Crunch time for Sidmouth donkeys thanks to Waitrose donation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 8:04pm

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth received a special treat for its resident donkeys this week, thanks to a generous donation of 150kg of carrots from the local Waitrose store.

The mountain of carrots, kindly donated by Sidmouth Waitrose on Stowford Rise, was met with delight by staff and donkeys alike at The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth.

The sanctuary is currently closed to visitors, but donkey-facing staff are still ensuring the resident animals continue to receive the highest level of care.

The donated veg will provide a much needed...

Lawyer, tailor, soldier, hairdresser – over 1,300 answer the call to help vulnerable

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 6:22pm

Thirteen hundred people including vets, plumbers, soldiers, hairdressers, builders, students, artists and estate agents have answered the call to help care for the county’s most vulnerable residents.

It follows an urgent countywide appeal to recruit Healthcare Assistants – a vital new role supporting social care providers and the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

The registrations have come from people aged 16 to 65, some former health care professionals’ others, with little or no experience at all in health or care.

But despite their varying backgrounds they...

Could Live Casinos Fill that Isolation Hole?

You don’t need us to tell you that this country has changed. We are in the midst of a lockdown, and this means that you probably won’t be sauntering off to your local casino any time soon. But what if you still have the urge for a little bit of gambling? Thankfully, the UK is rife with fantastic online casinos. In fact, we probably have some of the best in the world based here...and some of them are going to get pretty close to your traditional casino experience too.

Gambling Online Will Never Completely Replace the Real Casino Experience

Let us make it clear right off...

A smiling woman in a blue Guide Dogs tee looks past the camera.

Guide Dogs launches information line for people with sight loss during pandemic

Authored by emma.tucker
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:50pm

Social distancing with sight loss, access to food, increased isolation and guide dog health among key concerns

Guide Dogs is launching a COVID-19 Sight Loss Information Line - offering practical support in response to an influx of concerns raised by people with sight loss, their friends and their families.

The information line was launched by Guide Dogs supporter and actress, Joanna Scanlan, as part of a series of #GuideDogsFamily initiatives set up by the charity to help people with sight loss during the pandemic. Calls to 0800 781 1444 are being taken Monday to Friday...

A comprehensive guide to building a business website

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:05pm

In this digital age, businesses that are reluctant to embrace digitization risk being eliminated in this competitive sphere today. A sizeable consumer group not limited to the rising Gen X and millennials rely on the internet to search for products, store locations and reviews on them. The website you build does not have to be exceptional or complicated. Just a simple and user-friendly site can help open new doors to an untapped pool of potential consumers. All this can be achieved without needing to sink in big sums of money and long hours.

Putting together a simple website for...

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Virtual cheque presented to FORCE

The Family Law Company has raised £1600 for cancer charity FORCE in memory of a colleague who succumbed to the disease.

The current lockdown meant that the presentation was carried out virtually through a Microsoft Teams meeting, when Director, Jane Chanot ‘met’ Naomi Cole, Community Fundraising Coordinator with FORCE to present the cheque.

Jane said: “The money was raised by the company as a tribute to my former secretary Helen Finch, a much loved and valued member of our team who passed away last year.

“Although it was sad not to be able to hand over the cheque in...

Tips to Stop and Reduce Hair Loss

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:55am

Are you worried about hair loss? If so, the good news is there are various ways in which you can help to reduce or stop your hair falling out. Check out the following excellent tips.

Change Your Diet

According to a 2018 study , a Mediterranean diet of fresh vegetables and herbs can decrease the risk of androgenetic alopecia or slow its onset. The results of the study were observed after participants consumed large amounts of those foods, such as salad greens, basil, and parsley, more than three days each week. Getting the right amount of protein could also help. Hair follicles...

How to find a part-time job

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:16am

Part-time work has lots of benefits. It is an opportunity to have a more flexible schedule or a way to earn extra money. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics , more than 26 million Americans are doing some type of part-time work. This type of work is useful to students looking to get their first experience and collect money for education. Additionally, retirees, moms with babies, and people who need a second job are also interested in working on a part-time condition. In this article, we will describe basic tips on how and where to find jobs that offer less than 35 hours per week...

O'Flaherty signs new Chiefs deal

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:12am

Tom O’Flaherty insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates will be ‘raring to go’ as and when the season resumes for the Devon club.

Like all of us, the 25-year-old winger is having to abide the rules of the Government’s lockdown during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

However, when rugby does finally resume, the London-born speedster will be looking to drive the Chiefs onwards and upwards, especially after it was confirmed today that he has signed a new long-term deal with Rob Baxter’s side.

Brought to Sandy Park in the summer of 2017 from the Ospreys, Baxter has...

Coronavirus: How can 3D printing help?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:03am

There are already many great examples of companies turning their normal manufacturing practices into something that can help the fight against coronavirus. Top of the list is making medical equipment and particularly PPE or personal protective equipment. But can 3D printing from both expert companies like Protolabs and keen hobbyists also help with the problems created by Covid-19?

The PPE shortage

Currently one of the biggest issues for health workers, care home workers and those on the front line of dealing with coronavirus is the shortage of PPE. But 3D printing experts are...

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