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'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land.

St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer.

‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer Kirsteen McNish, and Helen Bruce of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, as the closing event for the Dartmoor Tors Festival.

It will incorporate a community procession and a...

Which electric bike should I choose: 750W or 1000W

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 12/12/2022 - 8:41am

Electric bikes (or "e-bikes") are a hot commodity right now, and forecasts predict even more rapid growth in this industry in the years ahead. When shopping for an e-bike, it might be challenging to go through all the options due to the wide variety available. The market might seem even more overwhelming for a first-time buyer of a high-performance electric bicycle. There are two distinct types of electric bikes. The motors on some Samebike are 750W, while others are 1000W.

Electric bikes have various types and quality levels to fit your needs. However, the ranks of e-bike motors...

Government urged to support regional mutual banks with £738 million dormant funds

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 7:31pm

The Heart of the South West LEP is urging Government to support the establishment of regional mutual banks, to help support SMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.

The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) allows banks and building societies to pay financial products which have not been used for several years, such as dormant bank accounts or insurance, into a fund for good causes.

This year, the scheme has been widened to include dormant funds from insurance, pensions, wealth management, and securities sectors, releasing £738 million of funding for England. The public consultation...

How to Have a Perfect Romantic Date in the Caribbean

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 12/06/2022 - 9:43pm

Dates are the perfect moment to be alone with your beloved one, which can lead to some of the best memories of your life. Depending on where you carry out the date or the planned activities, it can be magnified.

One of the places capable of improving any date is the Caribbean. After all, finding a more romantic spot in the world is hard. Whether to propose or have a romantic moment, Puerto Rico is a great place within the Caribbean, with many options for an unforgettable evening. Another perfect destination for romance is the Bahamas. Picture yourselves sailing on a luxurious...

Foot Anstey announces three new Partner promotions

Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers into the firm's Partnership, bringing the total of new Partner promotions this financial year to eight. From 1 January 2023, Kutahya Cherry, Dickon Court, and Suriya Edwards will become Partners at the firm.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner at Foot Anstey, said: "Congratulations to Kutahya, Dickon and Suriya on their promotions to the Partnership, which reflect the consistently high-quality advice and service they offer our clients, as well as their outstanding contributions to our firm's communities.

"Also, each...

Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:35pm

People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing number of children and adults are admitted to intensive care in the south west with flu.

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has risen by 40% in the last week, as cases in the community rise.

NHS Devon’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Acheson said: “In the last week here in the south west, there’s been a steep rise in people admitted to hospital with flu and sadly there has also a steep rise in both adults and children in intensive care units with flu.

“In...

Why the Luxury Apparel Market is Booming

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/02/2022 - 7:54pm

The luxury apparel market is said to be on track to recoup its losses from the pandemic era by an alarming amount. What are the reasons behind this boom? Especially when factoring in less than favourable economic and social conditions into the mix, it doesn’t seem like the type of industry to enjoy success rates as shown in recent forecasts. Is there just an ongoing need from the consumer for a luxury brand that will never recede? Or is luxury apparel doing something altogether special that other commerce channels have yet to tap into?

Mid and Post-Pandemic Splurge Culture

People...

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Are Portugal's visa options the perfect post-Brexit plan?

Authored by samcrawford
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 9:10am

In a period of economic turmoil, rising interest rates, and 40-year high inflation rates, it's no surprise that more and more Brits are now looking abroad for fresh opportunities.

That said, options are much scarcer than ever before for UK citizens. Of course, the main reason for this is Brexit, as Brits now require a visa to live in any of the 26 EU member states, as well as EEA countries. In addition, traditional UK emigration options such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the US have also not gotten any easier.

While a handful of EU countries are offering some...

SWR awarded accreditation for safeguarding vulnerable people on the railway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 11:16pm

South Western Railway (SWR) has become the UK’s second train operator to achieve accreditation of the British Transport Police’s Safeguarding in Rail scheme, recognising the need to support the most vulnerable members of society on the railway.

In securing the accreditation, SWR set out its approach to: promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable people in need of help and support; reducing and preventing the likelihood of harm where possible; mitigating the impact and effects of harm; and training colleagues in ways to spot vulnerable people.

Central elements of the programme...

4 Things to Look For in the Best Senior Dating Sites

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 7:39pm

Nowadays, things have been simplified through the use of technology. You can take a class from a school abroad right from the comfort of your home. You can also order dinner, watch movies online, and even find love and companionship through the use of dating sites. Internet waters can be murky and difficult to navigate, which is why we are here to provide you with some helpful pointers to find a good site that will take you one step closer to finding a mate.

  1. Privacy features

The number one thing that you must always look out for in any website is the privacy...

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