Catch up on recent events and see what's planned over the next couple of months. No Images? Click here There’s lots to look forward to We've had the IKEA opening, the Devon County Show has been and gone, and the Royal Wedding was celebrated by millions...But that isn't the end of the fun – absolutely not. We've got a shed load more for you all! Check out all the details below. Before we update you on all the upcoming events, we thought we'd recap on some of our recent events. A good number of us had a lovely evening at the Devon & Exeter Institution at the end of April, and we think it's true to say that those who visited were taken aback at how amazing the Institution is, and all it has to offer. We certainly hope this has encouraged local businesses to look at how they could support this organisation, and use its facilities for meetings and events. If you weren't able to join us for the visit but would like to know more, the Institution would welcome you popping by. Our recent breakfast covering crypto-currencies and blockchain resulted in a stunned silence as the enormity of the implications of this technology started to become clear, followed by an interesting and interactive Q&A session. The session was exceptionally well received, and we received fantastic feedback. We love that we're able to bring such thought-provoking, valuable and fresh topics to our members. If you haven't been to one of our breakfast sessions before – do come along! Can you spare 2 minutes to show your support for our Founder?This is a shameless bit of self-promotion! I've been shortlisted as a 'Rising Star' in the EA/PA category in We Are the City's 2018 Awards. The Awards have received record levels of entries, and this was the second highest nominated category, so I'm thrilled to get to the final 10, but of course I'd love to win! And that completely depends on public votes. Last push to have Exeter PA Network named as PA Network of the Year!The deadline for entries is fast approaching: 24 May 2018 Let’s do this! Breakfast / Th 21.6. / 7.30amOur regular networking breakfast. This time we'll be joined by Matthew Irish, Consultant at Hays, looking at what makes a successful PA. Development event / Th 07.06. / 5pmAre you curious about your career? At this event, Judy Salmon will help us to stop for a moment to examine how satisfied we are with life and our careers. Annual Conference / Fr 12.10.Ticket sales for our third Annual Conference have gone live! Grab an early bird ticket before they're all gone! Other Events:
more information at: www.exeterpanetwork.com/eventsStay tuned in for the latest info: ★ Member Offer ★ Wine Tasting @ Hotel du Vin with Like Minds / Th 24 MayNetwork members have been offered a special rate of 2-4-1 tickets for their event on Thursday, 24 May. HDV have partnered with Like Minds, so it will be a great opportunity to network. Attendees can also grab some discounted tickets for Like Minds' Ideas Festival, which takes place in September. Email Agne at HDV to get your tickets. ✎ Job opportunity Legal Secretary vacancy at an employee owned law firmStephens Scown are ranked number 33 on the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to work for 2018 list! Swing by and say hi...! / Fr 25 MayWe'll be set up on Southernhay Gardens on Friday, 25 May, along with various street food traders and the pop up Gin Bar. Pop by to say hello and check out the new Exeter PA Network mo-beel. As an extra incentive, we'll be giving an Exeter Gin minature to the first 10 people who sign up for our 7 June event at our stand. 25th Grand Western Canal 10k Run & Family Festival / Sunday 08 June Adopstar are organising the Tiverton Canal walk / run and family festival in Sampford Peverell for CLIC Sargent. The run / walk will take place in the morning, with the family festival taking place at the finishing point from 12.30pm. As well as looking for participants, the organisers are looking for donations for raffle prizes, as well as volunteers to marshall and provide stall cover during the day. If you want to take part, or can offer some time to help, follow the link to find out more. Sponsor update: As you will have spotted, Sampson Hall have come on board as sponsors. Sampson Hall are experts in leadership, delivering bespoke solutions training to improve organisational performance increasing business success, and we're delighted they will be supporting us going forward.Deer Park Country House Hotel have confirmed their ongoing support, and we're delighted to be able to celebrate that at a summer party at the hotel on 19 September. More details to come! New sponsor We're very happy to announce Grow Exeter will be coming on board as a sponsor very shortly! This partnership will help us to promote the network, our members and our supporters. Sponsor opportunity We have a new opportunity for a headline sponsor here at Exeter PA Network. Please spread the word and get in touch with us if you're interested. Watch out for our next newsletterIn the meantime, please do share ♥ this newsletter with colleagues and contacts who you think would enjoy being part of our network - or encourage them to subscribe to our updates through our website (www.exeterpanetwork.com). Take care y'all and hope to see you at an event soon! Kim Glover |