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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

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Co-Bikes expands with new stations rubberstamped

The expansion of the UK’s first on-street city electric bike hire scheme continues with new sites approved for Exeter and East Devon.

Devon County Council’s East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) have given approval for three new Co-Bike sites, which follows Exeter HATOC’s approval in May for ten new and three expanded sites. The combined programme totals £340,000 to expand the Co-Bikes network in and around the city. Currently the scheme, launched in 2016, has 20 bikes in operation at six sites with more than 700 members registered up to February 2018. The...

How to Make a Great First Impression in a New Job

Congratulations! You have a new job, and that indeed is worth celebrating; however, it can be an event that fills you with mixed emotions. Happiness that your skills and expertise have been recognised, but nerves too, what if you make mistakes, or your skills fall short?

You also must contend with entering a new workplace culture that you do not know will suit your personality. What if you hate it? There’s a lot to be thinking about.

Research commissioned by 4imprint has shown that half of workers have a terrible first day, which is itself a daunting statistic, so to help...

London Bridge hero Wayne calls for Exeter brave to be honoured

The hero of London Bridge who was stabbed nine times as he fought off three terrorists armed with just a police baton has called on Exeter people to nominate an unsung hero of their own. And British Transport Police Officer Wayne Marques said bravery and courage should be recognised because it is inspiring and encouraging to others. He said: “Every tragedy has a silver lining and it is up to us to make sure that silver shines.” Wayne, 39, who won the Against All Odds category in last year’s global hearing specialists Amplifon’s Brave Britons awards, was on patrol in the area of London...

Flybe crew goes back to school

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, headed to its local school, Cranbrook Education Campus yesterday (11th July 2018) with an enthusiastic team to inspire the next generation of recruits with a talk on aviation-related careers. Some 150 students aged 11 to 14 enjoyed getting up close and personal during an interactive talk with some of Flybe’s pilots, cabin crew and engineers who gave interesting insights into how they qualified for their particular role, the training they received, explained their own individual path to joining the airline – and what their day-to-day jobs involved....

Exeter businesswoman takes on the English Channel to raise money for Age UK Exeter

Many people would baulk at the thought of diving into water at 14°C, but not businesswoman, Rachael Whitson, managing director of Exeter based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing. Rachael will be taking on the English Channel this August as part of a relay swim team to raise funds for Age UK Exeter.

Always on the search for her next charity challenge, Rachael completed the Dart 10K swim last September, and is keen to defy her boundaries by taking part in an even bigger fundraising feat this summer. Rachael will be swimming in a relay as part of team H2 Oh! from Dover...

Teignbridge parking team helping motorists go cashless

Teignbridge District Council’s parking team will be on hand next week, Monday 16 to Friday 20 July, encouraging motorists to go cashless as a convenient way to pay for car parking.

Motorists can visit Teignbridge-owned car parks and will have the opportunity to speak with Teignbridge’s parking team who will help explain the process of cashless payments along with the many benefits of choosing this quick and easy payment method.

Advice and help will be available to people not familiar with these payments and the parking team will be around to answer any questions between...

WiFi SPARK welcomes Fiona Bayle as its new Head of Healthcare

WiFi SPARK is delighted to welcome Fiona Bayle as its new Head of Healthcare.

Fiona will be supporting the company’s continued expansion into the Healthcare market, helping to grow its already prestigious reputation as the premium WiFi provider for over 75 healthcare organisations globally. Evolving patient expectations in Healthcare means that today’s hospitals and GP practices must deliver an optimised digital experience. Seamless WiFi connectivity is essential for this, supporting communication and browser access as well as the latest entertainment streaming services, instant...

Honiton to welcome Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be attending the Honiton Gate to Plate event on Wednesday 18 July, Clarence House has announced today (Friday July 13).

The news has been warmly welcomed by East Devon District Council Leader Cllr Ian Thomas who said that the Royal couple’s visit to the Honiton fine food and craft event acknowledges the vital role that food and craft producers play in the economy of the district, and to Devon as a whole.

He said: “We are absolutely delighted that Their Royal Highnesses have chosen to visit the inaugural Gate to Plate...

Groups that support elderly invited to apply for £1,000 Community Fund

With 40% of households across the South West being made up of people over the age of 65*, it’s no surprise the region has the highest percentage of older people in the UK. In view of this, there is a wide range of fantastic charities and community groups that care for and provide activities for this aging generation.

It’s these groups that RGB Building Supplies is inviting to apply for £1,000 to spend at one of its branches as part of its Well Built Community Fund.

Whether a care home would like to renovate a room for the benefit of its residents, a charity needs materials...

One Voice Media team walks Templer Way raising over £2,500 for charity

On Saturday 23rd June, nine of the One Voice Media team walked the 18-mile Templer Way to raise funds for The Daisy Garland, a charity based in Totnes which operates across the UK and supports families living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

The charity is close to the hearts of the Exeter-based PR and marketing consultancy as Sharon, a member of the team, has a four-year-old daughter with a rare form of drug-resistant epilepsy.

The charity enables families to access the ketogenic diet, a treatment option for children with drug resistant epilepsy based on a very strict, high...

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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Co-Bikes expands with new stations rubberstamped

How to Make a Great First Impression in a New Job

London Bridge hero Wayne calls for Exeter brave to be honoured

Flybe crew goes back to school

Exeter businesswoman takes on the English Channel to raise money for Age UK Exeter

Teignbridge parking team helping motorists go cashless

WiFi SPARK welcomes Fiona Bayle as its new Head of Healthcare

Honiton to welcome Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall

Groups that support elderly invited to apply for £1,000 Community Fund

One Voice Media team walks Templer Way raising over £2,500 for charity

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