Leisure centres set to reopen across the city

Exeter’s leisure centres are set to reopen in the coming weeks following extensive work to ensure they are safe to use.

A phased reopening will take place from September and each centre will be run under the direct management of the City Council rather than being outsourced to a private company.

The plan is to reopen the centres on the following dates, provided the necessary COVID security measures are complete:

  • ISCA Centre and Exeter Arena – 28 September
  • Wonford Sports Centre and Northbrook Swimming Pool – 5 October
  • Pyramids Swimming
  • ...

Health Charity Partnership fundraising appeal in Devon shows a little help can go a long way

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 8:23pm

People in Devon will be able to give a big boost to three life-saving charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.

Tesco stores across Devon are supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from 1 to 13 September.

The supermarket chain’s customers can make a donation by rounding up their in-store shop to the nearest £1 at all manned and self-service checkouts, including pharmacies and petrol stations (manned kiosks only). All funds raised will go directly to the...

Diabetes UK is looking for cyclists in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:51pm

Diabetes UK is looking for people from Devon to get on their bikes and take on the UK Wide Cycle Ride this September.

This September take your fitness up a gear and complete our coast to coast virtual challenge. You can pick your distance from one of four routes:

  • Beginners may want to tackle the 120-mile Route One – the equivalent of Dundee to Fort William
  • Experienced cyclists who are after a challenge may find the 950-mile Route Four, the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats, more their speed.

The aim is to challenge yourself – at...

British Safety Council certifies Barratt Developments' COVID-19 safety measures

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:42pm

Barratt Developments plc has become the first major housebuilder in the country to be certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its COVID-19 policies and procedures.

The company, which owns Barratt and David Wilson Homes, is currently building more than 8,000 much-needed new homes across the South West. The five-star housebuilder has developed a detailed set of working practices and protocols to enable both its construction sites and customer facing sales offices and show homes to operate safely. It is these working practices that the British Safety Council has...

Old Mill welcomes 17 new starters as business continues to grow

Authored by PR Prose
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 3:50pm

Exeter financial experts Old Mill have welcomed 17 new starters this week as the business continues to expand, despite the impact of COVID-19.

Old Mill, which offers business, tax and wealth management advice to businesses and individuals, has worked hard during lockdown to ensure staff felt secure and happy in their roles and clients received the top quality service they are used to.

This has meant that the business has continued to thrive and recruit into all levels of the business, including school leavers, graduates, and more experienced positions.

The new...

How to smartly drive optimized revenue from AR Recovery Services - 6 easy steps

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:56pm

Supportive financial policies and consistent cash flow are the symbols of a healthier and successful business. Is your medical practice struggling with aging A/R? Then you should read this guide to streamline ar recovery services. Many medical businesses face issues with medical account receivable collections and invoicing regardless of their size.

Those who fail to monitor the payment trend of individual payers and patients have trouble with finances more frequently. They should advance towards innovative solutions that can streamline medical account recovery services and drive...

7 Things to Keep in Mind When Designing the Perfect Home for Your Family

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:52am

If you are in the process of finding the perfect home for your family, then you know what a painstaking and time-consuming process it can be. You can feel like you're going crazy after seeing house after house, never finding quite the right fit. There are a few key things you should keep in mind when looking for a home for your family in order to help guide your decision-making process and find the perfect home. This article will seek to shed light on the different variables that you should keep in mind when looking for a new home for your family. It is by no means a comprehensive list,...

The best ways to keep calm and carry on with your house sale!

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:00am

Selling your house is a really stressful period of time, which is why we’ve come up with some easy ways for you to keep calm and stay in control. Stress builds up and becomes incredibly overwhelming, so these tips can help you keep any stress at bay and let your house sale go as smoothly as possible.

  1. Know each step

One of the biggest factors that stress us out is the unknown. Buying and selling a house is an incredibly long process with all sorts of twists and turns, so knowing what to expect can let you stay a bit calmer when things get tough. It’s also...

What to Expect During Your First Week at University

Whether you’re super excited about this new chapter in your life, completely terrified to be going it alone for the first time, or most likely a combination of both of the above, the first week of university is not like anything you have ever experienced before.

It will be chaotic, hectic, and stressful, but, ultimately, it will be a lot of fun.

Of course, every student’s university experience is unique, and what you get from your first week will be dependent on how much you put in, both in terms of effort and time.

That being said, there are several key...

Five reasons to buy a bishop ring

Everyone wants to put together a one-of-a-kind and captivating look with the help of jewelry. The problem is that when a fashion trend takes over the market and infuses itself in every other piece, it is hard to stay unique. Luckily, there are timeless pieces of jewelry that remain relevant no matter what, and bishop rings are one of these items.

Being known for several centuries, these rings are handed to bishops to give them the role of the apostles’ followers. Traditionally, a bishop ring is crafted from gold as a pretty large signet with an oval amethyst inlay. Other ranks...

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