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EX2 Group welcomes new apprentice electricians from Exeter College

Leading South West building services engineering company EX2 Group has welcomed three new apprentices this week, as they begin their professional training in Electrical Installation with Exeter College.

Christian, Alfie, and Harvey were welcomed to the Exeter offices by James Rayner (right), Project Manager. The apprentices will combine on-site experience with classroom learning as they work towards their Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications. Under the guidance of EX2’s experienced team, they will gain practical skills on projects ranging from decarbonisation and energy...

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The Great West Run announces Elysium Healthcare as new Title Partners for 2022

The Great West Run are proud to announce that Elysium Healthcare will be supporting the iconic event as Title Partners for 2022.

The Elysium Healthcare Great West Run, formerly known as Exeter’s Great West Run, takes place next month on Sunday 22nd May 2022 and has the option of a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10k route or a 1-mile Community Mile race for all ages and abilities of runner. The event takes participants on a journey through the city centre, along pretty country lanes and takes in stunning views across Exeter before a fantastic stadium finish at Exeter Arena Athletics...

The BIG FIX is back!

The BIG FIX, returns next month and it has one aim - to fix and breathe new life into as many broken things as possible.

The BIG FIX is an annual event led by Devon County Council, and returns after a two year break on Saturday May 14.

Skilled menders, fixers, tinkerers and tailors from all over the country will give their time and expertise for free to help fix items that might have otherwise been thrown away.

Anything from broken clocks, jewellery, clothing and textiles or gardening equipment to broken electronics can be brought for repair.

Other...

Roarsome family fun making its debut at Northernhay Gardens

Coming to Exeter next month, Dinosaurs in the Park is an interactive experience that promises to be a hit with dino fans of all ages.

The immersive dinosaur-themed event will be held at various locations across the UK during the year, but is making its debut at Northernhay Gardens from Thursday 26th May until Sunday 12th June.

Created by the organisers of successful attractions like “Dinosaur Encounters” mini golf, the Bristol Christmas Markets, and pop-up Mojito Beach Bars, Dinosaurs in the Park is a whole day of fun for all the family.

Featuring 35 life-sized...

New Burger King set to arrive in Exeter

New restaurant will create 24 jobs

Whopper® fans rejoice! Burger King® UK has announced that it will be opening a brand new restaurant in Exeter, giving the city’s much-loved High Street branch a sibling.

What’s more, the restaurant, located at Exe Bridges Retail Park, will bring 24 new jobs to the local area, with recruitment for legendary team members to join the Burger King®family in Exeter now open.

Up to four managerial roles are being created for the restaurant, with two restaurant assistant manager positions currently accepting applications.

Burger King...

Princesshay announces CEDA as charity of the year

Princesshay’s Charity of the Year has been announced as CEDA, a Devon based charity that provides learning and social opportunities to disabled people across the county.

CEDA work with disabled people across Devon to help them become visible and valued members of society. Its vision is to become the provider of choice for high quality, person-centered support for disabled people.

Craig Bowden, Partnerships Manager at CEDA said “We are delighted to be nominated by Princesshay as their charity of the year. We very much look forward to this opportunity and to working with...

Darting duo hitting the bullseye with Selco in Exeter

Darts fans in and around Exeter will have the chance to test their skills against one of the sport’s rising stars and a former World Champion when a new builders merchant opens in the city next week.

Devon-based Ryan Searle, the current world number 16 and last year’s Players Championship Finals runner-up, and 2008 BDO World Champion and current Sky Sports pundit Mark Webster will be at the new Exeter branch of Selco Builders Warehouse on Filmer Way in Marsh Barton on Tuesday, April 26 between 10am and noon.

Members of the public are invited to come along to the branch...

Craft & Flea event returns to Exeter

Craft & Flea is thoroughly excited to be returning to Exeter on Saturday 30th April.

This hugely popular makers’ market brings you the very best local creatives, collectors and independents all under one roof! Exeter Corn Exchange will be packed with the city’s best local producers, makers, designers and collectors for this one-day shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to browse around 50+ stalls selling illustrations, plants and floristry, candles, jewellery, confectionery, collectibles, local art, retro homewares and more. This is a new spin on the makers’ market;...

Britain's Got Talent Semi Finalist comes to Exeter for free Comedy Show

A comedy magician who was the first to baffle world-famous magic duo Penn and Teller on their very own ITV show, hosted by Jonathan Ross, is coming to an Exeter church for a free show.

He was also on the last series of Britain’s Got Talent and reached the Semi Finals to critical acclaim from Simon Cowell and the other top judges. His videos have clocked up millions of views online. You can watch his Semi Finals performance here:

https://youtu.be/7f62F2z1jHM

Now, he’s bringing his unique brand of baffling trickery and rollercoaster ride of jokes to Exeter for one...

East Devon Anaerobic Digestion plant providing local solution to UK energy crisis 

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Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:41pm

At a time when gas and electricity prices for domestic and business users are at an all-time high and the UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels is now more prominent than ever, Gorst Energy is providing local green energy to Exeter and East Devon.

Located in Clyst St Mary, the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility works by processing sustainable energy crops and animal manures to produce biogas which is then used to generate renewable gas or electricity. This is injected directly into the main power lines serving the City of Exeter, helping supply thousands of local homes and...

Continuing to shine a light on dementia in our community of Exeter…

For over seven years the Exeter Dementia Alliance has been leading efforts to raise dementia awareness and promote the move towards a dementia-friendly city.

Exeter Dementia Alliance believes that Exeter should be a city in which every organisation respects and values people affected by dementia and makes practical changes to enable people with dementia to live independently and empowered to participate in the community. 

We have been supported in these efforts by a huge number of committed organisations and individuals, and between these efforts we have seen real change...

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