This month, Exeter city centre will become a place to explore the extraordinary, as the free FUTURES festival rolls into town.
Taking place across the weekend of 28th – 29th September, visitors can immerse themselves in family-friendly activities, get hands on with science and culture, and dive into awe-inspiring research with the University of Exeter.
Step into a world of wonder in a Pop-Up Curiosity Shop in Princesshay, work with real scientists at a Killer Fungus Interactive Event, journey along a Treasure Trail weaving around the city centre, and embark on Walkie...
Devon based model and entrepreneur Ed Akay made his Men’s Physique bodybuilding competition aged 40 in May 2024, by mid June he had won silver medal for the UK at the INBA Natural Bodybuilding Championship in the Netherlands.
Ed was part of Team UK (organised by UKDFBA – UK Drug Free Bodybuilding) and competed in two categories, Physically Challenged (where he won silver) and Mens Master Physique over 40 where he held his own against very experienced competition. What makes this story even more unique is that Ed was the only competitor in the contest to compete in both a physically...
Build It Magazine Launches NEW South West Exhibition for 2023
Build It incorporating SelfBuild & Design have added a new show to their existing Build It Live exhibitions and tickets are now on sale for a new show taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 and 10 September 2023.
All the Build It Live shows are designed to help find everyday solutions to perfectly manage a home building or renovation project and the Exeter show will be no exception as it will also offer a weekend of inspiration with top tips and expert self build property advice all under one roof....
Exeter-based sales and marketing agency, Air Marketing , has announced further expansion with the launch of a virtual sales training academy to help businesses upskill their sales teams – The SDR Academy by Air Sales Academy.
The SDR Academy is designed to help businesses across the UK, train Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in skills including cold calling, social selling, email writing, and objection handling. All sessions are live and interactive, allowing delegates to ask questions as they learn.
Delivering the live sessions will be trainers like Erik Pollitt ,...
Golfers at the Exeter Golf and Country Club have teed off a year of fundraising for the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Men’s and ladies’ 2023-24 golf captains Geoff Fidler and Vicki Rogers have chosen the RD&E Charity as their charity of the year and hope to raise £20,000 to support the hospital’s oncology department.
The department treated Geoff for prostate cancer more than a decade ago, and again last year, when his cancer returned.
He said: “Throughout my time in radiotherapy, I met many other cancer patients who were also being treated by the marvellous...
Former residents of an Exeter project which provides accommodation and support for people at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping, say they fear lives could be at risk if it closes under proposed council cuts.
Gabriel House has played a central role in preventing homelessness and rough sleeping in Exeter for more than 10 years.
Employing 11 staff, 42 residents are supported 24/7 to address health problems, develop life skills and work with other services to build support networks, before moving into sustainable accommodation.
Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits, are hosting their first blind tasting event at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26th January at Wear Park Restaurant. Following a range of successful guided tasting events in Devon, Azu Spirits are now offering their signature blind tasting experience at this exclusive event, which will explore a diverse collection of premium single malt Scotch whisky.
Blind tasting presents an entertaining way to scrutinise these superior single malts and focus on their distinct differences before discovering the fascinating stories behind...
Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter has launched its annual Christmas charity gift appeal, which this year will support seven local charities.
Now in its fourth year, The Mortgage Quarter is widening its campaign this year and calling on local residents and businesses to donate brand-new women's and children's clothes and gifts as well as toys.
Working in partnership with CoLab Exeter, the donations will be split between seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees....
A firm of commercial law specialists, formerly known as Bertram Law, providing advice on corporate, commercial, and property law, is ‘raising the bar’ following a major move from Marsh Barton to larger offices at Pynes Hill, Exeter, and rebranding as Bertram Fairbanks.
Neal Bertram working with a number of law firms across Exeter since 1994 and formerly a commercial litigation partner at Bertram Law, has accepted an investment from Andy Fairbanks to create Bertram Fairbanks to expand what is a niche business model, in order to help stand out from other solicitors across the city...
Reassurance, support and positivity are at the core of the free Wellbeing Workout sessions run by a life coach for residents in Cranbrook.
And it’s thanks to these free sessions that participants have made some huge changes to their lives, resulting in promotions at work, enrolling in further study, practising gratitude, and increasing physical activity.
The first free, eight-week course took place during May and June and the second is about to begin, thanks to funding provided by Move More Cranbrook, the programme established to support those living in the town to lead...
