Rockwood Composites, based in Newton Abbot, and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market. HAECO has commissioned Rockwood to do the tooling on its new “Eclipse” cabin platform for seat shells and console work.
The business potential for the new seating is huge and there is already a commitment to refit a large fleet for an unnamed Middle-East-based airline.
This bespoke seat will feature compound, moulded surfaces and respective tooling design. Rockwood will also provide what...
Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is inviting businesses from across Exeter and Devon to take part in its 16th annual Really Big Quiz. Last year, the quiz raised a record-breaking £9,171 for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, and this year the goal is to surpass that total in aid of the Devon branch of SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity.
Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 8 May from 6.00pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings together Exeter’s best and brainiest quiz teams in what is the city’s largest event of its kind.
RD&E helipad will be upgraded to enable more patient landings
Work to upgrade the current helipad at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust will begin this month, thanks to a £1 million donation from the County Air Ambulance HELP Appeal.
The donation has covered the cost of the redevelopment and will allow the introduction of night landings at the hospital. At the moment, the helipad does not have the capacity to support night landings, meaning that its day light operation is limited, especially throughout the winter months. The upgraded helipad will also be...
RGB Building Supplies raised a fantastic £822.65 for the Exeter Chiefs Foundation on Monday 18th March during a company-wide charity breakfast morning.
Visitors to RGB's Exeter branch were able to enjoy a bacon roll and hot drink served by Chiefs' star Phil Dollman in return for a donation to the Foundation, which raises money for 20 community organisations across the region. As a member of the charity's Foundation XV programme, RGB have pledged to raise £1,500 in a year. In addition to the breakfast morning, two members of staff will be taking on a tandem sky dive in June....
With the winter blues behind us, now is traditionally the time when the housing market really starts to gather pace, so it’s time for the Experts in Property Spring Westcountry Property Exhibition in London.
If you’ve been holding off putting your property on the market, now is the perfect time as it could be marketed directly and in person to serious buyers in London, which account for almost 10% of those buying homes in our region.
the Experts in Property Westcountry Property Exhibitions take place three times per year and the Spring event is by no doubt the most popular...
Exeter’s night shelter supported 194 rough sleepers over the winter and will open up again in November thanks to the City Council securing extra funding.
The shelter – dubbed The Junction – is set to wind down at the end of the month as the weather improves and temperatures go up.
Since opening up its doors in November, the facility has provided a total of 3,239 bed nights and given shelter, allowing those sleeping rough to come inside on some of the coldest nights over the winter, when the City Council has enacted its Severe Weather Protocol (SWEP).
The CYD? Exeter Intensive is your chance to train in depth with a member of the CYD? Faculty. The 2019 Intensives will be held over 2 days, with a multitude of dance classes in various styles. The Intensives will allow dancers to work closely with the tutors and receive verbal and practical feedback throughout. The tutors will support and motivate the dancers in a fun, friendly and educational environment, covering all technical elements, performance techniques and industry tips. The intensives are perfect for any dancer wanting to build and develop their knowledge in their dance training...
Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has announced The Honest Truth as its first official Charity of the Year.
Having originally asked staff for recommendations of charities to support, Lightfoot’s board of directors whittled down all nominations to a shortlist of three before giving the deciding vote back Lightfoot’s staff. The Honest Truth came out firm favourite in the final poll, claiming 51% of the total votes cast.
Part of the reason behind the popularity of the charity is the number of similarities between the two...
Leading Devon-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has promoted two of its directors, Jonathan Hayes in Exeter and Jo Tope in Holsworthy, to the position of partner within the firm.
The two new partners have extensive experience working with rural and agricultural businesses across the South West, and will be responsible for building on the strength of the firm’s services in the sector. Jo Tope will lead on expanding the firm’s delivery of high-level business and tax advice in and around West Devon and North Cornwall.
Summer is the most sociable of seasons. Take advantage of the long hot days and relaxed atmosphere to make some new friends in new situations
The sun is bright, the days are long, and the time is right for making some new friends. Of all four seasons, summer is by far the most sociable. No one wants to be cooped up alone inside when they can be outside having fun and making memories with good friends and a cold drink. But sometimes friends just aren't around when you need them. Whether you're someone whose closest friends have gone away for the summer break, or a lifelong introvert...
