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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

Emily Branton who has been appointed as a full-time therapist at the award-winning Rhona Gillmore clinic in Taunton.

Emily appointed as full-time therapist at Rhona Gillmore’s

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:59am

EMILY Branton who attended Exeter College has been appointed as a Junior Therapist at the award-winning Rhona Gillmore clinic in Taunton and joins the team full-time next month (July 2019).

Emily has worked for the salon on a part-time basis for the past two years while completing a Beauty Therapy (City & Guilds) course at Exeter College.

She explained: “I love seeing the results our clients get from the help of my colleagues and knowing soon that I will be able to get these results myself too! I am very much into nutrition and lifestyle, which is a key part of the work...

Devon driver wins third place at FTA Van Excellence Driver of the year 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2019 - 10:06am

Luke Howarth of Alliance Healthcare in Exeter, Devon is celebrating today after securing third place in the Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, following a rigorous assessment day at Bott Ltd’s facility in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

With more than four million drivers operating vans on the UK’s roads every day, the awards recognise these unsung heroes of our economy, as Mark Cartwright, Head of Vans at FTA, which administers the Van Excellence scheme, explained: “From delivering our online shopping to keeping businesses and schools...

Uses and types of Dilatometer

Dilatometer, a mechanical device used to gauge alterations in volume because of different physical and chemical processes. A mercury-in-glass thermometer is a well-known appliance of dilatometer, which has a graduated scale to interpret the alteration in the volume of a mercury column. Expansion of mercury remains constant on average temperature; therefore, any slight change in temperature can be easily measured.

If you want to design a dilatometer, you can get the necessary parts from mjsdesigns.com . The dilatometer is equally beneficial to measure changes in the volume of solids...

Builders merchant launches its 30th Community Fund 

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to be launching its 30th Well Built Community Fund and is giving the chance for charities, colleges, and community groups that help young people learn a trade the chance to receive £1,000 to spend at an RGB branch.

With the construction industry facing a skills shortage, RGB is celebrating the landmark giveaway by helping those that support future tradespeople. Whether that’s by enabling a college to update their tools, or a community protect to purchasematerials to help young people learn a trade.

Since 2014, RGB has helped 29 groups take...

Redrow apprentice joins DIY SOS team to help Torquay family

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:00pm

Redrow National Apprentice of the Year Courtney Baker-Edwards joined forces with Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team to volunteer her painting and decorating support in their latest Big Build in Torquay.

Aired on Thursday 23rd May and now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, the episode showed the team helping single dad Stuart, who has suffered with progressive multiple sclerosis since his 15-year-old daughter Lauren was born, and his mum and primary carer Grandma Lin who has been blind since her 20s.

The project required building bespoke care facilities for Stuart such as a...

Exeter start-ups need your support to win prestigious Royal competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:54pm

Three innovative Exeter start-ups, each making giant steps in their respective industries, are calling on locals for support as they compete to win the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Pitch@Palace final.

Biosystems Ltd, Build Solar and OTA Water, which are all supported by the SETsquared Business Acceleration Centre Exeter, have progressed into the final of the Pitch@Palace People’s Choice Award, where winning will give the businesses an opportunity to secure investment to support future growth.

The three start-ups all have ethical and sustainable technologies at...

Exeter environmentally friendly housing complex wins design award

An environmentally-friendly housing complex has scooped a top design award.

Exeter City Council’s Chester Long Court – 26 high-quality affordable homes in Whipton, Exeter, has won the Design through Innovation Award at the Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards (South West).

As a regional winner, the complex in Vaughan Road will now go through to the National finals in London later in the year.

Chester Long Court first opened its doors to tenants on the City Council’s waiting list at the end of 2018.

Designed by Exeter based Gale and Snowden,...

5 essential tps for starting your own fashion brand

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:34am

On average, women only wear an article of clothing 7 times before tossing it out.

If you are thinking of creating your own fashion brand, you probably wish this number was a bit higher.

Creating something that people will want to wear more than just 7 times is what sets successful companies apart from the rest.

Continue reading about 5 tips that will help you create a brand people will love for life.

Tips on Starting Your Own Fashion Brand

Starting your own fashion brand can be exciting and hectic. Not only will you need to work with your creative...

Darts Farm shortlisted for Great British Food Awards 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2019 - 7:54am

Devon based Darts Farm is thrilled to be shortlisted in the Great British Food Awards 2019 in the ‘Best Independent Retailer for the West of England’ category.

Finalists in each of the 19 categories are chosen by a panel of experts from the Great British Food magazine team. Members of the public are now invited to vote for their favourite food and drink brands, retailers, celebrity chefs and personalities. To vote for Darts Farm simply visit www.greatbritishfoodmagazine.com/awards. Closing date for votes is 19th August and each entrant has the opportunity to win £7,000 worth of...

Bigwave Business Games celebrates a decade of success

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 06/07/2019 - 10:13am

South West based digital growth agency Bigwave media with offices in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth, announces a decade of success for its hugely popular Business Games. The Bigwave Business Games are a highly anticipated event in the local business calendar, boasting five-time Olympian, Jo Pavey, as their ambassador, and expanding for the first time this year with the launch of the Torbay games.

The Games kickstarted with the first event in the series, ten pin bowling. Twenty-eight businesses battled it out to strike lucky with five playing their joker, a wild card option which...

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