If you are willing to start your journey by Ski and Snowboard, it is the perfect timing you can start your preparations with. The winter season is just starting up and it has kept the skiers and the snowboarders on wait. A true skier or a snowboarder can well understand that feeling of enjoying the very first fresh tracks of the year. It is quite amazing really.

Hitting up the very first snow is something that charges up the skiers and snowboarders completely. Before starting up strapping into your bindings, it is quite necessary to have on precision ski, the ski and snowboard...

On Monday 19th October 2020, Greenpeace Exeter hosted an online event to discuss the improvements needed to local transport and the role that investing in zero carbon public transport, walking and cycling has to play in a Green Recovery from the pandemic. This event was generously supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

More than 50 people attended and listened to ideas and suggestions from speakers representing Greenpeace, Extinction Rebellion, Exeter Cycling Campaign as well as Exeter’s MP Ben Bradshaw.

The Government is expected to spend many billions on...

People are being asked to take a picture of their favourite tree in Exeter as part of a photographic competition.

The best picture will win a tree – kindly donated by Devon Tree Services - and a framed photograph of the picture. There is also an under-16 category for budding junior photographers, with the same prizes donated by the City Council.

The competition is being run by Exeter City Council in the run up to National Tree Week – 28 November to 6 December.

Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Environment and City Management, said: “Get photographing and...

UK motorists could face both large fines and hikes to their insurance premiums if they drive with defective tyres.

Car insurance comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk is warning drivers to check tyres before getting on the road and say this October’s Tyre Safety Month is the perfect reminder.

Motorists can be fined up to £2,500 for each faulty tyre and 3 points on their driving licence. If the police see another tyre falling short of the law it doubles to £5,000 and 6 points. Four faulty tyres could even see the maximum 12 points – resulting in the loss of a driving licence...

Consecutive interpreting is a type of interpreting in which the speaker makes a speech and an interpreter takes notes and then reproduces the message in a language that the audience understands. The process of consecutive interpreting does not rely on any special equipment such as soundproof booths, microphones, audio consoles, or headphones. The interpreter simply uses a pen and a notepad to take notes, using symbols representing words. Unlike simultaneous interpreting in which the interpreter has to communicate information simultaneously, a consecutive interpreter only speaks when the...

People can join film-makers, experts and translators to watch and discuss classic films past and present as part of a special event to celebrate world cinema and documentaries.

University of Exeter MA students have provided new translations to feature films, which will be shown followed by a roundtable discussion between them and film-makers, academics, translators and film restorers.

The event will take place online on Saturday November 21, from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm and is part of the Being Human Festival of the Humanities.

The films come from three continents,...

According to Mind, approximately 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem every year, such as anxiety or depression. If you are struggling with a low mood, nervousness, or stress, you must take the steps to alleviate a condition and enjoy a better quality of life.

Transform your mental health by reading the below tips on how to improve your emotional wellbeing.

Become More Active

Many studies have found that physical activity can improve a person’s mental wellbeing. It is a powerful way to combat mild and moderate depression, as exercise can cause a...

When you think about bingo, you might immediately think of blue-haired women gathering to play their weekly game and gossip. And while it’s true that more women than men are generally attracted to the game, it’s actually popular across all age groups!

Bingo is one of the few social activities that it’s possible to take part in while maintaining social distancing, without altering the whole experience. It’s a great way to have some fun, feel a sense of community and maybe even make some new friends.

Exeter’s Mecca bingo reopened following lockdown on the...

Everyone treasures a good memory and a picture can be a memoir of great moments. With Mixbook, designing photobooks has never been easier. This holiday, surprise your loved ones with impressive, customized photo goods from Mixbook for an outstanding gifting experience.

About Personalized Photo Books by Mixbook

Besides preserving memories, photo books can also be used to surprise your friends and family with a matching gift. Mixbook lets you create a photo book for every event. With numerous options to choose from, you can explore several themes such as wedding photobooks...

There are numerous reasons many people prefer keeping lizards to other pets. Whether you have a leopard gecko, an iguana, or a bearded dragon, these amazing creatures are just fun and beautiful to have around your home. These caged companions are easy to take care of, won’t produce a lot of noise, and you don’t have to deal with fur messes or damages around the home.

However, lizard pets need to be taken good care of, just like other pets. You need to ensure that your reptile companion is supplied with several basic necessities and essentials to keep her happy and healthy. On...