Striking new wooden sculptures inspired by the insect world have started to land on the banks of the River Exe in Exeter.
The sculptures have been made from Cornish oak by local sculptor James Bond, who grew up close to the River Exe.
Situated in Exeter’s Riverside Valley Park, they have been funded by the Coastal Recycling Fund and local developer contributions.
The sculptures mark the locations of three new orchards planted by local residents in the winter of 2018 as part of the FLOW project led by Anne-Marie Culhane. The trees in the orchards are already bearing...
Exeter-based independent training provider, PGL Training Limited (PGL) has won a prestigious contract to provide a Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship programme with the Royal Devon & Exeter (RD&E) Trust. The contract went to open tender and is the beginning of a new programme being launched within the RD&E to provide excellent opportunities across the South West.
Established in 2004, PGL originally provided training for the construction industry including plumbing and electrical, and expanded into a diverse range of courses such as hair and beauty as the business...
An Exeter parish has become one of a growing number of congregations that have made drastic changes to reduce their environmental impact – and have been awarded for their efforts with a LiveSimply award from the charity CAFOD.
For more than a year, the parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church in Heavitree have committed to reduce, reuse and recycle, while also thinking of ways to care for communities, both close to home and around the world.
This has included everything from setting up a repair café, where people bring items for repair and mending, to organising a walk in...
As an adult, you need to make significant decisions in life, and that includes acquiring your own house. This kind of task is something that you need to think about carefully and thoroughly. It would be best if you made sure that your new home is the perfect choice for you and your family.
When buying a home, make it a point to scrutinise all corners to make sure the property that you are acquiring is worth your money. Also, check if it has garden railings or fences to keep your kids secure within your property. Here is some necessary advice to help you make the right decision....
Girlguiding members are being offered the chance to collect badges with a distinctly 21st century twist – by completing activities in cyber skills.
The new badges can be collected by those who complete activities from the new resource created by Girlguiding South West England and the National Cyber Security Centre, a part of GCHQ.
The resource, called ‘On the net’, includes a range of activities for girls to complete within their units after which the badges can be collected. Staged with levels to cover all ages within Guiding, from Rainbows to Rangers, the activity pack is...
QE Students Fight off Fierce Competition to Win National Business Competition
QE have claimed victory in the national BASE finals, beating 500 schools and over 1000 teams, to claim the title of National Champions.
The annual BASE competition, which is organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW), is a prestigious national business and accounting competition for students aged 16-17. A unique and exciting experience, students are able to engage in business tests that enable them to develop key employability skills and understand what it’s like to be an ICAEW...
Apart from the design of the items you’re giving away, you also need to consider the perfect time for handing them out. You need to determine when people are willing to spend money on certain products; otherwise, your efforts to give free stuff will be in vain.
Holiday season
The best time of the year to distribute free merchandise is during the holiday season. It's a time when people are willing to spend money on gifts and other items. Others want to reward themselves for their hard work throughout the year.
Most companies also hand out bonuses during the...
The jury is out on whether or not marijuana is a gateway drug. Some studies say yes, and some say no. There are benefits to quitting weed o quitting weed, but the main question about benefits is whether or not that main benefit is due to the avoidance of a major factor in drug use. In other words, does smoking marijuana lead to the use of stronger drugs?
Cannabis, itself, is considered a “soft” drug. Why? It’s nearly impossible to overdose on marijuana, which has been touted as being its most recognizable positive of all. Even with alcohol, you can get what’s called alcohol...
Everyone has heard the horror story at one time or another. Yes, there are the ones about “Bridezillas” doing every strange and embarrassing thing imaginable at their weddings, but there are also horror stories online about the photos they had taken to celebrate their wedding. The bride and the groom seek out a cheap, seemingly professional photographer, find one at a good price, and then hire their wedding photography services .
The day comes, the photo shoot is less than they hoped for, but they believe that things will turn out for the best. They have reservations but the...
Many people have heard about different dental surgeries and there are a number of them out there. Lately, though, there has been more talk of porcelain veneers and dental implants, but many people have little idea as to what they actually are. The truth is that these modern-day little marvels are more than just something cosmetic. They have many uses, including the restoration of a person’s smile.
First, let’s start with what porcelain veneers and dental implants are. The best place to begin is with porcelain veneers. This might sound like something you do to renovate the tub in...
