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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...

Bob Hoskins dies aged 71

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2014 - 1:51pm

The actor Bob Hoskins has died aged 71.

Hoskins had retired, from a 30-year career in acting in 2012 following a diagnosis of parkinson's disease in the later year's of his life.

His agent, Clair Dobbs, today announced that he had died of pneumonia in hospital last night (29 April) surrounded by family.

Hoskins rose to national acclaim following his appearence as London gangster-turned-businessman in The Long Good Friday (1980).

Over a long career Hoskins starred in variety of major roles such as the private detective Eddie Valiant in the much-loved children...

Eat, drink and protect your brand

Authored by Ashfords LLP
Posted: Sat, 04/26/2014 - 11:57am

So, the ultimate foodie event is now upon us. A perfect excuse to overindulge in eating and drinking our favourite local foods and tipples. And boy do we have some great produce down here in the South West.

But how well do these business score when it comes to understanding and protecting their intellectual property ("IP") rights? I'm talking here about issues like: do they register their brands as trade marks, so as to be able to stop others from using the same or a similar trade mark?

Do they seek patent protection, or enter into confidentiality agreements...

National Stalking Awareness Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/24/2014 - 9:37am

As part of National Stalking Awareness Day (Thursday 24 April 2014) Devon and Cornwall Police are reminding people not to suffer in silence and report any incidents of stalking to the police. As many as one in five women and one in 10 men report being stalked at some point in their lives (British Crime Survey 2009/10). Stalking is unwanted and obsessive attention by one individual towards another. It can involve persistent phone calls/texting, sending of gifts, following a person or damaging their property, plus with the increase of technology stalking can also take place online.

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Families and Children Act become Law, making MIAMs compulsory.

Authored by Joe Hibberd
Posted: Wed, 04/23/2014 - 7:46pm

What is a MIAM?

A MIAM is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting between a person wishing to find out more about mediation and an experienced mediator, accredited for the purpose.

Why is it so topical?

From Tuesday 22 April 2014, anyone wishing to make a court application regarding their children and financial arrangements MUST attend a MIAM apart from in exceptional circumstances (Children and Families Act 2014)

Why?

John Hind, Director of Compass Resolution a mediation service covering Exeter explains that;

“The number of parents...

Local organisations urged to pledge

A Devon student taking part in a prestigious exhibition is urging local businesses and organisations to donate funds to help support the show’s marketing and publicity campaign.

Karen Sanders, who splits her time between Devon and Bristol, is one of 40 students showcasing their work at a prestigious exhibition to be held at the Bargehouse, OXO Tower in London.

FLUXURE, which offers a private view on June 19th and opening to the public for free from the 20th to the 23rd, is being held to mark the end of the students three year degree course in Photography.

The...

The REAL Jamaica Inn

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Sun, 04/13/2014 - 11:41am

At Chalk & Ward PR we have been thrilled to work with Allen Jackson, the new owner of the world famous Jamaica Inn to promote the rejuvenation of this iconic location, made famous by the Daphne du Maurier novel of the same name.

As if this wasn't exciting enough, the dates of the eagerly anticipated BBC adaptation of du Maurier’s novel ‘Jamaica Inn’ have been confirmed. This special three-part series starts on Easter Monday at 9pm on BBC One and will run for three consecutive evenings (21 – 23 April 2014).

There can be no better way to relive the history behind the...

Pioneering new research discovered by the University of Exeter

Pioneering new research from the University of Exeter could have a major impact on climate and environmental science by drastically transforming the perceived reliability of key observations of precipitation, which includes rain, sleet and snow.

The ground breaking study examines the effect that increased aerosol concentrations in the atmosphere, emitted as a result of burning fossil fuels, had on regional temperature and precipitation levels.

Scientists from Exeter’s Mathematics department compared observed regional temperature and precipitation changes throughout the 20th...

Surviving and Thriving under Climate Change

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 3:18pm

Researchers from the University of Exeter are investigating the effect of climate change on deltas in South Asia and Africa to understand how people will respond and adapt.

Deltas are economic and environmental hotspots, with many large deltas in South, South-East and East Asia and Africa. The new $13 million project examines four deltas that are home to almost 200 million people, many of whom are farmers who provide food for a large proportion of the population.

The project will work with scientists, demographers and social scientists in the Nile delta in Egypt, the Ganges...

The impact of burglary on children

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 3:17pm

Children whose homes have been burgled are more likely to struggle at school and have trouble sleeping, according to new research from independent charity Victim Support and home security specialist ADT.

Nearly 300,000 children are believed to be the victims of break-ins every year in England and Wales.2 The first major survey into the impact of burglary found that two thirds (63 per cent) of parents who had children living at home when they were burgled support the partnerships call for tougher sentences for burglars who target family homes. A quarter of parents (27 per cent) said...

Chambers announces winner at ‘Bristol & Somerset Venus Awards’

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 04/01/2014 - 12:46pm

Independent clothes retailer, Hemali Modha was announced as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the ‘Bristol & Somerset Venus Awards’. Sponsors of this category, Bristol-based St John’s Chambers, presented the award to Hemali at the glittering awards ceremony held at Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Derek Jenkins Chief Executive of St. John’s Chambers says: “Chambers sponsored this award in recognition of the valuable entrepreneurial achievements of women. Hemali demonstrated a passion for fashion coupled with sound business sense. She stood out from the many entries we judged. The...

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