Exeter

Hogg happy to be thrown in at the deep end

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:04pm

Stuart Hogg says he’s relishing being thrown in at the deep end ahead of his Exeter Chiefs debut against Bath in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow night (7:45pm).

Rob Baxter will thrust the Scottish international straight into the fray for his new club at The Rec, less than two weeks after he arrived in Devon from his exertions with the national side at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Having watched on from the sidelines as last season’s beaten Premiership finalists kicked off their season with a hard-fought win over Harlequins, the 27-year-old is one of five changes Baxter...

Knightshayes calls for help to make hundreds of stars for celestial Christmas art installation

The public are being asked to help make over 500 starry Christmas decorations at Knightshayes, near Tiverton, which will be strung together to make a one large celestially-inspired Christmas art installation for all to see at the National Trust property. It’s all to celebrate that the ornate and Gothic ceilings at the Devon property have inspired much of the National Trust’s Christmas collection this year, with motifs from the ceiling adorning many items being sold in the charitiy’s shops across the UK.

A closely-guarded secret, the final design of the celestial Christmas...

Celebrate Diwali in Exeter with fireworks, food and dancing

Diwali will be marked at the University of Exeter with a free spectacular firework display, dancing, food and storytelling.

Students have organised the community event, to which all are invited, to help celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, which honours the triumph of good over evil.

Guests can take part in dance workshops, watch Dhol drummers, have henna tattoos and sample delicious Indian food. There will be storytelling and craft activities for children, and the chance to dress up in Bollywood outfits. There will also be dance performances from students.

The...

TUI announces biggest ever holiday programme from Exeter Airport

TUI, the UK’s largest holiday company, has announced their biggest ever holiday programmefor its summer 2020 programme from Exeter Airport with 42,000 seats on sale.

With its commitment of offering more flexibility and choice, TUI has introduced new 10 and 11 night Antalya, Corfu and Zakynthos (Zante) holidays, with Gran Canaria flights operating again on Mondays.

Stephen Wiltshire, Operations Director at Exeter Airport, said: “We welcome this fantastic news from TUI UK which means South West travellers have even more options to depart from their local airport to these...

MIDI Membership Scheme launches

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2019 - 6:59pm

Supporting and connecting musicians and local businesses.

Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) is proud to unveil the launch of their ambitious new project – the MIDI Membership Scheme. The scheme aims to support and connect musicians and local businesses by aiding them to work in partnership, with local businesses offering artists who join up to the MIDI Membership Scheme exclusive access to offers and discounts, with regular updates and performance opportunities from the Devon music scene via MIDI and its collaborators, as well as support from an incredible network of industry...

Ben Travers

Global internet advisory role for Exeter lawyer

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2019 - 8:56am

An Exeter lawyer has been appointed to the internet committee of a global trade mark organisation.

Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens Scown LLP, will help to advise the International Trademark Association (INTA) on how trade marks are used in the domain name system.

“Along with my fellow committee members, I will monitor developments in global internet governance, social media, mobile apps and other technical platforms,” explains Ben Travers.

The role is set to benefit Stephens Scown’s clients too. “Being at the forefront of...

Devon engineer recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2019 - 6:09am

Katy Toms, a senior engineer at WSP Exeter and Chair of the board of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West, has been announced as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in the engineering sector.

The list, produced by board appointments firm, Inclusive Boards, in partnership with the Financial Times, will be officially released at the Inclusive Boards: Women in Engineering Leadership Conference on October 22nd.

On the same day, Inclusive Boards will also be publishing extensive research into engineering in the UK, as well as the results of their diversity...

Exeter Festival Chorus presents Saints and Angels 

Event Date: 
23/11/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St. David's Church, Exeter  Queen's Terrace, Exeter EX4 4HR

Exeter Festival Chorus presents Saints and Angels with guest conductor and composer David Ogden

Kieran White tenor Peter King organ Cygnet Theatre Company spoken word

Saturday 23 November 2019 at 7.30pmvin St. David's Church, Exeter Queen's Terrace, Exeter EX4 4HR

The lives and stories of saints and angels have frequently been the catalyst for artistic creativity.

Exeter Festival Chorus autumn concert gathers together music and words inspired by these mystical beings. We celebrate the life of St Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with compositions by...

In it for the long run – over 100 staff cover 700km for firm’s centenary

More than 100 team members at regional chartered accountancy and business advisers, PKF Francis Clark have run 5K this year, as part of their centenary celebrations. In doing so, they have also raised money for a number of local charities across the South West.

During the summer months, over 100 energetic team members from the firm ‘took to the tracks’ in a joint effort that totalled a combined distance of over 700 kilometres, equivalent to over 430 miles.

The firm that promote a ‘healthy workplace’ and have a ‘health & well-being programme’ rolled out across all of...

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Exeter law firm expands services with collaboration

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:15pm

Exeter based Solicitors Title have today announced a collaboration with Harris Law South West which will bring a significant expansion of services offered to local businesses.

Solicitors Title LLP already has offices in Exeter and Yeovil, covering areas such as online data management, franchising, licensing, retail and manufacturing, commercial property and leases, litigation, wills, probate and intellectual property.

Wendy Harris, founder of Harris Law South West has been a practicing lawyer in Devon for over 13 years. Solicitors Title’s collaboration with Harris Law will...

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