‘Take charge of your health’ event. The official launch of Thermalogica Health Screening

Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2013

Time: 17.30 - 19.30

Venue: Radiance MediSpa, Augustus House, New North Road, Exeter EX4 4HL

COST: Free. Spaces limited please book to secure your place

Tel: 0844 332 1711

Email: info@thermalogica.co.uk

Website: www.thermalogica.co.uk

Thermalogica Health Screening will be holding their official launch event on Wednesday 2nd October at Radiance MediSpa, Exeter. Lisa Portman and Terri Bainbridge will be showcasing the ground-breaking technology behind Digital Infrared Thermal Imagining (DITI) as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis of various health issues. There will be a live demonstration of the procedure, which is radiation free and safe for men, women and children. The event will feature guest speakers and specialists in their individual field including Dilys Gannon-Bone aka ‘The Health Detective’. Dilys’ many specialities include EFT, NLP, Kinesiology, Naturopathy, Colonic hydrotherapy and nutritional testing for autism. An ‘Ask the panel’ Q&A session will be opened up to the audience.

An audience with Lord Julian Fellowes @ Gidleigh Park, Chagford Thursday 10th October – in aid of Families for Children Adoption Agency Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin Exeter

Brewin Dolphin Exeter Office www.brewin.co.uk/exeter is delighted to be the main sponsor of this prestigious event, an exclusive evening with actor and creator of Downton Abbey, Lord Julian Fellowes in aid of a worthy South West charity: 

www.familiesforchildren.org.uk

This is the latest in a succession of highly successful fundraising events organised by prominent West Country businessman John Casson. Previous events have welcomed other high profile guests such as Sir Michael Parkinson, General Sir David Richards and the Falklands war veteran Simon Weston raising thousands of pounds for a variety of charities.

A special dinner will be prepared and cooked by award-winning Chef Michael Caines MBE, one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs with two Michelin stars. AA Chef's Chef of the Year in 2007 and awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to the hospitality industry, Michael is Executive Chef at Gidleigh Park, the acclaimed and prestigious country house hotel on the edge of Dartmoor at Chagford.   Adopted by Exeter-based parents he is a Patron of the Families for Children (FFC) charity.  The gourmet dinner with Petit Fours is complemented by high-quality wine generously supplied by Private Cellar together with a Champagne reception 

Richard Pike Divisional Director of Brewin Dolphin Exeter says: “We are delighted to once again be the main sponsor for this wonderful charity fundraising event.  John Casson works extremely hard to make these events highly-successful and raise substantial monies for worthy causes.  Gidleigh Park is a renowned and prestigious restaurant and Exeter-based Michael Caines a revered Chef; it has all the ingredients to be a memorable evening.  This high-profile fundraiser with celebrity guest Lord Fellowes coincides with the new autumn series of the popular Downton Abbey drama so promises to be an event not to be missed.”

The ultimate VIP experience! Rolls Royce... Champagne... Diamonds...

Fabulous charity prizes generously donated by local business include a unique auction for an 18ct white gold diamond cluster pendant worth over £1,000 from independent South West jeweller Michael Spiers.  The winning bid includes a chauffeur driven 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II formerly owned by Oscar-winning actor, the late Sir John Mills.  On arrival the successful bidder and guest will be welcomed at one of Michael Spiers’ four South West showrooms with champagne and a delicious lunch.  www.michaelspiers.co.uk.  In addition Surridge Gallery based in Princesshay, Exeter a UK distributor of collectable limited edition and original paintings has kindly donated a limited edition print as a wonderful auction prize.   ‘Summer on the Green’ painted by Henderson Cisz for FFC is on canvas board and the edition number is 50.  Hand-signed by both the artist and Michael Caines Patron of the charity, the recommended retail price is £695.00 with a reserve of £395.00.  www.surridgegallery.co.uk.  More fabulous prizes can be seen on this link: http://www.johncasson.com/auctionitems 

Renowned Artist Diana Mackie, will be exhibiting some of her breath-taking oil on canvas paintings at the event one of which will be auctioned to raise funds for the charity.  Based on the Isle of Skye, Diana’s paintings seek to capture the effects of the elusive ‘Skye Light’ on the stunning landscape that surrounds her on the island.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diana-Mackie-Artist/412168012136663?fref=ts

For details on how to purchase tickets, please contact: Alice Edmonds – 

aliceedmonds@johncasson.com 
M: 07718 425 742

City Centre Restaurant Caters to Exeter’s New Growth

A local restaurateur is making a major investment to meet the discerning Exeter market.  City-centre based Lloyd’s Café and Bistro is re-branding and undergoing a dramatic and high-end refurbishment to create a London-feel restaurant.  

The plans are to create a ‘mini-convent garden’ on Catherine Street which encompasses the open Piazza offering alfresco dining located parallel with the High Street and adjacent to the Roman ruins; popular as a meeting place for shoppers and visitors to the city.   


In a survey of nearly 40,000 people undertaken by on-line retail estate portal Rightmove, Exeter has been named the 4th happiest place to live. This is reflected in recent economic growth resulting from the arrival of retail giant John Lewis attracting customers from all over the South West and the forthcoming Ikea store.

The restaurant re-launch is being championed by 26 year old entrepreneur Lloyd Gardner who bought the city-centre business in 2012. He comments: “We are very excited about the new-look restaurant and brand. It has been a very successful 18 months since the acquisition and we have established a strong and loyal customer base, however there is a noticeable vibrancy and buoyancy in the city which is attracting a new clientele.  With the recent upsurge of growth in the city we felt this was the right time to go to a different level to meet customer demand. As a result we are creating a unique dining experience using locally sourced produce where possible whilst maintaining an excellent customer service without an increase in prices.”
 
