When the Country went into lockdown towards the end of March, David Force a recently retired local estate agent and a freemason missed out on a haircut by two days. No matter he thought, it will only be a few weeks. As the weeks passed, his silver curls took on a life of their own, turning from slightly unkempt to decidedly shaggy. David even thought about getting a job as a lookalike for Brian May, the Queen guitarist!
David and his wife have been volunteering for a small local charity in Dawlish, called Assist Teignbridge. It provides help and support for the elderly and those...
If you have ever dreamt and were aware of your dream, you have experienced a lucid dream. Lucid dreaming happens when you stay awake through your dream. Humans experience lucid dreams, but most of them never remember these dreams. If you are here, then you must have an interest in lucid dreaming. However, to understand this phenomenon fully, you need to understand dreams and much more. Below we expound and explain everything you need to know.
What Consists of Lucid Dreaming?
Lucid dreaming, just like regular dreams, occurs during the Rapid Eye Movement stage of sleep. While it...
Parents need someone to take care of them in their old age. It’s the expected norm. Despite your busy schedule and work commitments, you can find a way to take care of your parents in their time of need. Your parents need love and attention. The loneliness, isolation, and boredom are common among older people. This can be worse if they have mobility problems.
In old age, parents have fewer opportunities to get involved in social events or make friends, so they tend to remain at home. Caring for your aging parents is your top priority as the child they raised. Even if you enlist...
The number of people using a bicycle for work or leisure in England has rocketed since the lockdown began on 23 March, according to figures released by the Department for Transport.
The data reveals that daily bicycle use rose by an average of 50% on working days during lockdown, while the number of weekend and bank holiday bike riders shot up by 136% over the same period.
Overall, cycling has risen by an average of 78% during the course of the lockdown, according to the research, even though the number of cyclists on the road initially fell during the early stages of the...
Exeter Airport has echoed the call of the Airport Operators Association (AOA) and its Chief Executive, Karen Dee, on the UK Government to take action to protect jobs and support the aviation sector through this unprecedented crisis, following the release of new analysis into the effect of COVID-19 on the aviation industry which concludes the impacts are focussed at UK regional airports, with these airports experiencing slower bounce back, with greater lost demand and lost connectivity.
As revealed in the analysis by York Aviation, released by the AOA, member airports are set to...
With face coverings now mandatory in England’s shops and supermarkets, three Exeter alumni have launched a #ChooseToReuse campaign to champion sustainability at a time of crisis. The waste-savvy start-up is using circular economy principles to offer high quality reusable face coverings, in line with scientific advice, whilst having a positive impact on both people and planet. Two former housemates at the University of Exeter, Dominic Hughes and Robert Hulmes, founded Myriad in May 2020 on a mission to inspire change in the fashion industry. Every year, over 300,000 tonnes of textiles goes...
Two University of Exeter academics have been elected fellows of the British Academy.
Professor Regenia Gagnier and Professor Ian Bateman are among 86 new fellows elected for their work in the humanities and social sciences.
Professor Bateman, of Exeter's Business School and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute , is an environmental economist with a wide array of research interests.
Professor Gagnier, of the department of English , also has a wide range of specialisms – including Victorian and modern Britain, migration studies and the...
The entrepreneurial partner behind the transformation of one of the South West’s leading law firms has started his own business offering advice to business owners seeking to grow their businesses and improve employee wellbeing.
Robert Camp led Stephens Scown LLP for eight years through a period of growth and success, stepping down in 2019. During his tenure Stephens Scown’s turnover doubled to £20 million and the firm was named UK Law Firm of the Year and one of the best employers in the country, consistently ranking in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies list.
Tax credits customers have just one week left to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about changes to their circumstances or income before the deadline on 31 July 2020.
Customers whose circumstances have changed in the last year or who have received a letter to reconfirm their income details must contact HMRC.
Failure to respond by the deadline may mean tax credits customers receive incorrect tax credits payments and may end up having to repay any overpayments.
HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, Angela MacDonald, said: “Tax credits provide much needed...
The quality of scrubs as uniform in hospitals has undeniably increased over the years. The nursing scrubs are clean clothes worn by surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff involved in patient care.
Depending on their roles, medical professionals might wear stylish, comfortable, and safe scrubs. Since scrubs are made to handle the healthcare industry's demands, they can withstand stains and spills.
Thankfully, when it comes to choosing a supplier for medical scrubs, you have more options available. As scrubs are your best friend for the whole day, choosing the right...
