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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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Digital marketing firm extends commitment to region’s tourism industry for third year

A local digital marketing agency is reaffirming its commitment to the region’s tourism industry by supporting two of the biggest events of the year; the Devon and Cornwall tourism awards.

MiHi Digital, which is based on the Devon / Cornwall border, will be sponsoring the the awards for a third consecutive year.

The awards take place every year and recognise the work of hundreds of businesses operating in the region’s tourist industry. From cafés to caravan sites, holiday parks to hotels, they attract hundreds of entries from across Devon and Cornwall with this year breaking...

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Can you spare a few hours to help support CHSW?

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is looking for volunteers to help sell car raffle tickets in Exeter’s Princesshay shopping centre.

As the shopping centre’s charity of the year, CHSW needs extra help on Fridays and Saturdays until the raffle’s draw on 23rd December. The time slots are just three hours so you can easily combine the volunteering with a day’s shopping.

The amazing Toyota C-HR, worth £23, 595, has been kindly donated by Snows Toyota & Lexus, Exeter and all proceeds from the raffle will go directly to helping support the work of the charity which offers...

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Back-to-back wins for Exeter Chiefs

With various parts of the world being battered from pillar to post, Worcester Warriors felt the full force of Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as they made it back-to-back wins in the Aviva Premiership.

The defending champions were at their ruthless best in the Midlands, running in another five-try display against the Warriors, who scant reward in a one-sided encounter came from a second half Biyi Alo try and five points from the boot of Sam Olver.

At the other end, Devon’s finest were again impressive with young Sam Simmonds again leading the way. The all-action No.8 helped...

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Property Search Group pledges support for Exeter Chiefs' charity

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 09/14/2017 - 9:57pm

Property Search Group has announced it is one of 15 businesses to pledge support for the Exeter Foundation by raising at least £1,500, for the trust, over the next 12 months.

The Exeter Foundation is a fundraising body run by Premiership rugby club the Exeter Chiefs and local businesses. The money raised by PSG, over the next 12 months, will go towards projects and organisations in and around the city.

The leading independent provider of quality conveyancing searches in England and Wales, PSG has more local offices than any other provider and an unrivalled product portfolio...

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Volunteer Inn curries help Western Storm to success

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:16pm

The Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary was thrilled to learn the Western Storm Twenty20 team won the Women’s Super League Finals.

The pub had been delivering catering to the team whilst they were training at Exeter University’s Topsham Sports Ground over the summer.

Volunteer landlady and head cook Jacqui Down carried out a trial meal for the team in June and started the contract in July.

Jacqui said: “We were delivering nutritionally balanced food to the training ground.

“Meals included curries, tacos, chilli con carne and lasagnes, all designed to meet...

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Triple promotion at family law specialist

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:42am

The summer turned out just fine for three employees at The Family Law Company who were all promoted.

Fiona Wadey, who joined the company in 2012, becomes Senior Associate Solicitor. Fiona joined the company in 2012 and is a Senior Associate Solicitor. A specialist in divorce and finances, Fiona also has expertise in pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements and the issues faced by growing numbers of unmarried couples. On top of her daily workload, Fiona volunteers for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Based at the company’s Plymouth office, Carrie Laws is now Associate Chartered...

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Devon company seals deal to sell clothing range to Japan

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 09/12/2017 - 9:17pm

A Devon clothes manufacturer has secured a new contract to export its range to Japan with the support of Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Fortis Clothing, which was established in Axminster in 1997, has seen an increase in demand for its luxury outdoor wear from a number of international markets in the past year. The new contract will see three Japanese fashion retailers stock its range of coats, trousers, bags and vests for three years. With the new contract in place, Fortis Clothing is expecting to double its turnover in the next 13 months. Fortis Clothing makes clothes for the military,...

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£1 million programme to help social enterprises

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/12/2017 - 7:58pm

A £1 million programme to help social enterprises has been launched in the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) area. Devon County Council, which is leading on the “Enhance Social Enterprise” project, has received over £1,050,000 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in order to increase the number of social enterprise start-ups and to support the growth of existing ones. Existing social enterprises will be supported to develop and launch new products and services as well as entering new markets. There will also be support for voluntary...

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Plymouth Science Park firm shares secret to business success

Have you ever wondered if there is a secret formula for success? If so, Dafferns Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors may have the answer….

The team, based at Plymouth Science Park, are running a morning workshop on Thursday (14 September) which aims to explore the key areas of making your business a resounding success.

The seminar, entitled The Personal Success Equation, examines the values which can help set you apart from other leaders to ensure your business constantly receives a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from clients, colleagues and industry watchers.

The...

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Crowd funding venture to make kids' dreams come true

A staggering £180,000 has been raised for a nationwide crowd funding project which aims to help children’s dreams into reality – with more than £100,000 pledged for the ‘Like to be’ initiative in the past month alone.

Polar explorer Antony Jinman set up the project with the aim of establishing links between the adult workforce and school children.

Pupils can see how what they learn in the classroom can be readily put into practice in the real world. The money raised will help to finance the equipment (and expertise) required to bring some of the world’s leading experts into...

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