Guide Dogs guests of honour at Pinhoe Country Park

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:41am

Bloor Homes has teamed up with Guide Dogs for the Blind to celebrate the launch of a brand-new country park with a dog-friendly Family Fun Day on Saturday 21st September.

Guide Dogs and Guide Dog puppies will coming along to the ‘dog-friendly do’ at the ‘Bloor Homes at Pinhoe’s development in Exeter, where there will also be a dog-themed charity raffle and an ice cream van complete with dog ice cream. There will also be a Guide Dogs stand including a Tombola and Guide Dogs merchandise and all proceeds will go to the charity locally. There will be opportunities to meet a Guide Dog...

We Can Do More sustainability event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:04am

On Friday 20th September, Princesshay is set to hold their one day ‘We Can Do More’ sustainability event.

Valued city partners and organisations will collaborate to engage and inform visitors of the many environmentally conscious services and projects on offer across Exeter.

Event attendees will include;

Exeter College’s Art & Design faculty displaying creations made from recycled materials (catwalk show at 12.30pm)

Our Place stalls and gazebos featuring Curious Crumbs vegan bakes, Sassy Upcycling eco jewellery, Sails and Canvas recycled sailcloth...

VAT Made Simple: A Guide for Online Creators and Influencers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:48am

Online content creation is a booming industry providing new ways for entrepreneurs and creatives to make a living. However, it is important for influencers and online content creators to consider the VAT implications of this fast-evolving marketplace. As a creator, you must ensure that VAT is accounted for at the correct rate on income received from social media platforms, advertisers and sponsors. You also need to make certain that your compliance obligations are met, as a failure to do so may lead to an exposure to assessments and penalties.

Here, the tax experts at The VAT...

Mandatory Steps to Take to Ensure Work Safety

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 09/18/2024 - 1:40pm

Ensuring workplace safety is a non-negotiable aspect of operations in any industrial setting. Safety measures are particularly crucial when dealing with electrical cables, as improper handling or exposure can lead to severe hazards.

Systems designed to safeguard cables are intended to keep personnel and machinery safe. They reduce the likelihood of accidents. By implementing protective measures that meet industrial welfare regulations, businesses may ensure long-term profitability by creating a safer and more productive work environment.

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Number Plates: Are They Merely a Random Sequence of Letters and Numbers?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 09/18/2024 - 7:10am

The obvious starting point when having a conversation about number plates is that every single one is unique. Each individual combination of letters and numbers is an immediate way to identify the make and model of a car, and its owner.

If you ask a number plate maker about this fascinating subject, they will tell you that there is actually a discernible methodology, and a very definite system, that helps to provide such a unique combination for every available number plate.

It might appear to many of us that each number plate is the product of some random selection...

Historic places panel visits Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2024 - 7:24pm

Last week, on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September, Exeter City Council welcomed a team of national experts on the regeneration of historic cities and towns.

The Historic Places Panel, facilitated by Historic England, selected Exeter to visit to provide independent advice on how heritage can support the city centre’s growth and regeneration.

The panel learned about a community-led placemaking strategy driven by Exeter’s strengths in culture, innovation and enterprise. They also explored ideas for capitalising on and celebrating the city’s array of scheduled monuments,...

Devon & Cornwall Police campaign to build awareness around spiking

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:31pm

Devon & Cornwall Police is sending a message to anyone who thinks that it is OK to spike another person “for fun” or more sinister purposes: it’s an abhorrent crime and can have a significant, traumatic impact on victims, and can have severe consequences for perpetrators.

Spiking is when someone does any of the following to someone without their knowledge or permission: putting alcohol or prescription drugs or illegal drugs into their drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), injecting them with prescription or illegal drugs, putting prescription or illegal drugs into their food,...

Celebrating Memories Baton Walk for World Alzheimer’s Month 2024

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance has marked World Alzheimer’s Month by holding a second Baton Memory Walk, visiting people living with dementia in care homes in the city.

The walk on Sunday 8th September coincided with the second anniversary of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The two-hour walk concluded on Cathedral Green with a minute’s silence to remember both the Queen, and all those who live and lived with dementia.

The metal and wood baton was created in 2022 by Chris Brown and is engraved ‘Celebrating Memories’. Inside is a digital memory stick with more...

Businesses Could (and Should) Lead by Example This World Cleanup Day

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2024 - 6:19am

Now officially recognised as an International Day by the United Nations, World Cleanup Day is due to arrive on September 20th, offering millions of people around the world the opportunity to band together, clean up their local communities and raise awareness about waste management. As nature analytics specialists Nature Metrics posits, however, it's important for businesses and CEOs around the world to lead by example and pave the way for real change.

Why World Cleanup Day Matters

World Cleanup Day is more than a day of picking up rubbish and putting it in the right bin. It...

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