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The Best Group Activity Days Out Across England for Thrill-Seekers

When it comes to planning a group day out in England, the best experiences are the ones that combine adrenaline, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition. Whether it’s a stag or hen do, a corporate team-building event, or just a group of friends looking for something different, thrill-seeking activities have become one of the most popular ways to spend a day together.

Across the country, there’s no shortage of options that push people out of their comfort zones in the best possible way—from fast-paced outdoor challenges to immersive action-packed games that test communication...

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Devon project leads by example

Wildlife, communities and local economies are reaping the benefits of England’s new Nature Improvement Areas, according to a report published today.

Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) set up by the government in 2012 have helped farmers to access EU grants, made valuable contributions towards university research and boosted the £210 billion rural economy.

They’ve also attracted outside investment – more than £730,000 from business partners and £7.8 million from NGOs and not-for-profit organisations.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: “A healthy environment and...

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Time for a new challenge?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/09/2014 - 11:52am

From diving to mine warfare and nursing to media operations, the Royal Naval Reserve is offering potential recruits the chance to gain an insight into the valuable work of the Navy’s own volunteer force.

Plymouth’s reserve establishment, HMS Vivid, which has volunteers from across Devon and Cornwall, is holding a ‘Live’ event on Wednesday 12 November.

There will be opportunities to meet the local team and discuss the benefits of being a reservist, the wide range of activities on offer and a chance to see some of these specialist roles in action.

Lt Serena Davis, of...

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Independent Developer Opens New Taunton Office

Independent builder C G Fry & Son Ltd., known for its quality of build and attention to detail, announces the opening of a new satellite office at Victoria House in Victoria Street, Taunton.

The award-winning company is internationally renowned for its prestigious Poundbury development with The Duchy of Cornwall, which has been a NHBC award-winning site for C G Fry & Son on no less than five occasions. The privately-owned builder also picked up a total of four individual NHBC Quality awards in as many different counties in July this year. This included the company’s Fern...

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Brewin Dolphin’s MFS Wins Three Categories At Citywire’s Investment Performance Awards

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s leading Wealth Managers, with offices in Exeter and Plymouth, announces that its Managed Funds Service (MFS) has won three categories at Citywire’s celebrated Wealth Manager Investment Performance Awards 2014. The firm has retained the Cautious portfolio and won both the Balanced category and the Overall Large Firm Award.

Brewin Dolphin was also short-listed once again for the Aggressive Portfolio award. Each model in their MFS range has a positive risk-adjusted return and this award recognises the value which MFS has provided to advisers and their...

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New strategy to support bees

The government is launching a new strategy to support bees and other pollinators that are vital for fertilising plants so they produce fruits and seeds.

Organisations such as Network Rail, Highways Agency and the National Trust which manage more than 800,000 hectares of land in England have signed up to the National Pollinator Strategy, and pledged to take actions such as planting more bee-friendly wild flowers and allowing grass to grow longer.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: "As much as one third of the food we eat is pollinated by bees –from apples and pears...

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Local Developer Wins More NHBC Awards

Dorchester-based independent developer C G Fry & Son, is celebrating the success of two of its site managers, Steve Walker of Poundbury, Dorchester and Adrian White of Wyndham Place in Tisbury, Wiltshire, receiving further awards at the NHBC (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ 2014 regionals ceremony. These prestigious awards follow on the back of four of the firm’s site managers being recognised with ‘Pride in the Job’ awards in July this year for individual C G Fry & Son developments across the South West.

‘Pride in the Job’ is the only UK-wide...

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Increase in suicidal feelings among young

THE NSPCC has warned there has been a large increase in sucidal feelings among young people.

In a new report On the Edge, ChildLine reveals what it descibes as disturbing trends amongst young people in Britain.

A total of 34,517 counselling sessions were held by ChildLine (UK) in 2013/14 with children who talked about suicidal thoughts – a 117% increase since 2010/11.

Nearly 6,000 of these children had told a counsellor that they had previously attempted suicide - a 43% increase on the year before. The vast majority of these children had not revealed their feelings...

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UK electricity capacity at 7-year low

National Grid has published its 2014/15 Winter Outlook with a warning that its electricity capacity is at a seven-year low.

The Outlook has been produced by National Grid in its role as electricity System Operator and as owner and operator of gas transmission infrastructure in Great Britain.

The Outlook follows consultation with the energy industry, analysts, academics and energy policy experts. On gas, supplies are in a strong position this winter, with gas supplies, storage and network capacity well in excess of maximum expected demand.

This year electricity...

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Relationship Manager’s Work Nominated For National Social Media Award

Patch Jobson joined Reactor15 as relationship manager in September to be a lead contact between new clients and the design and marketing agency. Coming to Reactor15 with an impressive background, his previous work with Amey LG Limited has now been nominated for the UK Social Media Communications Awards, which is in its fifth year.

The awards celebrate the very best in UK social media communications and reward the individuals, companies and organisations who are using online platforms to communicate in fresh and innovative ways. A former Communications Manager on contract with Amey...

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New Thatched Cottages Part of Autumn Windfall C G Fry & Son

Independent developer, C G Fry & Son, is offering house buyers assistance to help them move in to their new home at their award-winning Wyndham Place development in Tisbury by Christmas. The C G Fry ‘Autumn Windfall’ offers differing incentives on selected properties for sale at a number of developments across the South West.

Wyndham Place offers new homes with prices from £240,000, and C G Fry & Son will pay the stamp duty on selected plots subject to legal completion before the 19th December 2014. This includes a delightful four-bedroom thatched cottage with large...

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