Creative Culture South West short story writing competition 2020

The best Short Story writing competition for Creative writers to enter this year has now LAUNCHED!!

Authored by ccsw
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:04am

If you’ve always dreamt of being a published writer then this competition could be for you.

At Creative Culture South West we are very passionate about the arts. Our vision is an all-inclusive space where people can develop their skills in a friendly and supportive environment, no matter their background, social-economic status, age, gender, physical ability, or sexuality.

We have recently launched a Short Story competition that we are extremely excited about. If you’re a creative writer or someone who believes they’ve got a bestseller inside but can’t seem to find the...

What people actually think about how sunglasses make them look and feel

A lot of people out there are wearing sunglasses. While some do this for fashion, some definitely need them for the perfect vision. Prescription sunglasses are the choice of many.

Choosing a pair of prescription sunglasses entirely depends upon your style, choice, and preferable design. What colour your prescription sunglasses should be or what material they should be made of are the choices that are completely up to you.

You can choose your own desirable style, color, and material type. Prescription sunglasses are basically for a stylish look. So, you must choose the...

Participants wanted for most in-depth brain study of early Alzheimer’s disease

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/29/2020 - 10:45pm

Exeter researchers are seeking local volunteers to take part in the world’s most detailed study into the onset and development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Deep and Frequent Phenotyping (DFP) study aims to tackle the challenge of diagnosing and tracking Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages – often decades before symptoms start to show.

DFP will recruit 250 participants from across the UK who are over 60 and in good health, but with a family history of dementia. Volunteers will undergo a range of existing and new tests over a year-long period, including brain scans,...

Drivers could have saved almost £300 on car insurance this year

UK motorists could have saved as much as £300 over the year on their car insurance, after being charged for miles that they did not use due to two national lockdowns.

Car insurance premiums are based largely on the expected mileage you will complete in the upcoming year, along with other factors such as your claims history, age and type of vehicle.

According to analysis from Finder, drivers could have saved money by switching to pay-as-you-go insurance policies, rather than a full annual policy. With pay-as-you-go, you are given a fixed fee for cover over a few weeks or...

Brilliant Ways to Relax at Home

We are living in a hectic, fast-paced world and that leaves us with little to no time for ourselves. From stressful jobs to personal issues, we often get extremely stressed and exhausted both mentally and physically. After a long tiring day, you want to go home to your cozy little place and rewind - so here are some brilliant ways to relax at home!

Meditate

One of the easiest ways to calm yourself down is by meditating. Now, this can take multiple forms, from doing breathing exercises or by doing yoga - this can be totally modified to suit your needs and abilities. You can create...

Creating a website for your startup? Here's how you can successfully do that

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/29/2020 - 9:10pm

Setting up your online face is now easier than ever for startup businesses. If your startup hasn't joined the massive community of over 200 million active websites yet, this is a perfect time. Now, not only can you build elegantly themed websites with ease, but the cost of setting one up and maintaining it is now more affordable than ever. Additionally, the advancement of technology lets startup businesses build websites with ease- minus any technical skills. The steps you need to follow to make yours is as follows:

Step #1: Pick Your Domain Name

The first thing you need to get...

3 things you need to start a successful business abroad

Many investors have found a great deal of success by taking their business ideas abroad to another country. If you are currently in a position where you are considering making such a move with your business, you should understand that opening a business abroad is different from starting one at home.

When you are in the process of doing your research for your business abroad, you will find that there are a number of things to take into consideration. Here are just three of the things that you are going to need in order to start a successful business abroad.

1. Legal...

Covid-19 has caused a collapse in secondary school attendance

Despite most of the UK coming out of lockdown next week, secondary school attendance remains very low due to issues relating to covid-19 - and union leaders are showing their concern.

It emerged that 22% of secondary pupils were not in attendance last week, equalling to around 900,000 pupils that were not at school, the BBC writes .

Teacher unions and school heads are vocalising their concerns, including the disruption it is to their pupil’s education and examination prospects.

Any pupils and their classmates exhibiting any covid-19 symptoms are required to be...

Exeter Phoenix

Could you make a film in two days? 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/28/2020 - 4:58pm

Exeter Phoenix’s famous 48 Hour Film Challenge is back! The challenge sees teams race against the clock to create a film in just two days and will run from Friday 29th - Sunday 31st January 2021. Each team will be given a prop, some text and a genre that must be included in their final film. Registration is free.

In an exciting change to tradition, teams will be able to take part in this year’s challenge remotely. You can register your team, receive your brief and complete the challenge all from the comfort of your own home. This means that for the first time in the challenge’s...

A new breed of takeaway is coming to Exeter

Launching on Thursday 3rd December after months of planning, Easy Eats, a new online ordering service and app is upping the game of delivered food by bringing together some of the best dishes from around the world, covering all cravings, cuisines and dietary requirements.

Residents of Cranbrook, Pinhoe and Whipton will be the first to try out this new foodie venture, with plans to extend the delivery areas further in the coming months.

From pizzas and kebabs to wok fried noodles, sticky ribs and a whole vegan section packed with fresh, plant-based ingredients, this...

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