New research commissioned by curated online marketplace notonthehighstreet has found that the pandemic has brought posties closer to their communities than ever before, as a quarter of the public (24%) prepares to spend on postie thank-you gifts this year. This comes as the UK looks set to spend £487m on thank you gifts for the UK’s key workers* overall including nurses and teachers as their essential work during the pandemic continues.
The research has uncovered just how much the nation has valued their daily postie visit since March’s lockdown with 1.9m Brits now going so far...
Moving to Exeter involves a lot of planning, organisation, and a lot of hard work. Because of this, someone moving home could find themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted after the fact. Read about what you should prepare before moving to Exeter here .
Fortunately, moving doesn’t always have to be difficult and stressful. There are a few ways you can ensure that your move goes as smoothly and as easily as possible. One of the ideal things you can do to make your move easier is by hiring a removals company in Exeter to lend you a helping hand.
A Devon woman has started a petition as part of a bid to raise awareness of the plight of small independent businesses selling non-essential items.
Nicky Edmunds, along with her husband Paul, is the owner of two independent shops called Insideout, based in Exeter and Tavistock , selling gifts and homewares.
She is calling on the Government to recognise that large retailers classified as selling ‘essentials’ (and therefore allowed to stay open during lockdown) are capitalising on the sale of non-essential items in the lead up to Christmas.
Powderham Castle in Devon is set to receive a lifeline grant towards essential restoration of its iconic castellated towers from the Historic Houses Foundation.
The Historic Houses Foundation is a major beneficiary of the Heritage Stimulus Fund, recently announced by the UK Government and Historic England, which will provide invaluable support for restoration work on some of England’s most important and vulnerable historic buildings.
The Historic Houses Foundation will now be able to set in place a programme of urgent work that would not otherwise have been possible....
As one of the most heavily-utilized rooms in your home, finding the perfect kitchen design that suits you and your family’s lifestyle makes your kitchen more comfortable and functional.
People develop their own habits and traffic patterns in their kitchen. They naturally arrange utensils and ingredients according to how often they are used. And often, a kitchen they have inherited along with a new house presents nagging issues for a cook who is used to having things just so.
The kitchen is also the communal meeting place for the family in the mornings and evenings. It is...
Life is full of uncertainties and it doesn’t fit into any set mould. Adversity is never coming up with prior notice. It can happen anywhere and could affect you adversely specifically in terms of the finances. Therefore, it is of prime importance to have a life insurance policy. Make sure that the life insurance policy details are correct and no faulty information is given to the insurer.
In case you are thinking what is a life insurance policy? In this article, we will tell you about the life insurance plan and the rider options that should be considered by you and included your...
Exeter’s famous Santa Run – which last year attracted more than 600 entrants to the High Street – is the latest event to be hit by coronavirus.
However, organisers CITY Community Trust, say although the event won’t be able to be held in the city centre as usual, people will still be able to participate – virtually.
They are encouraging participants of all ages to complete the distance, which is 2.5k or 5k, in any way they like. And there are already some novel modes of moving being planned for the event – from paddleboarding to cycling and even climbing…
If you’re a homeowner and you’re having trouble handling everyday duties, don’t worry. We will lead you through some essential jobs which should be carried out on a weekly basis. It's easy to neglect to check certain aspects in our standard of living that might result in a massive loss to your property and which could be equally harmful to human life. This could be in the form of breakages or damage. So let’s start with the common things you should reguarly check:
Checking gas pipes
All of us go into the kitchen to prepare food or to bake something. The way...
The impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on people’s mental health in Devon may currently be difficult to determine, but to help people look after their own wellbeing during the national lockdown, Learn Devon is launching its “ Mindfulness Challenge ”.
The five-day challenge, which launches on Monday 16 November, features a series of short videos that provide an opportunity to take 20 minutes a day to ensure that mindfulness – training techniques for your mind and wellbeing – is part of your daily routine.
Each day will focus on different techniques to help with...
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical will be giving 120 different charities an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation.
Ten lucky winners will be announced each weekday from 7 to 22 December.
Devon Air Ambulance Trust, Exmouth Gateway Club, Routeways, The Barn Owl Trust and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin in Uffculme were the local beneficiaries in 2019, following overwhelming public support in the county.
Once again, Ecclesiastical is inviting Devon residents to nominate a registered charity close to their hearts...
