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When Skies Turn Grey: How to Make the Most of a Rainy Day in Exeter

Rain in Exeter is nothing unusual, and while it might be tempting to stay curled up indoors, there are plenty of ways to embrace a grey day. From digital escapes to cultural gems and cosy cafés, Exeter offers a mix of activities that turn showers into an excuse for discovery rather than a setback.

Recharging with Online Gaming

Sometimes the best way to enjoy a rainy day is without leaving the house at all. Online gaming provides the perfect mix of challenge and entertainment. Titles like FIFA, Tekken and Call of Duty keep players connected with friends while offering fast-paced...

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Free footwear check for Healthy Feet Month

KEEN and amateur walkers from Devon are being invited to take advantage of a free footwear fitting service being offered as part of a national Healthy Feet Month (April 2019).

Taunton Leisure, which is on Fore Street in Exeter, is supporting the April event, which is run by the College of Podiatry, by offering complimentary boot fittings daily during normal opening hours.

Store Manager, Nick Baron, who is a keen climber, explained: “Healthy Feet Month highlights the importance of correctly fitted shoes for all activities and hobbies, so we can all put our best foot forward...

Improve Your Decision-Making to Succeed in Business

Running a business – whether running a multi-national corporation or sole trader working at home – can be difficult. There are obstacles, hurdles, pitfalls, and many ways in which you have to navigate the world around you to succeed. While some things in life don’t come with a manual, running a business comes with many – though getting stuck in the quagmire of advice from books could lead you into more paralysis by analysis.

If only there was a way to feel stronger in business yourself... Well, luckily, there is.

Succeed in Business By Making Better Decisions

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New immersive tourism experiences launched on Dartmoor

A suite of new experiences aimed at inspiring more international tourists to explore the extraordinary landscapes and culture of Dartmoor National Park have been unveiled at a public event at the Moorland Garden Hotel. They form part of the English National Park Experience Collection – a selection of over 70 immersive visitor experiences across nine National Parks in England funded by VisitEngland’s Discover England Fund. Research suggests that when people travel they no longer want to just ‘see’ a place. They want to live it, breathe it, touch it and become part of it. The new collection...

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Calling all extreme event fans: Wild Tri is on its way!

An exciting new event comes to Devon for the first time later this year when Hospiscare hosts Wild Tri, and its big brother, Wild Tri Extreme.

This will be a wild take on a triathlon, and promises to be an exhilarating experience that will challenge hard-core extreme event enthusiasts, as well as novices and those who like their events just a tad less challenging. The event will take place near Okehampton on 14 September, allowing plenty of time for preparation.

Routes for both Wild Tri and Wild Tri Extreme will take participants across the bleak and stunning landscapes of...

South Zeal welcomes lifeline to Devon Air Ambulance

South Tawton Parish Council is delighted to announce that the Night Landing Site at South Zeal Recreation Ground is now operational. The facility allows the Air Ambulance to land during the ‘hours of darkness’, which is of vital importance for such a rural parish.

The clerk to the Parish Council, Rebecca Walker, says: ‘We are so pleased that this project has been completed and that the parish will have access to the wonderful service of the Air Ambulance at any time. It has taken a lot of work and we are very grateful to everyone who has helped, and the parishioners who have been...

Storybook Dads receives donation from libraries

Storybook Dads, the Devon-based charity that works to support prisoners in maintaining relationships with their children through stories and reading, has received £1,000 from fellow charity Libraries Unlimited.

Chief Executive of Libraries Unlimited, Ciara Eastell OBE and Vice Chair of the Board of trustees, David Lockwood, visited the charity at its headquarters at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Channings Wood to present the team with the cheque and have a tour of the facilities.

The money was raised by Ciara and David last year when they both took part in sponsored runs....

Open Farm Sunday at Darts Farm

On 9th June 2019, Darts Farm, along with hundreds of farms all over the country, will host LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2019. It’s the farming industry’s annual open day and a fantastic chance for locals and visitors to the area to support British farming, learn about farming at first hand and see for themselves how their food is produced.

Commenting on this annual event Michael Dart, Director of Darts Farm, says: “Open Farm Sunday is a brilliant initiative, one we are delighted to be a part of. It’s a great opportunity to bring the farming community together, for them to meet the public...

Battersea raises thousands at the first ever Muddy Dog Challenge in Exeter

Over 700 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Powderham Castle in Exeter last weekend (Saturday 13 April) to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is proudly supported by Seresto flea and tick control collar, has raised around £70,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care of the thousands of homeless animals that Battersea helps every year.

It was the first time the Muddy Dog Challenge has come to Exeter which involves participants and their dogs jumping, crawling and wading through various fun obstacles.

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Organisers unveil latest event at Exeter Festival

Organisers have unveiled the latest event taking place at this summer’s Exeter Festival.

The Exeter Festival Funday in the Park is to feature a day of entertainment and activity for all the family in Northernhay Gardens.

Taking place on Sunday, 7 July, and sponsored by Princesshay, the focus will be on fun, dance, sport, leisure and activities.

The day kicks off with a screening of Mary Poppins Returns at 10am. People can buy tickets online and this will be the only ticketed event of the day.

From 12pm to 4pm, there will be a free four-hour programme of...

Choose well this Easter as ambulance demand increases

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging members of the public to choose appropriately this Easter Bank Holiday as demand for the ambulance service is expected to increase.

Alternative healthcare options for less serious conditions include; visiting your local pharmacy, visiting a minor injuries unit or NHS walk-in centre, or calling NHS111. You can also find a whole host of information and advice online at http://www.nhs.uk

The Trust is expecting more than 11,000 incidents over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with many visitors to the region...

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When Skies Turn Grey: How to Make the Most of a Rainy Day in Exeter

Free footwear check for Healthy Feet Month

Improve Your Decision-Making to Succeed in Business

New immersive tourism experiences launched on Dartmoor

Calling all extreme event fans: Wild Tri is on its way!

South Zeal welcomes lifeline to Devon Air Ambulance

Storybook Dads receives donation from libraries

Open Farm Sunday at Darts Farm

Battersea raises thousands at the first ever Muddy Dog Challenge in Exeter

Organisers unveil latest event at Exeter Festival

Choose well this Easter as ambulance demand increases

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