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Experiencing History Live: How Interactive Experiences Are Transforming Exeter and Beyond

In a world where audiences want experiences which they can be part of, Exeter has some suitable options. A city full of rich history, it is embracing the move into the digital age. Interactive experiences that invite participation can be found throughout, turning attractions into more attractive, engaging experiences. Let's explore what's on offer for locals and visitors alike in the wonderful city.

Interactivity as a Common Thread — From Festivals to Digital Platforms

Immersion and interactivity are becoming increasingly important in the entertainment sector and have filtered...

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Now showing: Cinema for the mind, body and soul

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/14/2020 - 10:52am

A trip to the cinema can actually be good for us and help us step away from the mounting pressure of being online all the time.

That’s according to new research released today from Vue and University College London, revealing that a few hours behind the big screen can have fascinating benefits on our brain function, social connections, productivity and creativity.

Through an academic experiment conducted by UCL’s Faculty of Experimental Psychology, a group of volunteers were tested with biometric sensors to see what happens to our minds and bodies during a two-hour film...

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Raising money - and smiles - with the RD&E Charity

Patients and staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust are set to benefit from the RD&E Charity which officially launched yesterday (13 January 2020). The RD&E Charity exists to raise money for a wide range of activities over and above what the NHS is able to provide, to make a real difference to patients, their families and the amazing staff who treat them. A new fundraising team has been put in place at the Trust for the first time to raise money on behalf of staff, patients and visitors. The team will arrange and support fundraising activities for the charity as a...

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Top tips on how to buy a new car

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 01/14/2020 - 9:09am

Last year it was reported that the sale of new cars had slipped to a new low . This was the lowest number of sales for new cars in the UK for seven years. However, despite the numbers slipping, cars continue to sell and new ones are constantly hitting the market.

2020 is no exception. Therefore, if you chose to avoid purchasing a new vehicle over the last few years, you could be looking to start the new decade with a new set of wheels. However, before you dive in, we’ve highlighted a few things to keep in mind before buying a new car.

Establish a budget

The first...

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Drivers urged to drive with caution due to high winds

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/13/2020 - 4:58pm

People across Devon are being urged to take extra care when travelling this evening and tomorrow with high winds and rain expected in some parts of Devon. (Monday and Tuesday 13/14 January).

High winds are forecast until midnight tonight and tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the remainder of today and from 12 noon Tuesday 14 January until 12 midnight.

Dunsford Road by Exonia Park in Exeter is currently closed due to a large fallen tree.

Tomorrow gusts of 80mph are forecast in some parts with the worst of the weather conditions expected over...

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4 Best Career Choices If You’re an Introvert

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:12pm

If you don’t like spending time with people and feel much more comfortable in your own room, that probably means you’re an introvert. A lot of the time, introverts function better on their own, without peer pressure and constant forced chatting with colleagues. Futile conversations and everyday human contact tend to tire them. Check out our list below and see which of these jobs is the perfect one for you.

Bookkeeping

Working independently is an introvert's strong suit, so, of course, the first option for an introverted person is an occupation that includes books and...

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Ladysmith Junior School chosen as Community Fund finalist

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter’s Ladysmith Junior School as a finalist in their latest Well Built Community Fund, and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000, to spend at an RGB branch.

The school has been gifted a Plymouth City Bus, which it would like to turn into a ‘Reading Bus’. It will be used as a place for smaller groups to enjoy lessons outside of the traditional classroom setting, as well as an area where children will be able to read during breaks.

The school’s site manager will be taking on the majority of the work and,...

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The top biggest parenting trends for 2020 and the top five worries mums and dads have about their children

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:17pm

The UK’s leading online platform for parents and childcarers has revealed the top parenting trends for 2020, along with the biggest worries for UK parents going into the new year.

A survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians of 0 to 16 year-olds has found that limitations on children’s social media use and screen time is the biggest trend for 2020, followed by dismantling gender norms, and plant-based diets. The anti-vaccination movement has been revealed as the biggest worry among parents.

A survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 16 has...

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Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan FAQ web pages updated and project’s next steps outlined

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/12/2020 - 6:02pm

East Devon District Council has updated and extended the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) section on the East Devon website to incorporate a number of recent developments within the scheme, which it was felt would be beneficial to the public to have further explanation.

The BMP FAQs are designed to help improve public understanding of the scheme and explain potentially complex concepts and terminology, as well as to provide background to the scheme to date and details of the parties involved.

The FAQ section, which...

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Overnight closures planned for Bridge Road

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight next week (w/c Monday 13 January) while repairs are carried out to the Swing Bridge.

The repairs will aim to resolve a mechanical issue that has developed with the Swing Bridge and has increased the time it takes to open and close the bridge.

The road is due to be closed from 7pm until 7am from Monday to Thursday next week, starting on the evening of Monday 13 January.

Friday night (17 January) has also been provisionally booked for an overnight closure, but it’s hoped that this will not be needed if work can be...

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University and Hospiscare to recycle Christmas trees

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/10/2020 - 11:29am

The University of Exeter and Hospiscare will team up to recycle Christmas trees and support terminally ill people and their families.

Hospiscare’s vans will collect trees from Exeter, Exminster and Cranbrook between 11-17 January, in exchange for a £10 donation.

Trees will then be taken to the University’s Streatham Campus to be chipped by the grounds team, with help from Bicton College agriculture students.

Chippings will be given to the Avanti Hall School (previously the Steiner Academy) or used to improve local footpaths.

The scheme raised £5,000 last...

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