Toby’s Garden Festival’s 10th Anniversary: A Two Day Gardening Extravaganza

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Toby’s Garden Festival yet again promises two days of delight, celebration and inspiration for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors, on the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, the family friendly two day extravaganza boasts an impressive programme full of free gardening and food and drink talks, demonstrations, tastings and workshops plus live music.

Headlining Toby’s Garden Festival this year alongside Toby, are fellow BBC Two...

EZ-base expands operations with move to Exeter Science Park

Leading technology solutions company EZ-base will be fulfilling its plans for expansion as it joins the thriving community at Exeter Science Park.

The data management company helps small businesses in the tooling and PPE industries to get their online product data correct, enabling them to increase sales and compete against larger national companies.

It is part owned by the five largest buying groups in the Netherlands including Zevi Necomij and Exeter industrial tools and equipment business The Troy Group, where it was based prior to the move to Exeter Science Park....

How are Online Casino Reviews Written?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 7:13am

A casino review is very important. These reviews are more than just simple appraisals. They are comprehensive evaluations that offer critical insights into various aspects of online casinos. Understanding how these reviews are written can help players make informed choices when selecting a gaming platform.

Let's explore the process and elements constituting crafting a thorough and informative online casino review.

The Research Phase

The research phase in writing is a meticulous process. Reviewers take the time to explore user forums, customer feedback, and independent...

Medical Conditions that Tend to Affect Older Adults

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 6:59am

Obviously, there are exceptions to every rule. When it comes to the world of medicine and healthcare, an illness that affects one person in a certain way can affect another similarly aged, built, and same-sexed person entirely differently.

Having said that, however, there are a number of medical afflictions that tend to affect older men and women at a higher rate than younger people.

With this in mind, continue reading to discover seven of the most common in the UK, including the diagnosis and treatment for each disease.

  1. COPD

Chronic...

First students set to graduate from Exeter’s pioneering nursing degree programme

The first students from Exeter’s pioneering four-year MSci Nursing programme are set to graduate this weekend, before starting their new careers as healthcare leaders of the future.

The 25 new graduates were the first to embark on the University of Exeter’s innovative MSci Nursing degree, which launched in 2019. The degree equips students to face the current and future challenges of the NHS. Students on the course are taught the art and science of nursing from day one, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of nursing care.

The unique course allows students to choose to...

Dartmoor rangers to carry on wearing video cameras

Rangers working on Dartmoor are to carry on using body-worn video cameras in response to anti-social and hostile behaviour by some visitors.

One ranger was able to use footage from a miniature camera to prove that he hadn’t knocked down a member of the public with his Land Rover.

A two-year trial of the cameras which began in February 2022 has been a success, and rangers say they feel safer as a result.

Now members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) are poised to give the go-ahead for the cameras to stay in use.

When they were first...

Retirement income options for 2024

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 01/02/2024 - 10:03am

Are you one of the thousands of people retiring in 2024? If so, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand your options when it comes to retirement income.

State Pension

The UK State Pension for people retiring in 2024 is £203.85 per week, rising to £221.20 a week in April. Some people will receive less if they have not made maximum National Insurance contributions – visit this page at gov.uk for more information

Personal and workplace pensions

Pension income can of course also come from any pension schemes that you have paid into, or that your...

What are Three Useful Skills or Hobbies to Learn from Home in 2024?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:45am

The new year is the perfect time to start working on yourself and improving your skill base. Many people will enter 2024 on a mission of self-improvement, and having clear goals makes it easier to keep it up.

If you want to upgrade yourself this year, there are various things that you can learn from home in your free time. These can open up new career or hobby opportunities as well, meaning that they are highly worthwhile to learn.

Become a Coder

If you were to ask some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs about the best skills to learn in 2024, many of them would put...

Bad language and festive jumpers round off a year of fundraising for RGB

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/01/2024 - 11:49pm

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the success of its 2023 fundraising campaign in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The company has raised over £3,000 through various initiatives, culminating in a festive jumper day on Monday 18th December, and the introduction of swear boxes across all RGB branches.

Throughout the year, RGB engaged in a range of fundraising activities, from company-wide initiatives to individual challenges undertaken by dedicated staff members. The commitment and enthusiasm of the RGB team and the support of customers allowed the...

The Rise of Contactless Delivery: A Look into the World of Parcel Lockers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/01/2024 - 6:46pm

Contactless delivery is a method of delivering goods or services in which contact between the customer and the supplier is minimized or completely eliminated. This method provides safety and convenience in conditions such as epidemics or pandemics, when it is important to maintain social distance and prevent the spread of infections.

What is typical for contactless delivery?

Key characteristics of contactless delivery may include the following:

  • Order online. Customers can place orders through websites or mobile apps.

  • Electronic payments.

  • ...

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