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...
Exeter College has celebrated this year’s higher education graduates with a unique event that allowed them to celebrate at home, although it went above and beyond a simple live streamed ceremony.
Exeter College’s Higher Education Graduation normally takes place at Exeter Cathedral, but due to social distancing and government guidelines it had to be adapted this year. Many other institutions have moved their ceremonies online, inviting students to watch from home, but Exeter College has gone one step further, making it a hybrid event.
A public consultation on proposals for new, public, green space around the Clyst Valley is taking place from Monday 9th November 2020 until 12 noon on Thursday 7th January 2021. The survey has been extended until January to allow for the national coronavirus restrictions currently in force.
The Clyst Valley is on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population to the east of Exeter. To make sure that local people can explore and enjoy the East Devon countryside, connecting with nature for their health and wellbeing, the Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan sets out ideas on how it...
The holiday season is already here, and many wonder where to spend that special moment. While going on holiday is a treat and an opportunity to unwind, planning can be a daunting experience. And this is particularly true when traveling with family. If you're seeking the best holiday destination, Agrigento is a city worth considering. It's one of the first travel destinations after the Covid 19 lockdown in Italy and boasts of various tourist attractions. Let's dive in for more reasons to visit the beautiful city.
The special feature of the Milgauss is the protection against magnetism by a special balance spiral and a metal sheathing of the movement. The watch had its premiere as early as 1956 under the reference number 6541. At that time, the target group of the Milgauss consisted mainly of scientists and other specialists who were exposed to strong magnetic fields in their profession. Rolex did not have to go a long way: the CERN nuclear research centre, where such conditions prevail, was founded in Geneva in 1954 and began operations in 1957. Rolex is also headquartered in this city.
The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced many changes on us this year, and very few of them have been positive. As well as the death, illness, and economic damage that the disease has inflicted on the world, there have also been many social issues caused by the Pandemic such as lockdowns and travel restrictions. One of the most contentious of the issues has been the necessity of wearing face masks to stop the transmission of the virus.
Whilst the vast majority of scientific and medical professionals agree that wearing masks is the number one way that we can all do our part in slowing the...
A Devon based business mentor has been named as one Britain’s top 50 business advisers.
Jennifer Corcoran who offers LinkedIn business advice to help local entrepreneurs, was picked from hundreds of advisers from around the UK for her work with entrepreneurs, executives, job seekers and graduates.
Jennifer who runs My Super Connector from her home office in Shaldon said: “Having spent many years working in and with small businesses I understand the many challenges they face to maintain their existence, add in Covid-19 and the challenge is immense and so if by giving my...
