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REVIEW: Icescape Westpoint

With four kids between us aged 12 to 18, organising a festive family outing usually involves spreadsheets, negotiations and at least one teenager muttering, “Do I have to come?” under their breath.

So when Icescape Westpoint announced its much-anticipated return, we jumped at the chance to test whether it could deliver that rare miracle: something all of them would enjoy.

Spoiler: it did.

This year we went all in — two extra friends, nanny and grandad in tow (strictly spectators, though grandad did talk a big game about his 1970s skating skills).

The...

Bricks and Mortar Bingo for a Younger Generation

There’s no doubting the growth of pure online bingo sites like Sailor Bingo , Tombola and many more continues to evolve despite the introduction of stricter gambling regulations. But until fairly recently, its bricks-and-mortar counterpart struggled with something of an image problem.

To many, traditional bingo halls were a place for older generations to congregate and set the world to rights as they marked off their numbers with the aid of a rum and coke.

But things started to change in the early 90s with the launch of new purpose-built complexes by the likes of Gala...

Countries where online gambling is legal

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2020 - 7:51am

Prohibition was never bringing many benefits to national economies, which is a fact many countries are beginning to recognize. Gambling is no exception, so as it evolved into a multi-billion dollar business that brings in tons of cash, many governments unsurprisingly started changing their opinion regarding its legality. Many sovereign states still forbid anything gambling-related, so it is good knowing you can and can not indulge yourself especially if you like to travel a lot.

The European Countries

Europe is the cradle of gambling so it is understandable that the...

4 Great Books to Read in 2020

Keeping in good health isn’t just a matter of eating the right food, and sleeping enough, although that's a good start. Feeding your brain and your imagination is equally important. It’s not enough to get up early in the morning, have fruits for breakfast and stick to a healthy diet. If you spend hours on the internet, the truth of the matter is, you'll be drained of energy and motivation to do anything.

Being healthy in body and mind involves looking at several aspects of your life, from your food to your exercise regimen, even to how you sleep and how many miles you walk. There...

Film fans can explore Hollywood icon Vivien Leigh’s South West links thanks to major new study

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:29pm

She achieved global stardom thanks to iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. Now the public can explore how Vivien Leigh had strong links to the South West as well as Hollywood as part of a major new project.

University of Exeter researcher Dr Lisa Stead is working to trace Leigh’s legacy. The work will illuminate new, unseen histories of Leigh's life and career as one of the twentieth century's most iconic female stars and show her connections to Devon. This includes a new interactive website.

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum (BDCM), Exeter City...

Bring Out the Board Games! Fighting Boredom While on Lockdown

With the current Corona lockdown in most countries, you will find that bars, schools, and offices are closed. You are probably at home, bored, and looking for fun activities to either do alone or with the company of loved ones. Now that you are lazy and have nowhere to go, why not spice up your life with some board games that you can play in the comfort of your home.

Here are a few suggestions that might suit your craving.

Scrabble

This great piece of art comes in gold and black color and appears excellent on the table. It has foiled stamped letter tiles, and players...

Best online games to play while social distancing

With the novel coronavirus changing every day, and nearly affecting every corner of the world, social distancing continues to be one of the top recommendations for staying healthy and safe.

Are you tired of binge-watching your favorite series or need to do something to get your mind off the news? Turn off your tv and play some online games. There’s plenty of research to suggest that gaming is good for kids, but it’s also beneficial for adults, so don’t feel guilty about spending time playing online.

Check out some of the best online games to play while you practice...

Reading offers serenity in hard times

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/24/2020 - 9:17pm

Despite devastating natural disasters or deadly viruses and often because of them, dedicated authors keep on writing and producing books for their readers' pleasure.

Former Exeter College student Fay Knowles (nee Johanson) has just released "Deadly Deceit In Paradise", Book Two in her Buchanan Mystery Romance Series (her sixth published book). The first in the series is "Dangerous Devotion" (formerly "Love at Sunset").

"Deadly Deceit In Paradise" tells how a mysterious death in paradise leads a young woman down a path that will determine her future. Natalie Barrett flies...

Is the Eurovision Song Contest finally gaining musical credibility?

For many years, the Eurovision Song Contest has been treated as a running joke by viewers in the UK. It gained a reputation for featuring low-quality Euro-pop music and many people only tuned in to listen to Terry Wogan’s witty and sarcastic commentary - a tradition maintained by Graham Norton who took over in 2009.

Recent UK failures

The UK’s attitude to the contest may have been partly fuelled by our failures. After enjoying great success between 1959 and 1981 - in which time we came first four times and second on 10 occasions - the UK only managed one more win (with Katrina and...

The best celebration of music by a Landslide at Vue Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/17/2020 - 10:09pm

Fans of Fleetwood Mac and other musical heroes have the show of a lifetime in store at Vue Exeter.

Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast at The London Palladium in honour of Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green on in February and the performance will be shown on the big screen at Vue in June.

The big-name event included the likes of Noel Gallagher, Pete Townshend, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Kirk Hammett, Steven Tyler and many more. Fabled producer Glyn Johns was there as the executive sound producer and the house band featured Mick Fleetwood himself...

What are the most popular casino games around the world?

It is fascinating to know that the trend of online gambling is popping out day by day from the last decade. The casino players can enjoy the games globally, and many of them are free. People also love to play the best slots bonus games to maximize their interest in sports. However, sometimes it doesn't seem a straightforward task to select the casino games. But no there is no need to worry because if you're also exploring online casino games for the first time, we have a pleasant surprise for you.

You will be able to find a look at some of the most popular casino games online. A...

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