News - October, 2018

    There was great cause for celebration at South Devon College in reaching the highest point in the development of the state of the art £17 million Hi-Tech and Digital Centre. On Friday 19th October, key stakeholders gathered to mark the next key chapter in the project’s development with a ‘Topping Out’...

  Degree Level students at Exeter College celebrated their ‘Golden’ graduation in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral. Hundreds of guests, friends and family, came together to celebrate the graduation of more than 165 students from the college’s Centre for University Level Studies. Students donned their gowns and caps to be awarded their...

Fast Track to Growth has launched for its fourth year of supporting ambitious businesses across Devon. Salcombe Distillery, Nexus IT and House of Harris are amongst the numerous companies that have taken part in the programme, which has been providing free business support and expertise to companies since it was started...

On Saturday 13th October 2018, seven employees from PCE took part in the Royal Marines Commando Challenge raising vital funds for two charities, The Royal Marines Charity and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.  Team PCE were tasked with raising £350 but exceeded their target by 45%, raising over £500.  Read more...

30th November 2018, 08:30-13:30 Sandy Park, Exeter   Opened by Christine Ourmieres-Widener – CEO Flybe   This event will explore the latest updates on Apprenticeships at a national level with guest speakers: Robert Nitsch – Chief Operating Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships David Hughes – CEO, Association of Colleges   As well as demonstrate regional best practice: Lianne Onslow, Learning and...

  Following the fire that devastated Devon Contract Waste’s HQ in March 2017, the company is gearing up for the next phase of its growth with the development of a new HQ.  This month, work begins on the company’s new 1,300m2 headquarters on Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter. Approved by...

Abstract Expressions This exhibition celebrates the work of 17 diverse artists featuring both abstract and semi- abstract works. Here artists use shapes, forms, colour and gestural marks to achieve their desired effect, rather than a realistic depiction of the subject matter. Martin Bush’s acrylic oil painting The colour of nature is full of vivid...

               Creative Entrepreneur Panel Series Exeter’s Student Startup team have curated a series of free of charge panel talks, open to students and the public, taking place over the coming academic year.  “Death of the artist, birth of the creative entrepreneur: it’s ok to be an artist with...

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Monday, October 15 - Exeter Racecourse resumes action next Tuesday with the return of racing to Haldon Hill. Storm Callum brought much-needed rain to the Devon track and with an unsettled forecast in the lead up to the meeting it’s all systems go on Haldon Hill. General manager, Jack Parkinson said: “We’re...