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New support network for men launches in Exeter

Mary Youlden — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:41:40 +0000

Former Gemini, Heart and Radio Exe radio presenter Matt Young has unveiled a new networking initiative - Who Needs Instructions – to provide practical support for men to help them overcome mental health challenges.

With suicide rates amongst men at an all-time high, Matt believes that if men felt better able to talk to each other about the stuff that really matters, it would help prevent many from reaching crisis point.

Having spent over 20 years as a broadcaster, Matt has honed his own communication skills and now wants to encourage others to do the same.

“I’ve always been an open book, able to share my feelings with others and I feel like this has helped me from spiralling ever downwards, to a point of despair,” reveals Matt.

“I have seen too many men keep their emotions bottled up inside, and sometimes, sadly, that can end in tragedy.”

Who Needs Instructions CIC (www.whoneedsinstructions.com) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to get men talking more through regular events that bring them together to create a brotherhood.

“The name, Who Needs Instructions, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to men who refuse to read instruction manuals or accept directions when navigating somewhere, when in fact we all probably do.”

Matt adds: “There will be loads of activities like days out at the football, rugby, and cricket, as well as walking, swimming, and hiking, and getting guys to try new stuff too, like yoga, journaling, or meditation. Members will all benefit from discounts at various locations in and around the city too.”

The aim of the group is to create a brotherhood of men who look out for and support each other. Many men lead very busy lives and Matt believes a lot of guys just don’t look after themselves or their mental wellbeing nearly as much as their female counterparts.

“A lot of guys want to be the best at everything…the best father, the best husband, uncle, boss, or colleague. But we can’t do that unless we give ourselves a little time too,” says Matt.

“So, I want guys to take a break from their busy schedules and recharge their batteries so they can return to their families and places of work and feel ready to give their best.

“The membership of Who Needs Instructions will try out new experiences, all whilst learning how to communicate better. Men will soon find - like some of us have already discovered - that relying on and being open with each other is a great thing to do; it’s a win win for everyone.”

www.whoneedsinstructions.com

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Exeter Property Circle — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:57:01 +0000

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter.

They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative distillation methods

Tickets are £12 and include a welcome drink of either prosecco / soft drink or a large G&T from the Quayside Distillery itself!

Exeter Property Circle is non profit and all money raised is split between our 2 chosen charities, Exeter Chiefs Foundation & Exeter City Community Trust. Both charities do amazing work for our local communities so we are really pleased to be able to support them again.

Anyone working within property in and around Exeter is welcome so please do spread the word and invite your colleagues along. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Approx. schedule for the evening:

5.30pm - Welcome drink, networking and distillery tours

6.30pm - We hear from our Guest Speakers

6.45/7pm - More networking and drinks and the distillery tours will continue. The bar will be open throughout the evening and after the event so that you can continue chatting for as long as you like!

Book your tickets here.

If you would like any more information please contact clare@exeterpropertycircle.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18868786

Facebook - @exeterpropertycircle

Twitter - @exeter_circle

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Exeter Property Circle — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:51:16 +0000

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Event

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative distillation methods

Tickets are £12 and include a welcome drink of either prosecco / soft drink or a large G&T from the Quayside Distillery itself!

Anyone working within property in and around Exeter is welcome so please do spread the word and invite your colleagues along. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Approx. schedule for the evening:

5.30pm - Welcome drink, networking and distillery tours

6.30pm - We hear from our Guest Speakers

Book your tickets here.

If you would like any more information please contact clare@exeterpropertycircle.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18868786

Facebook - @exeterpropertycircle

Twitter - @exeter_circle

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Event Date

Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Venue

The Quayside Distillery, Exeter

Business bods host quizzes to boost brain injury coffers!

Headway Devon — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:32:46 +0000

Calling all titans of trivia! The Exeter branch of professional networking group Business@Breakfast are running a series of fun online quizzes for local brain injury charity Headway Devon.

The group selected Headway Devon as their “charity of the year” just before lockdown hit, and have been thinking of creative ways to raise funds for this important cause.

The online quizzes will take place on three consecutive Thursdays from 1st to 15th October 2020. Running from 6-8.30pm they will cost just £5 per person each, or a discounted price of £12 per person if you attend all three. Teams can be up to four people and spaces are limited so be sure to book soon to avoid disappointment!

There will be a range of prizes to be won, including one for the overall series victor! So rally your colleagues, friends and family and sign-up now.

Ruth Wells, Chief Executive of Headway Devon, said: “Covid-19 has had a huge impact for Headway Devon. We have continued to deliver our vital frontline services throughout the pandemic, but this has often come at increased cost to us at a time when many of our normal sources of fundraising have been cut off to us. We are therefore hugely grateful to Business@Breakfast for their generous support, and we can’t wait to join in and test our team’s general knowledge at this wonderful event.”

To sign up or to find out more, please email sandra@businessatbreakfast.co.uk.

Free business networking evening

Alison Jobson — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:37:02 +0000

Join Bluegrass Group at their FREE business networking event during Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) 2020.

There’ll be drinks and nibbles, a short interactive cyber quiz and the opportunity to network with other like-minded business owners.

Pre-booking essential, click here to book.

CSAW is the UK’s only week of free events dedicated to raising awareness of cyber security. Offering several different free events it provides a unique platform for education, sharing of best practice and networking opportunities within the region.

View the programme here.

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Event Date

Monday, March 9, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Venue

Stephens Scown, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

Free Exeter business networking event

Alison Jobson — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:56:43 +0000

Join Bluegrass at their FREE business networking event where they’ll be launching the programme for Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) 2020. Attendees will receive a free copy of the 2020 line-up and get the heads up on what’s in store for the week.

There’ll be drinks and nibbles, a short cyber presentation and the opportunity to network with other business owners.

Pre-booking essential, click here to book.

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Event Date

Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Venue

Stephens Scown Solicitors LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter EX1 1RS

The Exeter Daily - networking

New support network for men launches in Exeter

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Approx. schedule for the evening:

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Event

Approx. schedule for the evening:

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