Carers at Penhayes House in Kenton, Exeter, have been recognised in the Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall at an event presented by lookalike characters from hit TV show The Office.
Bethany Lumley, 21 years old, began her career at Penhayes House in November 2018 as a care support worker. Bethany won the award for care newcomer, which recognises and celebrates a new member of staff or service who has commenced employment in the care sector in the last three years.
Paulina Schmid scooped a silver award in the deputy manager of the year category at the ceremony...
Assignments are part of learning. Teachers issue assignments so that they can gauge if the student has learned the subject. According to research, there are more than 11 teachers who give more than 1 hour of assignment during the course of an academic calendar. This could be overwhelming, especially if you’re on campus. You will find it challenging trying to juggle everything even if you have ample time to do the assignments. That is why you should not feel ashamed if you look for assignment writing help assignment writing help. To help you to be on top of your game when it comes to...
Human resource departments play a crucial role in the success of companies.
One of their most important roles is to identify suitable candidates to fill positions when they fall vacant.
Rigid and outdated recruitment strategies are the biggest cause of longer hiring periods and ineffective recruitment processes. As a result, many companies end up hiring the wrong people.
In this article, we will look at some of the measures HR departments can take to make their recruitment strategy more effective.
1. Show that Your Company is an Ideal Place to Work...
STAFF from eight Hays Travel branches are taking part in a cycle challenge alongside the firefighters from Middlemoor Fire Station who are cycling from Exeter to Basingstoke over a two day period in September.
The travel agent staff will match the firefighters’ miles using exercise bikes in the eight shops along the route.
On 30th May this year, firefighters from the Exeter group of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service rescued Amelie Aitken from a terrible road traffic collision. Tragically her father passed away at the scene.
With river levels and groundwater falling, landowners and businesses with boreholes, wells and springs are being urged to take a few simple steps to make sure they aren’t taking too much water.
One of the first things people should do is check their abstraction licence. Restrictions can come into force after periods of dry weather so it is important licence holders know when to stop or reduce the amount of water they abstract. They also need to be aware of any specific conditions that apply.
If you expand your business and require more water or if you want to start...
Love Devon? Then remember, remember the fifth of November because that’s when the Haldon Gold Cup Day takes place and Exeter will be welcoming those spring-heeled two-mile chasers who will be vying for their place in history of the Grade Two race on Devon’s richest, and most important, raceday.
Working with LOVE Devon, which was officially launched as the new trading arm of the independent community development charity Devon Communities, Exeter Racecourse has created a raceday to remember, before you head out to enjoy local bonfire night celebrations, with its first ever A Question...
The grand opening ceremony of the Crediton Christmas Tree Festival, where the tree lights will be turned on. See 75 illuminated christmas trees decorated by local schools, clubs, charities, groups and local businesses. FREE Admission, FREE Parking. The Festival will then continue Thur 5th & Fri 6th Dec 11am to 6pm, Sat 7th Dec 10.30am to 7pm followed by a Concert by the North Creedy Choral Society, & Sun 8th Dec 11am to 5pm with a Concert 'Swing into Christmas' bringing down the curtain on this years Festival. Refreshments will be available each day in the adjacent St Boniface...
Dartmoor National Park is pleased to once again take part in England’s largest festival of history and culture and will be shedding a light on how people lived in the 14th Century.
From 13-22 September 2019 the Heritage Open Days festival returns to Dartmoor with a packed programme of medieval-themed activities. Every September places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history.
This is your chance to try out new experiences - and they're free!
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Join Dartmoor National Park for a rare opportunity...
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will visit The Fire Fighters Charity’s Harcombe House centre in Chudleigh on 9 September – Emergency Services Day – to recognise the work of the Charity in supporting the UK’s fire services community.
His Royal Highness will be taken on a guided tour of the Charity’s newly renovated centre, which supports individuals, couples and families recovering from or living with poor mental health, injury and chronic illness,or supporting those adjusting to everyday living following a life-changing event.
Calling all young musicians and singers! A new professionally led ensemble is being launched in Devon this month, offering the chance to get expert tuition, write new songs, perform live - and, in the New Year, to record an album.
County Roots Ensemble is for singers and instrumentalists aged 12-18 to play and perform folk-roots and music from different cultures all over the world. Rehearsals will take place at the Cygnet Theatre in Exeter on the third Sunday of every month, starting on 15 September.
The sessions are run by Devon-based music and education charity, Wren...
