Protein is a vital part of any balanced diet, helping to build and repair the cells, muscle and tissue throughout the body.
Everyone should be aware of the need to get plenty of protein in their diet – check this out for a full look at what protein is and what it does for a better idea – but a new study suggests that older adults actually need to double their protein intake later in life.
Scientists at the University of Stirling, who carried out the research, have now called for the nutrition guidelines – the figures that many people base their dietary decisions on – to be...
Summer is just around the corner, but not all of us are sun-loving lizards, are we? If the thought of sweltering in a heatwave and getting greasy in a puddle of factor 30 isn’t your idea of a good time, why not book yourself a holiday in colder climes? Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding or just exploring a frozen city on foot, here’s everything you’re going to need to pack in your snowy suitcase…
Items to layer: The key to packing for a snow holiday is to recognise that bigger isn’t necessarily better, and by that, we mean that padded clothing isn’t the most sensible way to...
PaddleBoat Theatre Company have packed a very big suitcase full of exciting theatre shows and creative workshops for all the family to enjoy this summer.
Exeter is set to experience its very first family-focused theatre festival on the 4th, 5th and 6th of August, an exciting selection of shows and workshops just waiting to be unpacked and played with during the summer holidays. UnPacked Family Theatre Festival is being curated by Exeter’s very own PaddleBoat Theatre Company, with the Bike Shed Theatre and Exeter Phoenix working together tohost three days of creativity and...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in Sidwell Street, Exeter.
At around 9.55pm on Wednesday 1st June, a 36-year-old local man was walking past the Monkey Suit pub on Sidwell Street when a man ran past him, punching him to the left side of his face.
The victim did not require medical treatment but was shaken by the incident.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5’10 in height with a stocky build and short mousy brown coloured hair.
It is believed that a number of people were in the area at the time and may have witnessed...
The leading provider of airport ecommerce and reservation systems, Rezcomm, has relocated its head office to the Exeter Science Park Centre following accelerated growth.
Established in North Devon, one of the UK’s top travel destinations, Rezcomm started out as a traditional travel agency business called “Let’s go Travel” and grew its retail network to over 50 retail stores. Recognising a shift in the market to buying travel online, the firm changed their focus from high street sales to the development of an online travel agency (OTA) and extended its product portfolio and client...
Local mental health charity Mind in Exeter & East Devon are offering 20 places on a free six-week participatory photography course.
As part of the men’s network, this course will take place every Thursday from 16 June until 21 July (1pm-4pm) at the Exeter Community Opportunities (ECO) centre and will provide participants with the opportunity to create photo-stories, photographic themes and a portfolio of imagery.
To deliver the course, Mind in Exeter and East Devon has partnered with Meridian Raw CIC, an Exeter-based social enterprise that specialises in participatory...
As part of national Volunteers’ Week (1-12 June), a lifelong Osmond fan is championing for more people to get involved in supporting Exeter Deaf Academy through volunteering.
Catrina Marsh from Exeter has volunteered for Exeter Deaf Academy for the past year. Exeter Deaf Academy is one of the oldest charities in the city, and the only specialist day and residential Deaf education provider in the South West.
It runs a school and college in a bilingual English and British Sign Language (BSL) environment. Deaf students join the Academy from throughout the UK, and those...
If antiques & vintage are your thing, then don't miss the Antique & Vintage Home Show at Westpoint Exeter.
With up to 400 stands from all over the UK, offering an extensive range of antiques, collectables and vintage, the fair provides a great day out. With dealers from all over the UK there will be a huge selection to include; Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, Gold , Jewellery, Glass, Textiles, Vintage clothing, Paintings, Lighting, Militaria, Kitchenalia, Toys, Stamps, Collectables and much much more.
With ample free parking, a licenced restaurant and catering,...
The two towers of the Norman Cathedral were retained when the Cathedral was rebuilt between 1270 and c.1350.
This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, into the south tower, through the spaces in the north tower and onto the roof to enjoy the best views of Exeter (and beyond).
The minimum age for any person visiting the roof space is 8. Children aged 8–15yrs must be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 basis.
If you have a heart complaint or breathing difficulties, or have a phobia or dislike associated with confined...
LEMONFEST is a one-day music festival taking place in the heart of Devon at Newton Abbot’s Racecourse every summer, with live music and DJ’s across six stages. Now moving into their seventh year, LEMONFEST has established itself as stages. Now moving into their seventh year, LEMONFEST has established itself as South Devon’s premier live music event.
This year’s festival will be held on the 4th June and promises to be their best year yet.
