nevada....

The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP pays a thank you visit to WESC Foundation learner

On Friday 7 February, the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP visited the WESC Foundation in Exeter to say a special thank you to one of the learners at the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment. Jacob Towner, aged 14, was the lucky learner whose Christmas card design was chosen by the Member of Parliament for East Devon to send out his Christmas wishes.

The challenge was presented to the learners just prior to the Christmas period to come up with a suitable card design, and so Hugo was charged with the difficult decision of choosing a winner. Jacob was thrilled and proud to learn that his...

Dawlish work delayed by two weeks

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2014 - 11:09am

Network Rail will lay more concrete foundations in Dawlish today after additional damage to the sea wall caused by Friday' nights storm could delay the track’s restoration by up to two weeks. The track, initially damaged by storms at the beginning of February, was originally expected to be completed by mid-march. However this Friday saw the temporary flood defences, made of shipping containers filled with concrete, overwhelmed by the rising water. Network rail has since strengthened the defences and has said they anticipate a new assessement on the timescales by the end of this week. After...

Great movies for kids this half term

Escape the miserable weather into a wonderful alternative universe of animation this half-term.

Animated Exeter will be screening over 100 animated films from the UK’s young animators, UK graduates and stunning selection of independent talent from around the world in addition to screenings of big movies: from Studio Ghibli’s ‘From Up Poppy Hill’ to ‘Frozen’ and ‘The Wolf Children’.

The international competition ‘Wide World’ to find the best animation for children had an enormous response the results of which audiences of all ages will enjoy on Monday and Wednesday.

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Rising star joins Exeter Classpeople

Education recruitment specialists, Classpeople are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Katie Holdsworth as Consultant in their Exeter branch, strengthening the team of education recruitment professionals in the South West.

With a passion for recruitment, Katie Holdsworth, brings not only enthusiasm but dedication into her new role, where she will work closely with secondary schools in the Exeter catchment region to recruit for supply, long term and permanent positions.

Having worked in educational recruitment for the past two years, the transition to Classpeople...

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