News Archive
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November 2010
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Recipe for success - two Devon bosses get cooking
Tuesday 9th November 2010
James Eyre (left), managing director of Lifestyle Hospitality and Kevin King,owner of Createanet.When a mutual business associate suggested that two highly successful South Devonbusiness owners meet...
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Christmas Party dilemma solved!
Monday 29th November 2010
It's that familiar nightmare of office Christmas parties. Everyone's pre-ordered their starters and main courses from the menu and promptly forgotten their choices on the night. ...
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December 2010
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Real Good Meat comes to Lifestyle
Thursday 2nd December 2010
As a result of months of research, the lifestyle group are proud to announce that they will be serving meat in all its establishment provided exclusively by the Really Good Meat Company.The Really...
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Tiger Bills' is heading to Torquay
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Following hot on the success of Tiger Bills Exeter, we’re very please to announce that Tiger Bills is coming to Torquay, the restaurant will offer the same fusion of Thai and American grill...
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Winter just got warmer for Haldon Hill motorists
Friday 10th December 2010
Hot Soup for Freezing Motorists With more sub zero temperatures and snow forecast for next week, preparations are in full swing to help motorists stranded on Haldon Hill, one of Devon's most...
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Pig Racing at The Apple and Parrot!
Saturday 11th December 2010
..Pig racing organiser Ady Byng with one of the hotly favoured contestants in the pig racing championships this Sunday at Torquay's cider bar The Apple and Parrot. All the races have been sponsored...
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The Gisson's - Living Devon review
Saturday 11th December 2010
The Gisson’s Inn James & Tanya Put the Gisson’s Inn back on the map It’s one of those places that you are more than likely to have visited at least once if you live in the...
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Exeter's most famous doorman braves the cold!
Monday 20th December 2010
Exeter's Lord Mayor Marcel Choules braved the cold last night to raise money for his charity. Cllr Choules, who has 40 years experience as a doorman, dressed up in Indian Raj costume to man the...
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January 2011
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Carry on Christmas!
Friday 7th January 2011
It might have been Twelfth Night on Wednesday night when traditionally all the Christmas decorations must come down, but staff at three Exeter eateries are determined that the Christmas party season...
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Six Nations rugby - All for ONE Stadium
Monday 17th January 2011
Imagine being able to watch the entire Six Nations Rugby competition from just one stadium - and enjoy a pie and a pint at the same time. That's exactly what is happening in Taunton where a...
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Why we are helping the Hero's
Wednesday 26th January 2011
IT'S action stations at Cafe Mambo in Torquay during the next two weekends as staff don military-themed outfits to help raise money for Help for Heroes. And they don't have to look far for their...
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Paul Merson and Al Reed come to Bombay Bills to support the Lord Mayors Trust
Friday 28th January 2011
Bombay Bills in Exeter will be hosting their very first Sportsman’s dinner on the 24th March 2011.Paul Merson will be the guest speaker on the night; supported by Al Reed a well known comedian,...
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Mayor gets in costume to raise cash for charity
Saturday 29th January 2011
EXETER'S Lord Mayor Councillor Marcel Choules has collected nearly £800 for his charity, the Wonford and St Paul's Youth and Community Project in Burnthouse Lane. The charity is aiming to...
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February 2011
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Glasto - pub! - Music festival in local Torquay based pub!!
Tuesday 1st February 2011
There's no better way to enjoy a great music line-up than go to a music festival. But anyone who has endured the facilities at Glastonbury will tell you that some aspects of festival going are...
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There IS such a thing as a free lunch
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Calling all South Devon businesses. Torquay's Cafe Mambo is staging twolunchtime networking events to launch their new around-the-world in (almost) 80 tapas menu with a free invitation to local...
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They're back!
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Pig racing at a Torquay pub was so popular that the little porkers have been invited back for another unmissable tournament this Sunday (Feb 6).Hosted by Ady Bing, the excitement is played...
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The Gissons, Tiger Bills and Bombay Bills appear at the Expo West Show in Exeter!
Friday 4th February 2011
The Lifestyle Group exhibited Tiger Bills, Bombay Bills and The Gissons at the Expo West Catering and Hospitality Show in Exeter on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of February 2011.We had a great stand which we...
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PARROTFEST
Friday 11th February 2011
IT HAS been quite a week for fans of local music. Hot on the heels of a highly successful Room Upstairs festival in Brixham, the focus moves across to Torquay for the first ever Parrotfest on...
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NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BORN
Friday 18th February 2011
SO good, they're doing it again! The first Parrotfest, at the Apple and Parrot pub in Torquay's Torwood Street, was such a success that a second Parrotfest is already being scheduled for the end of...
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Cocktail bar and terrace scheme unveiled by venue
Monday 21st February 2011
PLANS to create a £100,000 extension to one of Torquay's popular harbourside venues have been unveiled. Mambo plans to convert part of the top floor of the building on The Strand into another...
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A chance to meet...and eat... with Paul Merson
Friday 25th February 2011
Exeter eaterie Bombay Bills plays host to the first of a series of sportsman'sdinners in 2011 with guest speaker international footballer Paul Merson.Tickets are selling fast for the event on March...
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March 2011
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From Strictly to the School Disco - Mambo bursts into Spring
Friday 18th March 2011
Minehead's Cafe Mambo has unveiled its Spring schedule of events featuring everything from a Strictly Come Dining - and dancing - to pig racing. The seafront venue, in the town's historic Queen's...
