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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

Blooming brilliant result for Exeter florist

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:35am

Tina Parkes of the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter has triumphed at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, winning a prestigious Gold medal in the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year competition.

As a British, Dutch and US Master Florist and now with an RHS Chelsea Gold medal to her credit, Tina is officially the most highly qualified florist working in the UK today. “I am absolutely delighted to have won Chelsea Gold,” said Tina, who went into the finals as the top-scoring qualifier with a practically perfect 96%. “I really wanted to do well in the Chelsea finals, and I am so thrilled that...

Teignbridge retains Blue Flag and Seaside Awards

Teignbridge’s beaches have once again been recognised for being among the best in the UK following the annual Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, run by Keep Britain Tidy.

Dawlish Warren has been awarded Blue Flag status for the 19th year running and Teignmouth Town Beach, Coryton Cove at Dawlish and Dawlish Main Beach and Ness Cove at Shaldon have won Seaside Awards.

The announcements come just as the summer season gets underway with beaches and resorts hoping for another lively bank holiday this coming weekend.

By being awarded the coveted Blue Flag, Dawlish Warren...

Olympic star launches SW Youth Games

Olympic medallist Heather Fell has fired the starter pistol in the race to compete at the 2017 South West Youth Games.

The former international Modern Pentathlete, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics joined around 50 youngsters at the Teignbridge Hockey Trials at South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton on Tuesday 16 May.

Heather Fell, Patron of the South West Youth Games said: “It’s so important that young people have the opportunity to take part in events like the South West Youth Games. For hundreds it can lead onto a lifetime of enjoyment and the health and...

Let's finish the job says Steenson

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 05/22/2017 - 11:05am

Gareth Steenson insists Exeter Chiefs are a much different outfit to that of 12 months ago as they gear up for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Final against Wasps at Twickenham.

Rob Baxter’s side booked a return trip to English Rugby HQ by sinking reigning Premiership and European champions Saracens 18-16 in a pulsating encounter at Sandy Park.

Sam Simmonds’ touchdown with just a minute remaining sent the Chiefs fans into pandemonium and ensured they would be heading back for a second successive appearance in English rugby’s showpiece event.

Whereas last year it was a...

Exeter broker team track to raise £30k

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/22/2017 - 8:06am

Staff from insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher’s are on track to raise £30,000.

Organised in memory of much loved colleague, Claire Jarman, a mum of two, who sadly lost her life to cancer earlier this year, cyclists from Exeter joined nearly 40 colleagues from across the company’s South-West branches for a sponsored ride on May 19 amd 20. With the initiative backed by the entire Arthur J. Gallagher business, including the executive leadership team, one of those who took part was Michael Rea, CEO of its UK Retail division — a regional UK network of client-focused branches in more...

A right Royal 122nd Devon County Show

Devon came out in force for the 122nd Devon County Show which ended yesterday (Saturday). Crowds flocked to Westpoint showground near Exeter to be part of the county’s largest annual event. Among the visitors was HRH The Countess of Wessex who gave this year’s Devon County Show a royal glow as she met hundreds of people and animals during a two-day visit. The Countess, as President of the Devon County Agricultural Association which stages the Show, spent Thursday and Friday at the Show and even attended the Stockmans' Supper, a thank you to the exhibitors and livestock competitors. She met...

How to get your hands on Chiefs final tickets

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/22/2017 - 7:47am

Exeter Chiefs are heading back to Twickenham for the Aviva Premiership Final 2017.

Following Saturday's semi-final victory over reigning champions Saracens, supporters will now be able to book their tickets online for next Saturday’s final.

With each finalist allotted prime seats at Twickenham, all you have to do is register online and follow the simple instructions to book your ticket or tickets.

To start the process, simply click here https://www.tickethour.co.uk/premierrugby-finalist1/accountLogin.html?tkhrq=1c53c958-c532-48b9-8045-cc553d5344aa&tkhrp=7699ded9...

Chiefs book their place in Premiership final

Exeter Chiefs 18 Saracens 16 London’s Calling once again for Exeter Chiefs after they produced a dramatic finale to sink Saracens in this pulsating Aviva Premiership semi-final encounter at Sandy Park.

With just over a minute remaining, Henry Slade looked up, took aim, before delivering a telling blow for Devon’s finest.

His 40-metre kick to the corner not only put Euro Kings Saracens on the back foot but, more crucially, it put him and his team-mates in prime position to strike.

In what was literally a last throw of the dice for Rob Baxter’s side, the gamble paid...

Chiefs side to face Saracens

Rob Baxter believes his Exeter Chiefs squad are better prepared for what lies ahead as they look to secure themselves a place in this season’s Aviva Premiership Final. Having advanced to Twickenham a year ago, only to lose out narrowly to double winners Saracens, Devon’s finest again find themselves within touching distance of another big day out in the capital. Whereas this time last year it was all new and unchartered waters for Baxter and his squad, this time round the Chiefs enter into tomorrow’s semi-final showdown against Saracens at Sandy Park (2:30pm), better equipped to handle the...

Exeter University academics help to create hay fever map of Britain

A hay fever map of Britain – with the first ever guide to the location of plants in the UK that can trigger the allergy - has been produced to help sufferers cope, and warn them which ‘hotspots’ to avoid.

Academics at the University of Exeter’s Medical School have produced new, highly-detailed maps http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969717309749 of the UK containing the location of key plants and trees known to produce pollen that triggers allergies and asthma.

The maps, produced in collaboration with the Met Office, may help acute hay-fever or asthma...

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