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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Generating B2B sales using telemarketing #InaNutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:29am

The latest addition to Bitpod's In a Nutshell series comes from Owen Richards from Air Marketing. He offers his expert advice on generating B2B sales using telemarketing.

Owen shares a number of tips on how to make sales calls a more enjoyable and successful experience. 'The objective of your calls should be to establish if there's a fit between what you have to offer and what your prospect needs' explains Owen.

He goes on to advise on what to consider before embarking upon you calls and the best approach to take when talking to prospects.

To find out more contact...

Man charged after cannabis seized in Axminster

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/11/2016 - 9:51am

A man has been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster.

Officers were called to the former Axe Vale Social Club in Chard Street after reports of a strong smell of cannabis in the area.

Officers attended the address at around 7.30am on Thursday 7th July and arrested a man on suspicion of production of class B cannabis.

Erion Bardhi, age 27, of no fixed abode was later charged with the offence and was due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court on Saturday 9th July.

Due to the extensive amount of equipment and plants found in the property,...

National Park elects new Chairman

At its Annual Meeting on 1 July 2016 Dartmoor National Park Authority elected Bill Hitchins as Chairman and re-elected Maurice Retallick as Deputy Chairman of the National Park Authority.

Bill commenced his working life running a family agricultural business covering a large part of southwest Devon and Dartmoor and later developed an equestrian and pet supply business alongside a small builder's merchant outlet at Roborough. He owns a small-holding which qualifies him as a commoner with rights on Roborough Down where he served as association treasurer for 30 years.

Bill...

Devon Chamber launches #EUandMe campaign

Devon Chamber of Commerce has launched its #EUandMe Working Together campaign to combat the spreading climate of fear across the county.

Leading the campaign through the sharing of positive messages on social media and through its communication channels the Chamber aims to highlight the positive contribution that partnership working with EU workers and businesses has on the local economy.

The campaign aims to demonstrate that whilst the political decision making on the process for Brexit continues, for businesses in Devon, and across the UK it's business as usual, alongside...

Mid Devon estate agents break new ground

Award-winning South West Estate Agent Helmores of Crediton are celebrating an expansion of their firm. In recognition of the changing face of estate agency and growing demand on their expert services, Helmores have developed an in-house Land and Planning Department.

One year ago Helmores Land and Planning Limited was set up by the partners of Helmores and Jake Gresswell, a qualified General Practice Chartered Surveyor. Jake had been working in the residential development industry in the UK for over 20 years. 12 months down the line and Helmores has over 50 instructions for land and...

Community helps shape Cranbrook over next 15 years

Residents of Cranbrook and neighbouring parishes have welcomed a community consultation on how Devon’s newest town will grow and develop.

East Devon District Council are inviting all those living or working in and around Cranbrook to have their say on a range of subjects as part of the ‘Your town, Your future, Your say’, a 6 week long consultation which runs until 25 July 2016.

Comments are being sought on topics including health and wellbeing, culture, sport and community, economy and enterprise, energy and climate change, transport, landscape and biodiversity, design and...

Bandvulc tipper and waste range hits the mark

Bandvulc, the independent truck tyre retreader, demonstrated strong credentials at the Harrogate International Centre.

The event took place on 2 to the 4 June, where Bandvulc took along some of their existing products, and featured new additions to its specialist ranges.

Phil West, Corby Goodall, Tony Doyle, and Perry Buckley from the Bandvulc group, alongside Richard Tolson from Tyre Maintenance attended the event and manned Bandvulc’s Tip-Ex stand.

The BIG, which is featured for its durability and high resistance was joined by the new 315/80R22.5 BDY3, which like...

7/10 don't shop around for best pension deal

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:56am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is urging people to shop around for their pension to make sure they get the best deal for their retirement.

A new national report from Citizens Advice found 7 in 10 people who have accessed their pension since new freedoms were introduced didn’t shop around for different products.

A quarter of consumers (24%) who stayed with their pension provider did so because they thought the product they were offered delivered the best value - despite not looking at options with other providers.

Citizens Advice Exeter is...

Three more Chiefs commit to the future

Rob Baxter has continued his busy summer of squad retention by adding three more Exeter Chiefs names to the list of players extending their stays at Sandy Park.

Fresh from helping the England Saxons to success on their summer tour of South Africa, Don Armand, Alec Hepburn and Mitch Lees have all put pen to paper on new deals with the ambitious Aviva Premiership club.

The trio are following the lead of team-mates Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade, all of whom have returned from England’s victorious summer tour to Australia and agreed new three-year deals with...

Future looks bright for Chiefs' youngsters

Exeter Chiefs Academy manager Robin Cowling says it’s imperative young players at the club are exposed to senior rugby through link-ups with local senior clubs.

On the day that the Chiefs confirmed that Ed Holmes, Jack Maunder, Harrison Cully and Billy Keast would all be joining National League One side Plymouth Albion on dual-registered terms, former England international Cowling talked through the benefits it brings to not only clubs, but the players themselves.

“It’s a big tool to us,” said Cowling. “Young lads have to play, they are not going to learn by just training...

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