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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...

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Exeter builders merchant gets into carnival spirit with Community Fund

Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has donated £23,000 worth of building materials to clubs, charities, schools and groups through its Well Built Community Fund and it’s delighted to announce the fund is returning for another 12-months.

For the next giveaway, RGB will be donating £1,000 worth of building materials to a group that’s taking part in a carnival or festival. So, whether materials are needed to help build a float, decorate a stall, or build a Carnival Queen’s throne, RGB would like to hear about it.

From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go...

Exeter locals celebrate IKEA's upcoming opening with the Big Cream Tea Break

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, yesterday hosted its own unique take on a Devonshire tradition – the cream tea. The event came as part of IKEA’s “Wonderful Everyday Tour”, a series of ten exciting mini-events and installations designed to surprise and delight the people of Exeter and Devon ahead of the new store opening on 10th May 2018.

On Sunday 22nd April between 2.30-5pm, over 2,000 local residents flocked to Exeter’s quayside to enjoy IKEA’s mouth-watering Big Cream Tea Break. Attendees were in awe when Exeter Rowing Club delivered IKEA’s iconic lingonberry jam to the...

Campaign aims to 'attract' new employees

A leading housebuilder has joined a national campaign aimed at bringing more people into the housebuilding industry.

Persimmon Homes South West, which operates new homes developments across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, has signed up to the Home Builders Skills Partnership’s ‘Attract’ campaign, which promotes careers in housebuilding across the UK.

The three-month advertising and social media campaign aims to show young people, career changers and former armed forces personnel the wide range of job opportunities available.

Simon Perks, managing director of Persimmon...

Exeter Homes Trust unveils plans for remodelling of historic Almshouses

Exeter Homes Trust has unveiled plans for improvement work to the historic Atwill Palmer Almshouses, in Exeter’s New North Road

The 3 180-year-old Victorian buildings contain 24 one-bedroom apartments, arranged over 2 floors. The remodelling work will provide residents with updated and energy efficient apartments, more suited to modern day living requirements

Last week, the Trust welcomed Atwill Palmer residents and neighbours to its offices in Southernhay to find out more about the proposed redevelopment. Architect Russ Palmer, together with Exeter Homes Trust Chairman...

Some services to relocate from Exeter Bus Station as work starts on redevelopment

The start of enabling works needed to redevelop Exeter Bus Station means some services will relocate from the current site in June, the City Council and Stagecoach have revealed.

From Sunday, June 17, some services will temporarily relocate to nearby dedicated stands on street.

Seven bays will remain in use at the bus station.

Details of the relocated services are highlighted below.

This arrangement will stay in place throughout the period of construction to create a new Exeter Bus Station, which is expected to open in the winter of 2020.

The new bus...

Dealerweb receive ISO 27001 standard ahead of GDPR deadline

Exeter-based automotive technology company, Dealerweb - the UK’s leading provider of enquiry management systems - has successfully achieved the ISO 27001 Information Security Management certification from the International Organization for Standardization.

ISO 27001 is the global benchmark specification for information security management. The independent certification demonstrates that Dealerweb follows best practice for the legal, physical and technical management of data, and meets internationally recognised protocols for information security and risk management processes....

Exeter Food Festival reduces single use plastic

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is introducing new ways to reduce single-use plastic at the 2018 event at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens on the early May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 5th- Monday 7th May).

Visitors to the 2018 Exeter Food Festival will be drinking from reusable glasses and can save money on coffee if they bring their own reusable coffee cups.

Michael Caines, co-founder of the Exeter Food Festival, says, “For over 10 years, the Exeter Food Festival has stuck to a strict environmental policy with our food traders and exhibitors only...

Tribunal sets compensation fee for Ethan Ampadu transfer

Exeter City have received a decision from the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) regarding Ethan Ampadu’s move to Chelsea and are disappointed by the verdict given.

The decision taken by the PFCC, following a meeting held in London on Wednesday, in summary means that Exeter’s total compensation is up to £2.5m: comprising a guaranteed sum of £1.3m based on a transfer fee plus international and first team appearances already made, with the balance made up of contingent sums amounting to of a further £1.25m depending on the player’s first team appearances with Chelsea...

Children’s hospice charity benefits from wheel deal

Shopping for a friend’s birthday present at Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter generated a lovely surprise for the giver – a new vehicle worth nearly £24,000.

Gina, 45, a customer service advisor from Exmouth, paid £2 for the Children’s Hospice South West’s charity draw, with the Toyota C-HR donated by Snows Toyota in Exeter.

The mother-of-two said: “I saw the model on display at Princesshay and bought the draw ticket on a whim after shopping for a friend’s birthday present.

“I don’t do the lottery or anything like that – and I didn’t tell my husband as he would...

2018 South West Built Environment Awards shortlist announced

The South West Built Environment Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in the South West region. Taking place on 22 June 2018 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments from across the industry.

With over 140 exemplary entries packed full of pioneering projects, products and people received, this year's South West Built Environment Award judges have had an onerous job of shortlisting entries into each category. The judges have been overwhelmed with the high standard and variety within...

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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter builders merchant gets into carnival spirit with Community Fund

Exeter locals celebrate IKEA's upcoming opening with the Big Cream Tea Break

Campaign aims to 'attract' new employees

Exeter Homes Trust unveils plans for remodelling of historic Almshouses

Some services to relocate from Exeter Bus Station as work starts on redevelopment

Dealerweb receive ISO 27001 standard ahead of GDPR deadline

Exeter Food Festival reduces single use plastic

Tribunal sets compensation fee for Ethan Ampadu transfer

Children’s hospice charity benefits from wheel deal

2018 South West Built Environment Awards shortlist announced

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