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James Hopkins of NABC: ‘I tell my staff this is the toughest thing they’ve ever done’

After winning 2021 & 2022 Corporate Live South West Awards founder James Hopkins told Marcus Hepping what lies behind the success. James Hopkins is not the kind of person to do anything slowly. He speaks quickly, gesticulating to emphasise each point he makes; he thinks quickly; and, above all, he does business quickly. "NABC, the company the former Educational International Business...

Benefits of extracurricular activities for children

Many children take part in extracurricular activities after school or at the weekend. Whether they’re learning a skill, engaging in physical exercise or creating, taking part in hobbies outside of education can be hugely beneficial for many reasons.

A UK government report from 2019 suggests that extracurricular activities, such as sports, are essential for improving the life chances...

Selection of watches

Lots of watches!

A consignment of collectable watches are amongst items being sold at Chilcotts ‘Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Coins’ sale on Saturday, June 11.

There are 56 separate lots, spanning the Victorian era right up to the 1970s including wristwatches, pocket watches and fob watches.

“Trends with watches can be quite unpredictable,” explained Liz Chilcott. “At the moment, military...

Jade Rouse, one of Westbank's younger volunteers, recommends volunteering

Devon health & well-being charity launches campaign to recruit more volunteers

As UK Volunteers Week gets underway (1 - 7 June), a local health and wellbeing charity is launching a campaign to swell the ranks of its existing army of helpers. Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster near Exeter, relies on over 600 volunteers to help deliver a range of support services to individuals and communities across Devon.

Last year, Westbank’s Neighbourhood...

Hub Box throws open its doors to new flagship Plymouth restaurant, packed with history and local links

From an old victualling hub to a vibrant new home for Hub Box, the much-loved South West purveyors of mighty fine burgers has officially opened its 11th eatery, a new Plymouth flagship restaurant at Royal William Yard – and the result is a sight to behold.

The historic space has been transformed to create a bar and 180-seat restaurant, with seating indoors and outside overlooking the...

Benefact Group launches the Movement for Good Awards 2022

For the fourth year running, Benefact Group is giving away over £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good Awards.

People in Devon can nominate a cause close to their hearts for a potential £1,000 award to help make a difference. 500 charities around the UK will each receive £1,000 during the campaign.

Since the initiative began in 2019, more than 9,000...

House hunters invited to a Royal Celebration with Redrow

Home builder Redrow will be ‘throne’ its doors open to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with complimentary royal afternoon tea on offer in Okehampton over the bank holiday weekend.

Visitors to Romansfield will be greeted with a celebratory atmosphere crowned off with patriotic red, white and blue decorations. Light refreshments will be served in the majestically styled sales...

Children from Curledge St Primary Academy get hands on at SkillBuild

Blossoming builders get hands on at Devon college

Construction professionals of the future took part in the largest multi-trade skills competition at South Devon College last week.

SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is a series of competitions where the very best construction apprentices and trainees compete in their chosen trade, including bricklaying, roofing and carpentry.

As well as the...

Your Holiday Checklist at Drake Circus

Your Holiday Checklist at Drake Circus

Whether you’re camping in Cornwall or lazing on a beach in Corfu, this summer is all about some much-needed downtime with family and friends basking in some sunshine.

To make your life easier, we’ve put together a list of summer 2022 must-buys alongside holiday prep and useful essentials for city breaks, road trips, beach holidays,...

Devon business helps fleets slash speeding by over 80%

Lightfoot, the Exeter-based cutting-edge driver coaching and rewards platform, has launched a new driver-focused feature that has the ability to cut speeding incidents experienced by fleets by over 80%. Unveiled at The CV Show, Live Overspeed Alerts is the latest addition to Lightfoot’s suite of pioneering fleet management technology, which delivers safer, more efficient driving styles through...

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