Coarse Fishing on the Exeter Canal: What You Need to Know

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2020 - 1:08am

Fishing is a relaxing hobby that many swear by. Numerous studies have indicated that those who fish are less stressed, more in tune with themselves and, overall happier. Fishing regularly can also help you stay in shape and it can boost your immune system.

A study from 2019 found that spending around 120 minutes per week in nature can help people be overall healthier and more content with their lives. So, it comes as no surprise that angling is a popular sport in England and Wales.

According to recent statistics , there are 2.2 million coarse fishers and 0.8 million game...

Tick Season: How to Survive

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2020 - 12:04am

Ticks are tiny bloodsucking parasites that are hard to spot but once they bite you, they can cause lots of troubles to your health. What to do to secure yourself and your family members from these insects? You will find the answers here.

What You Need to Know About Ticks

What makes ticks so dangerous? All ticks are unsafe for humans, however, some species are more threatening. For example, one of them transmits Lyme disease whilst others can cause Babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and others - Meredith Hayes health expert from beezzly says.

There...

Cool Hobbies For Kids

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:40pm

Kids need stimulation. They crave it. Their little minds are working 24/7, absorbing the world around them and figuring out how the mechanics of this whole operation. Why do you think they pass out like a brick at the end of the day? They say the brain takes up nearly a quarter of the body’s energy. Between running, playing, and asking so many darn questions, it’s no wonder that they fall asleep like a log!

One thing that every parent needs to know, is that every kid needs a hobby. Not only is it a means to keep them off of electronic devices for a second, it teaches them that...

A Hidden Slice of Greece!

Opa Restaurant in South Street is just an amazing venue.

Having lived in Naxos in the Cyclades in the past I wanted to have my 65th birthday party somewhere that reminded me of beautiful Greece.

This is the place!

The evening was absolutely amazing and the 25 family and friends who were with me thoroughly loved it and plan to go back.

The Meze for £20 per person was such amazing value for money as there was just so much food nobody could finish it (they happily give you a box to take some home).

The vast array of starters were so tasty and then the...

BAIT comes to South Molton Library

Event Date: 
19/03/2020 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
South Molton Library

On Thursday 19th March an exclusive viewing of BAIT will be shown at South Molton Library as part of Discovery Screens Film Festival.

Organised by Libraries Unlimited, through its Evolve programme, the Discovery Screens Film Festival includes a selection of exceptional hand-picked movies shown at various Devon libraries, which aren't usually shown at mainstream cinemas.

The South Molton Library Discovery Screens Film Festival presents:

Thursday 19th March 2020, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, £5 + booking fee

BAIT (15) – This BAFTA award winning film is a modern-day tale...

Exeter subjects ranked amongst the world’s best, according to influential league table

Subjects across the Arts and Sciences at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best worldwide, in the latest influential global league table.

Eleven subjects are ranked in the world’s top 100 – with five in the top 50 and one rising into the top 10 - according to the latest QS World University Subject Rankings, published on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Sports-related subjects at Exeter – including Sport and Health Sciences - have risen two places to 10th, the highest ranking subject internationally. Engineering – Minerals and Mining is also...

Explore care roles at Proud to Care South West in Exeter on March 7

Explore care roles at Proud to Care South West in Exeter on March 7

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 2:39pm

AN AWARENESS day run by Proud to Care South West is taking place in Exeter this weekend (March 7, 2020) to enable people to find out about care roles in the area.

The Proud to Care fair, hosted in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Education England, is at the Rougemont Hotel in Exeter on Saturday, March 7 from 10am until 3pm.

Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which operates homecare services across south Devon, says: “We heartily support and welcome the activities of Proud to Care South West, which is working at a regional level to raise the...

Kiddi Caru Exeter, Matford Green Childcare Open Day

Event Date: 
21/03/2020 - 10:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB

Whether you’re a first-time parent welcoming a new bundle of joy to your family or looking for socialisation for your inquisitive toddler – choosing the right childcare always raises questions. So, why not come along to our open day from 10.30am-1pm to get the answers?

It is one of the most important choices you’ll make for your little one. So, it is natural for you to have questions. From flexible hours and free childcare hours to school readiness programme, all inclusive activities, nutrition and so much more…our Kiddi Caru Exeter, Matford Green experts have all the answers!...

Kiddi Caru Exeter, Sowton Childcare Open Day

Event Date: 
21/03/2020 - 10:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QS

Whether you’re a first-time parent welcoming a new bundle of joy to your family or looking for socialisation for your inquisitive toddler – choosing the right childcare always raises questions. So, why not come along to our open day from 10.30am-1pm to get the answers?

It is one of the most important choices you’ll make for your little one. So, it is natural for you to have questions. From flexible hours and free childcare hours to school readiness programme, all inclusive activities, nutrition and so much more…our Kiddi Caru Exeter, Sowton experts have all the answers!

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Best practices for using stock images

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2020 - 11:42am

You may often need stock images for different purposes. You may be a blogger who wants images to make your content more engaging. You could also be a marketer who needs such for advertising purposes. It can be expensive to take pictures every time, and you will, therefore, need places to find stock images . There are sites such as Shutterstock, unsplash.com, pixabay, among others, that give access to free and paid photographs. There are certain factors you need to be careful about when using stock images. You must do the following:

  • Be Careful To Avoid Lawsuits
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