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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.

ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.

Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...

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Berloni opens first UK showroom in Exeter

Berloni, the Italian kitchen brand, have recently opened their first UK store in the heart of Exeter, showcasing the very best in Italian design and the most up to date technology to be found in kitchens today.

Located on Roman Walk in Princesshay, Berloni has been manufacturing beautiful, functional kitchens at remarkable value for more than 50 years, bringing their premium quality, heritage and exclusive designs to many homes.

Stepping into the Exeter showroom is like walking into the ultimate kitchen design experience and the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of...

"Perhaps We're the Moët of Cheese"

Mary Quicke at the Southernhay Breakfast Club

Mary Quicke’s family has been making cheese for generations. The cows at Quicke’s are grass-fed and she is certain that happy cows make more delicious milk. Mary told an audience of 50 at a recent get together of the Southernhay Breakfast Club, a networking group for local business people, about how Quickes create cheddar that is handmade, cloth-bound and matured with individual customers in mind.

Patting a model truckle of cheese on the table next to her, she described how heritage moulds are used, sourced from a library of...

Top 4 Ways to Increase B2B Leads Quickly in Devon

Although it was almost two decades ago when the foot and mouth disease crisis had a severe impact on one of Devon’s leading industries, farming and agriculture are not nearly as central to the economy of Devon as they once were. Now it is reported that an influx of businesses within the financial sector have begun calling Devon home, and as a result, marketing in the area has taken on a whole new thrust.

B2B marketing is of extreme importance and that is why those looking to increase B2B leads need to be aware of at least the top four ways to increase leads quickly.

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National survey reveals top marks for Exeter care home

RMBI care home Cadogan Court in Exeter has received top marks in a nationwide survey of care home residents. The results showed that 96% of residents polled said that they were happy overall living at the Home, compared to the national average of 92%. Amongst the findings, all residents surveyed said that staff treat them with kindness, dignity and respect. 100% also said that they can take part in activities and hobbies at the care home if they wanted to. The care home organises regular activities and events, and works closely with local community groups, to support residents’ health and...

Exeter Foundation launches £20,000 grant

The Exeter Foundation is launching its first Devon Sporting Legacy Project Grant to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Devon Sports Awards.

The Foundation, which is the official charity of the Exeter Chiefs, is making £20,000 available to match fund an existing organisation’s project fund to assist them with the achievement and completion of their sporting legacy project.

The funds will be available for a Devon-based project, which will help enhance the local area and community.

Chairman of the Exeter Foundation, Tony Rowe OBE, said: “We have generated this...

Exeter College welcomes record numbers to apprenticeship event

Last week the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and Exeter College hosted the Apprenticeship Expo 2017 for a successful third year.

The Apprenticeship Expo is the largest event of its kind in the South West during National Apprenticeship Week. The college’s Sports Hall was transformed into a 1,000 square metre exhibition space resulting in a record number of attendees.

National Apprenticeship Week, which is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and...

Vehicles targeted for catalytic converters

Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from nine vehicles in Exmouth and Sidmouth over the weekend.

Thieves singled out people carrier-type vehicles, mostly Ford Galaxy cars, specifically for the converters and exhaust filters. On each occasion the vehicle part was removed with a tool such as a pipe cutter.

In Exmouth four thefts happened from Ford Galaxy vehicles in Salterton Road, Phear Avenue, Phillips Avenue and Withycombe Road. Other vehicles targeted included a Seat Alhambra in Ashleigh Road and a Volkswagen Sharan in Partridge Road.

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Thompson Jenner’s annual Budget breakfast briefing success

More than 60 clients and introducers attended the annual Thompson Jenner LLP Budget breakfast briefing 2017 at the Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club on the 9th March.

Guests were welcomed with the customary bacon butty breakfast before networking and listening to three presentations.

Thompson Jenner’s Head of Taxation, Geoff Fraser, delivered the Budget presentation report covering the key highlights from the previous day’s Spring Budget announcements. Issues covered included: changes in business rates, tax hikes for the self-employed, making tax digital update and the...

UK construction industry could lose 8% of workforce post-Brexit, new RICS figures reveal

The UK construction industry could lose almost 200,000 EU workers post-Brexit should Britain lose access to the single market, putting some of the country’s biggest infrastructure and construction projects under threat, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.

RICS has cautioned that for Brexit to succeed, it is essential to secure continued access to the EU Single Market or to put alternative plans in place to safeguard the future of the property and construction sectors in the UK.

Latest RICS figures show that eight per cent of the UK’s...

City network group takes its message to the top

ONE of Exeter’s most successful networking, training and support groups will be demonstrating its value to company bosses at a special event next month.

Following requests from its members and local businesses, Exeter PA Network is holding a free ‘showcase’ event.

Employers will have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of their administrative staff belonging to the network and find out more about how it can boost their business.

Kim Glover, founder of the Exeter PA Network, said: ‘At our showcase we will be sharing how we support local businesses and their...

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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

Berloni opens first UK showroom in Exeter

"Perhaps We're the Moët of Cheese"

Top 4 Ways to Increase B2B Leads Quickly in Devon

National survey reveals top marks for Exeter care home

Exeter Foundation launches £20,000 grant

Exeter College welcomes record numbers to apprenticeship event

Vehicles targeted for catalytic converters

Thompson Jenner’s annual Budget breakfast briefing success

UK construction industry could lose 8% of workforce post-Brexit, new RICS figures reveal

City network group takes its message to the top

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