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100 Years of Devon in Sight: Building a Better Future

Centenary Celebrations and Conference

Devon in Sight, the county's leading independent sight loss charity, is celebrating a monumental milestone! A century of building a better, more connected future for people with sight loss across Devon. To mark this incredible occasion, the charity is hosting two special events this September at the historic Exeter Rougemont Hotel.

Centenary Celebration Dinner

On Tuesday, 17th September, join Devon in Sight for their Centenary Celebration Dinner, a glamorous evening honouring 100 years of community and support. The night will...

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Sneakers: A Way of Life

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:46am

Sneakers. To the majority of the world’s population, it’s simply an article of clothing that you put on your feet to protect you from the elements. To us, you could say it’s a way of life. If you’ve stumbled upon this article, you most likely have a keen interest in sneakers. You may consider yourself a sneakerhead and even part of the sneaker community. Depending on how long you’ve been doing this “sneaker” thing, all this may seem normal to you, but how normal is it?

What many of us fail to realize is that being a sneakerhead (the type that buys lots of sneakers) is not normal....

Princesshay receives national recognition for refurbished toilets

Princesshay has been awarded the highest grade, Platinum, in the national Loo of the Year awards for its recently upgraded toilets in Catherine Square and St Stephen’s House.

Princesshay invested £500,000 in the refurbishment of these toilets last year which include male and female toilets, two family / gender neutral toilets as well as the only Changing Places toilet in the city centre, inside St Stephen’s House, providing extra equipment and space for anyone with a disability. A new, purpose-built parent and baby facility, also located in St Stephen’s House, was also created last...

4 Benefits of Driving a Used Car

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2020 - 12:19pm

When the time comes to change your vehicle, one of the first decisions to make will be whether to buy new or used. In an ideal world, most motorists would choose to buy new because people want to be the first owner of a vehicle, but this is not actually the best option. Instead, there are more advantages to buying used, such as:

1. More For Your Money

First, you can get more for your money when you buy a second-hand car. If you have a certain amount to spend then you will be able to afford a better car in the used car market as opposed to an inferior car which is new. Your...

Your choice in pet says something about your personality

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:34am

50% of adults in the UK own a pet. This was according to the PDSA , a UK-based organization that provides care and shelter to sick animals. But do you know that the type of pet you have chosen to adopt says a lot about you? Yes, that’s right! Your choice of a pet has something to do with the type of personality that you have. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you find that your pet is quite a bit like you.

Whether you’re a dog or cat lover, let’s take a look at the different types of personalities that people have according to the kind of pet that they own.

Dog People...

Exeter jail to receive X-ray scanner

HMP Exeter will be among 16 of the most challenging prisons to receive tough new security measures – a major part of the Government’s crackdown on crime behind bars.

Innovative new X-ray body scanners, developed specifically for the Prison Service, will produce instant images from inside the human body and can reveal internally concealed contraband, including drugs, mobile phones and weapons.

The cutting-edge technology will be installed first at 16 local jails with high volumes of remand prisoners – posing the greatest risk of smuggling. The £28 million that will pay for X...

The Great Big Brick clear-out

The Great Big Brick clear-out

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:07am

If you're having trouble making room for all your kids' new toys after Christmas, then Paignton Zoo can help.

The Devon zoo is hosting the Great Big Brick Safari from 28th March to 1st September. And before that it’s holding a great big brick amnesty, when people can donate unwanted plastic building bricks.

Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We’ll take all those old plastic building bricks off your hands. Not to make the Great Big Brick Safari models – these are created by professional BRICKLIVE artists and contain a million bricks. We want them so that guests inspired...

Stagecoach South West route consultation – here's what it means for you

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:55pm

As part of Stagecoach South West`s commitment to their customers and stakeholders, they have produced a second Consultation Plan, following the successful launch of last year’s 2019 plan. The Route Consultation Plan for 2020 sets out aims for the coming year as well as offering an opportunity for the public to actively participate in the bus route planning process for Stagecoach routes in the South West region.

On-going work with key stakeholders such as Devon County Council, other main local authorities and employers has helped to shape the bus network in a way that encourages...

How to Get More Bass in Your Car?

Music is often an essential aspect to any traveling experience. People have varying preferences for the type and quality of music they listen to on the road. While some prefer a cool driving system within ordinarily acceptable bass levels, some enjoy deep bass or even treble. For them to achieve these experiences, they invest heavily in superior sound systems.

However, the installation and location of the sound system is a critical factor in meeting the desired quality from the sound system. In this light, various tips could significantly improve enjoyment and enhance the quality...

LGBTQ+ X-Plore youth groups transfer of governance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:53pm

ON January 1, 2020 X-Plore Youth Group, which has run dedicated youth groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus (LGBT+) young people in Devon for 18 years, transferred the running and governance of the charity to Space (formerly Devon Youth Service).

Space Youth Workers have operated the current groups in Exeter and Barnstaple, for the last few years, so there will be no change to how the groups are run.

The website, social media and email addresses also remain the same.

The change means that X-Plore will cease to be a charity in its own right (...

5 ways to earn some extra cash in the New Year

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:28am

January is doing what it does best; dragging on while draining the bank. It feels as if six months have passed since your last pay day in December and that another six more will pass until your next one at the end of January, doesn’t it? Don’t worry if this is what it feels like, you are not alone! Many Brits are suffering the very same plight after a festive season of living it up and over-indulgence, but that does not mean that you have to just accept it and struggle on.

There are a few things that you can do to earn a bit of extra income in the cash-strapped month of January and...

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