SHOWERS of rain and windy weather failed to dampen the spirit of those who attended the 42nd Dartmoor Folk Festival from August 9 to 11.
The festival staged its usual outdoor arena events under cover in huge marquees at South Zeal near Okehampton, following the festival association’s well-tested wet-weather contingency plan.
Hit by the national power outage, which affected many people across the county on the Friday afternoon, the festival brought in a large generator as a stand-by for the weekend, but its use was fortunately not required.
RGB Building Supplies’ annual golf day, held at Bovey Castle on Thursday 11th July, raised a fantastic £3,908 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. The tournament was won by a team representing RGB’s Exeter-based kitchen and bathroom showroom The Room Works.
The day, organised in association with Exeter City FC, saw 28 teams made up of suppliers, customers and staff take part in the four-ball competition, with The Room Works team taking home the Andy Shinner Memorial Trophy.
Following the golf, players enjoyed a sit-down meal and were...
Staying youthful is a quest for many people all around the world, and it’s a multi-million-pound industry. With this mind, be wary of some of the expensive products that are sold as being youth-enhancing and those that promise to fade wrinkles and keep you looking twenty-something well into your forties. Don’t be afraid of aging gracefully, as all too often, cosmetic procedures can go wrong, and you can end up unhappy and wishing to go back in time.
Prevention is better than cure, so rather than focusing on having Botox, for example, start looking after your health and your skin...
As a third of Brits plan to spend their holiday in the UK this year[i], new research reveals the most popular places for a child friendly staycation with Exeter taking the tenth spot.
Whilst London comes in at number one, Scottish cities Glasgow and Edinburgh were second and third most popular – proving the combination of entertainment, culture and historical architecture wins tourists’ hearts.
Premier Inn conducted the study based on data showing summer 2019 bookings made by families with children.
Whether families choose a seaside escape, cultural city tour or...
It always happens when you least expect it – your car breaks down. And it’s usually at a time you’re dead broke, leaving you to figure out how to pay for car repairs with no money.
The good news is, it’s not a hopeless cause. There are lots of ways to come up with repair money, many of which could put needed cash into your hands today.
Before you panic, let’s look at 8 tips on how to pay for car repairs when you don’t have any money.
1. Use a Credit Card
Having a credit card is an easy way to pay for car repairs when you don’t have an emergency fund to...
Running out of cash before your next payday might have happened to you. You’re not alone; one out of three people deplete their cash reserves before the month ends .
Why does this happen? Failing to budget and track your expenditures can cause you to overspend. Your income might not sufficiently cover all your financial obligations.
The question to ask is how to raise cash for emergencies before your next payday, some short-term lenders offer payday loans. Today, we’re taking a position against all manner of payday loans, and you’ll see the solid reasons behind our stance...
The Family Law Company is organising a quiz night at the stunning Exeter Historic Guildhall in the High Street on Thursday September 12. Teams of four are invited to sign up for the fundraiser in aid of Citizens Advice Exeter as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations.
The cost per team is £30 which includes soft drinks and nibbles. To register your team please email jemma.breban@thefamilylawco.com or call 01392 421777.
Citizens Advice aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives....
A local disabled veteran from Exeter has raised £2,800 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity through a swimming challenge at the Mercure Hotel in Exeter.
Tony Cox served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps for 5 years, but after leaving the service he suffered from complex health and mobility issues that took their toll on both his work and personal life.
On Friday 26th July, Tony completed a swim of 500 lengths, a total distance of 7.5 kilometres, for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Tony has raised has an amazing £2,800 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. If you would...
Two pioneering new safety initiatives have been introduced at the Grand Western Canal Country Park to make the towpath safer for everyone.
A three-mile long ‘Horse-drawn Barge Operating Zone’ is now indicated by new signs at either end, with smaller versions of the sign located at access points between.
These A2-sized signs have been developed in response to several near misses under some of the bridges in recent years, when towpath users have acted dangerously around the horse that pulls the barge. The signs highlight the safe behaviour requested of towpath users in this...
Seaside strolls. Stunning views. Backstreet, hidden gems. Fresh-tasting, quality beer. Those after exploration this summer, need look no further than the Heavitree Ale Trail.
The route now forms part of the country’s most popular beer journey – the World’s Biggest Ale Trail. Devon pub company Heavitree have created the adventure for local people to educate their taste buds at the same time as having fun discovering new places.
“This is an ideal way of exploring city, town and countryside, all while enjoying some of the region’s finest beers,” says trade director of...
