When the country went into lockdown earlier this year due to COVID-19, many of us struggled to maintain our active lifestyles. However, lockdown was no match for one resident at McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Exeter, who managed to continue living life to the full.
Eric Robertson, 79, has always enjoyed being active thanks to the 35 years he spent in the Air Force. On his 77th birthday, Eric decided to challenge himself, so began recording his daily step count on a pace counter as he wanted to prove that he wasn’t going to let his age rule his...
The year 2020 brought a lot of firsts for many people. None of us anticipated the pandemic and its consequences in the lives of people when we were cheering and welcoming the New Year with zeal and excitement. Social distancing, mask, and work from home became the new normal in 2020. However, the isolation and staying indoors for months took a toll on the physical and mental health of most people. A survey of 2000 Americans published on The ladders website shows that social distancing has changed the habits of people. This affects the well-being of a person to a great extend. Living...
Feritech has announced that it is building a new, state of the art facility just outside Falmouth in Cornwall. Covering an area of 3.5 acres, the new site received planning approval this week. It will greatly increase Feritech‘s manufacturing capabilities and the services offered to both local customers and the company’s established global client base.
Founded in 2012, Feritech designs and builds subsea engineering solutions primarily for the marine geotechnical sector. All their products are designed, manufactured and tested at their own facilities. Over 90% of the company’s...
Emergency volunteer doctors working to keep people in Devon safe are ready for the winter months after funding has allowed them to purchase specialist head torches to carry out vital, and often lifesaving, procedures.
BASICS Devon, which provides pre-hospital emergency medical care through its network of volunteer emergency doctors, has purchased the equipment after receiving £5,000 from Wales & West Utilities Safe & Warm Fund.
With a network of 14 volunteer doctors responding to medical emergencies across the county, the winter months can be challenging due to...
TUI UK has launched winter 2021 and 2022 holidays from Exeter and is set to put summer 2022 holidays on sale from 5th November, with thousands of free kids’ places, low deposits from £75 per person and £0 deposit on direct debit bookings made online on offer.
This comes as 86% of customers surveyed in September said they expect to have gone on holiday again by next summer - reinforcing the growing appetite for future travel post Covid-19.
With on-going travel corridor uncertainty for some regular favourites this winter, those craving sunshine during the coldest months...
Finding the best accommodation for a student studying abroad is a tough task. Convenience, affordability is the main priority that a student looks while choosing accommodation. Every person possesses different tastes and preferences that might not match the other person if residing in student apartments . There are various types of accommodation available for the students that become a confusing task to choose from. Here is the list of accommodation that fits the student needs:
1. Halls of residences - Halls of residence is the first type of accommodation which is generally owned...
Publishing house Panoma Press has announced the launch of a new children’s imprint, Panocub, which will focus on publishing important personal development and social themed books for children.
Since the independent publishing company was first launched in 2005 it has been committed to publishing books which have one purpose, to change lives. Having worked with hundreds of authors and negotiated sales and distribution relationships in over 50 countries, Panoma Press has become known for bringing important conversations to life through print, digital and audio. The publisher is also...
Luminous Show Technology is thrilled and relieved to have been awarded a supportive grant package as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help them face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
Luminous Show Technology is one of 588 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support – with £76 million of investment announced recently. This follows £257 million awarded overall to 1,385 organisations, also from the Culture...
UK holiday company, Aria Resorts, and its Exeter-based Google Advertising agency, Launch Online, has received a European award for its online advertising strategy through the pandemic.
Aria Resorts and Launch Online won the award for Best PPC Campaign (Pay Per Click), specifically for its work to help guide the hospitality business through the turmoil of the pandemic and secure a vital sell-out summer season.
The European Agency Awards were held on October 22, rewarding digital, marketing and advertising agencies across Europe. The judging panel featured leading names in...
There are many things we should know about CBD. It has indeed gained popularity over the years, where many have grown interested in its medicinal benefits. Some people seek a doctor's advice to use these kinds of products. Let me walk you through some thoughts about it and a few of the many products you could choose from.
Always remember to seek bits of advice from health professionals before using CBD-based products. These are not a substitute for prescribed drugs. Consuming CBD in proper dosage is also advised to avoid unwanted side effects.
