Michelmores, the South West-based law firm established in 1887, has reported its sixth consecutive year of growth as strategic decisions and investments made in 2016/17 left the business well-placed for the future. In the year to 30 April 2017, turnover at Michelmores climbed from £32.9m to £33.4m, with the growth achieved despite the firm disposing of its medical negligence practice as well as wider Brexit effects. During the year, the firm invested in new practice management software as well as expanding into a larger London office in May 2016. The report stated: "The Members consider...
Fifteen A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) students at Exeter College took a trip back in time to Ancient Greece and Rome at the University of Exeter, with the chief culture writer of the Guardian Charlotte Higgins.
The group of students recently took part in day-long workshop featuring the leading national newspaper writer Charlotte Higgins, and academics at the world class University of Exeter, a leading Russell group university.
The event was organised by Advocating Classics Education, an AHRC funded research project designed to promote the study of Classical...
Fresh off tours with the likes of Black Stone Cherry Halestorm, 3 Doors Down and fellow UK rockers Young Guns. The Fallen State are bringing their brand of groove-ridden anthemic rock to the Cavern in Exeter.
Their new single 'Nova' is gaining serious traction in the scene with air play on BBC Radio, Kerrang and Planet Rock. Seeing The Fallen State in such an intimate venue promises to be a night you won't want to miss.
Exeter Phoenix is delighted to welcome The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme back to Studio 74 for an enlightening showcase of Japanese cinema this spring. The annual touring film programme returns to Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74, with a selection of acclaimed films focusing on themes of ‘secrets and lies’. With diverse cinematic voices, the programme features some of the best examples of cinema from Japan and examines how the country’s filmmakers are experimenting with portrayals of the darker side of human nature. The results can at times be thrilling, at other...
Jake Evans has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Hendy 2017 Service Awards for his outstanding work at Hendy Honda Exeter.
The title was one of the key awards which saw top technicians and administrative staff from Hendy honoured at the company’s annual awards ceremony.
The Service Awards were hosted by TV presenter Alex Brooker with entertainment on the night from electric string quartet Escala.
“The evening was a great opportunity to thank all of our employees who work behind the scenes but play a crucial role in the success of the group and reward some...
Recent research proves engaging with National Parks improves mental and physical wellbeing. Evidence has been published in light of action research carried out in two linked 3-year long projects by Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities.
Partners from Public Health England, Devon Local Nature Partnership, Active Devon, and Devon and Somerset County Councils gathered on Friday 16th February to hear the results of the ‘Moor Health and Wellbeing’ report. The evaluation, carried out by Plymouth University, weighs up the challenges and successes faced by Dartmoor’s Naturally...
This year has seen the Freemasons celebrate their tercentenary and as part of their annual support of hospices throughout the country the Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire W. Bro. Peter Keaty can be seen here presenting a certificate denoting the £2,080 given on behalf of the Masonic Charitable Foundation to Julie Wakley, Inpatient Unit Team Leader of Hospiscare’s Searle House Hospice in Exeter.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation will this year give grants totalling £600,000 to the 245 hospices in England and Wales, including nearly £10,000 to seven hospices here in...
Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is backing national Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Friday 23 February – as figures show that more 6,000 people in the area are struggling with their fuel bills.
The day marks the end of the Warm Homes Campaign, run by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), which aims to raise awareness of the problem and some of the solutions available for those struggling to heat their homes affordably.
Gill Wyatt, Executive Chair at ECOE said: “In Exeter almost 12% (around 6,000 people) are in fuel poverty according to Government statistics....
Clarity, the eighth largest travel management company (TMC) in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £400m, has appointed Exeter-based SITU as its first-ever global provider of serviced apartments for corporate accommodation.
With properties in over 500 locations globally, SITU gives Clarity’s customers access to one of the largest portfolios of serviced apartments and corporate housing solutions internationally.
Working with SITU’s experienced advisors, Clarity’s team is able to identify accommodation by preferred location, size, price and availability, producing a range of...
Thanks to a great suggestion from one of the previous attendees, we came up with the idea of a regular networking event/update from Alastair for everyone that had been to all the previous events. This allows fellow directors to meet other business owners. If they weren’t in the same group then there should be lots of new faces and if they were then they can catch-up over a coffee and a bacon butty.
We’ve chosen the Deerpark as our location and Mark Godfrey has been very accommodating and extremely helpful. So far we’ve had over 70 business owners through...
