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From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

Five years ago, Dan was homeless, living in supported accommodation, and struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

This month — the same week The Salvation Army in Exeter Temple celebrates its 145th anniversary — Dan stood alongside Majors Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma who lead the church and charity in Exeter, to watch celebrity chef Michael Caines (MBE DL), cut the ribbon on Café EX4, a community café run by people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, and neurodiversity.

Café EX4 operates under a licence agreement, making the café a tenant of...

Cranbrook Education Campus students act against anti-social parking

Primary pupils from Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) silently protested against anti-social parking outside their school gates last week.

The school and the PTA have been working with walking and cycling charity Sustrans on the campaign, which aims to reduce the amount of motor traffic that parks or idles outside the school, improving road safety and air quality.

CEC has worked with Sustrans since 2015, taking part in active travel challenges such as Leg it to Lapland and the Big Pedal with great success, when surveyed last year 76 per cent of students would like to...

The Most Common Gambling Superstitions Among Casino Players

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 11:26am

T Partaking in offline and online gambling all boils down to luck. On some days you enjoy the spoils of your winnings and other days you go home with significant losses. All gamblers have their own set of superstitions that they firmly believe in; certain signs and symbols are lucky and there are colors, actions, and etiquette to be followed to attract luck and keep bad luck at bay.

Here are top 7 gambling superstitions from across the globe

Do not count money on the table

This is a superstition that most gamblers follow when playing games at the casino. Counting your...

Six simple tips that will help you really hear God’s voice

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 10:00am

Every Christian wants to hear God speak to them in their lives. They want to know what God wants them to do in life. It can seem difficult to hear His voice sometimes. You might pray daily and only hear silence every day. It can quickly become a frustrating experience in your faith. Despite your frustration, all Christians can hear the voice of God in their lives. He intended for you to be guided by His direction throughout life. He won't leave you without knowing how to obey Him. Here are six tips you can follow to help you hear the voice of God.

1. Remove the obstacles....

How to wear and style the sweatshirt impeccably

A sweatshirt is a staple piece in every man’s wardrobe. Wearing the sweatshirt is incredibly easy and is undoubtedly a favourite for most men especially during the cold months. Unlike jumpers, sweatshirts are light, comfortable and they don’t itch. They are worn in casual relaxed settings most of the time. Gone are the days when sweatshirts used to be worn for the gym or hanging around the house over the weekend. Modern-day sweatshirts are now a fashion statement to be reckoned with.

The best thing about sweatshirts is that they come in a variety of colours. It’s a basic piece of...

Devon girls rowing for record

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 4:16pm

Two Devon women attempting a world best have linked up with SeaSports Southwest in their quest to become the fastest female pair to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

University of Exeter Masters Medicine students Rosie Alterman and Charlie Fleurywill launch their attempt at the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge starting in December, aiming to beat the current best of 50 days.

The adventurous pair who have also worked together in Royal Devon and Exeter’s Accident and Emergency department will be known as the Emergensea Girls for the 3000 mile test of endurance.

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All abilities junior footballers net grand donation

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:22pm

A Devon football club catering for youngsters of all abilities aged from under-8s to under-15s has been handed a cash award to help meet costs.

Ugborough FC, based in Ivybridge, trains youngsters from four to 18 and encourages them to take part in physical activity for the benefit of their health, regardless of their ability.

The club has been named a Community Champion by Persimmon Homes South West and awarded £1,000 which will go towards buying kit and paying rent for training.

Stafford Williams for Ugborough FC, said: “We are only a small club, running four teams...

How apt are online loans for bad credit for home improvement

If you are a homeowner, you will probably know the value of keeping your living space in the best condition. Home improvement is something you may need to do more often than you think. It may be in the form of a kitchen renovation, roof repair or landscaping. A makeover for your bedroom or living room could be on your mind if you want a change. You may even want to add a spare room on the second story for the kids. Obviously, home improvement is an exciting prospect for any homeowner. On the other hand, it can cost you a fortune.

Planning a home improvement project means a lot of...

Fun Outdoor Activities For Children

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 8:11am

As parents, I think we can all agree on these facts: children are curious and active beings. It's very difficult for adults to keep up with them sometimes because they love to explore play. Because of technology , you would often see children glued to their gadgets instead of playing outside. If they learn to have fun as they explore the world around them, they begin to take interest which later helps them learn. You could help build their interest in going outdoors if you organize fun activities for them to do. Here are some examples:

DIY Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses for...

Devon set to face more storm conditions

More storm conditions are on the way with heavy rain forecast for Devon tomorrow, followed by rain and strong winds at the weekend.

Devon County Council is reminding people to take care on the county’s roads as the Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for heavy rain from 3am tomorrow (Friday 28 February) morning until 6am on Saturday morning and a Yellow Warning for strong winds from midday on Saturday until midday on Sunday.

Storm Jorge has been named by the Spanish meteorological service (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología). The heaviest rain is expected on Friday evening...

Local Adoption Charity believes LGBTQ+ community could be the key to increasing adoptions across the South West

New Family Social’s LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week campaign returns this year from 2-8 March. The week will focus on tackling the myths and expectation of discrimination LGBT+ people can hold, that prevent them from exploring both routes to parenthood.

Local adoption agency, Families for Children, are launching a new campaign during this week to encourage adopters from the LGBTQ+ community to come forward. The campaign “A child sees a parent not a gender” will focus on speaking directly to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples and individuals, through local community...

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