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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

Virtual Dating Becomes The New Normal - Here's Why

With the advent of the digitized age and the huge popularity of the internet, physical dating has seen a massive decline. The more conventional style of dating, while still prominent to a certain extent, is seldom utilized by younger couples, and if it is, it is only used after they have met online. Rarely does anybody meet in person anymore, and those that do are few and far between. The internet is a very convenient way to meet people and many great relationships have been made from the internet and have grown and flourished, seeing the respective parties falling hugely in love and...

5 Reasons Why People love investing in Bitcoin

There are countless ways to make money in this world, but not all are loved and endorsed by big guns in marketing and investing. Whenever a new way pops up that has the potential for giving profits, people are generally hesitant to try it. However, over the years, bitcoin has become an ideal way to make profits for new investors. People are curious to get more information and learn new legit ways to make insane profits with bitcoin investment. Here are the reasons why people love to invest in bitcoin.

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Exeter's Sara Cox is the UK's only professional rugby referee

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 7:40pm

She’s a no-nonsense enforcer whose job often involves keeping up to 30 testosterone-fuelled men in check and so it’s music to my ears when she says it’s okay to have an off day.

Exeter's Sara Cox is the only woman qualified to referee a Premiership Rugby match and she is quickly making a name for herself in the sport.

I caught up with her for an Astley Media #projectpositivity In Conversation With and found her in high spirits, despite, like most of us, being confined to home.

When I asked her for some tips on how us mere mortals could learn from the discipline...

Devon Open Studios 2020 plans to go ahead in September

For 16 years Devon Artist Network (DAN) has championed the individual, self-employed artists and galleries in Devon, including supporting artists through economic hard times. This year will be no exception.

After consultations between the Board and the 200 artists who signed up to open their private studios to the public, the agreed plan is to OPEN for the event Devon Open Studios 12th-27th September 2020 connecting our artists with local art lovers and the many visitors to the region. Devon is brimming with talented artists working in studios that are keen to open to the general...

Poems offer unique opportunity to spend time in the company of insects

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 3:14pm

People of all ages are being given the opportunity to spend time in the company of insects, through a series of fascinating new poems.

Award-winning poet Fiona Benson and sound artists Mair Bosworth and Eliza Lomas release their new collection of poetry sound pieces called In the Company of Insects , to the public from Monday, June 8th.

Each poem is dedicated to a different insect – from crickets to glowworms, fireflies to cockroaches. The poems have been recorded and the world of the insect brought to life through immersive sound design, field recordings made on...

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Plans underway for next week’s city centre reopening

Preparations are well underway to help ensure Exeter city centre is safe and welcoming when many stores reopen their doors next week.

On Monday 15 June non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen for the first time since the end of March, once they have completed a risk assessment. Hospitality businesses like cafes and restaurants can reopen from 4 July.

Temporary and permanent measures and changes are required to ensure the city centre remains a vibrant place to live, work, socialise, visit, shop and work.

Social distancing measures must be in place to...

Axe throwing scoring: A complete, short guide

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:55am

Keeping score in axe throwing is relatively simple and goes by rounds. Here is a complete, short guide to axe throwing scoring.

If you're looking for a fun night out with your buddies, you should consider axe throwing. Similar to darts, it's easy to learn, fun, and it is a great time.

Axe throwing has become an increasingly popular bar game with urban axe throwing bars popping up everywhere. Not only that but also, the International Axe Throwing Federation has created a sport out of the event played in leagues. To date over 51 million axes have been thrown in...

Keeping it green during Covid-19

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:05am

The owner of two zero waste stores in Exeter says that although some areas of life have seen environmental compromises during the pandemic, there is much to celebrate as people find more ways of eschewing packaging and supporting local businesses.

Sarah Martin, who runs Nourish Zero Waste in Topsham and Magdalen Road has spent the past few years helping to highlight the message about the need to reduce the use of packaging in order to protect the environment. She thinks lockdown has had good and bad impact on the issues at stake.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we...

Loganair set to fly from Exeter for first time

Loganair today announced that it will fly from Exeter Airport for the first time from the start of July.

Included are routes from Exeter to Edinburgh commencing on July 6, and to Newcastle starting on July 20. A one-stop service to Aberdeen via Newcastle also starts on that date.

The Edinburgh service flies five times per week, and Newcastle and Aberdeen daily on weekdays. The services to Scotland will also allow connectivity on one ticket the length of the British Isles from the far south west of England to the Scottish islands. Seatc are now on sale.

The...

Bloodbikes ride away with £1,000 from the Freemasons

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 10:41pm

At a recent meeting (at a safe distance) the Devonshire Freemasons donated £1000 to the Devon Freewheelers also known as the Devon Blood Bikes to enable them to continue the important work they are doing in transporting Covid 19 samples from test centres and hospitals to laboratories in addition to their other important duties.

Last Saturday two Assistant Provincial Grand Masters Peter Keaty and Craig Cox met up with Dave Cook and Mick Scaife to present them with the grant and congratulate them on the courage and determination they show as volunteer riders, this makes a total of...

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