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Choir’s ‘Carols in the Cathedral’ bring festive sparkle to winter nights

Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the festive spirit.

The Choir will be in excellent company - joined by popular trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, the enchanting voice of solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and Stephen Tanner...

How to battle your weak mobile signal

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:01am

Don’t you hate it, when you have to run around the house to catch a better spot for your mobile signal reception? Or, even worse, get constantly frustrated, when you can’t even find that kind of spot?! We know the struggle only too well, and whatever the reasons for your troubles, don’t be gutted over failing connection. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel! You can purchase a mobile phone signal booster , relocate, use a more open plan for your construction, etc. We’ll go over these options, but first of all, let’s face the devil behind the problem and see how you got into this mess...

Ash dieback infected trees near Bickleigh to be felled

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/16/2020 - 9:41am

Almost 200 Ash dieback infected trees in Mid Devon will be felled later this month (March).

Devon County Council has identified 190 infected trees in the Bickleigh area that need to be removed for safety reasons.

The County Council has been liaising with private landowners and will carry out the tree felling on their behalf in order to minimise disruption to the travelling public. Previous felling work in the Bickleigh area in February 2018 removed around 60 trees.

To date, Devon County Council has dealt with over 1,000 roadside trees infected with Ash Dieback, or...

Chris Rice – Principal Transport Planner (WSP) / Chris Shipway – Vice Chair CIHT (SW) / Martin Tugwell – President – CIHT / Nik Bowyer – Chair CIHT (SW) with speakers from CIHT (SW) Annual conference 2020 at Reed Hall, University of Exeter

Highways and transportation conference explores link between South West's economic fortunes & transport infrastructure

The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) held its 2020 South West Regional Conference at Reed Hall, University of Exeter sponsored by WSP. A registered charity, CIHT is a learned society and membership body with 12 UK nations/regions and a number of international groups. It represents and qualifies professionals who plan, design, build, manage, maintain and operate transport and infrastructure.

‘Rejuvenation and the Economy: Insights into how transport can influence regional prosperity’ was the topic for this year’s annual CPD event. The tightly packed...

How to protect your car from the elements

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/16/2020 - 7:31am

I bet you like to snuggle in a big, soft blanket at the end of the day, don’t you? Your precious automobile deserves the same treatment, don’t you agree? Car covers have been around for a long time, almost as long as automobiles themselves. Now sure, they have changed a lot since then, manufacturers produce them tailor-made and use very different materials, it can be a waterproof cover or a cover for from lighter materials for every-day use. But how to choose the right one for your needs? There are several key points to consider, before making the decision.

  1. Where do you park
  2. ...

Malta and the British connection

You may have heard of The Knights of Malta, an ancient order of warriors sworn to protect the Pope. You might have even heard that starting up a business in Malta is super easy and that there’s so much to explore in the way of history and culture.

But, what you may not have known is that Malta shares a rather strong connection with Great Britain. Read on as we explore Malta’s connection to Britain and why it’s so important today.

History

Historically, England and Malta have a rich history which stems from the time when Britain defended Malta from the French in the...

Two West Exe teams in finals of £25,000 tech prize for young people

An app that simplifies text for students with dyslexia and learning difficulties and a robot friend for those with anxiety and autism are just two of the final ideas in the running to win the £25,000 Longitude Explorer Prize.

The prize calls on the UK’s young people to put their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to the test and use technology – such as artificial intelligence (AI) – for social good. They have been challenged to create and develop solutions to some of the world’s biggest issues, including climate change, living healthier lives, and an ageing population.

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Unfortunate Situations Exclusive To Women

As women, you experience a lot of day to day situations that are exclusive to your gender. Men could never comprehend the amount you put up with on a daily basis. Some are good, while some are bad. That is just the way life is sometimes. It can be unfortunate, as stated, but it is good to educate everyone on what these situations are.

For men, they do not always think about how their actions affect women. Even for other women, it is good to be conscious of what other girls go through, to help them. But all in all, the most important step is knowing what kinds of situations that...

4 Best SMS Service Providers

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 03/15/2020 - 8:03am

Nowadays is characterized by groundbreaking innovations and inventions, mainly because of increased technological advancements. Businesses are forced to adopt these communication technologies to stay competitive and to assist them in marketing. SMS APIs are among the technologies that are gaining popularity among modern businesses. An SMS API refers to a software interface that may be integrated to permit the code to send short messages through an SMS gateway. Companies are using these APIs to make personalized messages and send them to their customers or target audiences. This text gives...

Return to mender: BigFix 2020 saves £100K of broken items from the tip

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 03/14/2020 - 11:07am

Two thousand people across Devon and the UK visited their local repair café earlier this month to have a record 2,253 broken items fixed at the largest event of its kind ever held.

Coordinated by Devon County Council, the Big Fix 2020 saw 66 Repair Cafes across the UK run simultaneous events on Saturday February 15, with a single mission – to repair as much as possible.

The Big Fix 2020 achieved its goals and then some with an army of 1,000 expert volunteer fixers giving up their Saturday morning to repair £100,000 of items with visitors consuming 1748 cups of tea and...

National accreditation for Exeter College counselling qualification

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:39am

Exeter College’s Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice has been accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS), providing professional backing to the Level 4 qualification being offered by the College for adult learners.

The accreditation means that the NCS, one of the country’s leading professional bodies in this area, has signed off on the teaching and learning on the qualification and believe that the course develops students who are safe, competent and ethical to practice counselling professionally.

As part of the...

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