swcomms to expand sales team

South West Communications Group is expanding its sales team,

swcomms is looking to double the size of their current telesales team to make appointments for their field based communications consultants who offer voice, data and Internet connectivity solutions to businesses throughout the Westcountry and beyond.

There are opportunities available now for both full and part-time roles.

Tamsin Abba, swcomms’ telesales manager, said: “We are looking for people who are bright, vivacious, reliable and punctual, and have a cracking sense of humour.

“This is a real...

Ride London in aid of Hospiscare

Hospiscare has three spaces left in the exciting Ride London event taking place on Sunday 2 August 2015.

Celia Wilkinson, Hospiscare’s challenge and running fundraiser said: “This 100 mile road race follows the Olympic 2012 road race route through central London and out into the Surrey countryside, look out for some nasty hills!

"You’ll be joining thousands of other cyclists from all over the UK in one of the fastest growing events on the cycling calendar.”

To ride for Hospiscare there is a £75 registration fee and £600 minimum sponsorship.

You will receive...

Lloyds bank appoints new head of property

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has announced the appointment of Glen Wilson as Head of Property for small and medium sized enterprises, leading the bank’s support for this important and growing sector within the emerging British economy.

As part of his new role as the sector’s national head, Glen will oversee the bank’s relationships with property businesses with annual turnovers of up to £25million, offering a wealth of financial expertise, funding and guidance for those companies with ambitions to grow.

He moves from his role as Head of Mortgage Quality and Change at...

European sales boost for Devon logistics company

Kay Transport Ltd, based in Cullompton in Devon, has contributed to the phenomenal growth in pan-European volumes announced by Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, and of which Kay Transport Ltd is a member.

Deliveries across Europe for the network increased by 35% last year and are forecasted to rise by 50% in the 12 months ahead. Kay Transport Ltd collects goods from their local area and through the network delivers to 14 European countries.

Tim Prout, Depot Principal at Kay Transport Ltd, said: “These are very exciting...

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

Rob Baxter says Exeter Chiefs should set their sights high and look to be amongst the top clubs challenging for honours come the end of the season.

Having already advanced to one major final this term, the Devon club are now targeting a second as they look to advance to a first-ever European Challenge Cup Final on Friday, May 1.

Standing in the way of Baxter's in-form charges, however, are Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester, who provide the opposition in tonight's mouth-watering semi-final at Kingsholm (7:45pm).

With both clubs have advanced to this stage with...

TEDxExeter to be streamed live

TEDxExeter will be available to watch live via a computer or smart phone anywhere in the world for the first time this year.

Its annual conference takes place on Friday 24 April at the Exeter Northcott Theatre, and tickets sold out in two hours last December. Now those who were disappointed don’t have to miss out, as the conference will be streamed live via the TEDxExeter website.

“We are aware that the appetite for what we are doing here in Exeter is growing rapidly,” said TEDxExeter organiser Claire Kennedy. “It’s been called ‘the hottest ticket in town’ and ‘the most...

Residents invited to speak at open forum

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any 'burning' issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 28 April at 5:30pm at County Hall in Topsham Road, Exeter.

The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste...

Experience the magic of the Dawn Chorus at RSPB Exminster Marshes nature reserve

Event Date: 
26/04/2015 - 5:45am to 9:15am
Venue: 
RSPB Exminster Marshes nature reserve, Exeter

Experience the wonderful sounds of a dawn chorus

This is a wonderful opportunity to demystify and learn to identify some of the wonderful birdsong we hear all around us.

Baxter likes what he sees in new prop

As he has proved for a number of years now, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter isn’t afraid to put his trust in players from the Championship making the step up to life in the Aviva Premiership.

Today, the Chiefs leader has added his latest new face to the club’s playing ranks for next season with the signing of prop Harry Williams from Jersey.

The talented tight-head, who has agreed a two-year deal with the Sandy Park outfit, is Baxter’s seventh new addition for next term and his second is as many weeks from English rugby’s second tier.

Williams follows Nottingham...

Marathon challenge for Devon charity

Gary Flint is taking on the challenge of this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, running an incredible 26 miles on Sunday 26 April on behalf of local charity Rainbow Living.

Gary, who lives in Exeter with wife Sara and two daughters, has been fitting in his training around work and family life, though he is no novice when it comes to marathon running having previously completed the Vienna marathon.

Gary says: “I’m very privileged to have the opportunity to run this year’s London Marathon on behalf of Rainbow Living, a Devon-based charity which provides long-term secure...

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