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Old Mill paraplanner Samantha Gratton wins top industry award

A chartered paraplanner from Exeter financial experts Old Mill has won a top financial services award.

Samantha Gratton was awarded ‘Paraplanner of the Year’ at the coveted Professional Paraplanner Awards 2019 in London on June 13.

The Professional Paraplanner Awards - presented by Professional Paraplanner magazine and sponsored by Parmenion - recognise talent in the financial services profession, and highlight the role of paraplanners, who are key to the success of financial planning businesses.

This year, the number of awards were increased from three to six, to...

Cullompton Rugby Club juniors launch Race for Life kids event in Devon

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Posted: Thu, 06/20/2019 - 8:58am

Kids in Cullompton are calling on children across the county to make a mess for a good cause - at an exciting event from Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

Members of Cullompton Junior Rugby Club showed off their skills on space hoppers as they took them for a test bounce to highlight Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids events which is designed specifically for children.

It will take place on Saturday 20 July at Westpoint, Exeter, and the club is encouraging boys and girls to join them in making a splash for Cancer Research UK.

Exeter is one of cities across the UK...

Exeter great-grandmother announced as final Nominate A Smile Winner!

A 92 year-old grandmother from Devon has been declared the fourth and final winner of Nominate A Smile 2019.

Pam Timson, a stroke-survivor and all-round star, has been putting smiles on the faces of those around her for the best part of a century and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon!

Born in London Paddington in 1927, Pam initially worked for London Transport as an Accounts Clerk before joining Vispring to make aeroplane wings during World War II.

Pam, now living in Exeter, was nominated by her granddaughter Karen, who was full of praise for her lovely...

How Does Boat Hire Compare to Buying a Boat?

Nothing can compare to the freedom of sailing and the pride and exhilaration you feel in owning your own vessel. Sailing holidays are exciting and totally unique. However, is it really worth purchasing a vessel or is boat hire the best solution? Expenses of boat ownership Apart from the initial outlay of buying a boat, it has been calculated that a vessel requires a further 10% of its purchase price annually for boat-related expenses. The maintenance costs of keeping a boat seaworthy are especially costly. Because of its exposure to the elements and the corrosive nature of saltwater, the...

Free interactive public event at Exeter’s Living Systems Institute

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Posted: Thu, 06/20/2019 - 8:13am

People of all ages will be given a fascinating insight into some of the pioneering research taking place at the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute at a special public event.

Some of Exeter’s world-leading scientists will host a number of lively, fun, and interesting family-friendly events at the LSI Opening Evening, held on June 20th from 5-9pm.

The event, which marks the 2nd anniversary of the LSI’s official opening, will feature a series of short talks outlining some of the innovative research taking place at the Institute.

There will also be a range...

Volunteer and enjoy first class festival line-up for free

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Posted: Thu, 06/20/2019 - 7:28am

Do you love live music and the festival vibe? Then why not volunteer for Child Bereavement UK at the Sunday Sessions at Powderham Castle in Exeter and enjoy the festival for free?

Child Bereavement UK supports families both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child faces bereavement. The charity also trains professionals such as doctors, teachers and midwives to help them better understand and meet the needs of grieving families.

Festival volunteers sign up to do a four-hour shift selling wristbands and raffle tickets and get to enjoy the event on...

Exeter great-grandmother announced as final Nominate A Smile Winner!

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Posted: Wed, 06/19/2019 - 11:36pm

A 92 year-old grandmother from Devon has been declared the fourth and final winner of Nominate A Smile 2019.

Pam Timson, a stroke-survivor and all-round star, has been putting smiles on the faces of those around her for the best part of a century and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon!

Born in London Paddington in 1927, Pam initially worked for London Transport as an Accounts Clerk before joining Vispring to make aeroplane wings during World War II.

Pam, now living in Exeter, was nominated by her granddaughter Karen, who was full of praise for her lovely...

Take up of broadband in Devon and Somerset increases

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Posted: Wed, 06/19/2019 - 11:30pm

There has been a big rise in the number of homes and businesses taking up superfast broadband services thanks to the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme. New figures show take-up is nearly 60%, higher than the national average and a 5% rise on the previous quarter, which means around 180,000 homes and businesses are now using superfast services over new or improved networks funded by CDS. Around 18,000 more homes and businesses have taken advantage of the new connections in the last quarter. The rise since spring, 2018, is now over 50,000. Anyone who wants to find out if they can get...

LSH bolsters its South West Industrial team

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Posted: Wed, 06/19/2019 - 9:50pm

LSH has appointed a new Associate Director in its Industrial Agency team, as part of its expanding national industrial offer.

Byron Hammond joins the Bristol office of LSH with more than nine years’ experience in providing disposal and acquisitions services to a broad range of industrial occupiers and property owners.

Prior to LSH, he spent seven years at commercial property firm Stratton Creber Commercial, where he worked across both office and industrial sectors advising a range of corporate, public sector and private clients including Aviva, Threadneedle, Co-operative...

Parking offer to support local economy and spread the peak of Saturday shopping

People coming into Exeter on Thursday evenings will now be able to park for free in the City Council’s three pay-on-foot muti-storey car parks.

The offer, which starts tomorrow (Thursday 20 June), has been brought in to support Thursday late night shopping and the wider evening economy. It is also aimed at spreading the peak of Saturday shopping and easing congestion on the roads.

From tomorrow on Thursdays, people will now be able to park for free in the Guildhall, John Lewis and Mary Arches Street Car Parks after 6pm. Currently the free period doesn’t kick in until after...

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