Teamwork was the keyword for fundraising by The Family Law Company which has just presented a donation of £1,000 to charity of the year, Citizen’s Advice Exeter.
It took teamwork to organise the fundraising events with the main activities, including a quiz held at Exeter’s Historic Guildhall in late 2019. This was well supported by teams from the local business community, raising £650. Further donations were received from teams taking part in a table tennis and pizza night held at the company’s Balliol offices.
Teamwork was also needed to present the donation virtually!...
CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant family. This is the plant that also gives you the psychoactive compound of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). However, with CBD you don’t need to have any doubts at all about its properties. It doesn’t intoxicate you nor make you feel high. It also contains lots of nutrients and antioxidants, which make it an important part of the cosmetic and medical industries.
Here are some benefits of CBD oil that you can enjoy when you consume CBD oil in various forms in your everyday life:
Due to Covid-19 our library buildings have been closed since the 23rd March 2020 and our mobile library and home library service have been suspended. It has been an extraordinary time and we have rapidly adjusted to the situation.
Our physical libraries may be closed but our staff have been working hard to adapt our service and deliver our library service online. Staff have supported our digital library, created online content, telephoned our most vulnerable customers, attended online training, developed ideas for our future services and welcomed over 4,000 new users to our...
AN EXETER home care provider is stepping up its support for a charity campaign for people each lunchtime to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (June 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which looks after the vulnerable and elderly in and around Exeter, says it is continuing to back the initiative to raise awareness of those who remain at home and may be lonely.
Manager, Catherine Porter, explains: “We provide an invaluable lifeline to the people we visit each day to help them with their medical, emotional and physical care. Before the Coronavirus, our frontline...
When Linux 1.0 was released to the world amongst 25 years ago, its model of free and open-source software knocked down all of the walls that had previously been put in place by proprietary software giants such as Microsoft, in order to remain in control of the development and distribution of computer programs. With Linux being open-source software, it is also completely free of cost. This guide will run through the top 10 reasons why you, as a career professional, should learn Linux and how it compares with other open-source software. There is a common misconception that Linux is a...
Countertops have become the focal point of every kitchen these days. A well-designed countertop, coupled with kitchen cabinets can do wonders in maximizing the functionality of anyone’s kitchen. This is the reason why if you are looking to have your kitchen constructed or renovated, you have to assess all the possible options before finalizing its design. This way, you can ensure that it’s not just in style but it also suits your preferences. The following are some kitchen countertops that are currently in style.
Granite
Granite is among the list of the most popular kitchen...
Estimates now suggest that the COVID-19 lockdown may have a significant impact on the property market in the future. Although buyers are now beginning to consider moving again, the coming period of economic downturn may affect your ability to sell your property once lockdown has ended. However, there are many actions that you can take now to ensure that your property is appealing to buyers once the market opens again, ensuring that you will be able to move as quickly as possible as the country returns to a new normal.
Young drivers under the age of 25 are statistically more likely to be involved in a car accident than adults aged 25 and older. In fact, according to the AA, up to 23% of 18-24-year olds will get into a car crash within 24 months of receiving their driver’s licenses. It is for this reason that young drivers often find themselves slapped with hefty premiums when looking for car insurance in the UK.
With these statistics in mind, here is a list of driving tips to help bolster your safety on the road.
Office workers returning to work in Exeter are being asked to help their local economy by only spending money in small independent shops and businesses for the next 3 months.
The campaign started by Exeter office space business Offices.co.uk is to encourage a shift in how we spend our money in and around our workplaces. They are asking all tenants to consider changing their spending habits away from National chains.
“Our clients know as much as anyone just how hard things are at the moment, however we are still buying coffee, lunch and supplies. This new campaign is to...
Potential university students unable to tour universities to make decisions about their future are flocking online to innovative “virtual prospectuses”, lectures and advice sessions.
University of Exeter staff who work with pupils around the country to encourage them to go on to higher education are embracing technology to provide extensive and open access online content while schools and campuses are closed.
This week is the University of Exeter’s second “living prospectus week”, where people can speak to current students on Facebook about their experiences and see...
