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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

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Economic well-being survey – one week to go!

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is reminding local people that there is only one week left to complete their economic well-being survey.

The survey will highlight the current financial and employment situation in Exeter.

It will help Citizens Advice Exeter to highlight trends with policy-makers and to further tailor their advice and information resources to meet the needs of local people.

The anonymous survey can be found on the Home Page of the charity’s website – www.citizensadviceexeter.org.uk or at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/H8Q95FV...

SW law firm in running to become National Public Champion

Leading South West firm in running to become national public champion in Europe’s largest business competition Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP hopes to gain public backing to become the ‘National Public Champion’ for the UK in this year’s European Business Awards. The company has posted a video online at www.businessawardseurope.com telling the unique story of its business, focussing on how important its home in Devon and Cornwall is and explaining how its clients and staff have inspired the firm to change and improve. The firm hopes the video will inspire the general public...

Exeter to offer prestigious scholarship for American students

The University of Exeter has entered into an important strategic partnership, designed to enable America’s leading students to embark on postgraduate studies at one of the UK’s leading universities.

As part of the partnership, Exeter will meet the cost of tuition fees for up to two students over the course of their studies, while the Marshall Commission will cover the students’ maintenance and travel costs.

The partnership was formally confirmed at a special signing ceremony, presided over by the Professor Sir Steve Smith, the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the...

Charity welcomes Exeter Solicitor as its Chair of Trustees

Following the retirement of The Venerable Trevor Lloyd in December, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted to announce a new Chairman for its Board of Trustees.

David Turner, partner at Kitsons Solicitors in Exeter, has now been appointed in the role and took up the post on 2nd January 2017.

David’s relationship with CHSW began ten years ago when he was quiz master for a number of South West business community quizzes aimed at raising funds and awareness of the charity. He was also a former president of the Devon and Somerset Law Society and selected CHSW as his...

Vospers Torquay’s new look showroom

A local Peugeot Dealership is throwing open its doors to the public to celebrate its stylish new showroom following a significant investment.

Vospers Torquay, on Newton Road, is hosting a special open weekend on Saturday 4th February to Sunday 5th February for visitors to view its modern new interior and to celebrate the arrival of Peugeot’s brand new 3008 SUV – winner of Car Buyer’s Car of the Year 2017 – which will be available to view and test drive. The Dealership’s makeover began in October as part of Peugeot’s commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience. The...

YMCA Exeter: Changing Rooms, Changing Lives

Businesses from around Exeter came together for an early morning networking breakfast to launch YMCA Exeter’s exciting 2017 campaign, Changing Rooms, Changing Lives.

This will see the renovation of the currently unhomely communal living space at its St David’s Hill accommodation centre, currently used by over 50 young people.

The event took place at Dean Clarke House, kindly hosted by Burrington Estates. Over pastries and coffees attendees heard from Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter and Bethan Spencer, their Fundraising Manager, on exactly what this campaign...

Do you know the UK's most fantastic commercial fishermen?

The nationwide search for the UK’s best fishermen, seafood restaurants and ports is set to close on 17 February and time is running out to nominate your favourite. The Fishing News Awards, the country’s only awards programme recognising the hard work of those serving in the fishing industry, is back for 2017 following its successful relaunch last year.

The awards cover twelve categories, including specialist awards for particular types of fishing, ports, technical achievements and restaurants, and prizes for the Young Fisherman of the Year and Lifetime Achievement. The awards are...

New name for Exeter-based charity

The new year has brought a new name for an Exeter-based charity that has helped thousands of people through its employment, mental health and supported living services.

Eighteen months ago St Loye’s Foundation and Community Care Trust (CCT) merged to create a 150-strong team that has helped 2,386 people move forward positively with their lives in the past year.

With the merger now firmly established, the joint organisation has rebranded with a new name – Step One – to make itself instantly recognisable for the public.

Eilis Rainsford, CEO for Step One, said: “...

A night of side-splitting comedy in Exeter

Thursday February 2 sees St James Park host the first ‘Grecians Comedy Club’ in the Paramount Personnel Lounge, featuring top stand-up from Ignacio Lopez, Chris Chopping, Suzy Bennett, and compare Louis Burgess.

First up on the bill is Suzy Bennett, winner of ‘Funny Women 2006’ has been described by Jimmy Carr as being “A naturally funny person” Suzy has a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence.

Following Suzy is Chris Chopping, who is known for being a ‘quick-witted raconteur’. His strong material and deadpan persona have led to a cult following. Chris’ performances at...

Super Sunday at Exeter Racecourse

Crowds will be racing to Exeter Racecourse annual Super Sunday meeting on February 12 when a combination of fantastic prize money, top class racing and a terrific savings on pre-booked tickets make it one of the most popular days in its calendar.

A pair of pre-booked Grandstand and Paddock tickets cost just £15 (children aged 17 and under go racing for free) and with previous years boasting racing of the highest calibre, the racecourse is once again looking forward to welcoming the crowds to Haldon Hill.

General manager Daniel Thompson said: “It really is racing straight...

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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Economic well-being survey – one week to go!

SW law firm in running to become National Public Champion

Exeter to offer prestigious scholarship for American students

Charity welcomes Exeter Solicitor as its Chair of Trustees

Vospers Torquay’s new look showroom

YMCA Exeter: Changing Rooms, Changing Lives

Do you know the UK's most fantastic commercial fishermen?

New name for Exeter-based charity

A night of side-splitting comedy in Exeter

Super Sunday at Exeter Racecourse

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