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EX2 Group welcomes apprentice electricians

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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Eleanor Roberts apprentice with South Devon College

Time to rethink Apprenticeships says Devon college

Authored by Joe Cooper
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 12:56pm

If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.

“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.

“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”

23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...

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BBC Director-General Opens Inspiring New Exeter College Studio

The BBC’s Director-General met with local students as he officially opened the corporation’s new studios in Exeter College, hailing it an “inspiration for future journalists and programme makers”.

Tim Davie praised the forward-thinking partnership between BBC South West and Exeter College during his visit, and conducted a Q&A session with budding journalism students.

The permanent base on the ground floor of the Centre for Creative Industries building in the College will be used by BBC reporters to conduct interviews for regional and national news programmes, such as...

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Creative Christmas Plans for You and Your Friends

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:51pm

Christmas is a magical time for family and friends alike; a time for giving, sharing and loving as the nights grow longer. Though family takes the centre-stage at Christmas for many people across the country, seeing friends is a favoured Christmas activity for around 8 in 10 Brits . If you’re looking forward to seeing your friends this holiday season, why not make it official with these Christmas activity ideas?

Host a Bonfire

A bonfire is a wonderful way to bring friends together – there is something about sharing a campfire with your closest friends that makes an...

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Artwork unveiled at site of striking new Council housing project in Whipton

Colourful artwork created by schoolchildren and residents has been unveiled at the site of a stunning new environmentally-friendly housing project for Exeter City Council.

Ninety two Passivhaus new homes are being created at The Gardens, Vaughan Road, Whipton, by the Council-owned development company Exeter City Living.

Sixty of the new homes will be affordable and retained as new Council housing, and 32 homes will be for market rent.

Plans to redevelop the site at Vaughan Road were approved in February 2020.

Consent was given for the demolition of...

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Members of the FORCE Walking Group on Exeter Quay

Join the FORCE walking group for exercise and support

The FORCE Cancer Charity walking group is on the lookout for new recruits.

The group meets every Wednesday morning (9:30 – 10:30) at the Piazza Terracina on Exeter Quay.

It is designed for anyone affected by cancer, whatever your level of fitness.

The sessions are free. They are led by Sarah Dilley, a qualified fitness instructor.

She offers anyone whose life has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis – not only patients – the opportunity to get active and exercise together.

Own pace

You can walk the route Sarah sets each week at your own pace with full...

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Celebrate your inner Robin on an RSPB adventure trail at Bowling Green Marsh!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 10:14pm

This Christmas season RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve, in Topsham is inviting families to celebrate their inner robin with a series of Robin Robin themed adventure trails and exclusive activity packs!

Robin Robin is Aardman’s new festive stop-motion musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in. It debuts on Netflix from 24 November.

The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails on over 30 of its nature reserves around the UK including, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. These fun-filled trails will allow the whole family...

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The British engineers helping to achieve Net Zero

Engineering community urged to get involved in #TEWeek21

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week has kicked off with a series of films showcasing the engineers that are at the heart of solutions to achieve net zero by 2050.

The engineers featured are working on making farming more energy efficient, reducing high street energy consumption and delivering aircrafts with zero emissions.

Three engineers from across the UK were handpicked to showcase their stories of being Net Zero Heroes to celebrate Tomorrow’s Engineers Week. The Week aims to inspire a new generation into the profession...

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Exeter retiree cycles 106 miles to raise money for local primary school

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 9:31pm

Robert Mansell, 78, a resident at Exeter retirement community Millbrook Village, took part in the Mallorca 312 cycling challenge to raise money for Winkleigh Primary School.

The Mallorca 312 is the longest cycle event for sportive cyclists held in Spain, covering three possible distances of 200, 150 and 106 miles through the Balearic Island, including 30 miles through the Tramuntana mountains – the highest mountains on the island.

Millbrook resident Robert Mansell, aged 78, completed 106 miles in nine and a half hours, all in an effort to raise money for Winkleigh...

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HSBC on Exeter Business Park to close

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 9:28pm

Following a thorough review, and taking into account a significant reduction in branch usage, HSBC UK has made a decision to close its branch on Exeter Business Park, transferring all customer accounts to the nearby Full Service Branch in Exeter High Street. The closure is planned to take place on 24th February 2022.

Customers of the Exeter Business Park branch are being notified of the decision within days, with information on the closure and guidance on alternative ways to bank, including options for digital banking and the day-to-day banking services available at the nearest...

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Get ready to sparkle with over a million Christmas lights at Killerton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 9:23pm

The countdown to Christmas has started and National Trust’s Killerton in Exeter is getting ready to welcome a brand-new glittering illuminated Trail from 26 November 2021 to 2 January 2022.

Get your Christmas sparkle on and be surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music transforming Killerton’s majestic gardens into a winter wonderland.

There will be burnished lantern trees filled with flickering flames, neon strings stretched between towering trees,...

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