A new weekly Lottery to help donkeys in greatest need in the UK and worldwide has been launched by international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.
The Donkey Sanctuary uses its funds to care for its 7,000 resident donkeys and mules in the UK and Europe. The charity also runs a donkey-facilitated learning programme that helps vulnerable children and adults develop life skills, by connecting with donkeys on an emotional and physical level.
Internationally, The Donkey Sanctuary operates programmes for donkeys and mules working in agriculture, industry and...
Squeezing in a functional home office doesn’t mean you have to give up the rest of your house.
Truth be told, pretty much everyone around the world is tired of hearing about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 took the world by surprise in January of 2020, but fast became a more standard topic of conversation than the weather, or what you’re having for tea. Despite various lockdown measures and guidelines, where we stand with the virus is still largely uncertain. As some return to their normal jobs and life begins revealing something a bit closer to normal, a number of us...
A team of three digital marketing and tech experts based in the South West have launched what they believe is the most user-friendly and comprehensive platform to enable smaller businesses to apply to the government’s recently launched Kickstart Scheme.
They have been confirmed as an official gateway provider and they are hoping that it might make it easier for the thousands of SMEs in Exeter and across the South West to benefit from.
KickstartGo has just one simple form that businesses need to complete if they want to make an application for a job placement. As soon as...
Approximately 816 burglaries occur every day in the UK and is of no surprise that people are worried about becoming a victim of such a prolific crime. So it would be an advantage to know what it is that burglars look for in a target.
There are a number of things that criminals look for in a target, so when you evaluate your property's security the key is to get into the mindset of a burglar to spot any weak points. This will allow you to better secure your home.
What makes your home a target
There are a wide range of things criminals look out for when choosing...
Winter months are always challenging when it comes to exercising and keeping fit. Due to the cold, most people will want to spend their day between blankets while others find warm clothes to stay warm and watch their favorite movies or play video games. Exercising in winter is also challenging due to the shortened day time, and people have many things to do. Exercising is very important regardless of the person doing it and the weather. How can one exercise in winter?
There are several ways to participate in physical activities and stay in shape during the cold months. Here are...
In 2016, Hawkers needed a change. What had started out as a small idea, had ballooned into something out of control. The founders of Hawkers turned to Alejandro Betancourt Lopez for a different leadership style that was innovative yet calculated. They needed someone who wasn’t afraid to make the bold moves but was experienced enough to also make smart moves.
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez offered that leadership. By 2018, he had become the company’s biggest shareholder with a large investment of his own that resulted in 50% of the Hawkers stake. This was an exciting move that the...
It is a worrying fact that according to recent research 60% of children arrive at school already dehydrated. A hygienic and fresh tasting water supply within their school environment is therefore vital to help them to perform at optimum standards and to safeguard their overall health with a fully functioning mind, body, inbuilt temperature management and immune system. A primary school age child needs 1.5 litres of water a day, by their secondary years this is 2 litres plus and as adults it rises to 3 litres of water every day. Two thirds of the body is water. The brain is 75% water....
Cygnet Theatre will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021 with a special season of work running from May to July.
They are looking professional companies who may like to take part in the season by bringing a show, concert, or event. The piece of work or the group would need to have some connection with Cygnet, but that can be as creative a connection as you like! They already have several shows, workshops and Q&A sessions lined up with special guests and are planning to use multiple spaces in the city as well as their own building.
Three rising stars in civil engineering have received prestigious Young Achiever awards from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) South West.
Peter Boden, who lives in Exeter , was named the south west’s most promising trainee civil engineer; Aiden Shipp, from Paignton , the most promising trainee quantity surveyor; and Sam Beer, from Exeter , the most promising apprentice. They were recognised for their success at a pre-lockdown COVID-secure event sponsored by BAM Nuttall.
Peter , aged 26, who works for Dyer and Butler in Exeter, received the accolade...
Farmers and landowners are being advised to protect themselves from unwanted public rights of way being created, as lockdown 2.0 has again seen an increasing number of walkers in the countryside.
Leading property consultancy Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, is urging landowners in the South West to protect their interests as the boom in walking during another lockdown period has resulted in more people trespassing.
Experts from the firm’s rural team have said that even if landowners currently see no harm in people walking across their land, not protecting it...
