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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...

Killerton launches new off road experience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/12/2017 - 10:40am

More people than ever can go off the beaten track to explore the countryside as the National Trust launches an all-terrain mobility scooter that can go ‘off road’, opening up the Killerton Estate to people with limited mobility. The Tramper scooter has been provided through the Heritage Ability project, a scheme delivered by charity Living Options Devon and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Ability project aims to make at least 18 heritage sites across the South West more accessible to disabled and deaf people. The Trampers can go up and down slopes, over bumps and tree...

Steeno kicks of his testimonial in the company of rugby royalty!

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 08/12/2017 - 10:25am

Rugby royalty helped Gareth Steenson kick off his testimonial year last night.

Among the stars of the sport joining him for the launch were David Flatman, Richard Hill, Danny Grewcock and Mike Tindall.

Former Chiefs players at the Sandy Park event were Chris Budgen, Tommy Hayes and Bryan Rennie.

And England legend Jonny Wilkinson, who couldn’t be there on the night, sent a special video message.

Steeno said he was humbled by the turn out and the tributes he received.

The fans’ favourite is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his...

Alzheimer's Society encourage entries for National Dementia Friendly Awards

Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Friendly Awards are on the lookout for people who are improving the lives of those affected by dementia

Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around dementia

Dementia devastates lives, and by 2021 one million people will be living with the condition. The awards team wants to hear from people who are leading the dementia movement, inspiring others and are determined to transform the dementia landscape forever.

This year there are 13...

Spreaders looking forward to Steeno's big day!

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 5:24pm

The man charged with overseeing Gareth Steenson’s testimonial game at Sandy Park this Saturday (AUGUST 12), Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury has heaped praise on the Exeter Chiefs.

The former international referee has since retired but is now head of RFU officials.

And he said he was relishing the chance to pull on his boots again.

Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is staging a game featuring an Exeter select side who will take on a Classic Lions team featuring Mike Tindall.

Spreaders said: “I remember the...

Quiz and Fizz in aid of Exeter charity

It’s time to give your brain a work out and treat your taste buds to some bubbles as Exeter Business Club proudly presents its first Quiz ‘n’ Fizz night.

The event on Thursday September 20, is in aid of the Exeter Foundation, the networking club’s chosen charity for this year. At least 30 teams of six are expected to battle it out for top honours and already places are being snapped up.

Venue is the Isca Centre where teams will be offered a glass of Prosecco on arrival. A buffet supper is included in the ticket price of £10. Drinks will be available from the bar. Adjacent...

Exeter’s new IKEA store is starting to take shape

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 1:07pm

The long-awaited outlet at Newcourt Way, near Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city, is due to open in early summer 2018.

And as these pictures show, the development is rapidly taking shape.

IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store, which will be the 21st IKEA in the UK. It will create 350 new jobs.

The start of work on site has been welcomed by Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards.

He said: “This is a significant moment for Exeter. We have long been anticipating IKEA’s arrival in the city, which is why we’ve worked closely with IKEA to...

Police appeal for witnesses after serious A35 crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:16pm

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision near Axminster yesterday afternoon [10 August] which left four men injured.

Emergency services were called to the A35 at Kilmington at 2pm following the collision between a blue VW Passat and a red Chevrolet Corvette.

The Corvette driver, a 57-year-old man from Wellington, and a male passenger both sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

The Passat driver, a 63-year-old man from Swanage, and a male passenger sustained less serious injuries and were taken by...

5 employee reward ideas that will boost productivity

Businesses nowadays need to shine bright when it comes to retaining employees as they are a company’s most precious asset whom need to feel valued and cared for. Productive and successful businesses need their employees to be self-motivated and one way of achieving that is by rewarding them from time to time.

In order to push employees to do their best in every aspect of their job, organisations need to get creative and create opportunities for them to excel and reward them for their work.

Employers should think creatively about employee reward ideas that can help boost...

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:02am

The UK’s leading marine charity is urging people who love the coast to organise a beach clean and survey and do their bit in the worldwide fight against marine litter.

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will be running its 24th annual Great British Beach Clean-up event between the 15th and 18th September. The charity hopes this year’s clean-up will put the UK in the top ten of the 100 or so participating countries and regions which take part in the International Coastal Clean-up during the same weekend every year.

This year, the Great British Beach Clean is being...

Recruitment Fair at Cranbrook

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 9:20am

On Saturday 12 August 2017 Lidl are holding a recruitment fair at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre where people can find out about the jobs at their new Regional Distribution Centre, which is set to open in the autumn.

There are two sessions, 11.00 and 13.45, both starting with free tea, coffee and cake. Followed by a presentation from Lidl staff and the chance to ask questions about the various roles.

There are a number of agencies also supporting the event to help attendees in their decision making. These include the National Careers Service, Homemaker (financial advice),...

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