Marketing and PR agency Astley Media has made the shortlist for a prestigious industry award at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards .
The South West agency is in the running for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy 2021 at the industry awards ceremony.
Through a tough year for the industry, Astley Media has grown its team and begun working with exciting new clients in the tech, education and government sectors.
Dan Pritchard, Managing Director, said: “Making the shortlist for a CIPR PRide award is an incredible achievement for the team...
Exeter Cathedral School is celebrating another year of outstanding academic results. The Class of 2021 sat the prestigious Common Entrance exams, with 75% of all papers being graded A*-B. 100% of pupils have been awarded a place at their chosen senior school – with a record 84% of pupils winning a scholarship/exhibition.
Pupils will be moving on in September to some of the country’s leading senior schools, either close to home (Blundell’s, Exeter School, Maynard, Wellington) or further afield to Marlborough College, Sherborne School, Canford and Lancing College. They have been...
STR Logistics unveiled their exciting new livery and inaugurated their newly built and refurbished Exeter offices on Tuesday 3rd August 2021. The unveiling and official inauguration was performed by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, with many of STR’s customers, suppliers, and colleagues in attendance.
STR Logistics was acquired by Anthony Quinn and his business Partner Peter Adams back in February of this year, both of whom now act as the Joint Managing Directors.
Since the acquisition the company has enjoyed significant growth and development providing...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon has officially opened a creative cabin at the Stoke Canon Inn in Stoke Canon.
During the opening ceremony the Lord-Lieutenant also awarded its volunteers with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The cabin is to be home to a raft of local groups including arts and crafts, learn a language, history lessons, knit and natter, folk singing, book club and bingo club.
The creative cabin, which was set up to bring people together and combat social isolation, was opened with the expert help and a Community Services Fund grant...
A local family-run garden centre business is being forced to giveaway £100,000 worth of Garden Plants for FREE this weekend as they cannot recruit enough nursery staff to look after the plants if returned to their nurseries for the winter.
Team leader Matt Pollard explains “In any usual year we would return these plants to our nursery to cut them back and grow them on for future years. This year it is simply not an option as like many businesses in our sector and the region we can’t find enough staff to work at our nurseries. It is a constant battle to recruit skilled staff in...
PEOPLE across Exeter are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as there are just weeks left until the big weekend.
The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the city but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe. Money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, saving lives as the charity fights back from the impact of the pandemic.
Organisers are encouraging people of all ages and abilities to join the 3K, 5K,10K and Pretty Muddy events which take place at Westpoint, Exeter on Saturday...
A highly-skilled funeral director has joined the ranks of a well-established Devon business which has a combined 90 years’ experience in looking after local families.
Shoobridge Funeral Services, which has branches in Honiton, Exmouth and Exeter, is delighted to secure Michaela Greenslade who qualified in funeral directing more than a decade ago.
Michaela, who is based in the Exeter office at Polsloe Bridge, said she relished the opportunity to join the accomplished team.
She said: “Caring for families is undoubtedly the most important part of my job, and it is...
The CEO of the UK's largest housebuilder today welcomed Exeter leaders to one of its newest developments to demonstrate how they are helping to reduce the acute shortage of homes across Devon.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, and Exeter City Council leader Philip Bialyk were given a tour of Victoria Heights , Alphington, by Barratt Developments chief executive David Thomas, who is visiting the region this week.
The first residents have now moved into the new community on the outskirts of the city, part of the wider South West Exeter development. This...
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker will open its first stand-alone store in Devon at Princesshay, Exeter.
The store will offer Ted Baker’s mainline menswear, womenswear and accessories collections, along with personal shopping appointments. To celebrate opening day, the first 50 customers will be offered a goody bag, with three of those containing a £50 voucher to spend in-store. All customers spending over £100 on full price product at the new store between the 11th – 18th August will receive a 20% discount.
Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We’re...
Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its store in Rydon Lane Retail Park, Exeter, on Wednesday 1st September. To celebrate this new store, Hobbycraft is also hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 4th September at 9.00am, with product offers and exciting activities, including free goody bags to the first 100 customers.
Hobbycraft Exeter will create 19 new jobs in the local area and is currently searching for the best crafting experts to inspire customers to get creative to fill the roles. These roles offer the Exeter...
