A virtual day out with The Donkey Sanctuary

On Easter Sunday, people will be able to catch up with the Sidmouth donkeys and mules by watching a series of live Facebook broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary.

For the first time ever, the international animal welfare charity will be bringing its visitor experience to the virtual world for a day of donkey interaction. Starting at 10am, viewers will be able to see how donkey-facing staff at the sanctuary are continuing to provide the highest level of care to their resident donkeys during this most difficult of times.

‘Sanctuary from your Sofa’ promises to be a day of...

The Donkey Sanctuary donates 3,000 Easter Eggs to Sidmouth Foodbank

The Donkey Sanctuary has donated 3,000 packs of small chocolate Easter Eggs to the Sid Valley Food Bank in Sidmouth. The donated eggs will now be given to patients and staff at Sidmouth Hospital, local families who are supported by the Food Bank and key workers throughout the community.

Due to The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth being closed to visitors because of the coronaviruses outbreak, the animal welfare charity was left with thousands of eggs that would have been given away to visitors over the Easter weekend. Not wanting to let them go to waste, the charity partnered with Sid...

Meriel Fishwick, FORCE CEO

Help protect your local cancer charity

FORCE Cancer Charity is enlisting the help of its supporters and the people who have used the services it provides to lobby for a share of the money Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to charities.

The Government has promised £370 million for small and medium sized organisations at the heart of local communities which are making a big difference during the COVID-19 outbreak.

With its support centres in Exeter, Okehampton, Tiverton and Honiton temporarily closed, FORCE has redesigned its services to offer ongoing help and advice cancer patients and their families.

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Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Laid-off Devon tourism workers asked to take Care jobs in COVID-19 crisis

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 3:46pm

DEVONIANS laid-off or made redundant from tourism, hospitality or catering roles due to restrictions and business closures related to the Coronavirus are being asked to become carers (April 2020).

As COVID-19 cases rise, Devon’s homecare service providers, who are at the frontline like other healthcare professionals, are urgently seeking more staff to care for the vulnerable and elderly.

Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which has teams operating in Exeter and surrounding areas, said: “Approximately 49,000 people normally work in Devon’s tourism industry...

TAAG CIO Crowdfunder

Save the TAAG Arts & Community Centre - Crowdfunder Extended!

Event Date: 
02/04/2020 - 12:00am to 24/07/2020 - 12:00am
Venue: 
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-to-buy-taag

If you have visited Teignmouth you will probably have visited the TAAG Arts and Community Centre in the town's Arts Quarter.

The Community Centre was created from a derelict commercial garage 10 years ago and since then has been serving the local community with arts and well-being workshops, galleries and related facilities. The Council planned to demolish it as part of their development plans but strong local support led to the building being offered to TAAG to buy.

This was agreed and fundraising was progressing well with half of the estimated £200k needed raised by the...

Burrington Estates New Homes amongst the nation’s favourite house builders in the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:42am

Burrington Estates New Homes continues to build on its success as it receives the highest rating of 5-stars in the recent independent homebuyers’ customer satisfaction survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) Star Rating Scheme. The 5-star accreditation states over 90% of their customers would recommend Burrington Estates New Homes to a friend. This outstanding result reflects the continued investment in providing exceptional customer service and aligns with their vision of creating beautiful places to live and work whilst building enduring communities.

The annual survey is...

Bill Plant Driving School’s tips for getting the most out of your driving lessons

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:29am

For many, getting their driving license is one of those momentous life occasions, a mark of independence that opens countless doors. But those that had planned to start their driving journey have temporarily had those doors shut with the current lockdown.

Fortunately, this situation is temporary and therefore it is important that wannabe drivers do their research beforehand to ensure that when the time finally comes to start lessons they get the most out of them; maximising efficiency and hopefully cutting the time between starting lessons and passing their test, despite this...

Ways to Enjoy Coffee More Than Ever

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:20am

These days 70% of Americans drink coffee every day and coffee fans are always on the lookout for new brews and coffee experiences. Worldwide, coffee is a $100 billion business with an estimated 500 billion cups of coffee drank every day. Whether you are downing a quick espresso to boost your energy in the morning, or sipping a latte after a ladies’ lunch, coffee is an integral part of modern life.

With so much love and demand for coffee, let's look at five ways to enjoy it more than ever.

1. Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!

As with most things in life, when it comes to coffee, the...

Here's exactly how to catch a cheater

If you suspect that your intimate partner is cheating on you, you probably feel angry and maybe even a little helpless. But you don’t want to confront him or her until you’ve got solid evidence that they’re being unfaithful. If you make accusations too early, they’ll just get sneakier and cover their tracks better. You don’t want to give them the advantage because they’re the ones taking advantage of you. Be smart and choose strategy over emotion. Your evidence might not hold up in a court of law, but it will be enough to send them packing. If you’re not sure how to catch a cheater, here...

Is CBD oil natural and safe to use daily?

Lots of people are using CBD oil to treat and/or manage a variety of conditions. It’s even being used in pets and children! CBD may have swept the nation in recent years, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its critics and misinformation. So, let’s answer a few questions about this compound.

What is CBD, anyway? What does it do? How do we know it’s safe? What does the research say about it? We’ll answer these questions and more below, so keep reading to learn more about CBD oil.

CBD Is A Natural Compound, Yes

We’ll start by answering one of the most common questions that...

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