Exeter-based, employee-owned communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to announce its recent certification as a B Corp business, joining a global movement of companies committed to using business as a force for good.
B Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit. To achieve B Corp certification, companies undergo a rigorous assessment of their social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Absolute PR and Marketing has successfully met and exceeded these high standards, demonstrating its commitment to making a positive impact...
British astronaut Tim Peake is counting down to lift off with his all-new tour Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space which will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Exeter this autumn.
Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space will feature extraordinary archive material and footage as Tim brings to life the awe-inspiring adventures of those pioneering explorers we call astronauts – celebrating the incredible achievements and historic human endeavour of space exploration.
The first-of-its-kind show, heading to the Great Hall in Exeter on...
An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.
The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.
And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.
A University of Exeter student has penned a heartwarming emotional tribute to his mother, who died from a rare cancer when he was just 14 years old.
Sean Tilson, 20, a second-year Business Management student at the University of Exeter, lost his mother to metastatic spindle cell sarcoma six years ago. Spindle cell sarcomas are rare cancers which account for less than half of one per cent (0.06%) of all cancer diagnoses. Since his mother’s death Sean has been involved in a number of challenges to raise money for charity. This year, Sean is doing four challenges in four months to...
The Staying Well Service and Freedom to Speak Up team at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has won two national awards at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards in London.
The team won the Best Wellbeing Strategy Public Sector award, and for the second year running, the big award of the night, the prestigious, Wellbeing Company of the Year award. The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards with Wellity Global, shines a spotlight on organisations positively changing the lives of the Great British workforce. Lauren Dunn, Head of Wellbeing,...
Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal.
Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for their own animal welfare projects in their own communities. Many of the branches have also included unique rewards for their supporters as part of their fundraisers, from tours of their centre and RSPCA branded items.
In Devon, donations will go to a Serenity Garden project at its Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter. The project aims...
A family-run John Deere dealership based in South West England has marked four decades of steadfast service.
Masons Kings was established to provide customers with agricultural and turf machinery in 1984 in Chudleigh and now has depots in Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall. Today the company has a team of over 120 staff and a turnover of £48m.
“Masons Kings remain committed to its steadfast motto – providing premium support for premium products,” said Roger Prior, Owner and Director at Masons Kings. “This commitment not only reflects our past achievements but serves as a...
Multi-award winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Director, Richard Smith, who will play a pivotal role in delivering their ongoing ambitious growth plans.
Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of the Crediton based cider company comments: "Whilst others in our sector have seen a continual decline in sales, we are consistently out-performing the market and Richard’s appointment is part of our plan to keep growing.”
Richard joins Sandford Orchards with a great track record of success, having worked at director level...
Teenage Dads, the breakout sensation known for their vibrant melodies and infectious energy, are set to take the stage at Exeter Cavern on May 19th, 2024. The performance promises to be an electrifying experience, showcasing their latest single 'Tale Of A Man' and much-loved hits from their Midnight Driving EP.
With every release, Teenage Dads unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without shame or apology. Fresh off the heels of winning the 2023 Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist ARIA Award, Teenage Dads return with their latest single 'Tale Of A Man' - a buttoned-up,...
Marc Astley, a well-known local journalist and news editor, is the latest trustee to join the board of Westbank Community Health and Care and says he’s on a mission to spread the word about the work of this fantastic, community charity.
As an experienced media professional and a former editor of the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper, Marc is well-placed to do this. His achievements include co-founding the UK Daily Ltd, a stable of 10 online news and feature platforms including The Exeter Daily. He also set up the successful Exeter-based PR and Marketing Agency, Astley Media,...
