The festival of facial hair returns to Torbay in aid of Suicide Prevention

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:17am

The World Beard and Moustache Championships was held in Antwerp, Belgium in May this year, but you don’t have to travel far to see some world-class face fuzz! August 10 will see the return of South West Beard Club’s very own competition, at the Lucky 7 Club in Paignton, Devon. The event will feature some of the finest facial hair from around the UK and further afield, from twirled moustaches, to neatly clipped beards, to the wild freestyle competitors, where anything goes! There are even handmade categories, so those who aren’t blessed with great facial hair can join in the fun.

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Award presentation

'Top Person' award for Rachel

The Family Law Company is thrilled that Director Rachel Buckley was named Top 373 Person in this year’s 373 Group Awards.

Rachel was in a tough category with a host of popular names including James Court of Nat West Bank, Llewellyn Nicholls of Grow and Mark Godfrey from Deer Park Country House.

She was taken by surprise when her name was called. Rachel said:

“I was delighted to have been shortlisted for this award along with some of the most distinguished businesspeople in the South West. I am extremely honoured to have won.

“Many congratulations to Alison...

4 steps to take to implement a new idea

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 9:51am

When you run a business, new ideas are going to be of vital importance. You won’t be able to grow and thrive if you can’t come up with new ways of selling and new products to sell. However, simply coming up with this idea is not enough; you need to be able to implement it too, and this is where it can become difficult. Read on to discover the steps you need to take to implement your new ideas and ensure that they work out for everyone.

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Perhaps most importantly, before you are able to launch any new idea, you need to know whether or not it is going to be...

Former Wimbledon player now lives at Hatherleigh Nursing Home

Authored by Jerry Short
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 9:28am

With the 2019 Wimbledon Tennis Championships now over and the long queues for strawberries and cream now sated, it is exciting to discover that one of the “family members” living at Hatherleigh Nursing Home, is 81-year-old Rosie Jewell. Rosie is a former tennis player who played in the under eighteens team at the Wimbledon Championships in 1954, getting through to the quarter-finals. Jewell is her married name, but in 1954 she was playing under her maiden name, Rosemary Wooller.

Rosie has lived at the 53-bed home near Okehampton, for the last two and a half years and they knew that...

Barratt Homes’ warning to children in Exeter over building site dangers this summer

As the school summer holidays get underway Exeter housebuilder Barratt Homes is warning children to stay away from its building sites.

The five star housebuilder says new home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but they also pose serious dangers.

Barratt Homes is currently working on new developments in Exeter including Minerva, The Orchard and Saxon Fields in Cullompton

Construction director Tim Davies said: “Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are here, it is important to...

The commemorative book ‘100 years of bus travel’ by Author, Pat Avery

Commemorative book ‘100 years of Devon bus travel’ celebrates the centenary of bus travel in the region

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 9:02am

Local transport author and Stagecoach South West Commercial Officer, Pat Avery, has written a book marking the centenary of The Devon General Omnibus and Touring Company Ltd one of the best loved and remembered public transport operators in the country.

The 96 page all colour hardback book ‘100 Years of Buses in Devon’ has been released to commemorate the centenary of The Devon General, and showcases how bus travel has changed and developed over the years.

All profits from book sales will go to local South West based charity Westbank Community Health and Care, in Exminster...

Shoppers to help deliver Tesco Centenary Grants in Devon

Two Exmouth charities are in the running to bag up to £25,000 this summer – and they need your help.

Exmouth and Exeter Tesco customers are being invited to cast their votes to help community projects in the county bag the much-needed money.

The supermarket chain is marking its Centenary with two special Bags of Help funding rounds, with a huge £100,000 funding pot in Devon.

Bags of Help, run in partnership with the charity Groundwork, sees funding awarded to thousands of local community projects every year.

Customer voting in the first of these special...

The Amazing Effects of CBD Oil for Your Wellbeing

CBD oil has become a popular choice for many individuals facing a wide variety of needs, as well as those who have often enjoyed dabbling with a marijuana joint or two and want to check out what all the fuss is about. However, searching for a high-quality oil can be just as difficult as looking for vegan food in a foreign country, to be served with a plate of tomatoes. Check ulu.com to know more about CBD. Take note though, CBD does not give you the high found in cannabis but instead stands for cannabidiol which is merely a component from the plant. Many online retailers are selling oils...

The changing face of brands - don't be the bad apple

Authored by redgenieuk
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:33am

Brands are curious things, they consume time and effort to produce and yet for most small business their value is never tangible. From the largest multinationals to the smallest one person businesses, brands are everywhere and every person makes a decision with reference to them. What shampoo? which sandwich? where to go out? Each has its own unique message which effects each person differently.

As a small business you can spend huge amounts of time and effort building your brands, unaware of the effect it is having on consumers. Corporate brands are much more aware of their impact...

Teacher Open Day

Event Date: 
21/08/2019 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter

Are you a teacher or teaching assistant in the Exeter or surrounding areas looking for teaching opportunities in September?

If so, Educated Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Exeter consultant, Emma, will be on hand at Exeter Library on Wednesday 21st August between 10.30am and 12.30pm to answer any questions you may have regarding supply teaching opportunities.

Call 01392 946481 for further information.

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