Exeter Canal and Quay Trust seeks new chair

Formed in 1981, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust is a charity that renovates, develops and leases out the heritage quayside properties and spaces in and around Exeter Quay. We also fund and organise events that promote and celebrate our waterfront location and its remarkable history and heritage, including the Exeter Heritage Harbour Festival, the Quayside Shanty Festival and our Summer at the Quayside activity programme.

The Trust also manages the Exeter Custom House , which is a Grade I Listed building that has been transformed into a centre of arts and culture at the heart of...

Aldi opens applications for apprenticeship roles in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:52pm

Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2025, including in Devon.

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is welcoming applications for its apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities now live across stores and warehouse roles.

At Aldi, Store Apprentices can earn £8.61 per hour, rising to £12.07. Inside the M25, Store Apprentices can earn £8.84 per hour, rising to £12.72. Meanwhile, those in warehouse roles can earn up to £11.18 per hour.

Successful applicants will be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications while they earn and will...

App leads to re-brand of recruiter’s division

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:41pm

The stunning success of a national recruiter’s app has helped prompt it to re-brand its Internal Recruitment Division as the department experiences rapid growth.

Berry Recruitment, headquartered in St Albans with branches across the country including one in Exeter, is to change the name to Professional Services Division.

It now has a team of more than 20 that recruit high-volume staff for public and private sector clients.

With the help of the app it has been able to extend its range to cover the whole of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The division...

Exeter Co-op re-launches following major makeover to ‘transform’ the store

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 8:52pm

Co-op re-launches its Queen Street, Exeter, store following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store.

The store is the first of around 80 Co-op stores across the UK to have a major refurbishment in 2025, which is alongside the convenience retailer’s ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new shops this year.

Alongside the fresh, new-look, the investment in theQueen Street store offers an enhanced range of fresh and healthy produce, alongside a focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, an in store...

Walls as Branding Tools: Designing Spaces that Reflect Company Culture

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 11:20am

The walls of a workspace are far more than just functional surfaces; they are powerful visual statements that can transform the energy of a space and communicate a company's culture. Imagine walking into a building, and instantly, you can feel the ethos of the brand radiating from every corner.

This is not an accident but a conscious design choice that leverages the walls as branding tools. From colours and textures to artwork and inspirational quotes, the design of your walls plays a pivotal role in shaping both the internal atmosphere and how your company is perceived by...

When Gear Goes Wrong: How Public Liability Insurance Saves Musicians

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:31am

As a musician, it is hard to beat the thrill of performing live. While performing can be incredibly exciting and rewarding, it can also be dangerous. There are numerous risks musicians face each time they step onto the stage, which is why public liability insurance is key for financial protection and peace of mind. Read on to find out more.

Common Equipment-Related Accidents

Here are a few of the most common equipment-related accidents that musicians can experience while performing:

Electrical malfunctions: Instruments and equipment can malfunction from faulty...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

In almost all cases, a parent or guardian is the very best person to judge a child’s needs, it is abhorrent that parental rights are being diminished so greatly by this bill, putting these decisions into the hands of a local authority and state who know little to nothing of each individual child’s genuine needs.

Written by and previously published on The Home Ed Daily - with the permission of author Poppy Coles .

I can’t imagine a life in which home education didn’t play a major part. Since 2012 my life has been inextricably linked with the home educating community; from...

Times When Intuition Paid Off

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 7:56am

Throughout history, there have been countless moments when intuition has led people to incredible successes. Whether in business, gambling, or personal decisions, trusting one’s instincts has sometimes resulted in life-changing outcomes. Here are some remarkable instances where following a gut feeling led to extraordinary results.

The Investor Who Trusted His Instincts

Many successful investors credit their fortune to market analysis, but there are cases where intuition played a key role. One of the most famous examples is George Soros, who famously “broke the Bank of England” in...

Why Chasing Losses in Betting is Dangerous and How to Stop the Cycle

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 7:06am

If you've been betting for a while, you've likely found yourself in a situation where you've lost several bets in a row. The truth is you are not alone. In fact, it happens even to the most experienced betters. This is actually harmless at first as you can also get on a winning run, and your winnings can be significantly bigger than the losses. However, if not checked, it can lead to a dangerous path of chasing losses, which then only leads to bigger losses.

Whether you're new to betting or a regular in online betting with 1xbet.ie , understanding the psychology behind chasing...

Devon Battle of the Bands Winner’s Debut Single Stacks Up The Streams

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:56pm

Music from the Devon Battle of the Bands winners’ is starting to be released and to stack up the streams, helped by the organisers MIDI, Devon Music Education Hub and R&K Systems.

The 2025 contest is being held this month, with four heats on 4th, 6th, 11th and 13th of February at Petroc College Barnstaple, KEVICC Totnes, Uffculme School Cullompton and Plympton Academy. The final will be held at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 25th February, is open to the public and tickets are £8; https://www.fatsoma.com/e/qp2ysilz/devon-schools-battle-of-the-bands-grand-final-2025

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