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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

Stephen George + Partners completes first phase of sustainable Exeter Business Park

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:06pm

Stephen George + Partners LLP has achieved practical completion of Number One Tiger Moth Road, a 1,790m2 speculative Grade A office building and the first phase of the £210m Exeter Skypark development. Working with client St. Modwen, Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has created three storeys of energy efficient office space, designed to be divided into three sub let units, one of which is already let. Exeter Skypark is a cutting-edge Business Park Development and the cornerstone of the Exeter and East Devon New Growth Point and one of the South West's most significant business park...

University and NHS team up to launch pioneering Academy of Nursing

A new Academy of Nursing has launched to combine academic rigour with NHS expertise to raise standards of care.

The University of Exeter has joined forces with patients and local NHS organisations as part of a collaboration that will support existing nurses, ensuring they are in close contact with the science of nursing and the latest approaches through seminars, mentoring systems and conferences.

It will develop nurses so they are at the forefront of regional, national and global advances in care. Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, the Royal...

WBW launch new partnership with British Heart Foundation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:00pm

South West Law firm, WBW Solicitors, have joined forces with the nation’s heart charity to beat heartbreak forever. The 12 month partnership will see staff at WBW Solicitors raising enough money to fund a moth’s research to grow new blood vessels – a vital part of any future therapy to repair damaged hearts, helping find new ways to operate, diagnose and treat heart disease, which costs the charity £5,000. The staff’s decision to support the British Heart Foundation came after they very sadly lost one of their colleagues, Ian Bradbury, who died suddenly in February 2018 due to a heart...

Building with Frames launches new industry leading off-site construction solution

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:45am

Truro-based offsite construction specialists ‘Building with Frames’ has launched a new turnkey, transportable offsite manufactured product that promises to provide tourism, business and domestic customers with a quick high quality building solution that meets latest building regulations.

The building, which can take as little as eight weeks to be delivered from an order, provides customers with a finished living space delivered to their site and modified to their own specifications. The compliance of recent ‘Building Regulations’ means the buildings are energy efficient and can be...

Brand new Post Office for Broadway in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:23am

As part of an exciting modernisation and investment programme taking place across the Post Office network, a brand new Post Office has opened at Broadway Stores, 7 The Broadway, Exeter, EX2 9LU on Thursday 24 May.

The new branch offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items. Customers can also take advantage of a wide range of banking services including cash withdrawals and balance enquiries for customers of all the main UK banks.

The new Post Office services are available seven days...

Crafty Cakes celebrate 30 years in business

Crafty Cakes in Exeter celebrated their 30th birthday this month and what do you need for any celebration….cake, and that’s just what Crafty Cakes had lots of when they celebrated by hosting a party last weekend.

1988 saw the birth of Adele, Rick Astley hitting the spot with Never Gonna Give You Up, Red Dwarf landing on our TV screens and the start of what was to be a very successful business in Exeter.

“We are proud to have been designing and baking cakes for 30 years, we have seen many businesses come and go but thanks to what we offer we are thriving” said Becky. Becky...

Lightfoot turbo-charges benefits to further reward smoother drivers

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-vehicle technology and driver rewards platform, has taken its range of driver incentives to a new level with the launch of Lightfoot Rewards, a new package that provides a vast range of deals and discounts to encourage better, more efficient driving.

Drivers participating in the Exeter consumer trial will be among the first in the country to enjoy Lightfoot Rewards, which offers around 100 new discounts including: 10% off at a range of high street stores and restaurants, up to 50% off days out, and up to 25% off travel. Fleet drivers...

Devon artist raises £10,000 for special care babies

When Devon artist Jennie Rhodes was asked to create a picture in aid of the Torbay Special Care Baby Unit and Exeter Neonatal Unit, little did she realise the units’ tiny tots would play a major part in her design, which raised an amazing £10,000 at a charity auction.

Jennie’s aim was to produce a picture that was not only unique but also relevant to the babies cared for at the units, so she enlisted the help of Vanessa Diamond, Ward Sister at Torbay Hospital’s Special Baby Care Unit.

With parents’ permission, Vanessa and her staff captured the babies’ tiny footprints in...

Mid Devon student’s life changing and award-winning Access to HE Journey

Mid Devon student Sharon Birch has spoken of her joy at being award a coveted academic prize after her life changing return to education with an Access to Higher Education course.

Sharon Birch, who is from Crediton, has been awarded the Plymouth University Academic Partnerships Prize for her exceptional University Level studies at Exeter College.

Sharon started her degree journey with an Access to Higher Education course at Exeter College, and then progressed on to a University Level course. She has now completed her her BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care and is planning...

Devon businesses make switch to LEDs to tackle energy use

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:57pm

In the last 12 months more than 5,000 LED lights have been fitted in Devon businesses and organisations.

This major energy switch stands to save businesses involved over £100,000 and 439 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to the energy use of an average house for 33 years, according to SunGift Energy Ltd.

Working with Devon businesses, including Westpoint Arena and Pecorama, law firms Ashfords LLP and Stephens Scown as well as six primary schools and three medical practices, SunGift Energy LED projects have saved money, energy and have improved lighting.

Fred Thomson,...

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