Life has its own set of ups and downs. And some of those include finding yourself in an irreversible situation, such a sudden disability . Getting through the transition phase is difficult because there are so many changes to make and things to get used to. However, it isn't entirely impossible to live a life and be happily after. Many people have done it and so can you. Remember, you will always remain in control of your life. No matter what you're going through, you can still enjoy it to the fullest. But, how? Continue reading for more information.
Honiton is delighted to announce that its successful Gate to Plate event is returning for a second year and will be held on Saturday August 10. The event, which is being organised by East Devon District Council and partners, celebrates East Devon’s high quality local food and traditional craft produce and the town centre will be lined with stalls and provide entertainment for all the family. Last year’s inaugural event was attended by HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and attracted thousands of visitors. This year we’re hoping to attract some very special VIPs. Cllr...
Two Devon-based rock and pop choirs have united to produce a single in a bid to raise money for charity.
90 singers from rock and pop choirs DyNaMix, based in Barnstaple, and the Exeter-based Rhythm of Life Choir recently travelled 300 miles to a studio in Swindon to record an original song, When We Stand Together. All proceeds of the single, written and produced by Choir Director Jax Gibbins, will be donated to Alzheimer’s Society.
Of the decision to record the song, Jax Gibbins says: “When the initial idea for a charity single came up last year, I never dreamed it would...
T.Rextasy, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, return to venues across the UK transporting audiences back to relive the good old days of the 1970s - and they'll be arriving in Exeter on 29 March.
MarcBolan,with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
Accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan...
Pupils from Exeter School have been busy tackling the problem of marine litter on our beaches by taking part in a Beach Clean event organised by STC Expeditions – an ethical school expedition company based in Exeter.
The Beach Clean took place on Saturday 9th March 2019 and was organised as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) national Beachwatch project. The data will help MCS identify the main sources of litter at Dawlish Warren and keep the issue of the dangers of marine litter high on the local agenda.
The group of Year 11 and 12 pupils from Exeter School...
What’s there to not like about London! As the dawn sets in, you are bound to fall in love with London all over again!
You may be someone who loves to party hard, sit down and have a quiet time or have a sumptuous meal. Whatever be the kind of person you are, the nightlife in London opens up some many options for you to spend the night. Especially when you are a traveller, if you miss out the nightlife of London, then it means you aren’t making use of the whole package of what London has to offer!
Strap on your shoes and start exploring the London nightlife.
New research from Netflights has revealed that Frankfurt International Airport is the ‘Best For Wellness’ in the world, thanks to impressive facilities for wellness and feeling healthy, including relaxation areas, calming yoga rooms and massage services.
Crowded and confusing buildings, recycled air, convenience food, a swirl of germs, long periods of inactivity, stress, travelling through time zones – it is unlikely that airports would be considered cathedrals to physical or mental wellbeing. This, despite the fact they’re the gateway to rejuvenating holidays.
A local digital marketing agency will be hosting a free event next month for tourism business owners who are looking to make the most of the region within their marketing.
The event, to be held on Tuesday 9th April 2019, will focus on how Devon and Cornwall tourism businesses can tweak their current promotional activity in order to drive extra bookings and enquiries.
Now in its sixth year, MiHi Digital has already helped a number of award-winning regional tourism businesses to improve their digital marketing, and will be sharing their specialist insight at the event, along...
Buying a house is an exciting time. You will spend weeks, perhaps even months, searching for the ideal property, and eventually,you will step through the door of the one that you know you will call home.
However, no house is perfect, and even the best one you see will have work that needs doing to it to make it exactly what you want. Here are some of the easiest, most cost-effective pieces of work you can do after you move into a property to make it more comfortable and more like home.
Paint
One of the very best ways to change the look of a room – or entire house...
West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has announced a re-structure of its senior management team to spearhead the firm’s ambitious five-year growth plan.
The independent house builder, which is on target to deliver 181 homes in 2019, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the London and Devonshire Trust (LDT). LDT has confirmed an increase in its investment in the house builder to facilitate the growth ambitions to deliver over 250 homes per annum by 2022.
The Tiverton-based business has appointed former Devonshire Homes’ chairman, Daniel Stephenson, to the role of Chief...
