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Jobs fair to help South West employers tackle talent shortage

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 10/25/2022 - 7:23pm

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and unemployed adults in Devon and Cornwall.

The Skills Bootcamps offer free training, lasting up to 16 weeks, in areas such as digital marketing, IT, cyber security, software development,...

Local charity shops support job seekers with interview attire

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/17/2018 - 11:06am

Seven of Hospiscare’s charity shops in Exeter, have joined forces with national careers app Debut and TV fashion expert Amber Butchart and will feature the ‘Dress to Impress for £10’ initiative from Monday 15th October.

The national initiative is being showcased at charity shops across the UK and will help improve job prospects for millions of individuals by providing access to interview outfits for only £10 and educate job seekers on correct interview attire.

The local Hospiscare stores participating in the initiative are based in Exeter, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton,...

Question & answer with Antonia D'Alessio of Gilbert Stephens Solicitors

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are delighted that fee earner Antonia D'Alessio has recently qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Antonia initially obtained her Exeter University LLB law degree in 2013, she then undertook Bar exams in London in 2015 before recently completing the Graduate Fast Track Diploma with CILEX Law School.

Antonia, who specialises in residential conveyancing, joined the firm in 2015 and has been an important part of the team ever since. We asked Antonia a few questions about why she is passionate about law and what advice she would offer to those...

An Evening with M. R. Carey

Event Date: 
06/03/2018 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Waterstones, Roman Gate, Exeter

Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived.

We are thrilled to welcome M.R. Carey to Exeter! Mike will be joining us at Waterstones Roman Gate to talk about his newest book, The Boy on the Bridge , another spectacular page-turner set in the world of The Girl with All the Gifts . We'll kick things off at 6.30 with an interview followed by a Q&A and a book signing. Tickets cost £3 and are available in-store and...

Mick Escott: Round The Footlights - The Unofficial Theatre Tour

Following Mick Escott’s first two books about Football League Grounds and Anglican Cathedrals, he has taken a step in yet another direction and produced his third book, Round The Footlights: The Unofficial Theatre Tour.

In recognition of Round The Footlights, the Bike Shed Theatre is holding an interactive event on Saturday 10 October at midday, during which Mick will be interviewed. Audience members will be asked to wear stickers representing their personal favourite performance spaces.

From Scotland to the South West, Mick depicts his enjoyment of visiting performance...

Mick Escott At The Bike Shed

Event Date: 
10/10/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Bike Shed

Following Mick Escott’s first two books about Football League Grounds and Anglican Cathedrals, he has taken a step in yet another direction and produced his third book, Round The Footlights: The Unofficial Theatre Tour.

In recognition of Round The Footlights, the Bike Shed Theatre is holding an interactive event on Saturday 10 October at midday, during which Mick will be interviewed. Audience members will be asked to wear stickers representing their personal favourite performance spaces.

From Scotland to the South West, Mick depicts his enjoyment of visiting performance...

Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In

Mock the Week star Ed Byrne is an established touring favourite, and despite his youthful looks the Irishman recently marked up 20 years as a comic. His latest show of observational comedy, Outside, Looking In, covers a wide range of subjects – from a recent gastric illness to the success of UKIP – but he talks a lot about his family and it's his most personal yet.

“I didn't make a conscious effort to write a more personal show, but that was what was coming out when I started writing it,” Ed says. “People come to see me for a laugh and I would like to think they go away thinking...

Young Harry tackles England rugby stars

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/18/2015 - 10:04pm

At Twickenham, six-year-old Harry Westlake sang the National Anthem and inspired a Nation. Now the Plymouth youngster finds out about the true power of support and what it’s really like to ‘wear the rose’ from his giant England Rugby heroes.

Ahead of this weekend’s final Six Nations match against France, England’s biggest (little) fan interviewed Dylan Hartley, Luther Burrell and Kieran Brookes.

Harry asked the questions that really needed asking - how it feels to play at Twickenham, how strong they are, how fans make them feel, their biggest fears, their nicknames and...

Interview experience for Exeter School sixth formers

Exeter School Sixth Formers got a taste of the real world last Saturday when they experienced the first in a series of practice interviews.

The Upper Sixth Formers were interviewed by local and national professionals and Exeter School alumni at Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors in Exeter.

Every year, during late September and early October, Exeter School’s Upper Sixth pupils are given the chance to experience a general interview away from school.

Every effort is made to match the pupil to an interviewer with similar interests, for example potential medical students...

10 Things Women Are Better Than Men At

Embrace Girl Power by reading about the 10 Things Women Are Better Than Men At...

#1 – Picking A Fight

Now this is something you girls are way better than men at – starting fights for no apparent reason! Men normally need copious amounts of alcohol before battering their best mates but you women, not only do you not need any booze, you don’t need any words either – just a look is enough to get your aggressive juices flowing!

#2 – Breastfeeding

Childbirth and breastfeeding are definitely two things men cannot do therefore this is a no-brainer when it comes to...

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