How Baby Walkers Can Support Your Baby’s Development

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2024 - 5:47am

Can baby walkers support my baby’s development? Asking this question to friends and family may leave you in confusion. In this blog, we will eliminate this confusion for you. For many parents, baby walkers seem like a helpful tool that encourages their baby’s development in a fun and engaging way. But how do these walkers actually contribute to growth, and what should you know before introducing one?

Let’s understand the ways baby walkers support your baby’s physical and cognitive development.

How baby walkers aid physical development

Baby walkers may look simple, but...

Icescape Westpoint opens next month

Icescape, a new, covered winter ice rink measuring over 12,000 square metres, is to launch at Icescape Westpoint in Exeter on Thursday 12th December 2024 .

Icescape Westpoint will be installed at the South West’s premier event venue, Westpoint Arena, and can hold up to 400 skaters in each 45 minute skate session. The festive attraction will take place from Thursday 12th December 2024 to Sunday 5thJanuary 2025.

On the 12th December, doors will open at 6:00pm, with professional skaters and members from Team GB performing on the ice at around 6:30pm with some spectacular...

Royal Devon research aims to revolutionise hip surgery with robotic assistance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 8:25pm

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading a cutting-edge research study that has the potential to transform total hip replacement surgery.

The hip surgical techniques to enhance rehabilitation (HIPSTER) study aims to improve the experience of people undergoing total hip replacement surgery to treat severe arthritis.

Over 100,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the UK. Traditionally, surgery has involved the posterior approach where surgeons cut through three tendons at the back of the hip joint to accurately position the...

Advice issued to be prepared for possibility of snow

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 5:41pm

The current cold snap is bringing a risk of snow overnight and into tomorrow morning.

With a Yellow Weather Warning for snow issued by the Met Office covering from 5am tomorrow morning (Thursday 21 November) until 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments across the county over the next 24 hours.

Rain and wintry showers are forecast to head in from the west across widespread parts of Devon, with a chance of 1cm-2cm of snow in some places. However, most of the snow is expected on higher ground, with up to 10cm...

The Ultimate Guide to Business Phone Systems: Pros, Cons, and Cost

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 4:21pm

In today’s highly connected world, having a reliable, feature-rich business phone systems comparison is crucial for seamless communication with clients, customers, and team members. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right system? Should you invest in a traditional PBX, switch to VoIP, or adopt a cloud-based solution? And how does cost compare among these options?

This guide explores various types of business phone systems, essential features, mobility considerations, integration possibilities, and costs, so you can make an informed decision tailored to...

South West leaders call for strong response to government consultation on regional partnerships

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 4:00pm

Leaders across the Great South West are urging businesses, trade bodies, civic and education organisations, investors and individuals to have their say in a vital Government consultation .

The consultation is critical to ensuring the region’s voice is heard on the national stage and in Westminster, whilst wider discussions on the future of devolution in the South West progress.

The Great South West was established by business, political and education leaders to make the case for the region - which covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly - to ensure...

Winterwood

Event Date: 
14/12/2024 - 2:00pm to 05/01/2025 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall, Emmanuel Road, EX4 1EJ

People of Exeter and beyond are invited to step into the enchanting world of Winterwood , a magical forest experience created for the whole family. This unique seasonal event will transform Theatre Alibi’s Emmanuel Hall into a snowy, pine-scented wonderland filled with interactive storytelling, and unforgettable characters.

Visitors to Winterwood will wander through a forest of trees, each step revealing new surprises and festive delights. Guests can explore the charming gingerbread shop, lose themselves in the treasures of the Ever-After Emporium, and meet the curious characters...

Journey into the Enchantment of Winterwood

People of Exeter and beyond are invited to step into the enchanting world of Winterwood , a magical forest experience created for the whole family. This unique seasonal event will transform Theatre Alibi’s Emmanuel Hall into a snowy, pine-scented wonderland filled with interactive storytelling, and unforgettable characters.

Visitors to Winterwood will wander through a forest of trees, each step revealing new surprises and festive delights. Guests can explore the charming gingerbread shop, lose themselves in the treasures of the Ever-After Emporium, and meet the curious characters...

The Construction Industry, Inflation, and How the National Association of Building Contractors (NABC) Can Help

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 6:05am

​The construction industry is in the midst of a challenging period, with inflation continuing to affect the sector's bottom line in 2024. Rising material costs, increased labor expenses, supply chain disruptions, and financing uncertainties are just a few of the issues contractors are grappling with. These inflationary pressures have placed a strain on both large and small businesses, making it increasingly difficult to maintain profitability and deliver projects on time. However, industry professionals do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Organisations like the National...

Exeter care home worker scoops coveted national title

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:26am

Staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter are celebrating because their wonderful colleague, Mervyn Knights, has beaten all the competition to be crowned National Foundation Champion of the Year in the Barchester Care Awards 2024.

The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,500 residents living in Barchester’s 262 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Team of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.

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