Four Seasons Home Improvements launched in 2016 with just two employees, the company now employ over forty staff and are currently recruiting.
This financial year Four Seasons have a forecasted revenue of over £9million, adding jobs to the local economy from their headquarters in Sowton. Tracie Bell head of communications said: “It’s been amazing for us to grow so fast. Our staff are all local and we couldn’t have done it without the excellent talent here in Exeter”. “Our success has been down our high quality of workmanship, word of mouth is clearly as powerful as ever”.
The full line-up for both days of Chagstock Festival 2018 has now been confirmed.
More than 50 acts including the likes of Imelda May, Buzzcocks, Show of Hands, King King and The Correspondents complete another fabulous bill for this boutique not-for-profit event supporting Devon Air Ambulance Trust, held on one of the UK's most beautiful festival sites.
Taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July 2018, Chagstock showcases the very best music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry, have to offer.
Set in 70 acres of farmland near Chagford, Chagstock is...
Wainwright prize-winner Hugh Thomson will be continuing his UK theatre tour this summer at the Exeter Phoenix in Exeter on July 5th, revealing tales of his British ‘South-American adventure’, a hike inspired by the age-old tradition of being accompanied by a pack mule.
Hugh is a writer, film-maker and avid walker who has travelled to the wildest corners of the planet. He has made films about writers such as Oscar Wilde and Patricia Highsmith, and also produced documentaries including the Grierson-winning Indian Journeys with William Dalrymple. This talk accompanies his recently...
Exeter based schools’ tour operator, STC Expeditions, has been awarded Travelife Certification – an internationally recognised scheme dedicated to driving sustainable practises in the tourism industry.
Hailed as the highest possible level of sustainability in travel, Travelife Certification is only awarded to companies which demonstrate a long-term commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. To receive certification, the company had to meet over 200 separate criteria, covering everything from carbon offsetting, over-tourism and support for in-country Leaders,...
Leading local advice charity Citizens Advice Exeter, has today released its annual advice trend statistics for the year ending 31st March 2018.
The charity has helped 10306 people directly with advice and information last year. The overall advice trends, compared to the previous year, were as follows:
Welfare benefits Overall, the charity saw a 13.5% increase in welfare benefit enquiries. The main changes being:
• 90.0% increase about support with council tax • 24.2% increase about employment and support allowance • 23.1% increase about housing benefit • 16.3%...
Get into gear for The Donkey Sanctuary’s Car Show on Sunday 1 July. From Astons to Austins and Minis to Mercs, the show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts.
Held at the charity’s main headquarters in Sidmouth, the show promises an eclectic mixture of motors from all eras, bringing together a relaxed day of spectacular automobiles, car conversation and live music for families and petrolheads alike.
Alongside the displays of fine vehicles will be a selection of motoring trade stands offering an array of automotive goodies and with last year’s show attracting around 600...
Awards have been launched to celebrate the best workspaces across Exeter. The Space Awards will celebrate workspaces and employee initiatives that help boost well-being, productivity and smarter ways of working at organisations in and around the city. Run as part of the Future of the Workplace initiative, the awards will act as a showcase, helping businesses learn from each other by highlighting approaches and benefits of developing great workspaces. By encouraging innovation and best practice, another hope is that more people will be attracted to work for Exeter-based organisations and...
A graffiti artist has been at work in an unexpected place - the high red-brick wall surrounding Exeter's Wyvern Barracks.
The graffiti has appeared on the otherwise featureless wall along Topsham Road, near the main gates.
But this isn't an attack of hostile vandalism on the important military base. The graffiti artist, Max Nettleton from Exeter College, was invited by the Barracks' Commanding Officer to decorate the wall using removeable paint, to publicise the big event taking place there at the beginning of July, ‘100 Years Behind the Red Brick Wall'.
Mi-space employees have conquered the two-day, 145-mile cycle challenge, Football to Amsterdam 2018, smashing their £10,000 fundraising target for Prostate Cancer UK along the way.
At the beginning of June, intrepid staff from Mi-space, AJ Eaton, Matt Howells and Sam Heritage, along with teammates from Exeter City Football Club and other partners, travelled to London to start the first leg of the cycle that ultimately ended with the team triumphantly crossing the finish line in Amsterdam.
The 11-strong team have already raised almost £15,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, as well...
Two site managers for Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have received the prestigious Pride in the Job Award by the NHBC (National House Building Council) in recognition for their outstanding performance to the construction industry.
Gary O’Gorman, Site Manager at Notre Dame in Plymouth, has been recognised for his efforts on the premium development of just six luxury homes. Shaun Marsden, Site Manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, has been recognised for ensuring high standards throughout the build programme, which consists of 85 new homes.
