Businesses are being urged to act quickly to secure the last few exhibition stands at the ‘early bird’ rate for Business Showcase South West 2015.
The event, which is expected to attract 3,000 delegates, is held at Colston Hall in Bristol on May 14 and 15. Last year’s event proved to be one of the biggest business events of the year, with 1,719 tickets ordered and a sell-out exhibition.
Business Showcase South West 2015 is the biggest event of its kind in the region, and celebrates the best in innovation, creativity and enterprise. It is a unique opportunity to network for...
The jobs market in the South West has fallen this quarter but remains firmly in positive territory at +6%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts.
This Outlook is in line with the UK national average and puts the South West on a steady course after a couple of quarters of ups and downs in hiring intentions.
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,100 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking...
Stagecoach South West has unveiled the final phase of its modernisation of Paignton Bus Station: a nine metre long mural featuring many of the Bay’s popular visitor attractions.
The mural represents the latest project completed in partnership with English Riviera Attractions (ERA), and the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC). It is designed to not only brighten up the bus station but also provide inspiration for anyone looking to plan a day out in the Bay.
Helen Scholes, Marketing Manager for Stagecoach South West, commented: “Torbay is blessed with such a fantastic...
A Mid Devon bridge which was destroyed in floods in late 2012 has been reinstated.
The original Waterstave Bridge, near Bradninch, which was built in the nineteenth century, was partially swept away following heavy rainfall and flooding on 21 November 2012. The extent of the damage meant that the remainder of the Grade Two Listed bridge was irreparable and unsafe, and was subsequently de-listed and demolished.
It has been replaced with a new structure which has been constructed over the past six months. It uses concrete beams supported by reinforced concrete piled abutments...
Several members of staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the hospital and its patients at the winter Extraordinary People Awards. The seasonal awards are a way of celebrating extraordinary staff that do exceptional things every day and often go above and beyond to provide high quality services. Nominations are made by fellow staff members who want to acknowledge the contribution of an individual or team, and the difficult decision of choosing a winner in each category is undertaken by a panel of judges. The...
Regus, the leading workspace provider, is offering free Business Lounge access to anybody buying a raffle ticket in support of three UK charities.
Tickets are available from any of Regus’ 300+ UK locations, and customers purchasing tickets at centres with a Business Lounge will be able to use the facility free of charge.
The raffle aims to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Debra and the Hilton in the community Foundation.
For the price of a £1 ticket, buyers have the opportunity to work in a Regus Business Lounge for a day – modern, comfortable, well-...
A new Street Food Market is opening in April at Piazza Terracina (Exeter Canal Basin) with a 23 meter hair-raising drop, live music, salsa dancing, reflexology taster session, cannoning and much more from the same organisers that have brought you the Exeter Street Food at the Guildhall Shopping Centre and the Historic Exeter Quay, Exeter.
So what did you planed for the third Thursday Night in April? Well thanks to the new market at Piazza Terracina night market you could be eating some delicious street food, having a drink, getting a quick foot massage and then throwing yourself...
On Wednesday11 March, The British Heart Foundation’s No Smoking Day returns for its 32nd year.
The annual campaign inspires and helps smokers who want to quit. This year, over one million smokers are expected to use No Smoking Day to quit.
As well as supporting as many smokers as possible to take part and begin their smoke-free lives, our Public Health team has been working with Devon Partnership NHS Trust to provide support for people with mental health issues – who are particularly susceptible to the damaging effects of smoking.
Baroque Theatre Company announces its first touring production for 2015, and it promises to be a real treat for all Inspector Morse fans. House of Ghosts, by Alma Cullen, is an Inspector Morse mystery inspired by the original novels of Colin Dexter. House of Ghosts, the only Inspector Morse play written for the stage, will be directed by Adam Morley, produced by Claire Bibby and sponsored by Clarian Ltd. This stage-within-a-stage whodunit will tour venues across England from 27 March to 16 May 2015 (full details attached).
House of Ghosts will see Colin Dexter’s eponymous sleuth,...
East Devon District Council played its part in a national celebration of Commonwealth Day on Monday 9 March when the Commonwealth Flag was raised outside the council’s Knowle headquarters in Sidmouth.
Councillor Graham Godbeer, EDDC Chairman, performed the ceremony, assisted by Mrs Christine Drew, Vice Chairman, watched by civic representatives of local towns and supported by members of the Royal British Legion.
A special message of good wishes from Her Majesty The Queen to all those taking part was read out by Councillor Godbeer, along with a personal message from His...
