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Every GP practice in Devon offering appointments to eligible patients as four more centres open their doors

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/15/2021 - 5:17pm

Four more GP-led vaccination centres are opening in Devon today (15 January) and tomorrow, meaning every practice in the county is offering appointments to eligible patients.

This week, patients in priority groups have been contacted to book appointments at new centres starting at:

  • Culm Valley Integrated Centre for Health, Cullompton

  • Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, Crediton

  • Sherborne House, Newton Abbot

  • St Thomas Health Centre, Exeter

Culm Valley begins seeing patients today (Friday) while the...

Contemporary market: the need for using 3D virtual house tours

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/15/2021 - 4:52pm

3D Virtual Home Tours are an advertising product with a unique design, that includes a number of spherical panoramas with the possibility of transitions from room to room, from park to square, from room to hotel etc. Thanks to this technology, the viewer literally moves in a given panoramic place, can wander the streets of the city, visit hotel rooms, see spas, choose an apartment, villa, cottage, tourist base, choose a hall, bar, cafe, restaurant for banquet, look at an educational institution for a child to name but a few.

Benefits of 3d virtual house tours in Philadelphia...

 The Importance of Cleaning Injection Molding Machines with Purging Compounds for Plastic

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:31pm

Manufacturers know how essential maintenance and repair are to uphold the safety and efficiency of their facility. With all of the high-power and high-cost machines working in harmony to create products, a simple error such as not cleaning a machine thoroughly can throw off the entire production process. Manufacturers that use injection molding know this fact all too well, as they are consistently ordering purging compounds for plastics to clean their machines thoroughly.

If your faculty does not regularly use a purging compound for plastic build-up and residue to clean your...

Expert Tips for Keeping Your Horse Healthy

Horses are no doubt some of the most incredible animals on the planet. They are incredibly strong and can take you from point A to point B, tens of miles away. They are also quite fast, with an average speed of more than forty miles an hour. This is not to mention that for many years, these equine animals have been a major source of entertainment around the globe in what is popularly known as horse racing. Some breeds are particularly rare in many areas, making them a wonderful attraction for tourists, especially in leisure and recreational amenities.

Now, whichever reason you...

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4 ways to prepare for snow days

Winter has well and truly landed in the Northern hemisphere, with colder temperatures, darker mornings and the likelihood of snow on the increase. Depending on where you are in the world, you may have already had a bout of snow this year, and although many people love the winter weather, a lot of others would say it is inconvenient, unenjoyable and all-around something to be avoided. However, with a bit of preparation, you can ensure that the snow doesn’t bog you down too much! Read on for top tips on how to prepare for snow days…

Heating

First things first: you need to...

The Interior Revamp of 2021

Does the January lockdown currently have you sat scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest looking at inspiration for home makeovers ? Have the January blues helped you decide that now is the time to plan your great interior revamp? With many of us now back to staying in our homes almost 24 hours a day, 2021 is the year to make your home a place you love again.

Use the time you have at home to generate ideas on what you would like to do to improve it. From a simple colour change to a full remodelling of the current theme. These steps will help you on the way to an interior that...

What You Should Know About the Various Covid-19 Vaccines Out There Today

Pharmaceutical companies around the world have been working on a vaccine to combat the coronavirus. After a year of vigorous research and clinical tests, the objective is now a reality. Most countries have begun the vaccination process, with the United States leading in administering the COVID-19 vaccines.

However, with the different types of vaccines on the internet, it is challenging to determine the best . Most people also do not know how the vaccine works, and they assume that they are no longer required to observe the COVID-19 preventative measures. The best COVID-19...

Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Phoenix offers £6,000 for local filmmakers and artists to turn their ideas into a reality

Exeter Phoenix is offering £6000 to help filmmakers and artists based in the South West embark on new creative projects. Over the years, Exeter Phoenix has awarded over 100 commissions, putting Exeter on the filmmaking map and helping local creatives take the next steps in their career. Last year’s short film commissioned Shuttlecock (dir. Tommy Gillard) was awarded Best Short Film at the BFI London Film Festival. Could your film be next?

South West based filmmakers who have an inspiring and original idea for a short film are invited to apply now for the following five...

Photography competition to capture wildlife on the doorstep proves popular

Organisers of a photography competition to capture wildlife in the garden have been delighted by a flood of entries.

In just a few days since the competition was launched, Exeter City Council has received 33 entries. People have until the end of the month to send in their images.

Cllr Duncan Wood, Lead Councillor for Leisure and Physical Activity, said he was over overjoyed by the response.

“The feedback we’ve had has been so fantastic,” he said. “We wanted to create some positivity during ‘lockdown’ – supporting the ‘Stay at Home’ message but giving people...

Two people looking at a painting

Quite a year for an auctioneer

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:08pm

The final auction of 2020 was an overwhelming success for Chilcotts Auctioneers with enough lots for a jam-packed two day sale.

Outstanding sales included the medals of female WW2 pilot Joan Hughes which went for the unexpectedly high figure of £5,800. Auctioneer Duncan Chilcott said: “We were delighted with the amount of interest around Joan’s medal - her story was so interesting and inspirational that it captured people’s imaginations. A civilian MBE will usually sell for around £100 so this was a real surprise.”

Another top performer was the watch section, with an 18...

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