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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

UK and Ireland law firm, Browne Jacobson is backing a national effort to mobilise millions of volunteers while strengthening its employee volunteering offer, as a Founder Member of GoVo , the digital volunteering platform developed by Royal Voluntary Service.

Built in partnership with hundreds of charities, GoVo and GoVo for Business – the platform’s corporate interface - aim to expand the reach and impact of volunteering nationwide.

As a Founder Member, Browne Jacobson will work alongside Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest volunteering organisations in Britain...

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New market manipulation rules under the spotlight at seminar

A new European Union regulation designed to address the risk of market manipulation in financial securities came under the spotlight at a seminar in Exeter.

Speakers at the second PKF Francis Clark South West Alternative Investment Market (AIM) seminar highlighted the actions needed to avoid falling foul of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

From July 3, 2016, firms across the EU must have safeguards in place to identify and reduce the risk of market abuse and other financial crime.

Delegates from companies listed on AIM heard the importance of complying with MAR....

Work on Blundell's Road nearing completion

A section of Blundell’s Road in Tiverton will be closed during the half-term holiday later this month as work on road safety and traffic calming improvements nears completion.

The road will be closed between Horsdon Terrace and Blundell’s Preparatory School from Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October to complete surfacing work.

Work on the £1.1 million scheme, which is introducing a series of traffic-calming measures to reduce speeds and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road, started in July and is due to be completed on Friday 28 October.

Councillor...

Fords celebrates trio of apprentices

Sidmouth based Fords South West Ltd is celebrating a trio of apprentices as it continues its commitment to providing opportunities for young people through its apprenticeship scheme. The newest Fords recruit, 16-year old Giles Richards from Honiton, is just beginning his electrical apprenticeship.

He’ll be spending four days a week learning on the job with one day a week at DCET Exeter Training Centre. Giles follows in the footsteps of 23-year old Bobby Crofts from Colaton Raleigh who has just completed his three and a half year apprenticeship at Fords.

Bobby is now a...

200 interviews in one day for Exeter School pupils

Over 100 Upper Sixth pupils at Exeter School took part in the annual Interview Scheme held at Gilbert Stephens and the RILD at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital on Saturday 1 October.

45 local professionals conducted over 200 work style interviews in the space of one day.

Careers Adviser Ruth Cheesman said she was very grateful to receive such crucial support.

"Being able to participate in a practice interview is such an invaluable experience - from preparing for questions, getting to the venue on time and answering questions - it all helps pupils get ready for...

Citizens Advice Exeter volunteers celebrate national award

Citizens Advice Exeter celebrated its Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at an official reception hosted by The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor Councillor Cynthia Thompson on Wednesday 12th October at the historic Exeter Guildhall.

Attended by volunteers and staff of the charity, the reception was an opportunity to recognise the invaluable contribution that the volunteers of Citizens Advice Exeter make to their community.

The award is the most prestigious available to voluntary organisations and is the equivalent of an MBE for an individual. Exeter is the first Citizens...

Chiefs side to face Clermont

Rob Baxter has made no secret of the fact that his Exeter Chiefs side must get off to a fast start in this season’s European Champions Cup.

Defeat on the road in round one of last season’s competition meant the Devonians were always playing catch-up, but that they did with aplomb, eventually advancing out of a group which included the Ospreys, Bordeaux-Begles and ASM Clermont Auvergne.

In a curious twist of fate the Chiefs again find themselves up against the two French clubs, along with Ulster Rugby, in what is another testing Pool Two.

However, Baxter says facing...

Simon Williams joins Crowdcube as Chairman

Crowdcube, one of the UK’s leading investment crowdfunding platforms, has today strengthened its Board with the appointment of Simon Williams, a highly respected senior retail banking and wealth management executive and long term supporter of fast growing fintech businesses, as Chairman. The appointment is a clear indication that equity crowdfunding has moved into the mainstream world of finance. In joining Crowdcube, Williams, who has a strong track record of successful fintech investment, has also made a significant investment into the business. This investment was made alongside over 3,...

Farmwise Devon takes food and farming message to 10,000th school child

Farmwise Devon welcomed the ten thousandth primary school child through its doors at Exeter Westpoint Arena this week, as the event celebrated its fourth year educating children about where their food comes from.

Year two pupil, Katie Boore from Brixington Primary Academy, Exmouth, was among 1,400 children attending the event on Wednesday 11 October.

The interactive day was organised by Devon County Council and was designed to take primary school children on a food journey from field to fork using touch, taste and practical activities.

Katie said: “The best bit has...

Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year finalists revealed

Sport stars, volunteers, teams and coaches are all finalists in Teignbridge District Council’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2016.

The prestigious awards recognise the district’s top sportspeople and their achievements, and this year will be held on Friday 2 December at Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.

Those honoured include athletes, teams, volunteers and coaches for their hard work and dedication to sport, health and physical activity across the district and many local communities.

There are 12 different categories with each one aiming to showcase...

Michelmores strengthens its Real Estate offering

Michelmores LLP has added to its Real Estate team, with the appointment of two new Partners.

Chris Hoar joins the Firm as Head of Construction and Engineering, while Stephen McColgan joins Michlemores' Real Estate team specialising in land acquisition. The pair bring a collective five decades of experience in the real estate sector between them.

Chris brings over two decades of expertise in advising clients on construction, engineering and other infrastructure projects across the supply chain both nationally and internationally. In addition to his transactional work, he has...

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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

New market manipulation rules under the spotlight at seminar

Work on Blundell's Road nearing completion

Fords celebrates trio of apprentices

200 interviews in one day for Exeter School pupils

Citizens Advice Exeter volunteers celebrate national award

Chiefs side to face Clermont

Simon Williams joins Crowdcube as Chairman

Farmwise Devon takes food and farming message to 10,000th school child

Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year finalists revealed

Michelmores strengthens its Real Estate offering

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