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Nearly £6,000 raised for The British Heart Foundation!

The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.

The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).

Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”

On 6th March the CII Exeter Annual...

Managing Director of Stagecoach South West confirms plans to move on

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:29pm

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Mike Watson has confirmed plans to stand down in January 2023 after 11 years in various roles across the wider group.

Mike (48), who has more than 25 years’ experience in the bus sector with several major public transport companies, was appointed to lead the south-west business on an interim basis in December 2019. He was confirmed as Managing Director in February 2020 just before the start of the pandemic.

During his time as Managing Director, Mike has been responsible for a team of over 1,000 employees, with over 300 vehicles...

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Air Marketing Announces Roots To Market Merge

Exeter based outsourced sales agency, Air Marketing , and sister company, outsourced marketing agency, Roots to Market , are officially merging to create a full stack sales and marketing agency. Combining forces, they’ll deliver exceptional services in the UK and internationally for some of the world’s leading brands.

Air Marketing began life in 2016, started by Founder & CEO, Owen Richards , who saw a gap in the market for professional, elite outsourced sales services. He built a team of likeminded and talented individuals who shared his passion for sales.

In 2018,...

Carl returns to Devon printed packaging company after 18 years

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 08/17/2022 - 5:12pm

CARL Bennett from Ogwell in Newton Abbot has returned to work at a Devon-based family-run printed-packaging company as its Production Operative after 18 years (August 2022).

The 47-year-old originally joined Newton Print Ltd in 2002 but moved to another role in 2004, and has returned as its new Production Operative, ensuring production is running at optimum efficiency.

He said: “I originally worked at Newton Print for two years in the early noughties and thoroughly enjoyed my time, so it’s great to be back again with the team.

“I have worked in various positions...

Foot Anstey advises Magnaghi Aeronautica Group on its latest acquisition

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised Magnaghi Aeronautica Group on its acquisition of Gloucestershire-based Five Valleys Aerospace Ltd, a specialist in manufacturing components and supplier of surface treatments for the aerospace industry.

Magnaghi Aeronautica, which is headquartered in Naples, Italy, has a strong presence in Brazil and the United States thanks to its well-established offices and the acquisition of Five Valleys Aerospace Ltd strengthens its stake in the European market, as well as expanding its global presence.

The Foot Anstey team that worked on...

Local plumbing and heating company wins regional award

Local Plumbing and Heating Company Wins Regional Award

Authored by lfhagon
Posted: Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:10am

Local plumbing and heating company Synergi SW are delighted to have scooped 'Best Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs Company, South West England' in the 2022 BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards.

After a public nomination process, BUILD's research team judged the winners based on various criteria including business growth, online reputation, client feedback and client dedication.

Synergi's Office Manager Ameana Saunders said: "This award is a testament to our team of engineers and office support staff who have all worked so hard over the last year. We strive...

Foot Anstey acts for QIB-UK on property refinancing deal

Foot Anstey LLP has advised QIB-UK, the Shariah-compliant London-based private bank, on a senior Murabaha facility to refinance a commercial property asset.

The transaction helped enable the refinance of a commercial property asset occupied by Travelodge Hotels Limited, which operates as the 84-bedroom Travelodge London Clapham Junction hotel.

The Foot Anstey Islamic Finance team that worked on the deal included Lingxi Wang (Managing Associate) and Leena Payyappilly (Associate). The team worked in conjunction with QIB-UK to smoothly deliver the transaction and help provide...

Heart of the South West LEP award £2m in funding for digital skills and business support

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2022 - 11:36pm

The Heart of the South West LEP have today announced that they have awarded funding for two new programmes providing digital skills and digital business support in the Heart of the South West region.

The Digital Skills Programme will be delivered through Devon County Council, and the Digital Skills Utilisation Programme will be delivered through Devon County Council and the Heart of the South West Growth Hub. Both programmes are due to run until March 2025 across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

The Digital Skills Programme has three strands:

  • Working with
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Kickstart trainees receive their certificates

Success for Kickstart trainees

Kickstart trainees have received certificates for completing their six-month apprenticeship with Devon County Council.

A group of 12 young people took up trainee roles with the County Council through the government funded Kickstart scheme, which was designed to enable 18-24 year-olds to receive an apprenticeship.

Five of the apprentices trained as park rangers at Stover Country Park and the Grand Western Canal Country Park, while the remainder worked in administrative based roles in a variety of departments at the County Council.

Half of the trainees also...

Venus Co. founder lovingthebeach

Award winning Devon hospitality company announces it's the end of an era for their Venus operation at Blackpool Sands

Internationally multi-award-winning hospitality business, The Venus Company (loving the beach®) with four stunning beach café locations across South-Devon, announces from January 2023,

The Venus beach cafe business at Blackpool Sands will close for good, as commercial terms to continue could not be agreed to mutual advantage.

A well-respected and renowned environmental champion, Venus operates its beach café business across glorious Devon all year-round including Bigbury-on-Sea located opposite the iconic Burgh Island, and recently acquired dog-friendly Broadsands in...

Old Mill strengthens Wealth Management team with appointment of Tom Parry

Old Mill strengthens Wealth Management team with appointment of Tom Parry

Authored by PR Prose
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2022 - 11:42am

Financial experts Old Mill have strengthened their Wealth Management team with the appointment of Chartered Financial Planner Tom Parry.

Tom, 43, has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services and comes to Old Mill from Independent Financial Advisers Integrity 365. Prior to that, he spent 11 years at Francis Clark, where he developed his specialisms in retirement planning and business protection.

In his new role, Tom, who lives in Exeter with his wife and two sons aged 13 and 11, will be based at Old Mill’s Exeter office where he will provide comprehensive...

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