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Shake-ups/launches/initiatives/awards EXeter AND EAst Devon Get to worK The Living Systems Institute QUOTE OF THE ISSUE “i can’T WAIT TO WELCOME OLD AND TOP OF THE AGENDA. NEW CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM FRIENDS TO MY Five Exeter building projects are shortlisted for important South West property awards NEW ive standout Exeter building projects ‘Residential Project of the Year – 40 Units and Under’ have been shortlisted in the 2017 category. home” Michelmores Property Awards, now in In addition, two Exeter-based property and Who’s bursting to show their 15th year, which celebrate the most construction professionals – Ralph Collison of Alder you his new venture? Find outstanding property and construction King and Andrew Pearce of JLL – are hoping to scoop on on page 73. projects in Devon, Somerset, Bristol, the John Laurence Special Contribution Award, which FDorset and Cornwall, across 10 categories. aims to shine a light on outstanding professionals This year, the Met Office’s High Performance within the sector. Computer Complex has been shortlisted for both Says Emma Honey, head of property at ‘Public Project of the Year’ and ‘Building of the Year’, Michelmores: while the Exeter Cricket Ground Development is in “Yet again we have received an extremely high the running for ‘Commercial Project of the Year’. quality of entries, spread across many sectors. Finalists for ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’, “This year’s shortlist shows the South West property meanwhile, include the Cranbrook & Skypark District and construction industry as a real powerhouse of Heating Scheme, and the Living Systems Institute innovation, and is a signal of exciting times ahead.” at the University of Exeter, has been shortlisted The winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner 3000THE BIG under both ‘Education Project of the Year’ and the on Thursday 15 June at the University of Exeter, NUMBER prestigious ‘Building of the Year’. presented by comedian and actor Marcus Brigstocke. Size in square-feet of Cedar Court, a residential development in Naturalmat’s new showroom Rockbeare near Exeter, has made the finals of the For more: michelmores.com Find out more on page 72 www.mediaclash.co.uk I EXETER LIVING I 71 BUSINESS INSIDER FAntAstic four Our pick of the most exciting, intriguing or important local business stories right now OPEN DOOR Local celebrity chef Michael Caines has officially opened his new country house hotel and restaurant Lympstone Manor. The Grade II-listed Georgian mansion is set in 28 acres of Devon countryside with unrivalled views of the Exe Estuary. Formerly a private home known as Courtlands House, it has been restored and renovated with the help of architect Rud Sawers and interior design duo Meraki. “The opening of Lympstone Manor is the realisation of a dream,” says the two- Topsham folk show Michelin star chef, who hails from nearby West Londoners Pradnya Apte Exeter. “Everything that I have achieved how to sleep in my long career has brought me to this point, where I can fully express my vision of contemporary country house hospitality for FACE UP the 21st century. I can’t wait to welcome old LONDON CALLING Exeter facial aesthetics expert Dr Pradnya and new friends to my new home!” Lympstone Manor: worth Topsham-based Naturalmat – who attracted by our traditional craftsmanship Apte, clinic director at Southernhay-based Skin Xxx craning your neck to see. manufacture organic, luxurious, and contemporary designs, but also Southwest, has been recognised as one of the For more: lympstonemanor.co.uk handmade beds, mattresses and bed linen the clear health benefits of sleeping on top practitioners in her field at a recent industry – have just opened a flagship showroom in natural fibres. There’s a growing interest awards ceremony. Chiswick, West London. in the idea of clean sleeping and we’ve Dr Apte was one of only eight finalists – and the The 3,000 square-feet showroom established our company on the concept only awards finalist from the South West – in the includes in an in-store ‘Sleep Zone’ which of a natural sleep.” ‘Facial Aesthetics, Full Face Treatment’ category at offers customers a private, comfortable Products by the Cornish Bed Company the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards in London. space to test beds and mattresses. will also be on display, and to evoke The ceremony took place on Friday 24th March Co-Founder, Mark Tremlett, who Naturalmat’s Devon countryside base, the at the Landmark