A sales trainee has scooped a national award, just two years after starting her career in house sales.
Samantha Meaden was named as the Persimmon Homes Sales Trainee of the Year, beating off competition from the leading national house builder’s 30 other regional teams.
The 21-year-old was described as a “true asset to the team” by her manager Stacey Harris.
Stacey, who is head of sales at Persimmon Homes South West based in Exeter, said: “Samantha started with Persimmon Homes as a trainee sales advisor in 2017. She had been planning a career as a make-up artist with...
12 Primary Schools Participate in First Event of the Sports Partnership Calendar
Following the World Cup, rugby was still very much on the QE Sports Partnership agenda with twelve primary schools participating in a mammoth three-hour session of Tag Rugby recently.
With 32 teams battling it out, QE’s 31 Year 9 Sports Leaders were kept very much on their toes, refereeing a total of 80 matches and awarding 300 tries.
After group stages and three knockout rounds, Landscore School retained their title beating Newton St Cyres to hold onto the trophy!
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad with the signing of Argentinian prop Enrique Pieretto until the end of the season.
Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has moved swiftly to capture the 24-year-old forward following injuries to fellow tight-heads Tomas Francis and Greg Holmes.
Francis suffered a serious shoulder injury during Wales’ Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Japan and is now likely to be sidelined for up to four months following surgery.
Holmes, meanwhile, has been out of action with a troublesome Achilles injury since Exeter’s...
Are you ready for the great Exeter city centre Santa takeover?
There’s still time to sign up for the fantastically festive Santa Run which will see more than 750 people - from grandparents to babies in buggies – dashing down Exeter High Street. But hurry up and enter – entries close tomorrow <NOV 20>.
The event, which is organised by CITY Community Trust, takes place at 9am on Sunday, December 1. Runners can choose from a 2.5k family fun run or a 5k distance – Santa suits are compulsory and are included in the entry fee.
If you have a company, you cannot overlook the impact of corporate videos, not only for marketing , but internally as well. A lot of people will be more likely to interact positively with video than any other format, and this could be the perfect solution to rally your troops and announce product launches, changes within the company, or a shift in branding or culture. Companies who know how to use video to their advantage will be able to increase engagement, brand awareness, efficiency, and ultimately, their bottom line. Here are a few ways corporate videos could help your organisation....
Selecting the right carpeting may seem easy, but unless you know exactly what you are doing, there is a high chance that you will end up making an expensive mistake.
Whether this is the very first time that you have been given the job of selecting the carpets or you just moved to a new house, a bit of knowledge and understanding about how it all works might help you make a better selection.
Understanding the Carpet’s Function Beyond Décor
A carpet is as much about home décor as it is about insulation and cushioning. In other words, in addition to making your floors...
As more and more people are ditching their jobs to become their own boss, the world of business has become a tough ground. The competition is not only to secure a position in an already thriving market, but also to secure funds to kick-start the business. Yes, getting funds for your business is not as easy as asking someone to give you funds and you will get them.
Cash is one thing that scares an entrepreneur the most, oh well, besides the idea of getting flop after venture. And as the concept of entrepreneurship is getting popular, the struggle to pitch and bag an investor is...
People across Devon are being asked for their views on 5G, as Devon County Council launches a “call for evidence” on the technology.
The County Council’s Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Committee is investigating 5G as part of a spotlight review.
Although the County Council has no current plans to make use of 5G in its ICT and is not involved with planning applications for mobile infrastructure, it is running an investigation in response to local concern and wants to hear from people to help inform its findings.
Students at Exeter College will have the chance to put their questions to Exeter's next MP on 19 November, thanks to a hustings organised by Vote For Your Future and Exeter College. Ben Bradshaw, the Labour Party candidate for Bristol West, John Gray from the Conservative party and Joe Levy, representing the Green Party, are already confirmed to speak at the event. After an introduction by a representative from the College's politics course, there will be a five minute speech by each candidate, followed by brief questions from the host. Students will then have 30 minutes to pose their...
Admission: Free, donations to college charities welcomed
Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols will be kicking off Christmas in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with performances from college students; all in the name of charity.
The evening starts with a candle lit procession through the nave followed by performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir. The event is free to attend but collection boxes will be available...
