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‘Gather’ Summit to Take Place for the South West’s Food and Drink Community at the University of Exeter

A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm).

The landmark one day summit, brought together by passionate stakeholders from Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter and supported by Buddy Creative and Maia Growth, will assemble academics with producers, retailers, hospitality businesses, farmers, suppliers and industry experts from across the South West to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. ‘Gather’ aims to...

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RD&E appoints new Chief Executive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/18/2016 - 2:11pm

The Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Suzanne Tracey as its new Chief Executive. Ms Tracey, who has been the Trust’s Director of Finance and Business Development, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer and more recently acting Chief Executive, will take up her post with immediate effect.

RD&E Chairman James Brent said: “Suzanne has been a key member of the Trust’s well regarded executive team for almost eight years and has made a significant contribution to the success of the RD&E during this time.

“She brings with her extensive...

Popular lane set to reopen to public following Exeter fire

Work is being carried out to open up Martin’s Lane in Exeter following last month’s city centre fire. Christmas lights are also being installed outside shops in and around Cathedral Yard by the Business Improvement District (BID).

Contractors are looking to get the Lane, back in use by the end of play on Monday as well as removing the cordon at the bottom end of Catherine Street. Scaffolding is being erected to allow businesses to safely access their premises and shoppers to use the Lane. Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances may delay the process but the City...

Exeter travel firm recognised for green credentials

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/18/2016 - 7:49am

Exeter based tour operator, The School Travel Consultancy, has received the internationally recognised ‘Travelife Sustainability in Tourism award’ for its commitment to responsible tourism. The STC is the first company in the niche schools travel market to become a Travelife Partner in recognition of its work in the field of sustainability, responsible tourism good practice and corporate social responsibility. The certification was presented to STC employees Jennifer Harris and Daniel Burke Thomson at the annual World Travel Market (WTM) at Excel in London on Wednesday 9th November. On...

Chiefs side to face Newcastle Falcons

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:18pm

Rob Baxter says the time has come for his side to put their foot down and ‘accelerate’ their way through this season’s Aviva Premiership campaign.

After a somewhat mixed start for last season’s beaten finalists, Exeter Chiefs resume their top-flight programme tomorrow evening when they make the long trip to Newcastle Falcons (8pm).

Buoyed by last weekend’s convincing 62-25 win over Cardiff Blues in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, Baxter is hoping the feel-good factor of that ten-try victory will ensure his side arrive in the North East with a spring in their step.

“This is the...

Who manages the Exe Estuary?

The Exe Estuary Management Partnership invites you to meet the people who take care of the Exe Estuary and share your views on the revision of zones of activities

If you are a local resident, business or recreational user and want to understand the different roles of organisations looking after the Exe, come along on 8th December, at 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) at the Coaver Club at County Hall in Exeter.

It will be your chance to ask questions and find out more about the different organisations caring for the Exe Estuary.

Speakers include:

  • Stephanie
  • ...

Bicton to host Area dressage festival

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 5:04pm

Bicton Arena will be hosting the British Dressage Area Festival Semi Finals for the next three years with the first on October 20 – 22, 2017.

The allocation is a welcome addition to the arena which has seen the popularity of both affiliated and unaffiliated dressage grow rapidly in recent years. It currently hosts an average of three dressage competition days a month with competitors in the affiliated classes travelling from across the country.

At the helm is Gemma Cooke who has been running the arena’s dressage schedule for five years building up a comprehensive calendar...

Bandvulc Invests in New Sales & Key Account Manager

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 4:37pm

Bandvulc has strengthened its Sales & Key Account Management Team with the appointment of Marc Kinnear.

Marc joins Bandvulc having been in the tyre industry for over 14 years in varying roles, most recently in an operational and administrative position which enabled him to gain valuable account management experience. Marc’s role will encompass every aspect of account management including client visits, reviews, analysis and managing the resulting actions required.

Marc comments; “This new role will enable me to develop new and existing business for the Bandvulc Group. I...

Devon’s JSA caimants fall to record low during October

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 4:34pm

The number of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon fell slightly during October, representing the lowest claimant rate on record for the seventh consecutive month.

The total claimant count now stands at 2,847 - a 24% fall when compared to the same time last year.

Three of Devon’s eight districts experienced falls in JSA - Exeter experiencing the greatest fall of 31 claimants. There were also falls in North and Mid Devon of 12 and 15 respectively.

South Hams experienced the greatest increase, with a rise of 14 claimants.

The claimant rate (...

Williams expects response from Chiefs

Harry Williams says he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates will use the heartache of their last-gasp defeat to Bath as a positive ahead of their return to Aviva Premiership action tomorrow night at Newcastle Falcons (8pm).

The Devon club will make their longest domestic trek of the season looking to banish the 13-10 loss to their local rivals to the history books.

Semesa Rokoduguni’s converted try, seven minutes into added on time, condemned the Chiefs to a fourth league loss of the season – and has left them in seventh place ahead of their trip to Kingston Park.

Tight...

Plymouth Science Park to host international TEDEX conference

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 2:38pm

Clinicians, doctors and medical experts from around the region are being invited to take part in a conference at Plymouth Science Park which will see presentations and discussions being beamed into the city from America.

Christian Jenkins, Director of Operations at Plymouth Science Park, said: "This is the second year that we have been hosting the TEDEx event, bringing together some of the region's top health experts to discuss some of the developments in Medical Technology.

"We are using communication technology to reach an international audience of like-minded...

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