Lloyds will be closing temporarily on September 15th for the re-fit. The unveiling of the new brand and official restaurant opening in aid of the restaurant’s designated charity Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) will take place on Thursday 26th September at 10am in a ribbon cutting ceremony by City Centre Manager John Harvey. Radio Exe will be joining in the celebrations from 10 am – 2 pm with representatives from the designated charity ELF. 

Chambers UK Shortlist Bristol Chambers for ‘Regional Set of the Year’

Victoria Street-based St. John’s Chambers, the largest set in the South West with over 80 members and seven silks, has been shortlisted as a finalist by legal directory Chambers UK for the ‘Regional Set of the Year’ award at the 2013 Chambers Bar Awards.  The prestigious award ceremony announcing the winner will be held at The London Hilton on Park Lane on Thursday, 3rd October 2013.

Last year more than 500 distinguished guests attended the awards which identify the exceptional achievement within the previous year for chambers, silks, and juniors alike.  Winners are selected in more than 20 practice areas using the results of an exhaustive research into Chambers UK Bar Guide.

Derek Jenkins Chief Executive of St. John’s Chambers says: ‘We are delighted to be a finalist for these prestigious awards and publicly recognised as a set of barristers who are leaders in their field.”

www.stjohnschambers.co.uk 

What's On... ‘A Radiant Christmas’

‘A Radiant Christmas’ brought to you by the luxurious Radiance MediSpa in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB).’   

Date: Wednesday 6th November 2013

Time: 19.00 – 22.00 

Venue: Radiance MediSpa, Augustus House, New North Road, EXETER

Cost: Tickets £10 on the door includes entry into charity prize draw and wine/light refreshments

Tel: 01392 277 799

Email: info@radiancemedispa.co.uk

www.radiancemedispa.co.uk 

The prestigious Radiance MediSpa is hosting ‘A Radiant Christmas’ on Wednesday 6th November at their luxurious and spacious premises.  Popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers will be celebrity compere with all monies raised in aid of The Lady Taverners and LGFB.  Browse the ‘Christmas Market’ for an extensive range of beautiful products and gifts from independent local businesses.  Enjoy health and beauty taster sessions plus demonstrations in the opulent nail suite.  Visit the state-of-the-art hair salon and book your complimentary hair consultation and wash and blow dry.  Models will be showcasing the latest steam punk designs courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium’s fashion line.  The clothes combine the elegance of a bygone era for men and women with the comfort and convenience of 21st century street wear. Entry cost £10 on the door includes entry into the charity draw with the chance to win fabulous prizes.  All proceeds donated to the designated charities.  

First Residents Move Into Award-Winning Development...

Jenny Brown and Paul Colebourne are the first residents to move into their new home at Wyndham Place, Tisbury built by independent developer C G Fry & Son well-renowned for their part over the last 20 years working with the Duchy of Cornwall on the prestigious Poundbury development.  Site manager Adrian White was recently awarded a Quality Award in the ‘Pride in the Job’ 2013 for the development organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the South West region.  A ‘Pride in the Job award’ is the highest industry accolade a site manager can receive.

Jenny together with partner Paul own a house in London and are looking to make their new 3-bed detached house at Wyndham Place their primary residence going forward.  She says: “We are absolutely delighted with our new home and Adrian White Fry’s site manager and Joe Bond the Finishing Foreman couldn’t be more friendly and helpful.  Tisbury estate agent Arundell James have given an excellent service looking after our every need.  They introduced us to Annabel from the C G Fry sales team who gave us a guided tour of Poundbury so we could see first-hand the quality of their build before we visited Wyndham Place site.”

Tisbury was recommended as one of the top 25 places to live in Britain by The Sunday Times with great amenities and transport links.  As part of a green-scheme travel plan introduced by C G Fry & Son in conjunction with Wiltshire Council, the company is making finances available to install bike-racks around Tisbury and at the local railway station. Up to £800 is available to each household towards the costs of travel by means other than the private car.  This sum on offer is available to the first occupiers of each dwelling for one year from the date of occupancy.

C G Fry’s Wiltshire development on Hindon Lane offers a rare chance to acquire a new and charming home in one of the county’s most appealing rural areas whilst enjoying a contemporary, premier internal specification with private dwellings ranging from £250,000 - £675,000.  It will appeal to a broad range of people home-owners including retired couples; families and young professionals.  A mixed development Wyndham Place includes partnership housing; Guinness Trust affordable homes and 20 individual commercial units to support the small business community and help boost local economy with good road and rail links to the A303 and A30 trunk roads.

Jenny Brown comments: “Tisbury is a charming little town and we love the lifestyle with its delightful independent shops, cafes and restaurants.  We have used local suppliers for all our requirements including carpets, curtains and lighting. The town has everything we need including a Post Office, Bank and a wonderful church.  We can stroll into the centre or take longer walks in the stunning Nadder Valley. The rail and road links are excellent which means we can easily commute to London from Tisbury railway station and the city of Salisbury is just one-stop away. The local people are very friendly and we feel safe and comfortable here. The mixed development includes privately owned houses; affordable housing and commercial units which gives a real community feel, one of the main attractions for us.”

www.cgfry.co.uk

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