Jo Brand, Alzheimers Society

Comedian Jo Brand urges people in Devon to express themsELVES for Elf Day

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Posted: Fri, 11/27/2020 - 11:42am

It’s been a tough year for many, but Alzheimer’s Society supporter and stand-up comedian Jo Brand is determined to help spread some festive cheer.

Jo wants people across the South West – where more than 92,510 people are living with dementia – to pop on a pair of elf ears, pull up their festive tights and shake a leg in some jolly jingle-bell slippers on Elf Day to raise some much-needed smiles and funds, helping Alzheimer’s Society reach as many people as possible affected by dementia, now more than ever.

The charity’s Elf Day falls on Friday 4 December – but you can...

I Will Survive: The new novel from Graham Sclater

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Posted: Fri, 11/27/2020 - 11:35am

After a life of crime and alcoholism, East Ender Liam Reilly was given the unexpected opportunity to run the Love Shack, a bar and brothel in the Red Light District of Amsterdam.

But in 1999, during a private New Year’s Eve party with his girls and a few select clients, the Love Shack is firebombed and his life is once again destroyed and thrown into chaos and despair. With nothing to lose he sets out across Europe and the Baltic to track down the perpetrators and exact his violent revenge.

“Another great thriller from Sclater”

“I’ve been waiting a long time for...

Tamar Security fire safety engineer

Top Quality Assurance Award for Tamar Security

Exeter-based fire and security company, Tamar Security has achieved BAFE accreditation for its fire safety work.

BAFE is an independent organisation which rigorously audits and accredits suppliers in the fire protection industry. Its remit is to ensure quality and provide the vital reassurance to customers that the services being bought or specified are effective, reliable and competently maintained. Accreditation is only awarded to providers who can demonstrate quality and competence to help meet your fire safety obligations.

Tamar Security has been awarded BAFE SP203-1,...

Plymouth based travel expert makes dreams come true

With ‘lockdown’ officially becoming the ‘word of the year,’ many people are looking to 2021 to sprinkle some much-needed magic into their holiday plans and, perhaps, to do something a little bit different.

And travel specialist Karen Thornton is rapidly becoming the ‘go to’ person to make those holiday dreams come true.

With an award-winning career spanning almost three decades in the travel industry, she’s renowned for adding those all-important personal touches to a tailor-made holiday which will make it so memorable.

Karen works closely with all her clients to...

Pros of using estate agents when selling

Using an estate agent to sell your home can be a good decision for a variety of reasons. Whilst it may be tempted to go about it on your own, here are a couple of reasons why it may be worth investing in one.

Valuation

Getting your home valued is the first step in selling it. This means it's incredibly important to get it done accurately and properly. Estate agents like this Estate & Letting Agent in Cheshunt allow you to get an estimate online by answering some simple questions about the property. These include property type, number of bedrooms, and postcode. It can...

What You Need to Know About Modern Bidets

Good hygiene is very important and when it comes to bidets, the concept behind using this bathroom fixture is simple – water cleans better than paper. However, transferring from one method to another can be confusing to some. Before taking this step, you should inform yourself about everything so you can make the most suitable choice for you and your family.

So, if you’re considering ditching toilet paper and start using bidet, here are some of the basic things you need to know and understand.

How Does It Function?

Those who have never used a bidet, can have problems...

Arbitrage betting: What you need to know

Long before being adapted by sports bettors, this notion applied to the stock exchange. Today, it describes a special wagering strategy that is guaranteed to bring profit. Discover how it works, and why a positive result is certain for anyone who devotes sufficient time and effort to it.

Who wouldn’t like to make a profit on every single bet they place? With arbitrage betting platforms, it is feasible. The idea may sound vague and too good to be true. Here are the fundamentals.

1. How it works

In financial markets, traders may buy and sell the same asset concurrently....

Westaways

Family owned Devon company challenges UK market to reduce plastic

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Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:58pm

A company from the heart of Devon is celebrating after winning Innovation of the Year at the 2020 UK Packaging Awards for its unique eco-friendly packaging.

Furthermore, Newton Abbot based Westaways sausages has been shortlisted as one of five finalists - including four goliaths of pork, beef and poultry processing in the UK - for the Meat, Poultry and Seafood Manufacturing Company of the Year in the Food Manufacturer Excellence Awards. This major award will be announced next February.

Managing Director Charles Baughan said: “We knew we were doing the right thing in...

Barratt Developments delivers £87m boost to economy in Devon and Cornwall

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Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:47pm

Leading housebuilder Barratt Developments - which owns both Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes - has delivered a £87 million boost to the local economy in Devon, Cornwall and the surrounding region over the past year.

During that period, the group built 383 new homes, including 85 affordable, and supported 1,360 jobs in the area. The company's construction work has also supported 570 supplier and sub-contractor businesses and provided 25 places for graduates, trainees and apprentices.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes spent £9m on physical works which benefit local...

Coffee and cheese are the perfect pairing say two award winning Devon companies

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Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:38pm

Coffee and cheese are proving the perfect match for two Devon companies that have combined to bring a whole world of alternate pairings to the table following their two star accolades at the Great Taste Awards.

Blue Goose Coffee and South West Dairy Sharpham Cheese have teamed up with their award winning products to show that a cup of coffee and a well-curated cheese board are as delicious as the more traditional wine and cheese combination.

This year Blue Goose Coffee and Sharpham Cheese have both been awarded two star accolades by the Great Taste Awards. And with the...

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