Now in its 47th year, International Women’s Day 2022 is taking place on Tuesday 8th March, promoting a world of gender equality and less discrimination. One industry that is still perceived as largely male-dominated is the construction sector. Tackling this stigma, Exeter based developer Burrington Estates employs a number of women in dominant roles, encouraging women into the industry. Here, Katie Wells, Michelle Mitchell and Natalie Tucker explain more about their roles at Burrington Estates, and why more needs to be done to encourage women into this rewarding sector.
Bluebird Care’s offices in Exeter, Exmouth, East Devon, and North & West Devon have announced a 17% pay rise for their Care Assistants.
The inflation-beating pay rise has been announced in response to the exceptional work of their team.
The home care provider, who is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission – the highest award available in the industry, delivers premium home care services throughout the region, including home visits, live-in care, companionship and complex care plans.
Bluebird Care Exeter, Exmouth, East Devon, and North & West...
Coaching Focus , a consultancy dedicated to enhancing the performance of people and their organisations by helping them foster a coaching mindset, is growing from strength to strength, with the news of a new senior executive hire and office move.
The Exeter-based business, founded by Trayton Vance, has recently announced the appointment of retired Senior British Army Officer, Ivan Jones, who will be joining as a Senior Partner. Jones, who spent over 33 years’ serving in the Armed Forces, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering large organisational transformation,...
Mental health services at Cranbrook Education Campus in Devon are set to receive a £500 boost thanks to the Community Champions scheme operated by regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West.
Laura Temple, who is a mentor to the pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus and applied for the funding, said: “We have seen a big rise in mental health issues among teenagers and the pandemic has only accelerated many of these problems.
“I work with many of the vulnerable students at Cranbrook and we regularly see young people seeking help with anxiety, self harm, eating...
Exeter’s Pyramids leisure centre has closed for good after more than 80 years.
The site on Heavitree Road was planning to shut permanently when nearby St Sidwell’s Point opens in April, but the closure has been brought forward due to storm damage.
Exeter City Council said it is avoiding unnecessary costs associated with repairing the damage, after it was temporarily closed two weeks ago when a section of the roof collapsed during Storm Eunice.
All sessions, along with the staff, have relocated to other...
The Aled Jones Holy Buildings Tour arrives in Exeter on 10th March when the former choir boy will showcase the talent of the fast rising classical composer and pianist Tamara Konstantin.
The tour, which kicked off at St Mary’s Church in Nottingham on 23rd February, takes in some of the most stunning holy buildings in the UK, including Manchester Monastery, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Coventry Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, before ending at St Asaph Cathedral on 26th March.
Tamara, who has been enjoying huge success with her new album ‘Resilience’, is accompanied by her...
This month will see Exeter bursting with activity with two brand new events, hosted by InExeter. A brand-new Indoor Market on Saturday 12th March located in Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street is the first of a series of indoor market pop ups for the city and will see over 30 traders under one roof including Wild Hive, Handmade by Holly Ann and Artscribe.
Sunday 13th will see the first ever South Street Spring Green Festival, a community event that will give visitors the chance to explore the area and celebrate health and well-being. The event will shine a light on the...
Yes, you read that right… at Mecca Bingo Exeter, the main game sessions are free. Fully, properly free. It’s that simple – and Mecca will be offering the same great cash prizes for all these sessions too.
Alan Forshaw, General Manager of Mecca Bingo Exeter commented: “I literally couldn’t believe it when I was told we’d be offering completely free bingo… to be honest, I wondered if it was a wind-up! But we’ve all seen the headlines – living costs just continue to soar and great deals are tougher than ever to find. So this is huge and I’m so excited we’re genuinely giving away the...
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has been lifted into place as part of the development of Marsh Barton railway station .
The installation of the 16-metre span structure over the railway line, which took place in the early hours of Saturday (26 February) morning, is a major milestone in the project.
Devon County Council has been working closely with Network Rail and GWR to time the bridge lift to coincide with a pre-planned weekend closure of the line.
Work over the coming months will now focus on the approaches to the bridge, as well as access and emergency...
A local housebuilder has launched a scheme to support youngsters keen to try out snowsports at the Exeter & District Ski Club.
Redrow South West, the developer behind Saxon Brook, Romansfield, and St Michael’s Meadow, has celebrated its partnership with GB Snowsport by creating a £10,000 Winter Sports Fund to encourage local children, and youngsters’ groups and clubs, to take to their local snowdome or dry ski slope and try skiing or snowboarding for the first time.
The initiative, launched on the eve of the Winter Olympics, which starts on 4 February, aims to inspire...
