If you're having trouble making room for all your kids' new toys after Christmas, then Paignton Zoo can help.
The Devon zoo is hosting the Great Big Brick Safari from 28th March to 1st September. And before that it’s holding a great big brick amnesty, when people can donate unwanted plastic building bricks.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We’ll take all those old plastic building bricks off your hands. Not to make the Great Big Brick Safari models – these are created by professional BRICKLIVE artists and contain a million bricks. We want them so that guests inspired...
Hendy Group has been shortlisted for a key automotive award for its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates.
It has been shortlisted for the Community Hero Award in the AM Awards for its work in setting up the Hendy Foundation which provides grants to charities and organisations.
Hendy commercial director and Hendy Foundation trustee Mark Busby said he was thrilled that the initiative has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award less than a year after being set up.
“Throughout Hendy’s 161 years in business the company has always had an...
A revolutionary design for the future of renewable energy is being developed by a firm based at Plymouth Science Park.
Frontier Technical is designing a new way of deploying the structural components needed to build an offshore windfarm – its aim is to use controllable ‘float modules’ to construct a floating turbine base underwater with less cost and less hassle.
The company says its approach means the existing methods, which require expensive deep-water construction yards, huge floating cranes and several tugs, will no longer be required.
A Devon charity that provides critically important food and essential supplies to Exeter’s hungry has visited Stephens Scown LLP’s Exeter office, to cement a charity partnership.
Employees at Stephens Scown voted for Exeter Foodbank to become one of the firm’s chosen charities, and Mark Richardson from the charity outlined how it supports the city on his recent visit.
Mark explained: “Exeter Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust and was formed in 2008 in response to the late 2000’s financial crisis. We have the core goal of providing emergency food to users (clients) who...
The New Year is here, which means it’s the perfect time to start making some big changes and where better to begin than your home?
A home revamp project can be difficult to get off the ground, so here are five creative home transformation tips to get you started.
Update your colour scheme
Updating your colour scheme is a fast and effective way to enhance the look and feel of your home. It adds character and leaves your walls looking fresh and fabulous.
So if your walls are looking a little dirty and dated, now’s the perfect time to crack out the roller and...
Believe it or not, you can fix the majority of problems in your house without a mechanic. What is even more important, you can do it equally efficient while saving a lot of money. There are some "little secrets of the great masters" and it's high time you used them:
Plunge the drain
When your drain is clogged or sluggish, plunging is the first step you need to take. A plunger is a tool that creates a pressure that forces a clog to move. It's completely safe and won't cause any damage to your drain. Before getting to plunging, remove all the debris from the sink. Fill the...
As part of Stagecoach South West`s commitment to their customers and stakeholders, they have produced a second Consultation Plan, following the successful launch of last year’s 2019 plan. The Route Consultation Plan for 2020 sets out aims for the coming year as well as offering an opportunity for the public to actively participate in the bus route planning process for Stagecoach routes in the South West region.
On-going work with key stakeholders such as Devon County Council, other main local authorities and employers has helped to shape the bus network in a way that encourages...
Music is often an essential aspect to any traveling experience. People have varying preferences for the type and quality of music they listen to on the road. While some prefer a cool driving system within ordinarily acceptable bass levels, some enjoy deep bass or even treble. For them to achieve these experiences, they invest heavily in superior sound systems.
However, the installation and location of the sound system is a critical factor in meeting the desired quality from the sound system. In this light, various tips could significantly improve enjoyment and enhance the quality...
ON January 1, 2020 X-Plore Youth Group, which has run dedicated youth groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus (LGBT+) young people in Devon for 18 years, transferred the running and governance of the charity to Space (formerly Devon Youth Service).
Space Youth Workers have operated the current groups in Exeter and Barnstaple, for the last few years, so there will be no change to how the groups are run.
The website, social media and email addresses also remain the same.
The change means that X-Plore will cease to be a charity in its own right (...
January is doing what it does best; dragging on while draining the bank. It feels as if six months have passed since your last pay day in December and that another six more will pass until your next one at the end of January, doesn’t it? Don’t worry if this is what it feels like, you are not alone! Many Brits are suffering the very same plight after a festive season of living it up and over-indulgence, but that does not mean that you have to just accept it and struggle on.
There are a few things that you can do to earn a bit of extra income in the cash-strapped month of January and...
