East Devon District Council is pioneering a new way of helping its residents discover more about their recycling and waste service through the Amazon Alexa.
District households who have an Amazon virtual assistant can now ask Alexa about recycling thousands of household items and seek advice on everything from checking when collections are, reporting missed collections and asking for new recycling containers with the answers being tailored to the residents’ address.
People who want to use this new ‘recycling skill’ must live in the East Devon District Council catchment area...
Take time out of the busy festive season to sit back, relax and enjoy Christmas in Devon on the calm and sheltered waters of the River Exe. Our festively decorated boats have covered and heated lower decks, with cosy blankets, plenty of fresh air and great views on our upper outside deck. You will have a warm welcome with a glass of proper homemade mulled wine and a tasty warmed minced pie to enjoy whilst you sit back and take a breather from the busy Christmas season.
Sailing through December and January – all the way through the Christmas and New Year period – with live,...
Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up the scenery, watch the locks come to life, the swing bridge majestically open, before enjoying the seaside town of Exmouth or Exeter’s Historic Quayside. This is a one-way trip where you can either board from Exmouth to travel up to Exeter or depart from Exeter to travel to Exmouth. For your return journey there are ample public transport links within a few minutes flat walk at both Exmouth and Exeter and our crew will be happy to point the way!
Our Guided Bird Watching Cruises are ideal for anyone who would like to see the many thousands of birds that migrate to the area during the autumn and winter months. Suitable for beginners and beneficial to experts these cruises have a full commentary throughout from ornithologists Dave Smallshire and Derek Carter. You will discover and learn all about the species, habitat and behaviors of the thousands of birds on the Exe Estuary and East Devon Coast.
The award-winning Chunk of Devon pasties – both steak and vegetarian – are available to pre-order and the hot and super tasty Rod...
Princesshay is pleased to announce it is supporting Purple Tuesday, taking place on 12th November, committing to change to improve accessibility and experience to all. Purple Tuesday has been developed by disability organisation Purple; which works with businesses to improve the customer experience for disabled people.
The day itself will see Princesshay’s charity of the year, Living Options promoting the charity’s work which enables people with disabilities to have the opportunity to live the life they choose. Living Options representatives will also be in Debenhams for the day...
‘Space Oddity’. ‘Suspicious Minds’. ‘Pinball Wizard’. ‘Whole Lotta Love’. ‘Come Together’ - 1969 could easily be said to be a vintage year for music, the end of a decade that changed the world and the introduction to one that would prove equally inspirational. It would also see the birth of a band that would start as an idea to electrify traditional music and would go on to become one of the most enduring stories in the folk world and beyond.
Fifty years on and Steeleye Span are set to mark this incredible milestone with new album EST’D 1969 and a tour that will celebrate a band...
You got into college and studied well, but now you’re having trouble with your thesis? Don’t worry, it is completely normal to suffer over your thesis for a long time, checking and rechecking every single detail. Don’t sweat it. Here are a few tips to help you organize your time and focus your energy on the task ahead.
1. Stay connected
In the age of the internet and mobile connection, it is vital to have access to your work and new information wherever you are. You must have steady access to e-libraries, as well as your own documents, and some devices will come in handy....
A SOUTH Devon home care provider says its carers offer a vital lifeline to those who can’t get out as much as they would like during the colder winter months (November 2019).
Guardian Homecare says now the clocks have changed, elderly and vulnerable people are more inclined to stay inside, and its carers are sometimes their only link to the outside world.
Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which delivers personalised home care in the Exeter area, said: “The days are now getting darker and much colder, and this can often limit the amount of time our service...
There’s nothing more satisfying than firing up the engine and listening to it purr. For petrol heads and car enthusiasts, the ability to customise your car is appealing, but how do you go about getting the best results?
We spoke to the team at Compare.Parts for advice on performance and aftermarket car parts. They’ve shared with us the most popular vehicle modifications.
We’ve put together a guide on the 5 ways to improve your car’s performance.
Upgrading to Performance Tyres
If you asked a group of car enthusiasts about a single modification that raising...
Thanks to the increased level of health awareness, almost everyone has become educated about their health and nutritional needs. Today, more than ever, people know the exact name of the supplements they need before ordering them from pharmacies. They check the nutritional facts on their food before ingesting any, and they take good care in calculating how everything adds up to their recommended daily allowance. This awareness leads many people to stay consistent with their supplemental intake, as most of our eating habits make it difficult to get our daily doses of vitamins and...
