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Nearly £6,000 raised for The British Heart Foundation!

The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.

The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).

Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”

On 6th March the CII Exeter Annual...

Big Wave Media staff join nation of lifesavers to boost cardiac arrest survival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:22pm

The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest has been boosted, thanks to the staff at Bigwave Media in Exeter and the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The creative agency decided to join the BHF’s force of Nation of Lifesavers by training ten of their staff in Exeter, to learn life-saving CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) skills. The staff were trained by Hilary Sanders, who is the coordinator and a trainer for a BHF Heartstart Community Group based in Kentisbeare near Cullompton. She volunteered to provide the training, including a practice defibrillator to help the staff become confident...

Thomas Westcott announces new deputy managing partner

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:44pm

Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has announced that partner and head of its audit team, Shona Godefroy, has been promoted as the firm's new deputy managing partner.

Shona takes her new role at the same time she celebrates 10 years with the firm, which has more than 250 employees across Devon and Somerset, having joined from Big Four accountancy firm E&Y in 2007.

As well as taking even more responsibility for the strategic direction of Thomas Westcott and day to day management decisions, Shona will remain as the firm's head of audit and retains her role as partner...

Much loved gift shop wins competition to find Exeter’s best independent business

Authored by abigail
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:06pm

Hyde + Seek takes top spot in Exeter BID’s Summer of Independents competition

Hyde + Seek has been crowned Exeter’s Independent Business of the Year by Exeter Business Improvement District (BID). The Summer of Independents competition was launched on 4th July to celebrate the very best of the city’s independently run shops, restaurants, cafes and businesses. A staggering 1,658 people voted for 117 Exeter “indies” during the competition which saw a broad range of businesses nominated by their customers for the chance to win the top accolade: Independent Business of the Year 2017....

Motorcyclist dies following A380 crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:57am

One man has died following a collision on the A38 on the outskirts of Exeter.

Police were called at around 6.35pm on Wednesday 30 August following the reports of a single vehicle collision on the A380 Telegraph Hill, Kennford.

The vehicle involved was a blue Honda motorcycle ridden by a 36-year-old man from the Exmouth area.

The rider was treated at the scene before being taken by Ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where shortly after arrival he was pronounced deceased.

Local officers as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team, and...

City star David Wheeler joins QPR

David joined City on August 2, 2013, having impressed during a pre-season trial at the club, and made his debut in a 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers on the opening day of that season before scoring his first goal for the club in a 2-2 draw against Bury on November 30, 2013.

David, who has spent four-and-a-bit seasons at Exeter City, quickly became a fans’ favourite at St James Park and had his best season to date last campaign when he netted 21 goals in 46 appearances to help the Grecians reach the League Two play-off final at Wembley – a match in which he scored.

Exeter...

INSPIRE strategy comes to Like Minds Exeter business breakfast

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:19am

Jonathon Slobham, leading marketing consultant for scale up SMEs, will be sharing his INPISRE strategy at next week’s business breakfast.

Jonathon is the founder of Peppered Moth, an exceptionally action orientated, strategic marketing consultancy that helps "scale ups" achieve exceptional growth.

With a passion for working with small and medium sized enterprises, Jonathon helps business leaders drive change and build confidence.

Jonathon’s proven methodology is INSPIRE: Insight, Needs analysis, Segmentation, Prioritisation, Intended positioning, Readiness, and...

Jobs at Exeter Racecourse

Do you love working as part of an energetic, driven and professional team?

As a member of the team at Exeter Racecourse you will need to see the world through our customer’s eyes. You will need to provide a safe, friendly environment for all of our customers whilst delivering an efficient and energetic service. You will be the face of the company and the first point of contact for our guests.

Our aim is to create a great dining experience for our guests and a great work experience for our team members.

We are currently looking to recruit waiters/waitresses, bar...

Prizes up for grabs at recycling roadshows!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 4:53pm

Teignbridge residents are invited to two home composting roadshows in Newton Abbot where they could be in with the chance of winning a luxury hamper!

The roadshows, run by Recycle Devon and supported by Teignbridge District Council, will give people the chance to buy a compost bin and get advice and tips about home composting. They take place on Friday 8 September – 9am to 3.30 pm and Friday 22 September 9 am to 3.30pm in Newton Abbot near St Leonard’s Clock Tower. Residents who sign a pledge to compost more, use their food waste collection or sign up to the Recycle Devon e-...

Local fire stations receive oxygen kits to save the whole family

Over the last few weeks eight local fire stations in and around Exeter have received a donation of specially designed animal oxygen kits from a local Insurance office.

With 46% of UK households owning pets and with over 42,000 house fire in the UK alone last year, there is no wonder over two Million UK people have lost pets in fires, not to mention how many animals could come to need them in wildlife sanctuaries and rehoming centers.

LV=’s Regional Community Committee in Exeter discovered Smokey Paws, who’s aim is to provide all fire engines across the UK with specially...

National recognition for Thomas Westcott

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 3:48pm

Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants, which has a team of approximately 250 staff across Devon and Somerset, has been shortlisted for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year” at the prestigious British Accountancy Awards, the profession’s annual “Oscars” event. Thomas Westcott’s entry for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year”, a category for firms with turnover between £3m and £25m, was judged on how the firm delivers significant value to its clients across all service areas and on how the services it provides have been fundamental in enabling clients to achieve their own business goals. Other key criteria for...

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