77% of Exeter residents taken spontaneous trip away in last 6 months

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Posted: Wed, 03/21/2018 - 9:57am

According to a recent UK travel survey collated by Great Western Railway (GWR), the residents of Exeter are some of the most spontaneous travellers in the UK with 81% revealing that their ideal weekend would involve a trip away. Residents of Exeter are also keen explorers of the UK having visited 11 UK cities on average compared to the UK average of 10. 44% of Exeter residents treat the weekend as opportunity of discovery and adventure with 77% having taken a spontaneous, unplanned trip in the last 6 months. Residents of Exeter are also willing to spend over 3hrs travelling for a...

Flybe launches 2018-19 winter schedule from Exeter

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced its Winter schedule from Exeter Airport earlier than ever this year with its 2018 programme featuring new weekend flights to Norwich on Sundays and the return of two popular sun routes to Alicante and Malaga.

Flights are on sale now at www.flybe.com and currently available for travel between 28th October 2018 and 13th January 2019. This winter, Flybe is closer than ever before to its customers, providing unparalleled air travel to and from local regional airports, that includes Exeter, to destinations across the UK and...

Max Polyakov on patents background information

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Posted: Wed, 03/21/2018 - 6:45am

Max Polyakov, a serial entrepreneur, has obtained 6 patents to protect his business interests overseas. As such, Max Polyakov shares his recommendations before applying for legal product protection.

Knowledge and creativity are common ingredients of a successful entrepreneurship recipe. What is more, versatile entrepreneurs like Max Polyakov , managing partner at Noosphere Ventures, recognize the importance of legal product protection, or to be more precise, patents. Max Polyakov came up with several novel concepts relevant to social networking, Ad Tech, social online gaming and...

Charity auction to fix a leaky school roof in Mumbai

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Posted: Wed, 03/21/2018 - 6:15am

A Charity Auction will be held on 17th April at The Canopy in South Street, Exeter to raise money to fix the roof of a school for children living in the slums of Mumbai.

In October of last year Daniel Hiller, director of Vision ICT, worked with SlumAid and volunteered at a school in Sion, South Mumbai which was set up by the local charity Lok Seva Sangam (LSS). While there he experienced life and education as it is for children in the slums. Daniel had this to say about his time there:

“It was very humbling to see the wonderful work taking place in Mumbai thanks to...

Grecians battle to take narrow victory on the road

Exeter City battled well to take all three points as they beat Port Vale 1-0 in Sky Bet League Two.

Jordan Storey scored his first senior goal in the first-half which was enough to win it for the Grecians, who had to defend well against a Vale side who put City under considerable aerial pressure.

But credit to City who defended excellently, with standout performances from Storey and Pierce Sweeney in the centre of defence.

Match Report sponsored by Speedy Freight

Paul Tisdale made four changes to the City side that lost to Morecambe last weekend with Jordan...

Easter Holiday Craft Activities at RSPB Bowling Green

Event Date: 
30/03/2018 - 2:00pm to 13/04/2018 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham EX3 0BG

Friday 30 March to Friday 13 April 2.00 pm-4.00 pm

Price: Some activities will have a small charge payable on the day

Get crafty with us this Easter at The Lookout at Bowling Green Marsh. Fun family activities and quizzes throughout the week.

Booking not required, just drop in.

Some activities will have a small charge payable on the day

How to get to RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve: Bowling Green Marsh is approximately a 20 minute walk from either Topsham rail station or Topsham's High Street. BY BUS: 57 service (Exeter to Exmouth) to...

SW's most innovative businesses represent UK on world stage in Hong Kong

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Posted: Tue, 03/20/2018 - 9:30pm

Two South West businesses will be commended for their innovation and expertise in Hong Kong this week as partners of the GREAT Festival of Innovation. Taking place 21-24 March 2018, the festival has been organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT) as an opportunity for British businesses to meet fellow business leaders from across Asia and develop future trading and investment opportunities. The show also marks the inaugural GREAT Innovation in Action Awards to find the most innovative business partnerships between UK and Asia-Pacific companies. Bristol-based OC Robotics and...

Trowers & Hamlins recruits new head of corporate in Exeter

Law firm Trowers & Hamlins, has recruited partner Lynne Rathbone to head up its corporate team in Exeter, the firm's second largest office to its headquarters in London.

Lynne joins from Browne Jacobson and brings over 13 years' experience advising on all aspects of corporate and commercial work, including mergers & acquisitions, restructuring and equity investment as well as major projects, complex contracting arrangements, factoring, joint ventures, agency, franchising, outsourcing and ADMs.

Lynne also has particular expertise in providing commercial advice to...

Community health event in Exeter

Where? Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG

When? Monday 30th April 2018, 1pm-3pm

Why come along?

Your local Commissioning Authorities in NEW (North, East and West) Devon has commissioned self management uk to support people with long-term health conditions.

Ian Silver, Chief Executive at self management uk says “The Community Health events are a great opportunity for local people to meet health and volunteer organisations who can support them in the community. The events are also an excellent place for people to meet others in...

Extreme cold winter weather conditions, such as ‘Beast from the East’, can be linked to solar cycle

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Posted: Tue, 03/20/2018 - 9:08pm

Periods of extreme cold winter weather and perilous snowfall, similar to those that gripped the UK in a deep freeze with the arrival of the ‘Beast from the East’, could be linked to the solar cycle, pioneering new research has shown.

A new study, led by Dr Indrani Roy from the University of Exeter, has revealed when the solar cycle is in its ‘weaker’ phase, there are warm spells across the Arctic in winter, as well as heavy snowfall across the Eurasian sector.

The research is published in leading journal Scientific Reports, a Nature Publication, on Tuesday, 20 March 2018...

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