Three talented apprentices from HepcoMotion in Tiverton have been shortlisted for a prestigious regional apprentice award at this year’s EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
Thomas West, Matthew Dower and Craig Capel were selected along with 18 other apprentices from across the South West after impressing judges with their hard work, dedication and determination to pursue a career in manufacturing.
The apprentices will find out who has been crowned regional winner at a ceremony taking place at At-Bristol, Anchor Rd, Bristol on 9 November 2016. If successful, they will then go...
Dog owners, water users and walkers enjoying the Exmouth Nature Reserve are being urged by the Exe Estuary Managment Partnership to follow a few simple rules to avoid disturbing protected birds this autumn.
Over the next few weeks thousands of birds, including brent geese, wigeon and northern pintail ducks, are expected to make their annual journey from the Arctic to East Devon.
Most of these birds start the autumn on the estuary at Exmouth because the mild climate and ice-free waters provide a good feeding ground.
Exeter accountants and financial planners Old Mill has been shortlisted for one of the accountancy industry’s most prestigious awards thanks to its innovative attitude to rewarding staff.
Old Mill has been shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Practice’ at the British Accountancy Awards for adopting a process which allows staff who perform well to acquire equity, no matter their grade or status, as Managing Director Ian Carlson, explains.
“We have abandoned the traditional partnership model in favour of a true meritocracy that allows everyone to share in the success they help to...
Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have relocated their Barnstaple office to a new ‘easy to access’ location, just outside of town.
On Friday 16th September the team opened the doors of the new office at Avery House, Liberty Road at the Roundswell Business Park. All six members of the team are ready and operational and look forward to welcoming existing and new clients.
Award winning Wollen Michelmore has been serving the Devon legal community for the last 150 years and during the last decade it has grown significantly. The firm excels in its private client and property work and...
The Virgin Money Exeter Store on 60 South Street is holding a coffee morning as part of Macmillan Cancer Supports’ World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. On 30th September Virgin Money Stores up and down the UK will be offering tea, coffee and a range of tasty treats as they support Macmillan Cancer Support in their famous coffee morning event.
Macmillan Cancer Support know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they offer support to the person and their family and help them take back some control in their life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’...
A special Evensong was held in Exeter Cathedral recently, led by the Dean of Exeter, the Very Reverend Dr Jonathan Draper, to give thanks to the Freemasons of Devonshire for the nave furniture donated by them over the course of several years.
The dais, altar and lectern were designed by cathedral architect Camilla Finlay and produced some years ago and have now been completed by the recent addition of a font, which were all funded through a generous donation of many thousands of pounds by the Masonic Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire.
Vienna Festival Ballet return to Exeter Corn Exchange on Wednesday 12 October with their production of Snow White.
Based on the traditional Grimm brothers’ story, this ballet incorporates all the essential elements – a beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror and a poisoned apple.
Hip-hopping dwarves help Snow White find her Prince Charming in this story by one of the most respected small touring companies in Europe.
Tickets cost £22 (£16 under 16s) and can be booked by phone from the venue on 01392 665938 or online at www.exetercornexchange.co.uk
The IOE is hosting an inaugural Word Trade Summit in partnership with the University of Plymouth, on October 5th, aimed at businesses in the South West who are working in international trade. Entitled ‘The Commonwealth & Beyond’, the Summit which runs from 2pm-7pm at the Castle Hotel in Taunton will examine the issues and opportunities in accessing new markets - and the debate will help to shape the future of international trade.
In an ever changing business environment, the Institute is working to raise the skills of those involved in international trade by engaging with...
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT) staff in the Poltimore Building at Exeter Community Hospital held a bake-off, cake sale and raffle for staff yesterday, to raise money for Force Cancer Centre in Exeter.
Budding Mary Berrys baked a variety of cakes to raise money, such as lemon drizzles, chocolate cakes and fruit cakes.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cynthia Thompson, attended and judged the bake-off, along with Zoe Harris, NDHT priority services manager.
Zoe said: “It was great that so many colleagues took part in the event and came together for such a worthy...
Children from Happy Days South West Nursery, Exeter went Spotacular for BBC Children in Need last week.
Lloyds Bank and BBC Children in Need’s exciting new schools fundraising campaign, The Big Spotacular, is encouraging children and teachers to dress up in spots, sell spotty cakes and goods, and take part in spotty themed challenges, to raise more money than ever before for children who need it most.
To launch Happy Days Southwest Nursey’s fundraising plans, children turned their nursery spotty. The nursery also plans to hold a range of other fundraising activities ahead...
