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Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

Peninsula Private Medical Services opened its doors to invited guests for the ‘official’ launch Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme.

With the service already up and running, and word spreading fast, the founders were keen to celebrate successes so far and have the opportunity to showcase the impressive capabilities to invited guests.

Around 50 people took the opportunity to look around the facilities of the bespoke building, which grew from two old farm cottages. The main building at Waterloo Court now houses a private GP service with specialisms...

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Early access to hip replacement proven to be cost-effective

Early access to hip replacement is cost-effective and provides significant benefits for patients' quality of life, a study has shown.

Ruben Mujica-Mota, from the University of Exeter, carried out research comparing early access and delayed hip replacement surgery in Italy on behalf of the European Health Technology Institute for Socio-Economic Research (EHTI).

His findings, which are now published in the journal Value in Health, demonstrate both the cost-effectiveness of early hip replacement, as well as the benefits for patients.

The expert says that delaying hip...

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Pirates of Penzance on at the Northcott this week

Following the success of Patience in March 2012, Exeter University Gilbert and Sullivan Society return to celebrate their 45th year with one of the most famous comic operas of all time, The Pirates of Penzance .

Follow the thrilling story of young Frederic, who has to remain faithful to the pirate trade until his 21st birthday. However, he longs to pursue his dreams elsewhere and find true love.

The pirates find a flaw in his contract and all becomes more complicated than Frederic could have ever imagined...

With fantastically famous music, delicious humour and the...

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Simple strategies on how to remain lean when NOT training

Authored by pfpexeter
Posted: Wed, 02/06/2013 - 2:53pm

This article discusses some very simple and basic nutritional strategies to help us remain lean even when we can not train for a prolonged period of time. We may lose some muscle mass but with correct nutrition and a bit of self discipline we can keep the fat off.

The link below gives some quick and simple tips that a trainee here at PFP / Gymspace Exeter used to great affect recently.

http://www.precisionperformance.co.uk/wp/fat-loss/remaining-lean-when-not-training

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Have a romantic and safe Valentine's celebration

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?

Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.

Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...

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Make sure it's a Happy and Safe Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. On 10th February it will be the year of the snake, so while celebrations are going on it is important to take some simple precautions to ensure that all those enjoying themselves are safe from the risk of fire.

Many people will be celebrating at home - cooking while entertaining or relaxing with family or friends. It may be easy to be distracted and therefore more vulnerable to fire.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service understand that the New Year festivities are very special...

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Creating a comical storm: O’Shea & O’Gaukroger

Authored by Peggie Clark
Posted: Thu, 01/31/2013 - 12:31pm

The comedy scene is one much dominated by men, but O’Shea & O’Gaukroger, comprising Marina O’Shea and Tessa O’Gaukroger, are a young, female duo based in Exeter and conquering the world of comedy.

With one successful national tour under their belts already they are now in full swing of their latest tour 'What will we do when we grow up - A Comedy of Careers' and are due to appear at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 2nd February.

O’Shea & O’Gaukroger are dazzling entertainment and laugh out loud funny. With even more dates and venues booked for this tour than last year's ‘...

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Key advice for a memorable family skiing trip

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 01/30/2013 - 7:58am

How many sports can claim to be to be for all the family? Skiing is one of the best of them! Not only because we are all together (children, parents, grandparents) but also because when we play, we discover so much that we create some of the best memories ever.

Memories that are so strong that, when the time will come, our children will bring their own children to the mountains to share with them the incredible experience of the snow world.

Some of you already know, some of you don’t. Some of you are maybe anxious to bring your little ones to the cold and to the snow. Some...

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Art wanted for next Community Centre Exhibition

Authored by curatorex
Posted: Sat, 01/26/2013 - 11:28am

Exeter Community Centre holds four-month exhibitions of painting, drawing, photography, print and a few ceramics. The work is curated from submissions and is open for anyone to apply. There is a Hanging Policy regarding content, but a very open-minded approach to form.

Exhibitions are rolling, every 4 months. The next is from 2nd-3rd February 2013. There are no charges for exhibiting or commission taken for any sales.

Artists are required to have their own PPL insurance and further insurance at their own discretion.

Please submit an indicative selection of images by...

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What to do if your Employer goes insolvent?

With the recent collapse of Jessops, Comet, HMV and Blockbuster, employees are finding themselves in a situation where they are having to assess their rights and entitlement.

Employee Rights

There is a difference between an employer being in liquidation and administration. If your employer is in liquidation, there is no continuing business and you will have no job. Where your employer is in administration, an administrator will be appointed and will be brought in to see if the business can be kept alive and whether a buyer can take over the whole of the business.

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