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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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LHC cook up £1,000 donation for charity

LHC Architecture + Urbanism have raised more than £1,000 for one of their chosen charities of the year by hosting their very own Bake Off contests.

Following weeks of fierce competition between the team of architects and urban designers at the Exeter and Plymouth studios, LHC cooked up a special surprise for staff at the Kidney Research shop in Exeter and handed over an impressive cheque.

To celebrate handing over the grand total of £1,000, LHC organised a final Christmas Signature Bake Off and baked some impressive goodies to share with staff from the local charity shop,...

Rimmer ready for French reaction

When you knock over one of the king-pins of European Rugby, it’s somewhat likely that when your paths cross again, a response of sorts can be expected.

Well, just days out from their latest Champions Cup assignment, Exeter Chiefs prop Carl Rimmer is well aware that hosts ASM Clermont Auvergne are busy plotting their revenge.

Humbled 31-14 at Sandy Park last weekend, the French outfit will on Sunday welcome Devon’s finest to the Stade Marcel Michelin (4:15pm) in a game they know they must win if they are to keep their hopes of qualification alive.

A week ago all...

Hitz youngsters learn commando spirit

A Royal Marine dubbed ‘the commando who refused to die’ is hoping he can help inspire those attending Exeter Chiefs’ Hitz programme to turn their life around.

Corporal Paul Vice was blown up by an improvised explosive device in August 2011 while serving in Afghanistan.

His list of injuries is truly remarkable and he ‘died’ twice during treatment after the left side of his body was “smashed to pieces”.

The father-of-four suffered a broken neck, brain damage, a paralysed right arm, is deaf in one ear and had 400 pieces of shrapnel and stone inside him after the...

Young Enterprise Trade Show a success

School teams taking part in Exeter’s Young Enterprise enjoyed a busy Saturday last week in Princesshay by showcasing their entrepreneurial skills at the Young Enterprise Trade Show.

Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading charity that empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills.

Taking part were six schools from Exeter and across Devon. The schools set up and operated their stalls within Princesshay to compete for the accolade of Most Successful Business, which on the day was won by Blundells School.

The teams were under the watchful eye of the...

Exeter £E15 becomes history in 2016

The Exeter £E15 note, featuring Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs has been popular with collectors and fans in Devon and further afield, with buyers from Italy, France, the USA, Slovenia and Australia.

The note is valid for purchases in participating businesses until December 31st 2015.

"If you have an Exeter Fifteen Pound note tucked away that you were planning to spend it’s time to do it now!" said Gill Westcott, one of the Exeter Pound team.

"You could use it at any of 130 local independent traders. And where else would you find a £15 note?"

Traders accepting...

Crediton agent voted best in SW for third year

2015 has been another fantastic year for Crediton based agents, Helmores, and now a national award sees them crowned Best Single Office Estate Agency in the South West at The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards - for the third time.

Hosted by TV news reader Penny Smith and ex England rugby player/TV personality Matt Dawson, the glittering awards were held on Friday 4th December at the Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park London, where 700 leading agents from throughout the UK gathered to find out who has been judged to be the best of the best.

The awards ceremony was the...

Crimestoppers plays key role in Devon and Cornwall

Figures released by Crimestoppers on Tuesday 15 December have revealed that the charity passed on nearly 2,000 pieces of information to Devon and Cornwall Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region in the last year.

Some of these related to the most serious of crimes, including murder, rape, human trafficking, robbery and drugs supply. Just under 200 people were arrested and charged with an assortment of criminal offences as a result of the information.

Crimestoppers Chair for Devon and Cornwall Mike Fowkes said: “These are great results and represent a...

325 years of loyal service from Nuffield Health Exeter staff

Twenty-two employees of Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, with a combined 325 years of service between them, have picked up long service awards marking their 10, 15, 20 and 35 year anniversaries.

Each recipient will receive a Yearbook which is a personalised brochure filled with unique messages from leaders and team members, a Gift of their choice, and a sterling silver anniversary pin.

The team will also be treated to a celebratory meal.

Paul Taylor, Hospital Director, said: “We would like to congratulate these team members for their remarkable achievement....

Two million cash strapped Brits cancel Christmas due to financial worries

It may be time to deck the halls with boughs of holly but, for millions of people, the season is anything but jolly. New YouGov research figures, released today, show that 2 million (2,046,545*) UK adults will not be celebrating or spending money this Christmas because of their finances. And the affordability of Christmas is also in the spotlight for millions of others, with a fifth (21%) of the UK using credit to fund their seasonal celebrations; by going into their overdraft, using a credit card, loan or payday lender.

The data is revealed as part of a YouGov study - commissioned...

Home survey winner revealed

Mum of two Sharon Clegg, from Newton Abbot scooped a £50 shopping voucher in a competition organised by Teignbridge.

She won the voucher in a prize draw for people who completed Teignbridge’s annual housing survey. The survey aimed to find out how people feel about the new affordable homes they live in.

By asking people who have moved into affordable homes in new developments, Teignbridge can better understand what it's like to live there. Questions ask what its like to find a new home, about moving, the home itself, its location, transport in the area, the landlord and how...

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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

LHC cook up £1,000 donation for charity

Rimmer ready for French reaction

Hitz youngsters learn commando spirit

Young Enterprise Trade Show a success

Exeter £E15 becomes history in 2016

Crediton agent voted best in SW for third year

Crimestoppers plays key role in Devon and Cornwall

325 years of loyal service from Nuffield Health Exeter staff

Two million cash strapped Brits cancel Christmas due to financial worries

Home survey winner revealed

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