Are you a planning packer who makes a list weeks in advance and checks it twice? Or are you the sort of traveller who leaves it all to the last minute and is still shoving things in a bag on the way out the door?
Whatever your approach to packing the bags for your holiday, there are likely going to be important things that you forget or miss. And having to track down essentials on the first day of your holiday is always a bit of a mood killer, isn’t it?
If you’ve not treated yourself to UK getaways with a hot tub before then you might not have the best idea of what you’...
LED lights have revolutionised home lighting, offering a far more efficient and versatile solution than traditional bulbs. With an impressive lifespan of up to 50,000 hours and the ability to be tailored to specific spaces, from living rooms and kitchens to offices, LED lights are not just a source of illumination, but also a design element that can enhance the comfort and style of any home. LED strip lights can be the inspiration for outstanding and unique decors, coming with a multitude of colours and giving a chance to create an ambient, accent, or even task lighting.
PRISM Exeter's Speakers series returns for LGBT+ History Month 2024 with talks from Riley Smallman and Imogen Gingell. Buy tickets from £4.80 or register to watch online for free here.
They will talk about their experiences in STEMM as members of the LGBTQIA+ community and provide you with tantalising insights into their fields of research.
Online-only attendance is free. A live feed displaying the speaker and their slides will be broadcast to Zoom. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to contribute to the Q&A with the speakers after their talks.
In an age where energy efficiency and smart technology integration are paramount, the UK's commitment to upgrading its energy systems is evident through the widespread adoption of smart meters. These meters are crucial in monitoring and managing energy consumption more effectively, leading to a better understanding of usage patterns and potentially lower energy costs.
Understanding Smart Meters
Before delving into the installation time, it's important to understand what smart meters are and their benefits. A smart meter is a new type of energy meter that measures electric or gas...
Exeter is in line to get a new McDonalds restaurant.
The Tesco Digby store in Russell Way could soon be home to a new drive-through McDonalds.
But the fast food giant’s application to Exeter City council has already attracted protests on the grounds that it will lead to extra traffic and potential anti-social behaviour.
McDonalds wants to build a new restaurant with drive-through facility, car parking, landscaping and ‘customer order display’ boards on a vacant car park area alongside the Tesco store.
Digitalised museums symbolise a real revolution in the world of art and culture, opening up new possibilities for exploration and learning. This transformation not only concerns the accessibility of works of art by a wider public but goes far beyond this by redefining the very concept of a museum . Among the first digital products to make their way into museums and, more generally, into events and exhibitions, are LED screens and LEDwalls that introduced high-resolution, high-definition video and images. These are useful communication tools capable of capturing attention quickly and...
Exeter’s popular Volunteer Fayre is back on Thursday, 21 March for the third year running.
It brings together 60 local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations, all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers!
The Fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is being organised by local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, which helps people to improve wellbeing and build skills, supports families facing challenges and hardships, and helps communities to thrive.
Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out...
Police in Devon are tackling the problem of catalytic converter thefts with forensic marking kits.
The kits have been funded by Toyota in order to support the initiative and reduce the number of crimes happening.
Offences of stealing catalytic converters have happened across Rural East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon and local garages are now working in conjunction with police to reduce the number of thefts. Offenders often steal the valuable emissions devices because of the precious metals which may be found in them. Catalytic converters may then be sold on the black market...
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be supporting FORCE Cancer Charity on the 6th of February in support of World Cancer Day by fundraising to support this worthy cause. Staff and residents from Cumberland Grange are inviting members of the community and beyond to join them on the 6th at 11am to help support this wonderful charity.
There will be a delicious cake sale, fun games and an amazing raffle with prizes from Greendale Farm Shop, Illumine Candle Co., Waitrose, Tesco, Luscombe Drinks and more.
The UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, CEF, is bringing the third series of their popular ‘TechTalks’ to Sandy Park Conference and Event Centre, Exeter on Thursday 1st February 2024. The free and informative technical seminar aims to educate trade professionals by including the latest news and regulations with CPD-accredited training.
In partnership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the new series will plug into current industry trends, with seminar topics includingthe electrification of heat, thermal imaging, safe isolation and DC system safety. At the end of...
