Exeter law firm Rundlewalker has successfully retained its Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation it has now held for the past five years.
The firm was particularly praised for its apprenticeship scheme and commitment to trainee opportunities. Over the past three years, Rundlewalker has taken on three apprentices in its conveyancing, personal injury and civil litigation departments with a new trainee paralegal vacancy just announced.
Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said he was extremely proud of his team’s achievement
A leading Exeter law firm has been ranked among the best in the UK for quality of work, work/life balance, low stress levels and being inclusive. That is according to an influential guide to law firms for legal trainees, which also highlights the level of responsibility given to trainees and the quality of training at the firm. Stephens Scown LLP features in the Lex 100 survey, which uses feedback from legal trainees from 165 different law firms. The firm has built on its success last year, by being awarded four 'medals' for top rankings, up from one medal last year. It has also increased...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 October).
THEATRE
Mr Darcy Loses the Plot Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Jane Austen is dreaming up Darcy, a proud, lip-curling handsome creation in very tight pants. But then a door squeaks, a visitor approaches and Jane hastily hides her work. Mr Darcy is left dangling. Left to his own devices he embroiders his own storyline while his creator stitches her quilt. When she returns she finds Darcy is diving into a lake in a clinging white shirt, dancing the Berzerka (a more extreme version of...
Fi Hailstone is celebrating being named one of three finalists in the ‘Best contribution to a heritage project by a young person’ category of this year’s prestigious Historic England Angel Awards. Fi, 24, has lead on the ‘Bringing Killerton Park to life’ project for the National Trust in Devon. Under Fi’s leadership the project has seen the historic parkland at Killerton transform, with historic monuments no longer at risk and inspiring views opened up. The parkland is much more accessible and volunteers, staff and visitors at Killerton have been enthused by the stories that have...
Young people are being encouraged to take a break from smartphones to improve their wellbeing and cyber security.
A new poll from YoungMinds and Cyber Aware reports that over a fifth (21%) of 18-25 year-olds surveyed spend more than sixhours a day on their smartphones. This is despite the fact that more than half of them (60%) agree that they would benefit from taking a short break from them.
Results from UK young people aged 18-25 responding to the Ipsos MORI online poll also showed that:
When forced to go without their smartphones during the past 12 months, over a...
“Be Bright, Be Seen” is the message from Devon County Council, ahead of clocks going back this weekend (Sunday 29 October).
As daylight hours draw in, the County Council is reminding cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, horse riders, and other vulnerable road users, to make sure that they are visible by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing. Car drivers are also being encouraged to take extra care by giving cyclists space, and looking out for others, particularly in poor weather conditions which can reduce visibility. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet...
Redrow, one of the UK’s leading house builders, has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments within its West Country division to support the firm’s growth plans across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
The company has appointed a Head of Sales and a Head of Land.
Annie Williams has been appointed Head of Sales having previously worked as Area Sales Manager at Redrow. Annie brings 18 years’ experience in the field having also worked as Sales and Marketing Manager at Linden Homes. Annie will play a key part in strengthening the firm’s brand within the region and be...
Councillors from local authorities surrounding the Exe Estuary approved proposals for Wildlife Refuges at a meeting of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee on Monday (23rd October 2017).
Following a comprehensive nine month consultation, views including concerns about safety, from residents and the wide range of Exe Estuary users were taken into account in developing the voluntary areas.
Preparations to help people learn about the areas will now begin.
Next year, the Wildlife Refuges will be marked by buoys and an education programme will...
One of the most respected financial planning businesses in the South West has further strengthened its team with two key appointments at its Exeter office.
Chartered Financial Planner, Andy Hammond, joins the senior management team at Francis Clark Financial Planning (FCFP) from Nottingham-based solicitors, Nelsons, where he was Head of Investment Management.
Andy specialises in managing corporate client relationships, particularly concerning the accumulation of tax efficient funds for retirement and ensuring that business leaders and their families are protected.
A Devon-based specialist theatre company for adults with learning difficulties is £3,525 better off thanks to the fancy footwork and money raised by a five-a-side tournament organised by Redrow Homes West Country.
The funds raised by the footie competition will provide invaluable support to the participant-led arts and drama charity for adults with learning difficulties, the Get Changed Theatre Company. Get Changed has been Redrow West Country’s chosen charity for a number of years and staff based at Redrow’s Exeter head office regularly host events to raise vital funds for the...
