Next Steps South West (SW) is a consortium of universities and colleges across the South West awarded government funding to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress to higher education. Industry professionals have identified the need for such a project, and the gap between aspirations and achievement.
“…the lack is an understanding of the rules – both written and unwritten – that will enable these aspirations to be realised, largely through having no access to the informal advice and support…” Paul Clarke, Head of External Affairs at Brightside.
Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Marinko Tomic, has won the prestigious National House Building Council (NHBC) Seal of Excellence Award within the Small House Builder Category, for his quality of work and attention to detail at the company’s Seaward Park, Clyst St George development - following his Pride in the Job award win earlier in the year.
The South West regional award was announced last Friday, with the Seal of Excellence award available for only 140 site managers across the UK. This puts Burrington Estates New Homes in the top 1% of all home builders in the...
Sandy Park's Autumn Wedding Fair, in partnership with Debenhams, will take place on Sunday, 29th October.
The Fair will be open between 10.30am and 3.00pm and brides-to-be can be inspired by some of the South West's best wedding suppliers who will be on hand to offer friendly, specialist advice on everything to make a Big Day special.
Each bride-to-be will receive a complimentary Debenhams goody bag and a drink.
For couples still on the lookout for venue inspiration, Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will be decorated to provide some ideas for a civil ceremony and wedding...
Education and enforcement to encourage respect for all road users On Wednesday 20th September, the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police Alliance roads policing team carried out the first deployment of Operation Close Pass in Exeter, with the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Devon County Council and local and national cycling groups.
The chosen location, acting on local intelligence from cyclists, was a busy stretch of Cowley Bridge Road (A377) near the Steiner Academy which undercover police cyclists rode along from 8.30am to 11.30AM. This road also provided a safe...
On Sunday 15th October, running enthusiasts from around the county will be taking part in the infamous Great West Run - an exciting 13.1 mile route taking runners through the heart of Exeter city centre.
This year, four local businesses, Attention Media, Burrington Estates, Wilkinson Grant & Co and Expedite, are rallying together to become the ultimate running dream team, collectively raising money for YMCA Exeter at the Great West Run.
With the hope of raising £1,200, the funds will support the vital work YMCA Exeter provides to the local community.
On Sunday 1st October, Bike Shed and Force Cancer Charity are joining forces to bring the Autumn Series to Devon.
The Autumn Series is a cycle sportive starting and finishing at Broadclyst Community Primary School, with two routes covering 30 and 55 miles respectively.
The first is a 30 mile anniversary route utilising country lanes between Broadclyst and over to Broadhembury. The route then goes to Kentisbeare on to Clyst Hydon, over to Talaton and back to Broadclyst. There is one refreshment stop.
The second also goes to Broadhembury and then heads up for a...
Every year, Quakers in Britain organise a ‘Quaker Week’ – a time to focus on the core principles of Quaker belief and practice and to reach out to the surrounding community to publicise those beliefs and the work that arises from them, as well as to engage with people of all faiths and none to encourage a discussion of our world and its issues.
The theme of Quaker Week this year is “In Turbulent Times: be a Quaker”
A world record breaker and blind adventurer is to share his inspiring story at a big church event in Exeter.
Rediscover Church is to host a special free event called New Day at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall on October 8th, a venue which seats 1450 people.
The event is set to have a buzzing atmosphere, with contemporary and vibrant worship and inspiring stories of hope, including special guest Miles Hilton-Barber who has completed extreme endurance events across 7 continents of the world.
The event is an exciting and ambitious venture for the church which...
A local company who raise funds for a children’s cancer charity have teamed up with Exeter Chiefs to make a day to remember for local families who have been affected by cancer.
Adopstar, an advertising company based in Cullumpton, are a corporate partner of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. Now the company have gone that extra mile by setting up a special day for local families at Premiership champions, Exeter Chiefs.
11 families, who have all been supported by CLIC Sargent, went along to Sandy Park for exclusive behind the scenes...
Staff from Barratt Homes in Exeter have completed one of their most ambitious charity challenges – a skydive over the South Devon countryside.
Thirteen brave souls from the housebuilder’s regional division in Exeter completed the challenge to raise money for the Exeter Foundation.
“We wanted to do something together to raise money for our chosen charity and all the departments worked together on the fundraising,” said skydiver Kimberley Heywood-Cann.
“It was a completely unreal experience with some really nervous so everyone did fantastically well to overcome their...
