Civil engineering contractors in the South West are calling for early industry engagement in the infrastructure projects unveiled by government to enable local companies to invest in appropriate skills and innovation. Alan Taylor, Executive Director of Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) for the South West, welcomed the recent announcements, but highlighted the role of industry in bringing the plans to fruition and ensuring cost-effective project delivery. Mr Taylor commented: “Our members have been pushing for greater certainty around infrastructure investment for many years...
Devon County Council has today (Wednesday, 3 July) won an award for excellence for a pilot project to tackle smoking and protect children from harm.
The award from the CLeaR Partnership, which works with local authorities across England to assess progress in reducing smoking, was given for Devon’s pioneering work with children’s centres.
At the seven pilot sites across the county, the Council has installed specially designed signage to advise people not to smoke on site and provided bespoke training for staff to raise the issue with parents and offer support to parents who...
A private dental centre in Exeter is hoping to fill a cavity in the market by opening seven days a week.
From Monday, 1 July, The Exeter Dental Centre will be the first practice in the area to offer patients the opportunity to book appointments on Sundays. The centre, situated on Castle Street in the city centre, already opens on Saturdays, offering a range of convenient appointments for its patients, including early morning opening and two late-night surgeries in the week.
Principal dentist and practice owner, Michael Hesketh, said: “Offering fully staffed surgeries seven...
The Exeter office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently owned private client wealth managers, announces a double celebration as two of their Investment Managers achieve exam success. Sean Priestley and Victoria Eastwood based in Pynes Hill jointly obtained their Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Financial Services Certificate, aimed at investment advisers, financial planners and those working in the banking sector. The qualification provides an advanced understanding of Trust and Estate Planning in Investment Management as well as enabling candidates to...
Over 200 guests joined Brewin Dolphin Exeter at their annual ‘Summer Garden Party’ held at The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Exeter Cathedral. Representatives from their Charity of the Year, Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, attended together with clients, professional associates and Exeter Chief players.
The guests were welcomed with a Pimms and champagne reception and musical entertainment was provided by Exeter University’s string quartet.
Popular artists John Hubbard and Adam Buick are both having their work showcased in Topsham Art Room. This exhibition brings together two artists who work with natural materials to describe the core elements of nature; water and earth, the essence of life.
John Hubbard uses vine charcoal in his series of vigorous drawings entitled Leonardo in Scotland. This impressive work was inspired by the ‘Deluge’ drawings by Leonardo held in the library of Windsor Castle.
They express the movement and dynamics of rushing, swirling water; tumbling currents, rocks and twisted trees...
Liverpool’s Gary Murphy is widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the UK, receiving many local and nationwide awards. Following on from last years sell out show, Gary and his band are back to pay tribute to his personal guitar hero, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits.
Learn to Fly Fish at Kennick Reservoir, Christow near Exeter
Full Day sessions from 10am to 4pm Starting with the basics of equipment, casting techniques, knots, fly selection, fishing techniques, playing and landing a fish. Also opportunity to fish in the afternoon.
Price includes tuition, loan of all tackle and fishing permit. All places must be booked in advance.
Choice of Dates: Sun 7 July Sat 27 July
Cost £25.00 payable in advance to South West Lakes Trust For full details or to book a place please contact Mike Holland on 01392 354019 (07557 633742) or...
Exeter-based Radiance MediSpa run by mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham hosted its first corporate event since opening in the spring. The title of this month’s event was ‘Visioning your business’. The luxurious venue was utilised by GrowthAccelerator which helps small businesses expand with on-going support for business strategy.
Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne and enjoyed taster sessions from Radiance MediSpa therapists followed by presentations from Katharine Bourke of GrowthAccelerator and Dr Ros Debenham.