Hotel, London, and the awards founded the business in 2000 with friend company has included a local apple juice were judged by some of the pre-eminent facial Peter Tindall, says: “We make each among the complimentary refreshments, aesthetics experts in the country. EXETER mattress by hand in Devon, and source our and bespoke aromas and “sounds of Devon Skin Southwest, formerly Revitalise Rejuvenate organic lambswool from Soil Association country life” in the background. before a rebrand in November 2016, offers a wide CHIEFS NEWS approved farms within a 50 mile radius, Naturalmat also have several range of facial aesthetic treatments including so supporting our county is a big part of concessions in southern Europe and plan the Silhouette Soft threadlift procedure. Dr Apte Chris Bentley brings you the what we’re all about. We’re proud to keep to open three to four more showrooms in is Save Face-accredited and registered with the our roots firmly in Devon, but we have the London area over the next five years. General Dental Council (GDC). latest from inside Sandy Park had huge support right from the start in the London market. I think people are For more: naturalmat.co.uk For more: skinsouthwest.co.uk On the back of the heartbreaking loss in the Anglo Welsh Cup final, many would forgive the Chiefs for suffering a hangover as they THE VERY IDEAS returned to action in the league. Olly Woodburn gets However, Rob Baxter’s charges are made airborne to dot down @PPAUK PHOTO BY Business leaders and speakers from the US, Europe and the UK will come of sterner stuff than many, and hammered in to Exeter in September as part of an international ideas festival that’s two bonus point wins to keep the top of the also held in London and New York. table well within reach as the season reaches involved, I really do think this season will Kicking things off will be a game with the The influential Like Minds Ideas Festival – born in Devon in 2009, and its climax. go down to the last regular season game, promotion-winning squad of 2010 against voted by The Guardian as one of their ‘Top Ten Global Ideas Festivals’ – First up was a dogged Sale Sharks who led with Wasps and Saracens joining the Chiefs a Classic Lions XV. If seeing the likes of will be held at Exeter Castle on Friday 29 September, with ‘From Startup well into the second half before the Chiefs in the tightest league season run-in I can Tommy Hayes, Chris Budgen and Richard to Scaleup’ as its theme. were roared home by a packed Sandy Park remember. Baxter isn’t enough to whet the appetite, Some 250 delegates will hear from international business speakers, to a 30-25 victory. The ‘come from behind’ Sadly, the success of the first XV was the Lions are already boasting Mike Tindall, take part in immersive masterclasses and debate with experts during theme continued the following weekend as not mirrored by the Braves as they were Ian Balshaw, Lee Mears and Mike Phillips panel sessions and lunches across the city. bottom of the table Bristol benefitted from beaten in their final A league outing away (all test match Lions). All details for this Business innovator Chris Moss, who helped build three global billion two interceptions to lead 17-5. It took a while to Gloucester. Needing a win to confirm game, and the calendar, can be found on the dollar brands – Virgin Atlantic, Orange and 118 118 – will be one of the for the team to find their mojo, but find it qualification, the fancied Braves (mirroring website: steeno10.co.uk speakers, with others to be announced soon. they did, heading to a 38-34 victory and the first XV) gave away two interceptions There will also be a Futures Room, showcasing the region’s most confirming a second consecutive semi-final in the first 10 minutes, and that proved the Next up for the Chiefs at Sandy Park: promising businesses, as well as exhibition space, and an after-party. appearance with three games still to play. difference as Gloucester hung on to take the 29 April – Northampton Like Minds events are also being held in London, New York and At time of writing, Exeter’s finest still spoils 33-20. The result ended the Braves’ 16/17 July – Summer 7s Chris Moss Shanghai this year. have games with Harlequins, Northampton chances of defending their A league crown. spills his secrets and Gloucester. Having taken my set square On a more positive note, Gareth Steenson For more: wearelikeminds.com and ruler in comparing the run-ins of all has been awarded a testimonial season. For more: exeterchiefs.co.uk 72 I EXETER LIVING I www.mediaclash.co.uk www.mediaclash.co.uk I EXETER LIVING I 73.