Looking for a new pastime activity? Here are 5 hobby ideas you should try

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:02am

It is always fun and exciting to take up a new hobby and there are lots of different ways to broaden your horizons.

Learning new skills and adding new interests in your life can also be very rewarding and it won’t take you too long to discover the various aspects of your new hobby.

For example, if you decide to give sports betting you will soon be navigating your way around the range of odds and using bet calculators to help you work out potential winnings.

Here are some hobby ideas to consider.

Sports betting

If you are a fan of sports and enjoy the...

Creative ways to make money from home during the pandemic

For many of us now is a particularly uncertain time. Where just a few weeks ago we could rest safe in the knowledge that our jobs and livelihoods were secure that may no longer be the case and the world , as well as the way we work, may have changed forever.

However, with change comes opportunity. If you’re scratching around at home trying to dream up some ways to make some extra cash then fear not because we’ve got it covered. Here are some creative ways to make money from home during the pandemic.

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Special relationship gets Maddy and Megan through coronavirus crisis

Two University of Exeter students Maddy and Megan have forged a special relationship that has kept Seattle resident Maddy safe and well at Megan’s UK home during the global coronavirus crisis.

In an extraordinary act of friendship and generosity, Megan invited fellow student and US resident Maddy to stay in her family home until the peak of the coronavirus crisis was over and she could once more travel home to Seattle.

Maddy and Megan met at the University of Exeter in South-West England, a beautiful corner of the UK that has experienced lower coronavirus cases than many...

Enterprise Nation launches local meet-up group in Devon to offer vital peer-to-peer support for small firms during the Coronavirus pandemic

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:02pm

Small business support network Enterprise Nation has expanded its Local Leaders network into Devon after an overwhelming response from small business owners to help their own business community recover from the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The local group will be led by LinkedIn trainer Jennifer Corcoran, founder of small business coaching firm My Super Connector .

Jennifer said: “Small firms need help more than ever during this crisis and getting their business out there again in the right way when all of this is over will be so key. I'm all about making...

South West Prays: Thousands of Christians online in prayer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:21pm

Thousands of Christians and over 25 church leaders from across the South West are taking part in a historic online prayer event in a few weeks’ time.

The event called South West Prays on 31st May at 8pm, could be the biggest prayer event that has ever taken place in the region.

It will see Bishops from Church of England Dioceses taking part, as well as Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic and Evangelical church ministers, all joining in live online from their homes across the region.

Taking part include:

  • Bishop Nick McKinnel – Diocese of
  • ...

Taylor Wimpey's Exeter developments to reopen to customers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:06pm

Following the latest UK Government guidance which came into effect on Wednesday 13th May, removing restrictions on non-essential home moves and supporting the return of activities related to the sale and purchase of homes, Taylor Wimpey will begin a phased approach to reopening its sales offices and show homes in Devon and Cornwall from Friday 22nd May.

Taylor Wimpey was the first UK homebuilder to stop construction on sites and close sales centres in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. A phased return to construction has since restarted on a number...

Bluebird Care Exeter teams up with dementia champion to create a video about supporting people with dementia during the pandemic

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the significant impact it has had on people living with dementia and those caring for them, Bluebird Care Exeter wanted to provide ideas and support to make life during the current crisis a little easier.

William Flint, Director of Bluebird Care Exeter said: "As part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis, we wanted to find a way to actively address the struggles that many people living with dementia, and those who provide care to them - both professional carers and family carers - are currently dealing with.

"We are extremely...

What You need to Know About Muay Thai in Thailand for Travel

Planning a new holiday to Thailand? Then you need to learn the following travel tips to make your next vacation a safe, affordable, and fulfilling experience. Thailand is one of the most popular international tourist destinations, attracting thousands of people annually to its beautiful shores. It is described as a paradise owing to its scenic island life, its relaxed pace and year-round sunshine. If it is the first time you are flying to the Eastern country, understanding the culture, learning of the best spots to visit, and creating a budget can help you discover the best Thailand has...

Hendy Group reopens its service centres to the public

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:50am

Hendy Group’s service centres have re-opened across the south coast including those in Exeter.

The motor group has now opened all of its aftersales departments after initially keeping four sites open for essential maintenance to key worker vehicles.

Hendy has introduced a number of changes to its service centres to ensure all they are in line with Government guidelines. Customers will be given a timeslot in which to come in for their service to reduce the number of people in waiting areas, and all aftersales departments and waiting areas will feature clear signage to...

4 ways cheaters managed to scam the casino

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:47am

Gambling is big business all across the world and especially in the US. Its’ reported that in 2013 alone gamblers across US casinos lost an incredible $119 billion. The casino always wins in the end thanks to the house edge, but you can also win massive amounts with some luck on your side. So gamblers flock to the casinos hopping to hit a big win. This means that it’s only natural that the casinos are targeted by enthusiastic cheaters, who think they have the perfect scheme on how to beat the house. Even today casinos estimate losses in tens of millions of dollars due to cheaters. This is...

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