Exeter retirement community due to complete in 2025

Authored by Anna Thomas
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 10:27am

Work on a new integrated retirement community in Exeter is set to complete in Autumn 2025.

Construction is now well-underway on the site off Topsham Road in the highly sought after residential area of St Leonards.

Radford House will comprise 65 stylish one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 65’s, in a safe and secure environment, with the benefit of patios or walk-out balconies to all apartments.

Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, said: “Radford house will have an excellent location, close to parks...

Integrated Workplace Reservations: The Triad of Efficiency

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 9:37am

Technology is constantly revolutionising the way we approach our workday, from the biggest tasks to even the smallest details. Thanks to smart office solutions, the era of the integrated workplace is here. This holistic approach to resource management, which includes reserving desks, meeting rooms and even parking spaces, is streamlining the transition from the morning commute to the start of the day. Ultimately, it’s a game changer when it comes to productivity and efficiency. The Daily Grind: Desk, Room and Parking The traditional office experience often begins with a series of morning...

Betting on Sports: What Not to Do

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 8:49am

Betting on sports involves a blend of skill, strategy, and a bit of luck. While many focus on what to do to increase their chances of winning, understanding what not to do is equally important. This article delves into advanced strategies to avoid when betting on sports, helping you refine your approach and maximize your potential.

Avoid Chasing Losses

Chasing losses is one of the most detrimental habits in sports betting. This practice involves increasing bet sizes in an attempt to recover previous losses, leading to greater losses. Advanced bettors understand the importance of...

Exeter officers in the saddle as they use new E-bikes to get around

Exeter Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and other colleagues have a ‘wheely’ new way of getting out and about to help the public.

The neighbourhood teams in the city and wider Exeter area now have access to E-bikes and have recently saddled up to try out the new mode of transport.

PCSO Paul Fudge had his first tour of duty on one of the new bikes earlier this week and the cycles are already proving popular. As the weather warms up and Exeter is very busy with students on holiday and other visitors it was an ideal chance to go on pedal patrol.

Within the...

Exeter expert leads new national £28.5m Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 12:37am

A world-leading genomics expert at the University of Exeter Medical School has been appointed as director of a new UK-wide initiative dedicated to characterising the functional consequences of disease-associated genetic variation.

The field of functional genomics aims to explore how genes influence different biological processes in the body with the goal of understanding the mechanisms involved in disease and ultimately develop new treatments.

The Medical Research Council (MRC), in collaboration with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), has...

Go for gold: IKEA is hosting free sports events for families this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 12:32am

Celebrate a summer of sport at IKEA with a whole host of in-store activities and offers, guaranteed to fuel the ultimate day out for the whole family.

Inspired by big sporting events taking place this summer, IKEA will host its first-ever “Sommar of Sport” challenge, with free events and activities for children in stores nationwide*, between Friday 26th July and Sunday 11th August 2024.

To get involved, little ones must fill out a challenge card by completing different sports-based activities in-store. With every completed activity, a letter will be unveiled on the card...

Tops Day Nurseries Ranked 9th in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2024 - 12:26am

Tops Day Nurseries, a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early education, with a new nursery located in the University of Exeter, Tops Exeter, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of being listed 9th in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, developed by the Department of Education. As well as it being a huge standalone achievement for this year. This is also an improvement over their position last year when they ranked 12th!

This recognition underscores Tops Day Nurseries' dedication to nurturing talent, fostering professional...

Key Benefits of a Bar Fridge in Your Food Business

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 08/01/2024 - 8:24am

In the dynamic world of food service, efficiency and convenience are paramount. A commercial kitchen must be well-equipped to handle the high demands of daily operations. The humble bar fridge holds significant importance among the many tools and appliances that contribute to a streamlined workflow. Its compact size and versatility make it an indispensable asset for any food business looking to enhance operational efficiency.

Read on to learn some key benefits of a bar fridge in your food business.

Optimal Use Of Space

One of the primary benefits of incorporating a bar...

Fun for all at the 47th Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:13pm

EVERYONE’S favourite family-friendly festival, the Dartmoor Folk Festival, returns from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11.

Those who go along can enjoy the very best music, song and dance from Dartmoor and beyond - and many of the events and activities are free or by donation.

A beautiful little festival, it takes place in the villages of South Zeal and South Tawton.

It will be the 47th annual festival and top local and national folk artists will be attending.

Look out for headliners, international festival favourites Track Dogs, Dartmoor favourites...

Devon's young carers at the Young Carers Festival 2024

Young carers, supported by Westbank, have ‘time of their life’ at festival

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:03pm

Young carers from Devon, who attended this year’s Young Carers Festival with the support of Westbank, have told the charity they ‘had the time of their life’ at the annual event.

Through its Devon Young Carers Service, Westbank Community Health and Care supports more than 3,000 young people aged from 4 to 18 who help look after someone who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol.

Through the generous support of local organisations, the service was able to take 18 young carers - accompanied by 3 staff members and one volunteer - to enjoy a weekend at YMCA Fairthorne...

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