This is an Nguru spiny pygmy chameleon. It’s just a few centimetres long. What could it possibly have in common with a black rhino? The answer is – Wild Planet Trust. The charity behind Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts and Newquay Zoo carries out conservation work in Tanzania, home to both species.
This minute chameleon - a species new to Paignton Zoo and sadly not yet on show to guests – needs all the help it can get. It’s Critically Endangered, largely due to the ravenous demands of the international pet trade.
The chameleon is well named – it comes from the Nguru Mountains of...
A talented young chef has joined the team at The Volunteer Inn in Broad Street, Ottery St Mary.
At just 23, Gemma Youlden has already made her mark on the range of meals available, with diners singing her praises.
Very much a local, Gemma grew up in Alphington and attended The King’s School before leaving in 2012 to pursue a career in catering.
She undertook an apprenticeship with HIT Training, successfully completing Levels 2 and 3. Before joining The Volunteer Inn, she had stints as a chef at a variety of establishments including The Greyhound in Fenny Bridges,...
Three qualified mental health first aiders at Pennon Water Services have picked up a top award from their parent company, Pennon Group plc.
Samantha Hamilton-Welsh, Lorna Harrington and Damon Jones devised and implemented a mental health programme for Pennon Water Services (PWS).
They formed a Mental Health First Aid team, now branded as the 'Wellbeing Campaign', which focused on rolling out initiatives to promote and support the overall wellbeing of all PWS staff.
The trio have now been presented with a Chief Executive HomeSafe award for the PWS business in...
It's the most wonderful time of the year... for everyone! Christmas and New Year time is the happiest time of the year for most of the people on the planet.
This is when people make most of the shopping in the year. Everyone's buying presents for their beloved ones, for their family, for friends. This is also the time when all the shops and services offer sales. That's another reason for making the process of shopping more intense and vaster.
Considering the fact that people now prefer doing shopping online, most of the shops have their websites for an online shopping....
Exeter based travel company, STC Expeditions, has announced it is conducting a 12-week trial of a four day working week, starting 6th January 2020. Founded in 2006, STC Expeditions is a specialist educational travel and school expedition company, arranging ethical and adventurous school trips to destinations across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The trial will involve all full-time employees cutting their hours by 20% whilst retaining full pay. A rota system will ensure the office remains open as usual from Monday to Friday.
STC Expeditions director, Adrian Ferraro, says:...
Modern day society is increasingly fast-paced, chaotic and pressurized. Often, we neglect to give ourselves the time we need to relax and unwind. In general, we’re just not as kind to ourselves as we should be. Making more time for ourselves it vital, and if that’s something that you’re not particularly great at, you should push hard to make better self-care and mindfulness one of your goals for 2020. Reconnecting with nature, doing breathing exercises, keeping fit and eating a well-balanced diet will help you to feel your best both mentally and physically. In tandem with these things, and...
If you’re tired of feeling the weather change rather than enjoying it, this article is for you.
A simple solution spanning from stress to bodily aches stems from the recent interest spike in a compound called CBD. The numerous benefits of CBD oil may shock you for a few reasons. Most likely because this compound has mistakenly been carrying a negative connotation for years.
1. CBD Gets You High, Right?
Wrong. CDB otherwise known as Cannabidiol, is a natural compound from the Cannabis sativa plant. The Cannabis plant creates a substance called cannabinoids that...
Not many people would voluntarily live an abstinent lifestyle. After all, it would be very hard to give up on the things that give you pleasure. But more and more people are seeing how abstinence from certain pleasures, like alcohol, for example, can prove to be beneficial for them.
Some do it in order to cleanse their system, and still, others see it as a new start in life. It may be hard for some, especially for those who are so used to drinking, but with the help of friends and for some, experts and counselors, they are able to learn how to quit drinking . And they are able to...
Is your car on its last leg? Are you looking to treat yourself with a vehicle upgrade in 2020? Adding an extra member to your family and need a third row?
Regardless of the reason for needing a new vehicle, you'll first need to sell your old one. Not only will this give you extra cash to fund the new car payment, but it will also free up room in your driveway!
If you're wondering how to sell a car fast without sacrificing top dollar, keep reading.
Clean Up the Vehicle
Wonder where to start when it comes to how to sell a car? The first step is to clean...
