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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

My life as a nursing student at the Exeter School of Nursing (University of Plymouth)

Authored by KH
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 9:03am

I decided to study nursing because I needed a change. I had an English degree under my belt, and had worked in journalism and advertising copywriting for years. I decided I wanted a more hands-on career, something where I could actually help people, instead of trying to sell them things. I began by working in care for several years, but this was unsatisfying and I always felt I could be doing more, especially in the field of end of life care, my passion. I literally woke up one day thinking, why don’t I try to become a nurse? The deadline for applications for the September 2018 cohort was...

The crucial features that you should learn about wax liquidizers - what are they and how to use them?

Wax liquidizer is a fluid which can turn wax-based concentrates into a smooth, thin liquid, needed for vaping. It can work correctly with almost any type of concentrate. People who prefer their concentrates can conveniently shift from the regular dabbing tools to the E-juice. Unlike the dabbing guns and sticks, these are safer and easier to use.

If you are yet not convinced about using a wax liquidizer , we have explained its features, which will help you to understand the usage of this tool.

Features of wax liquidizer

No additives

The excellent quality wax...

Pole position for Devon park in daring Antarctica bid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 11:50pm

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has helped fly the flag for medical research by backing a recent charity fundraising expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica.

Making the gruelling trek to one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet was polar explorer Alan Chambers MBE who served for 16 years in the Royal Marines..

Among those joining him on the expedition was former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody, and their successful venture has raised around £250,000 for brain tumour charities.

The team members each pulled their own sleds weighing...

Crealy’s half term Super Slam Wrestling

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 4:36pm

Crealy’s Super Slam Wrestling is sure to be a huge hit for families this February Half Term.

Crealy Theme Park and Resort are welcoming a team of professional wrestlers direct from the USA to fight it out in front of Crealy guests to find out who is the true king of the ring.

With four hard hitting shows taking place each day in the Crealy Arena from Saturday February 15 to Friday February 21, the Super Slam Wrestling show will feature a variety of pro wrestlers battling it out in this family show that will include suplexes, special finisher moves and lots of entertainment...

Care Coordinator, Yasmine Everill from Guardian Homecare, which has teams operating in Exeter and is looking to hire 100 new carers to provide care to its service users this year.

Guardian launches search for 100 more new carers in south Devon

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 3:13pm

A SOUTH Devon care provider is calling on kind and caring individuals to come forward to train as carers to meet the growing demand for domiciliary workers in the area (2020).

Guardian Homecare, which has teams operating in Exeter, is looking to hire 100 new carers to provide care to its service users this year.

Manager, Catherine Porter says: “Our company has gone from strength-to-strength and because demand for care is so high our team is always expanding and we’re regularly taking on new care workers to provide expert care across south Devon.

“No experience is...

Mother of Order release album based on work by Exeter University

Authored by Martinhall
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 2:44pm

Warp and Weft is a progressive folk album of songs about the Lancashire Cotton Famine. It features poems from the time collected by University of Exeter, as well as original songs by the band.

Cath Rogan says “As soon as we heard about the poems we wanted to do something about the Cotton Famine, it’s a piece of working class history which doesn’t get taught in schools and is largely forgotten.”

@CottonFaminePoetry tweeted that they were "Very happy that @Motheroforder1 are working to let people hear these century-and-a-half-old words from Lancashire."

Mother of...

Victorian Society: Historic Exeter deserves better

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 11:43am

An incongruously large development planned for Exeter would greatly overshadow the surrounding low-rise historic townscape

The Victorian Society has objected to proposed plans to build two blocks on the site of the Harlequins shopping centre within Exeter’s Central Conservation Area – which is characterised by predominantly low-rise 18th and 19th century buildings.

The plans involve the demolition of the 1980s Harlequins Centre, which although not an architecturally significant building, it is relatively respectful of the surrounding townscape in terms of scale, and...

Best Women's and Men Winter Hiking Pants

Good pants are essential in any hiking route we do. In this article we will talk about the best mountain pants suitable for the outer layer. This layer serves to protect us from the inclement weather such as rain or wind and also to protect our skin from any element that we rub while walking. Without further ado, we proceed to analyze the best pants for hiking.

If you are looking for good quality best hiking pants women and men, waterproof, durable and that feel good, this is your list. We have selected several hiking pants of the main brands that highlight their good finishes,...

Coveted Green Gown Award for Exeter College Student

Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award.

Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student Research with Impact, following in the footsteps of 2018 winner Alex Dixon.

The Green Gown Awards aim to put a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for students and the environment.

Scott, 39, is currently studying...

The Doe’s tips on how to overcome unconscious biases in the media

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 10:12am

Not long ago, I was sitting in a meeting and noticed that I was the only one there who wasn't being included in the discussion. It wasn't because I didn't have anything to say. Instead, it was because of my gender. In this particular situation, I was being overlooked sheerly because I was a woman – not because I didn't have anything valuable to contribute.

At first, I questioned whether or not this was really what was happening. Perhaps there was some other reason that I was being excluded. Not long ago, however, I attended the Women in Educational Leadership Conference . There, I...

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