MONDAY: My working week at Redmayne-Bentley begins with an investment meeting to discuss the Euro zone crisis and the likelihood of the US having a third phase of quantitative easing.

Next up is a phone call with a client where we discuss investing in emerging markets such as China, which I've been following for as long as I can remember.

Walking from town I run head first into a client and we grab a coffee out in the sun at Café Rouge. Eventually I head back to the office as I have a meeting with a discretionary client. This individual has savings and is considering making full use of the recent sell-off in the market by further investing into equities.

After work I enjoy a get-together with the Exeter Round Table as we visit a cider farm in the beautiful village of Colaton Raleigh.

We're greeted by the owners who are warm, passionate and knowledgeable as they explain the process involved in making the cider. Of course, to round off a great day out we fit in time to sample the excellent cider produced on the farm.

TUESDAY: After another meeting on the prospects for oil and gold prices, I notice that it is already time for lunch. I grab a sandwich from the supermarket before reviewing the papers.

The remainder of the day is spent analysing the stock markets, putting through some trades and talking with one of my colleagues about the prospects of the banking sector.

The working day is over and I leave the office at 5.15pm.

WEDNESDAY: Analysis of the stock markets follows our daily morning meeting, before a working lunch with a client who lives locally.

The afternoon sees a visit from two curious passers-by, enticed in by our advertising board outside.

They come into the office and discuss Redmayne-Bentley's services.

After a brief chat we help the couple in selling some shares, which will go towards funding a brand new kitchen.

THURSDAY: Having completed the daily ritual of analysing client portfolios and reviewing the broadsheet newspapers, I spend the rest of the morning researching the mobile phone industry following news that regulators have blocked the AT&T takeover of T-mobile.

In the afternoon I have a telephone conversation with Keith Loudon, Redmayne-Bentley's senior partner, who is delighted that we held a corporate event at the Exeter City vs Liverpool match in the Carling Cup last month. It was a real shame about that result though, Exeter going down 3 -1.

FRIDAY: I'm up at 5.50am, it's a late summer's day and typically, it's raining.

The walk to work takes a little longer than usual today due to a chance encounter with a client. I arrive at my desk at 8am, where I'm greeted by a bucket of coffee and the morning papers.

Having no morning meetings scheduled, I take the opportunity to review the stock markets and check client portfolios, looking for new investment themes and opportunities.

The afternoon is spent producing reports and taking instructions from several clients to buy stocks for them.

With reports written and cash invested, I leave the office to meet friends at a restaurant in Exeter.

WEEKEND: The weekend is spent in London at a farewell barbecue for my girlfriend Sarah, thoroughly enjoyed with old friends and old tales, before her imminent relocation to Exeter.

I notice it's Sunday evening and I haven't even been able to get through the newspapers. I have a quick read before finally loading the car with Sarah's belongings and heading back home to Exeter.