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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...

Class People shortlisted for national Recruiter Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 8:57pm

Exeter based education recruitment experts Class People have been shortlisted at the prestigious Recruiter Awards for ‘Best Temporary Recruitment Agency’, taking place on Wednesday 3rd May in London. The Recruiter Awards is the UK’s largest recruitment event that recognises the outstanding achievements in the industry, celebrating the great work that agencies and in-house companies do over the year. No stranger to the awards ceremony, Class People were shortlisted in the same category last year. Lynis Bassett, CEO, Class People says: “It’s a great honour to be shortlisted as Best Temporary...

Gold Mayoral chain stolen in Budleigh burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 5:48pm

Police investigating a burglary at the Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, have confirmed that a ceremonial gold chain (pictured) has been stolen.

The incident happened between 10.15pm on Wednesday 19th April 2017 and 10.50am the next day.

The front door of the building was forced and an untidy search of the building was made, with cupboards opened and further damage caused to internal doors.

The chain that was taken, which holds a pendant (also pictured) which was not taken, is worth approximately £300. It is an un-hallmarked yellow 9ct gold of an alternate circular...

Libraries Unlimited celebrates first successful year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 4:00pm

The charity responsible for running Devon’s library services has celebrated its first successful year.

Supervisors, centre managers, trustees and management at Libraries Unlimited came together at a strategic development day on April 25th to celebrate the charity’s first birthday.

Libraries Unlimited was officially launched on 23rd April last year after being commissioned by Devon County Council to run Devon Libraries, including 50 public libraries, four mobile libraries and three prison libraries.

The organisation was formed as a social enterprise, headed up by a...

Chiefs side to face Northampton Saints

Rob Baxter says it’s vital his Exeter Chiefs grasp every opportunity afforded to them as they look to maintain their momentum in this season’s Aviva Premiership. Having clocked up a 13-match unbeaten streak that stretches back to the end of October, the Chiefs – along with Wasps and Saracens – have already booked their place in next month’s end of season play-offs. With that objective already safely secured in the bag, however, next on the list for Baxter and his players is to ensure home advantage in the last four – and that means finishing the scheduled season with a flourish. First up...

Are you using mobile marketing for your business?

The world of online marketing is constantly moving at a fast rate. As soon as a new medium arrives, there are new and innovative ways to use marketing. Also, the explosion of the mobile phone has meant that people are spending increasingly more time glued to their little screen than on their PC or laptop, meaning it is becoming a greater marketing platform as the days go by.

The way mobile marketing works is slightly different to other platforms, and, therefore, you need to understand this to get the best out of it. Here are a few tips to using mobile marketing for your business...

122nd Devon County Show launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 7:24am

HRH The Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the 122nd Devon County Show next month, it was announced yesterday (Thursday). The Countess is President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, which stages the Devon County Show. Show Secretary, Ollie Allen, speaking at the launch of the Show held at Southernhay House, Exeter, said Her Royal Highness was looking forward to being part of ‘this incredible celebration of what makes Devon such a wonderful place to live and work’. “I am sure Her Royal Highness will enjoy going around the showground and will appreciate the the wealth of...

Call for Devon firms to support employees over 50 with alcohol choices

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/27/2017 - 10:52pm

Drink Wise, Age Well Devon is calling on the county’s businesses to make sure they are supporting their older employees with alcohol choices.

Over the past 30 years, the employment rate for people aged 50-64 has grown from 55.4% to 70.7%, and the number of over 65s in work has also doubled from 4.9% to 10.7%.

Drink Wise, Age Well is sending out an Employer’s Toolkit to offer guidance on how to raise awareness within a workforce and offering training courses.

The initiative is part of Responsible Business Week, (24–28 April), the high-profile annual campaign to raise...

Dramatic Royal Clarence Hotel fire video revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/27/2017 - 4:40pm

It has been six months since the fire on Cathedral Green.

To mark the occasion Exeter City Council has released some of the CCTV footage from the night which has never been seen before.

A spokesman said: "We would again like to thank Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and Devon & Cornwall Police for the amazing job they did on the night. We would also like to thank the public in Exeter for their continued support of the city centre. Please feel free to share our short film."

At its height, almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset was involved...

Summer Street Food returns to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/27/2017 - 4:38pm

Exeter Street Food is excited to spring into 2017 with our regular night markets and our weekly Southernhay venue perfect for business networking and the local community every Friday! We have a varied new line up of street food traders to spice up the menu! Running for only 5 months this summer we urge locals and visitors to make the most our new additions such as live entertainment, pop up bars and fabulous food.

With an exciting array of new stalls including Brazilian food, wood fired pizza and Asian cuisine, locals and visitors can find something unique at any of our prestige...

Leading Exeter accountancy firm unveils new logo

Authored by KirkHills
Posted: Thu, 04/27/2017 - 11:37am

One of Exeter’s leading firms of Chartered Accounts, Kirk Hills has recently launched a new brand identity marked by the introduction of a new logo that signifies their growth and development over the company’s 25-year history.

The new logo maintains the company’s dependable colour of blue, but with a deeper tone to signify our growing strength and vigour. We have re-designed our name Kirk Hills into the strong square icon so that the new logo offers a clean, modern and solid identity.

Partner, David Kirk has said about the new brand: "Through the launch of our new logo and...

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