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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...

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Where to Get Funds When You're in Dire Need of Money

We all go through times when we find ourselves suddenly out of money. For instance, you received your paycheck, but you spent it all and fifteen days are remaining till the next paycheck. Or after paying the bills, and the rent or mortgage, the car suddenly breaks down and if you do repair the car there won’t be enough money for you until the next payday. Luckily there are some options and ideas that can help you get the money you need quickly and hassle-free. In this guide, we show you different ideas of where you can get funds when you’re in dire need of money.

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4 good reasons to consider applying for a home equity loan

A home equity loan allows you to draw on a percentage of the equity you have in a piece of real estate and use it to accomplish some financial purpose. There are a number of offers for home equity loans and lines of credit on the market today. That means you should consider offers carefully and opt for the one that offers the right combination of benefits and features.

What can be done with a home equity loan? Essentially, you can do whatever you want with the money. Here are four of the more common examples of how people choose to use the loan proceeds.

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Tesco, food, collection, Trussell Trust, FareShare

Tesco stores in Devon to hold extra food collection

Devon’s Tesco stores are holding a special summer food collection to support the Trussell Trust and FareShare charities as they respond to an increased demand for food in the wake of the pandemic.

From August 20 to 22 customers can donate essential items of long-life food to the good causes. Tesco will top up all customer donations with an additional 20% donation in cash to the two charities.

The collection has been organised in direct response to the extra pressures placed on the food banks and community groups supported by FareShare and the Trussell Trust during the...

Improve digital skills with free online learning programme

A new programme designed to help people develop their digital skills and improve job prospects is being delivered by Exeter health and wellbeing charity CITY Community Trust, as the economy continues to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

The scheme is being delivered through Good Things Foundation and has been funded by Google.org - the philanthropic arm of the tech company.

Participants can choose from a range of free training options, designed to upskill them and improve employment prospects, which they complete in their own time at home.

The scheme is...

Exeter School Head retires after 17 successful years

Exeter School pupils, parents, alumni and staff pay tribute to Head Bob Griffin who retires after 17 years at the helm of this highly successful independent school. During his time as Head he has overseen the full integration of co-education across the whole school, right from Form One (Year 3) up to the Upper Sixth (Year 13) ensuring that girls as well as boys can access the outstanding education and enrichment opportunities that Exeter School excels at providing.

During his 50 terms at Exeter School, Mr Griffin has been instrumental in the development of the school’s...

Redrow sponsors Starcross Dons Football Club with new kit

National housebuilder Redrow has sponsored new kit for the Starcross Dons Under 10’s football team in the seaside town of Starcross which is based near to its The Copse development in Dawlish, Devon.

The FA chartered standard club has a youth section which caters for 50 children and currently includes team for Under 7, 8 and 10’s as well as a mini kickers section (Dinky Dons) for three, four- and five-year olds.

The Starcross Dons Football Club provides children with a positive environment in which they will go on to learn and develop skills that they can use beyond...

Do I really need a DUI lawyer?

An arrest for driving under the influence or impaired driving is something that must be taken seriously. If you’ve never been in this situation before, understand that it involves more than a slap on the wrist and a fine. There’s no doubt that you need help from one of the Mass Tsang Toronto DUI lawyers to deal with what’s happened. Here are some of the ways that your legal counsel will be able to help.

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How much do you know about the laws related to impaired driving or driving under the influence? Do you know how to relate them to your...

Money-Saving Tips for Pet Parents

We all love our pets. However, there’s no doubt that they also cost a lot of money. You’re probably happy to spend it on your furry family member, but there are ways that you can avoid spending too much. Here are some tips for pet-owners to save money.

Keep Your Pets Healthy

One of the biggest expenses for pets is treatments for when they are sick. There are some things you can do to maintain their health and reduce their risk of illness. Do your best to maintain their weight by not overfeeding them. Give them food on a set schedule that your pet can manage. An overweight pet is...

4 reasons why shopping for a loan online makes sense

It’s possible to find just about everything online today. That includes loans. It’s not just the ability to fill out loan applications with traditional banks. There are plenty of alternative lenders who supply financing for those who are seeking it. Along with being a convenient way to get a personal loan, going online also offers a few other perks. Here are some examples to keep in mind.

Lenders Who Offer Flexible Payment Plans

You’d be surprised at how many different payment plans are offered by different kinds of lenders. Some of them are happy to set up withdrawals...

Why Finding Good Hunting Equipment Is So Important

Hunting is one of the most popular sports in North America, and the most controversial. It regularly features in newspapers and on television, with politicians suggesting it should be abolished completely. Animal rights activists have been campaigning for many years to have the practice outlawed in the United States, but at this moment in time, it seems to be going nowhere. Hunting is, frankly, beneficial for the ecosystem, notwithstanding its morality. Hunting is a very important part of culling vermin that if it were not for hunting would dominate ecosystems and become unstoppable. This...

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Exeter Brick Festival returns

Where to Get Funds When You're in Dire Need of Money

4 good reasons to consider applying for a home equity loan

Tesco stores in Devon to hold extra food collection

Improve digital skills with free online learning programme

Exeter School Head retires after 17 successful years

Redrow sponsors Starcross Dons Football Club with new kit

Do I really need a DUI lawyer?

Money-Saving Tips for Pet Parents

4 reasons why shopping for a loan online makes sense

Why Finding Good Hunting Equipment Is So Important

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