Brain Tumour Support, a charity that runs a monthly Support Group in Exeter, is asking for local groups, companies and communities to get involved with “Sparkle up your day” – a fundraising day that involves people bringing a bit of sparkle into their day and donating to Brain Tumour Support.
“Whether it’s edible glitter on some cupcakes, wearing something sparkly to work or sticking glitter in your beard, we want everyone to get involved, get together, and donate,” says Tina Mitchell Skinner, who set up the charity 16 years ago after losing her husband to a brain tumour. “Demand...
Visit South Devon, a Community Interest Company promoting the South Hams, Teignbridge and East and Mid Devon area, has announced a Sustainability Pledge as it furthers its commitment as an ambassador for sustainability in the area.
The CIC is dedicated to championing good sustainable tourism practices across the South Devon region and in helping to support the region’s tourism businesses in making changes to reduce climate change.
As part of the Sustainability Pledge, Visit South Devon will join the Green Tourism Scheme and will aim to work towards achieving a Silver status...
American musician Willy Porter has been turning first time listeners into die-hard fans for more than two decades. Willy blurs the line between indie-folk and rock with his searing signature finger-picking guitar sound, absorbing lyrics, and playful, high-energy live performance style. He has shared world stages with music icons Jeff Beck, Tori Amos, and Paul Simon, carving out a successful solo career as an artist who makes music that resonates long after the last guitar chord fades. Equally accomplished as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, his songs weave a universal perspective about...
If you were just hit with a big bill from an auto repair shop or forced to spend some other money you weren't planning on spending, you might be asking yourself that very question. Payday loans can help you get your hands on the money you need prior to your next paycheck.
Before you can take out a payday loan, though, you need to provide a payday loan company with some basic information about yourself. It'll help them decide whether or not to accept your payday loan application.
Take a look at some of the info that you'll need to have handy when you touch base with a payday...
Though Coutinho has not yet settled in at Nou Camp, reports reveal that he is about to make a return to Arsenal for the premier league. According to media reports in France, the transfer deal is ripe, and he could now be joining Arsenal. How would this transfer favor the gunners? What are the fans saying about this move?
Well, most fans are happy about the move. It is a plus for the gunners. Remember, a lot of football fans out there are eagerly waiting for the season to premiere. This is because they understand it would bring more fortunes to them via betting platforms. See, most...
Local duo, Start Point, have a real sense of place, so much so that they have named themselves after the famous local landmark! Both Andy Taylor and Nigel Smith grew up in Devon and still live here. Their music is interesting and original, ranging from pop to rock and everything in-between.
Nigel Smith plays all the instruments and creates the musical arrangements whilst Andy Taylor provides the lyrics. Their second CD Slowboat to Saul has just come out and is available through online retailer CD Baby or from their website. It features items such as ‘Summerleaze Girl’ (a piece of...
This September, business community tool BBX UK will be launching an initiative to generate funds for charities through its network. ‘Sparetember’ will be a month-long campaign where businesses will donate goods and services to charities through the platform.
Businesses on the BBX platform trade with one another using BBX Pounds, which they can use to order supplies or services for their business. Throughout Sparetember businesses on BBX can donate their spare capacity to help charities across the nation. This can be anything from unsold hotel rooms and magazine advertising space to...
Police across the South West of England are dealing with hundreds of sexual offences against young children, according to research by the NSPCC.
A Freedom of Information request to police forces shows that in 2018/19 there were at least 7,618 recorded sexual offences against children aged four to eight in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Of those, 779 offences were recorded by south west forces.
The NSPCC has also revealed that last year hundreds of children under the age of 11 living across the UK contacted Childline about sexual abuse.
Due to popular demand following a sell-out tour this spring, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) - the first comedian ever to win Britain’s Got Talent – will be taking his critically acclaimed show to disabled parking spaces at more than two dozen new venues this autumn includig Exeter Corn Exchange on 2nd October.
He may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless.
Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid. He made his first stand-up performance in February 2012 and now gigs all over the country. In...
A stunning strike late strike from Nicky Law kept Exeter City’s 100 per cent start to the season going as they recorded a 1-0 win away at Stevenage.
The Grecians had created the better chances throughout the match and had built up a head of steam in the closing stages when a half cleared corner found Law on the edge of the box and he hit a sweet volley, with the outside of his boot, into the bottom corner.
City manager Matt Taylor made one change to the starting line-up from the opening day victory over Macclesfield as the fit again Craig Woodman replaced Aaron Martin who...