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PARROTFEST IS BACK - SUNDAY APRIL 10
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Parrotfest is back already - thanks to public demand. And also from the bands. The Apple and Parrot on Torquay's harbourside has been besieged by bands from all over South Devon vying for a place on...
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BOMBAY BILLS IS ON THE MOVE!
Wednesday 30th March 2011
Exeter's popular Bombay Bill's restaurant is on the move. Staff are busy putting the finishing touches to the decor at the new premises in The Old Malthouse in Bartholomew St East for opening night...
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April 2011
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Official Opening of the new Bombay Bills site and charity cheque presentation with Lord Mayor Cllr Marcel Choules was a success!
Friday 15th April 2011
Hard working Lord Mayor Marcel Choules received another big cheque for his charity, The Wonford and St Paul's Youth and Community Project, thanks to generous diners in Exeter. The recent...
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Strictly Come Dancing.....and dining....
Wednesday 20th April 2011
Wondering what to do on the Royal Wedding day? It's not too late to book tickets for an evening to remember at Cafe Mambo in Minehead. Strictly Come Dining on Friday (April 29) will...
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Right Royal Knees Up
Thursday 21st April 2011
What better way to enjoy all the excitement and glamour of the royal wedding than watching it on a big screen with a crowd of friends and neighbours. The Gissons Hotel at Kennford has entered...
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May 2011
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Rugby's Gareth Chilcott touches down in Torquay
Wednesday 4th May 2011
Legendary England prop Gareth Chilcott plays Torquay next month - as the star of an unmissable sportsman’s dinner at the resort's Palace Hotel on Wednesday June 8. "Cooch" Chilcott is...
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The Managing Director of Lifestyle visits the Exeter Guild Hall.
Wednesday 4th May 2011
Lifestyle Group’s management team received a formal thank from Exeter‘s Lord Mayor in recognition of a series of fund raising events the group have held to support his chosen charity....
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China wants to do business with Exeter
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Hong Kong and Chinese investors are lining up to invest in Exeter, impressed by its university, tourism, communications, stunning coast and country side as well as fresh air and quality of life....
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June 2011
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Bursting to be on Britain's Got Talent?!
Thursday 9th June 2011
Inspired by X Factor? Bursting to be on Britain's Got Talent. Why not cut your performing teeth on the south west's very own talent competition this Autumn!Talent South West is a brand...
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PARROTFEST 3 PROVIDES PRE GLASTO WARM-UP
Tuesday 14th June 2011
It's bigger, it's better - and it's back. Parrotfest, South Devon's much acclaimed music festival in a pub is back this Sunday (June 19) for its third outing so far this year- and already...
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August 2011
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The Rooftop at Mambo Torquay NOW OPEN
Tuesday 16th August 2011
The Rooftop at Cafe Mambo has launched and has proven a much needed addition to Torquay harbourside! Focusing on quality and catering to the more discerning customer, The Rooftop with its astounding...
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Mambo Taunton goes Live with Bulleit Bourbon
Thursday 18th August 2011
Bulleit Sessions is a night sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon (Diageo) and is focused on Live Music. Mambo Taunton have partnered with Bulleit Sessions to bring some of the finest local talent to their...
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September 2011
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Look out Exeter... The Parrot is coming!
Wednesday 14th September 2011
The Apple and Parrot has been a great success in Torquay and has launched to rave reviews in Taunton proving itself to be the number 1 live music venue with consistently excellent Live Music weekly...
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Torquays Taste buds say yes!
Wednesday 21st September 2011
Torquay is now experiencing the taste sensations of the Tiger Bills Chefs! Tiger Bills is a unique and exciting concept that brings together the tastes of two different countries. The menu boast...
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January 2012
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Lifestyle Events Management takes off in 2012
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Lifestyle Events apart from its own highly successful portfolio is now undertaking Events Management for a number of clients. Offering a range of services that cover everything from intimate events...
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March 2012
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ParrotFest gets an overhaul for 2012
Tuesday 6th March 2012
ParrotFest has been a revelation for the Torquay Live Music scene and has gone from strength to strength ever since it launch in February 2011. This April see's the event getting a make-over...
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Lifestyle Events goes live
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Lifestyle Events is having a busy Q1 with their new website going live! www.lifestyle-events.co.uk is the place to go for all your favourite events but most importantly they have brought their...
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Talent SouthWest 2012 joins forces with Exeter College
Wednesday 7th March 2012
After a great start in 2011 Talent South West is joining forces with Exeter College to allow students to work alongside industry professionals as part of their Arts Management course. Talent South...
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Tiger Bills Torquay hits the headlines!
Saturday 10th March 2012
Tiger Bills in Torquay played host to the Herald Express and put JP Hedge, one of the heralds reporters, through his paces in a Thai Cookery masterclass! Follow the link above to read the...
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ParrotFest goes Technology Crazy!
Wednesday 28th March 2012
ParrotFest slated for the 22nd April has been chosen to lead the new Lifestyle Events ticket system, although with no cost attached to a ticket you can now register for offers associated with the...
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April 2012
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Comedy Comes Home to Bombay
Thursday 12th April 2012
Billboard Comedy Club has come to Exeter and is setting up stage in Bombay Bills on Bartholomew Road. An exciting night of top flight comedy with all the atmosphere and laughs you would...
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May 2012
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Old Grey Parrot Test Part 2
Tuesday 8th May 2012
The Old Grey Parrot Test is back and this time is spread over 5 nights!! Visit the Apple and Parrot Website for up to date details!
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