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Hendy wins European accolade for heavy truck success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:32am

Hendy Group’s heavy truck division, which includes a major centre in Exeter, is celebrating success in Europe after becoming the first UK IVECO dealer to be included in the Top 20 leading service providers in 2019

Hendy IVECO general manager Paul Gilbert said that the ranking is a great achievement for Hendy and reinforces its position as one of the UK’s leading heavy truck operators.

He said that following a year of ongoing investment in services, Hendy has been listed in 16th place in the prestigious Iveco Service Challenge.

The challenge assesses the performance...

Redrow Homes backs Broadclyst Football Club

National housebuilder Redrow Homes has sponsored the junior team at Broadclyst Football Club, near to its Saxon Brook development, in Exeter, Devon.

The club caters for teams from under-sixes through to under-thirteens, and in recent years has increased in size due to the demand for the sport in the area. Redrow’s sponsorship has helped the team acquire new match day attire for the upcoming football season.

Mr Newcombe, who has purchased a property at Saxon Brook and is one of the coaches at Broadclyst Football Club, said; “It is fantastic that Redrow has sponsored the team...

Famous faces take part in January Blues campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2019 - 1:41pm

January can often bring about a post-festive slump, so throughout the month an Exeter marketing company is sharing stories about mental health and wellbeing from inspiring professionals.

From England rugby player and Exeter Chiefs team member Alec Hepburn to Polar explorer and world record holder Ann Daniels, well-known people will be among those sharing their personal experiences of mental health issues and their wellbeing tips.

The campaign is part of Chalk + Ward’s commitment to the Time to Change pledge, which is run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. Time to...

Bespoke independent tailoring company opens in Princesshay

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2019 - 12:22pm

Sharif Bespoke Tailoring, an independent tailoring and alteration shop will open its doors in Princesshay, Exeter on 19th December. The company offers shoppers high quality, hand crafted, made to measure and bespoke suits as well as an alteration service.

Sharif Bespoke Tailoring will join independent occasion wear brand Julia’s Collection on Roman Walk. After years of working in the world-renown Savile Row, London, owner Sharif Mirzad is passionate about traditions and aims to preserve the best of Savile Row’s handmade construction techniques.

Katherine Armstead, Senior...

Inspirational Exeter volunteer wins national charity award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2019 - 9:23am

An Exeter man’s volunteering work has been recognised by national charity Epilepsy Action. Simon Privett received the Epilepsy Action Volunteering award in a presentation at the Exeter’s support group Christmas meeting (Wednesday 27 November).

Simon, 37, has epilepsy and is a passionate advocate for people living with the condition. He has set up and manages two extremely successful Epilepsy Action coffee and chat groups in Exeter and Torbay. More recently, he has launched a third support group at Exeter University. He knows the importance of helping people to stay in touch beyond...

The 2020 South Devon Visitor Guide goes live and it’s greener than ever!

Visit South Devon’s impressive 2020 Visitor Guide has gone live with a full version available to view and to download from their website. The 2020 Visitor Guide is an extensive guide showcasing what to see and do in South Devon and is packed full of features and adverts for the very best in accommodation and visitor attractions in the region.

The Destination Marketing Organisation is encouraging its guide users to access the new guide digitally to reduce its environmental footprint. In January, 100,000 copies of the guide will be published on recycled paper, along with 20,000...

More than 7,000 people in the South West are homeless, with others at risk

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:53pm

The number of people recorded as homeless in the South West has reached 7,127, new figures from Shelter reveal today.

Shelter’s extensive analysis of official rough-sleeping and temporary accommodation figures shows the picture of homelessness in the region has not improved since 2016, when the charity first published its landmark annual report.

For the first time, the charity’s review of government data has also exposed that close to 22,000 people in the South West were threatened with homelessness in the last year.

Despite being the most comprehensive overview of...

Exeter care home celebrates Elf Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:37pm

Staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter celebrated Elf Day last week to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.

Everyone dressed up in elf costumes for a day of festive fun at the Home and staff organised a special Christmas reminiscence coffee morning. Residents enjoyed looking at old memorabilia and shared their own Christmas time memories. The team also sold cakes to raise money.

Cadogan Court Activities Coordinator, Luan Phillips, said: “We had a lot of fun celebrating National Elf Day. Seeing our staff dressed as elves certainly put a smile on...

 Crowdcube doubles investment into overseas businesses in 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 5:57pm

Crowdcube is announcing a record-breaking year for overseas businesses raising funds on Europe’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. Despite Brexit uncertainty, investment into businesses based outside the UK has doubled since 2018. Leading e-bike maker, Cowboy, backed by Index Ventures, has raced to €3.5m just five days into its campaign.

In 2019, Crowdcube’s overseas raises drew in €26.6m, which marked a massive 100% hike from 2018. ID Finance, a Spanish based fintech, scoops the No. 1 place in terms of investment raised, pulling in €5.2m in November. More than 4,500 people...

Guildhall shines a light on NSPCC campaign

Exeter Guildhall is to be turned green tonight as the City Council shines a light on the NSPCC’s ‘Light for Every Childhood’ Christmas campaign.

The campaign is raising awareness of the nature and scale of abuse and neglect, shining a light on those children for whom Christmas may not be such a joyful time.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Peter Holland, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting this initiative and shining a light on the NSPCC’s campaign and all the good work they do for children.”

Community Fundraising Manager for the NSPCC in Cornwall and Devon,...

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