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Exeter Brick Festival returns

After the HUGE success of last year, the Exeter Brick Festival returns on 26 th April, and it's gearing up to be the biggest brick-tastic celebration for LEGO fans!

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun as families, collectors, adult builders, and every LEGO-fanatic imaginable come together for a day of brick-filled bliss!

Wondering what's on at a Brick Festival event? Hold onto your bricks, as Exeter Brick Festival is unleashing a whirlwind of excitement! With new LEGO activities that include lightning-fast speed building competitions to super creative...

All the changes planned by Stagecoach to bus routes across Devon this September

From 6th September Stagecoach has got various timetables changes across their south west network. These changes will see Stagecoach increase the frequency of our some of their Exeter city services including service A which will see a frequency increase to every 15 minutes during the day, Monday to Saturday. The uplift will also see the popular I & J services increased to every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday.

Stagecoach are also launching 3 brand new early morning buses that run 7 days a week. These special buses will operate as early as 03:45am, with connections made onto the...

Why Paddleboarding is the Ideal Water Sport You Should Try Out

Paddleboarding is a very popular water sport that is played all over the world. The sport consists of a person (the paddleboarder) propelling themselves by using a swimming motion while lying down, kneeling, or standing, on an oblong board with a pointed nose; the board can be used on flat water and moving water. Paddleboarding is a sport that has competitions and tournaments that take place globally every single year. Paddleboarding is, in the next few years, going to be recognized as an Olympic sport, according to authoritative bodies on sports.

This page will hope to tell you...

Wellbeing project for people with dementia and their carers launches in Exeter

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) is collaborating with Dementia Carer & relentless marathon runner Jo Earlam & Cartoonist Tony Husband on their innovative, wellbeing project for the city.

Their idea of creating a circular route embracing the city has been conceived to mark World Alzheimer’s Month in September, initially as a fundraising idea for the Alliance and to reflect its role in the community supporting carers and raising awareness of dementia.

The Alliance's fifth anniversary planned for May was affected by the impact of Coronavirus and lockdown at a...

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Donkeys revealed as a British favourite despite 'stubborn' myth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/31/2020 - 1:40pm

Donkeys are one of Britain's favourite animals, despite more than half of people wrongly believing they are stubborn, a study has revealed.

A YouGov poll for international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary found that donkeys were Britain's second favourite farm animal.

Unlike horses, who topped the poll with (24%), donkeys (17%) are not native to Europe, yet the British public still hold these loyal and affectionate animals close to their hearts. Donkeys have long suffered an unfair reputation and this was borne out in the poll results with 55% of people...

Surprising personal finance strategy tips

Do you want to take control of your finances, save money for your goals, and find hidden ways to cut costs? You already know you should save money for emergencies, fund your 401k, and pay off your debts. But what else can you do?

Read on to learn seven tips to follow when creating your personal finance strategy.

1. Schedule Time for Your Personal Finance Strategy

Just as you create a financial budget to save money, you should budget your time and schedule a time slot to check your finances. During this time you can plan savings goals, look for errors in bank...

7 Achievable Ways To Help You Improve Your Graphic Design Skills

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2020 - 10:56am

With nothing more than an idea and nothing less than imagination, the craft of creation continues to surprise us to this day. The graphic design industry is one that is unique and demanding, but always fun and innovative with its work.

The demanding aspect shows in that they are expected to keep up with trends, seeing as the present-day trends play a critical role in producing quality work for their clients. Trends are known to be extremely volatile, keen on sudden and abrupt change. However, this is only one among numerous other challenges graphic designers are faced with....

A Comprehensive Guide in Buying Cigar Accessories

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2020 - 10:26am

Cigar smoking provides smokers, and even some non-smokers an experience that is enriched with flavors, providing them feelings of sophistication or relaxation. These are usually saved for milestone events like weddings, or even enhancing trips and vacations while being a hobby that can be enjoyed in your day to day life as well. If you are new to the hobby, here are some guidelines when it comes to adding some accessories to enhance your experience.

Cutters

The first thing you need is a cutter for your cigar. You should know that there are a variety of different cutters to choose...

Alexander McQueen Authentication

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Sat, 08/29/2020 - 10:39am

The British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen was founded in 1992 and since then has gained popularity amongst the luxury fashion lovers. The founder, Lee Alexander McQueen, is still remembered as one of the 21st century’s most iconic fashion designers. His talent for tailoring and unusual designs have really been the signature characteristics of this designer.

Right now, the one item that represents the brand in the casual/ streetwear industry would be the classic low-top sneakers that were first introduced in the Spring-Summer 2015 runway. This item has been released in...

Saddle-up for Cycle September!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 7:54pm

Devon residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for the fifth Cycle September in Devon and take part in the annual cycle challenge.

So far more than 1450 new riders have been encouraged to take up cycling by signing up to the scheme. In total, over 6.7 million miles have been clocked up by 7,254 riders since Cycle September first took place.

You can take part in Cycle September by following 3 easy steps:

1. Enjoy a ride. You can ride anywhere, anytime - to the shops, to work, or even a quick 10 minute ride around your local park is enough to take part...

Housebuilder welcomes charity bids from all community groups

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 4:41pm

A leading housebuilder which has donated more than £300,000 to groups supporting people over 70 during the pandemic is re-opening its charity fund to all groups.

Persimmon Homes South West launched Community Champions in 2015 with a view to helping a wide range of community causes such as village halls, sports clubs, friendship groups and foodbanks across the region with two donations of up to £1,000 made locally every month.

However, as the nation began to feel the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak, the housebuilder refocused its efforts and supported elderly communities in...

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