Lympstone Manor in Devon will host The Exeter Foundation Charity Gala Dinner on Thursday 7th February 2019. The occasion will see Lympstone Manor Chef Patron Michael Caines create a six-course tasting menu in collaboration with the Exeter Chiefs own head Chef, Craig Beecham. Each course will be matched by a flight of superb wines hand-picked by the Sommelier.
During the evening, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to hear from Exeter Chiefs Rugby Director Rob Baxter, who has long held a celebrated career in the Rugby world. From player to head coach and now Director, Rob...
Cllr Ken Beer has been appointed as Seaton’s new mayor. Cllr Beer was elected to the role with Cllr. Jack Rowland elected as deputy mayor.
The election took place following the resignation of the previous mayor, Cllr Peter Burrows earlier this month. Cllr Beer has been a town councillor since 2011.
Cllr Beer said: “As a councillor I am passionate about Seaton and all we have to offer as a thriving coastal town. Having been lucky enough to call this town home for the past 11 years, it is an honour and a privilege to be elected as mayor. I am looking forward to working with...
For aspiring business owners, some of the hardest challenges before starting up their business can be knowing what ideas will be profitable and which are better lefton the drawing board. 2019 is going to be a year of change and the businesses that take advantage of technological advances, environmental awareness and attitude changes are likely to be the most successful and in-demand.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is finally house-hold technology, with many products centred around utilising virtual reality for entertainment purposes and to aid marketing campaigns. Whether...
A family from Ottery St Mary have raised nearly £1,000 for the suicide bereavement charity that gave them ‘incredible’ support following the heart-breaking loss of a loved-one.
Gemma Youlden organised a New Year’s Eve party at the town’s cricket club to boost Pete’s Dragons, a service she had never imagined needing.
The cause provided ‘amazing’ help and comfort following the death of her brother Rob, aged 28, in March last year.
“I’m absolutely overwhelmed with the amount we raised,” said Gemma.
The 22-year-old chef hailed the night of fun and laughter,...
Exeter Marathon organiser CITY Community Trust has today announced two prestigious partnerships for its May event.
Exeter Live Better and Tozers Solicitors have pledged their support and sponsorship to the race, which is the city’s only marathon. The event, which takes place on May 19, will now be known as the Exeter Live Better Marathon, sponsored by Tozers.
It is the fourth year the marathon has been organised by CITY Community Trust the area’s leading health and wellbeing charity.
Jamie Vittles, head of community at CITY Community Trust, said: ‘We are delighted...
A bill for new legislation will offer more protection to victims of domestic violence, says Dominika Windak from The Family Law Company. It means that, for the first time, the legal definition of domestic abuse will include controlling and manipulative behaviour as well as financial abuse.
Dominika commented: “Estimates suggest that each year around two million adults just in England and Wales suffer some form of domestic abuse.
“The draft bill is a real step forward in acknowledging coercive behaviours as being abusive. For example, those blocking their partners from...
The RSPB is celebrating a very special anniversary of its world famous Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend (26-28 January).
Just one hour every year, for the last 40 years, has made the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch the largest garden wildlife citizen science project. During that time, hundreds of thousands of people have volunteered their time providing the RSPB with over 8 million hours of monitoring garden birds.
Over the last four decades, an astonishing 130 million birds have been counted giving the RSPB real insight into how our birds are faring.
Exeter headquartered law firm Michelmores has announced the appointment of Charles Courtenay as Partner within its Commercial and Regulatory Disputes team.
Charles' arrival will support the firm's growing national and international client base, adding expertise to its cross-border disputes, intellectual property and technology practices. He joins a team of 25 specialist litigation, arbitration and regulatory lawyers who work across the firm's South West and London offices advising national brands, multi-national corporations and public bodies.
Hobbies are great to force us to leave our comfort zones, learn new things and have fun. Although many people believe that hobbies are difficult to fit around full-time jobs, most hobbies will only take up a night or two of your week, and, with the right dedication, can help you to flourish in areas outside of work.
If your New Years resolution was to take up a hobby but you don’t know where to start, this guide will help you to find the right hobby for you and the health benefits in doing so.
Heath Benefits
Focusing on a hobby allows you to have a unique...
Newly formed independent family-run company, ‘Offices at No.1’ providing high-end unique and distinctive serviced offices, celebrated opening in Exeter with a glittering launch event. Over 60 guests made up of professionals, members of the business community, local artists, as well as friends and family enjoyed bubbles, wine and canapés to the accompaniment of music provided by the talented Exeter University Jazz Orchestra.
Located at prestigious Barnfield Crescent in the heart of the city, ‘Offices at No.1’ offer 24/7 accessible private serviced offices with easy-in, easy-out...
