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People can share their experiences of the isolating impact of the coronavirus pandemic as part of a major new project designed to collect stories of loneliness and community.

The Lockdown Blues is an online scrapbook where anyone can contribute their thoughts, feelings, or reflections on loneliness in any format – including poems, songs, paintings, stories, sketches, videos, letters or even a few brief notes.

It is hoped the website will encourage both empathy about the impact of loneliness and creativity, and reading, writing, and creating will help visitors to the...

Whenever you’re about to start a trip, no matter what kind it is, it’s always smart to be prepared. When it comes to hunting, you need to be ready physically and mentally to ensure that your hunt goes smoothly. You should always do a bit of research to learn more about the different types of gear available, and which would be the most suitable to help you track the specific creature you’re planning to hunt. You never know what might happen in the wilderness, and being prepared for any unexpected outcomes is crucial for your safety and the success of your hunt. Read on to learn more about...

Visitors to Exeter’s Quay will have the opportunity to view a series of ultra large scale photographic prints captured with a giant cameracreated out of one of the rooms at the Custom House.

The images taken by photographer Brendan Barry, along with a camera obscura and a video explaining the processes he used, will be on display at the Custom House as part of Heritage Open Days in September.

The project is being funded by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust as part of an overall initiative to turn the Custom House into a Literature Hub.

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Coronavirus has made many things a whole lot harder – but if you’re anything like us, you don’t want to let it ruin your game nights! By practicing social distancing, you don’t need to worry about a thing, whether you’re thrashing your mates or socialising with strangers. But what do you wear? Maybe your memory has fogged (it’s been a while, after all), or you are just looking for some new ideas on how to switch things up in the wardrobe department. Have no fear! Here are our favourite 5 tips when deciding what to wear for a socially distanced game night.

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