How to make a lengthy commute more bearable

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:40pm

If you think that your commute takes too long, you aren't alone. Many people in the United States feel that their daily transport to and from work should take under an hour. However, the reality is that the commute is often much longer, up to several hours per day. The amount of time spent trying to get to and from work is frustrating, although there are ways to make the commute more valuable. The following five tips will help ease the pain of a long commute and help you feel like you are making the most of the time spent traveling.

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Exeter woman speaks out on mental health battles with diabetes

To mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October, an Exeter woman who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just nine-years-old, shares her journey from ‘model diabetic,’ to enforced hospitalization, and back again - to highlight the psychological difficulties of managing the condition.

When Pippa Anning, now 23, first learned she had diabetes she was at primary school. Despite her young age, and with the support of both her family and the children’s diabetes group, Exeter Snack Pack, she handled her condition so well she soon earned the moniker ‘model diabetic’ by her...

Here’s to Thee – new art collaboration explores the rich ecology and culture behind cider making

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:40pm

A fascinating and thought-provoking new collaboration will seek to uncover the complex ecology and cultures that surround the art of cider making.

Arts and Culture University of Exeter and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) have teamed up to launch a joint Arts Commission 2020-21 led by internationally-renowned artist, Simon Pope.

The project - called Here’s to Thee after the opening line of the traditional apple wassail – will see Pope collaborate with a team of creative practitioners, curators from RAMM and University of Exeter academics to explore...

Ashfords LLP advise global expansion specialist Fitzgerald & Law on its acquirement by ZEDRA

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:26pm

Ashfords LLP were pleased to advise London’s leading firm of global expansion specialists Fitzgerald & Law (F&L) on its acquisition by ZEDRA.

F&L advises companies from all over the world seeking to grow their global footprint and has particular expertise in supporting US companies as they expand their international presence throughout EMEA. F&L is renowned for its award-winning corporate compliance including tax, accounting and HR services.

The acquisition will boost ZEDRA’s offering to their international corporate clients, enhance their presence in the...

WebBeds announce partnership with Thomas Cook

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:10pm

WebBeds, the world’s second largest and fastest growing B2B bedbank, has announced a partnership with the new Thomas Cook that launched last month as an online-only travel business.

WebBeds is providing Thomas Cook with access to a selection of its 30,000+ directly contracted hotels located in beach destinations and cities around the world. WebBeds will provide Thomas Cook customers with a huge choice of accommodation ranging from affordable independent hotels, to beach resorts, to international five-star hotel chains – and much, much more.

Thomas Cook has launched as a...

Looking for Lockdown Leaders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:48pm

The National Business Women's Awards, have announced changes to the 2020 business awards as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. We have reopened this year's awards with two new categories - Lockdown Leader and Business Chameleon .

These two new categories will recognise and celebrate those who have thrived and blossomed during the Coronavirus crisis. From providing job security and strong, decisive leadership to a team, to completely adapting a business service or product to meet a new need.

Damian Cummins, Awards Director, said: "With a new date for our awards final...

Join Virtual Restart a Heart Day 2020

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is giving people the opportunity to learn how to save lives safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Trust, in association with the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) and other partner agencies, will host online cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator training sessions for Restart a Heart Day (RSAH) 2020 on Friday 16 October.

According to RCUK, coronavirus has reduced people’s willingness to perform CPR, and social distancing has limited opportunities for people to learn how to do it...

Rachel Bolton - Sam And The Magic Tree

Sam And The Magic Tree - a tale that could help to save our planet!

My mission to sell 1 millions copies of my self-published book and to donate 50% of the profits to my chosen charities: Tree Nation, Whale & Dolphin conservation, Hope For Life, Water Aid, Forgotten Women, International Animal Rescue and smaller Animal rescue centres.

The beautiful land of Amazonia suffered an ecological and emotional demise after being invaded by the Mopheads. Siegfried, the dwarf from underground crystal caves and friends who live upon the land, devise a plan to restore love and light to their world. Meet with walking and talking trees, inter-dimension...

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A Guide Dogs staff member holds a German Shepherd Dog by the lead. They are sitting together indoors

Guide Dogs sees rehoming enquiries soar amid lockdown rush for new dogs

Authored by emma.tucker
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 3:50pm

Guide Dogs has seen a surge in applications by the members of the public looking to rehome withdrawn and retired guide dogs from the charity – and urges people to think carefully about training.

The trend follows the exploding interest in dog ownership seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, with rescue centres and puppy breeders reporting considerably higher demand.

In 2019 the charity, which has a training site in Exeter, saw an average of 355 applications every month to join its rehoming waiting list from across the UK. This increased significantly to 830 applications per...

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