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Exeter care home director a Social Care Leadership Awards finalist

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are over the moon because their much-loved Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has reached the final of the Social Care Leadership Awards 2022. She has been shortlisted in the prestigious Executive Care Home Leader category.

Organised by Care Talk magazine, the Social Care Leadership Awards are designed to showcase excellence in senior leadership in the social care sector. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on Wednesday 19th October 2022.

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Free music lessons: Learn to Play event coming to Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 10/03/2022 - 9:00pm

Music for All’s flagship event ‘Learn to Play’ is back this year offering allcomers – either new or returning musicians – a chance to experience a free 10–15-minute taster lesson at Music Room in Exeter on the 8th and 9th October 2022.

Held in venues across the UK, ‘Learn to Play’ opens up opportunities for anyone wanting to pick up an instrument for the first time or would like a chance to return to making music by inspiring and encouraging the next generation of musicians of all ages and abilities.

Recent reports have shown that music has been crucial for many people...

Award-winning vintage fair back in town!

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, 3 times winner of Best Vintage Fair at the National Vintage Awards, will be returning to EXETER CORN EXCHANGE on OCTOBER 9TH with the very best autumnal goodies!

Lou Lou’s vintage fair prides itself on hand selecting only the best traders in the UK specialising in a range of vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery and homeware from the 1930s – 1980s.

Event organiser Anna Lomas says “The vintage industry is exciting, stylish and nostalgic and we love that we’re a part of keeping these iconic fashions and eras alive. Now in its 14th year our event...

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Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...

Exeter Property Circle Networking Event Exeter Business

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Event Date: 
13/10/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Quayside Distillery, Exeter
Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Event

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...

Fighting Fungi at university labs at family event for UK Fungus Day

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Posted: Mon, 10/03/2022 - 12:41pm

World-leading fungi research is being showcased in a fun and innovative way at a family fun event to mark UK Fungus Day.

On October 8, the University of Exeter will open its labs to give fungus enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at the research being conducted at the Medical Research Council's Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM).

The national event features a wide range of events in Exeter, from games, crafts and fungi forays on campus to a film festival.

As part of the day, families will have the chance to become doctors for the day with the help of the...

Gas safety advice: Know the risks so you can stay safe this winter

Property maintenance experts Liberty, who have an office in Exeter, are working hard to raise awareness in the local community about the importance of gas safety in the home.

This comes just days before the new energy price cap for gas and electricity is implemented, and when soaring energy prices might make more people tempted to illegally tamper with their gas meter or take on highly dangerous DIY work to their gas systems as they look for ways to make savings on their energy bills.

Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause leaks, fires, explosions, and...

LET'S ROCK EXETER announce stunning line-up for summer 2023 Powderham Castle spectacular!

The UK’s biggest retro festival brand Let’s Rock have announced the headliners and performers for Let’s Rock Exeter, happening Saturday July 1 at Powderham Castle. Let’s Rock Exeter 2023 will be headlined by Soft Cell and Bananarama in a stellar line-up that also includes Tony Hadley, Midge Ure, The Undertones, The Beat, The Farm, Go West, Roland Gift, Sinitta, Hue & Cry and many more.

Electronic music pioneers Marc Almond & Dave Ball aka Soft Cell have sold over 10million albums worldwide and enjoyed twelve UK Top 40 hits in the early ‘80s, including their mega global No...

Need to do a tax return for the first time? Tell HMRC by 5 October

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Posted: Sun, 10/02/2022 - 8:17pm

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers who need to complete a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year to let HMRC know by 5 October 2022. They can do this by registering for Self Assessment.

Before customers can complete their first tax return, they need to register with HMRC to receive their Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Customers need their UTR to file a return. The tax return deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is 31 October 2022 for those completed on paper forms, and 31 January 2023 for online returns

HMRC is encouraging customers to plan ahead...

Care home residents welcome Lord Mayor of Exeter and pay tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II

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Posted: Sun, 10/02/2022 - 8:09pm

Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, have recently welcomed the city’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Yolonda Henson. Accompanied by John Davies, Exeter’s Senior Mace Sergeant, the Mayor brought a book of condolences for everyone to sign and remember the late Queen Elizabeth II.

During her visit, the Mayor stated: “It is a privilege to visit Cadogan Court and other Homes in Exeter. It’s so important for everyone in our communities to have the opportunity to come together at this historic time of great national sadness.”

Residents and staff wrote...

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