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5 Shopping Apps For Fashion Lovers

Many of us already shop online for many everyday goods, and our fashion buys are no exception. The convenience of next day delivery, great discounts and ease of access to a whole host of fashionable goodies are hard to resist.

Fashion lovers spend hours browsing through pages of gorgeous clothing and accessories. Whether it’s on the commute to work, sipping your favourite coffee on the go or sneaking a look during lunch breaks, taking a peek at the latest fashion buys is so easy to do.

Many well-known retailers mobile shopping apps that can be downloaded to a whole range of...

Exeter Golf and Country Club

Exeter Golf and Country Club joins forces with The Eco Laundry on World Environment Day

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:43am

As part of an ongoing environmental strategy, award-winning Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced a new business partnership with The Eco Laundry on Wednesday 5th June, World Environment Day.

The Eco Laundry is the UK’s first environmentally friendly commercial laundry service and is based locally, in the South Hams. The move to The Eco Laundry forms part of the club’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment which has already included removal of single-use plastics, a LED lighting replacement plan, wildlife protection through an eco wall, nesting boxes and...

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Exeter developer celebrates one million bricks at flagship development in Topsham

Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have marked a major milestone in the build of their developments across the South West as they lay the one millionth brick at EXIII in Topsham.

The property developer, who have been building luxury new homes across the South West for the past three years, celebrated the occasion with a brick laying ceremony, with both construction teams and suppliers in attendance. The millionth brick marks the final phase of the build at EXIII, with only a few properties remaining.

The millionth brick follows a standout year of...

Exeter's Thomas Hobbs sings Gerontius

ESO's Brian Northcott conducts Elgar's Dream to celebrate his 75th birthday

To celebrate his 75th birthday, Brian Northcott, Exeter Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Director, will be conducting a special performance of Elgar’s powerful work The Dream of Gerontius, bringing together a host of the city’s musical talent and two soloists of international repute.

The concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th July is part of the new Exeter Festival weekend from 5th - 7th July 2019. One of the all-time great choral works, Elgar’s The Dream will be performed jointly by Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter University Chapel Choir and St. David’s Singers with Exeter...

Exeter Little Theatre Co present 9 to 5 The Musical

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/05/2019 - 9:07am

Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world!

Clock off work and head on down to The Barnfield Theatre for a Dolly good time as Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) present ‘9 to 5 The Musical’.

Based on the 1980 hit movie, this vibrant and energetic musical follows co-workers Violet, Judy and Doralee in a hilarious story about friendship, with a good ole dose of revenge, as they look to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss.

When Violet is passed up for...

Dragons Den Honiton winners

Honiton community project groups brave ‘dragons’ to win share of £5,000 funding pot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/05/2019 - 8:59am

Eight community groups faced up to a panel of critical ‘dragons’ and an audience of local people at the Beehive in Honiton on 29 May 2019 to win a share of a funding ‘pot’ of £5,000 given by East Devon District Council, Devon County Council and Honiton Town Council. The fun networking and community Dragons Den style funding event required participants to pitch their project ideas and funding requirements within five minutes to the dragons and audience who then voted on the projects they wanted to receive funding. Each audience member had a ballot card, which only allowed them to “spend” up...

David Wilson Homes community fund

Community Fund donation helps local hospice care

The Pinhoe & Broad Clyst Friends of Hospice has become the latest recipient of a charity donation from the Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund.

The Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the new scheme is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

The group is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee, Matt Bennett, who nominated the charity for the donation.

“The charity provides a...

Can Cannabinoid (CBD) Oil Improve Mental Health?

Mental health practically defines who we are as human beings, or in general, living things. Mental health is the level of a person's well-being or rather the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional state of a person.

Many people suffer from mental health disorders. The most common ones are depression and anxiety such as post-traumatic disorders (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias, or panic disorders. Mood disorders such as SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, can also be included on the list. These disorders can significantly interfere with one's relationship or connection...

Georgina Weston snorkelling session. Credit Emma Reece.

Dive into the action at the National Trust’s Watersports Weekend in South Devon

This June, the National Trust is hosting ‘The Rock: Watersports Weekend’ at South Milton Sands. Set to be an action-packed family event, there will be taster sessions in paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, yoga and more. South Milton Sands is a beautiful stretch of sand with a clear blue sea between Hope Cove and Bigbury in South Devon- the perfect place for getting on the water.

Surfin’ Sam will be on hand with 15 minute tasters in paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing all weekend, and Waterborn are offering 20 minute paddleboarding tuition sessions for those wanting to...

Plymouth Science Park

Revolutionary solar panel design by PSP firm

A Plymouth Science Park company is currently perfecting ground breaking design work on solar panels which is set to completely revolutionise green technology – with its application potentially benefitting the whole planet.

Dr Zaki Ahmed, technical director at Pulsiv Solar, has been working at PSP for the past three years. His research has resulted in a considerable increase in the amount of energy which can be produced by a solar panel.

“Our methods are unique and revolutionary,” he explains. “We ensure the loss is minimised and, as such, we can extract more energy than the...

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