Change is inevitable or so the saying goes and those who do not accept change die. A few years ago, live in arrangements before issues were formalized between families was something of the past and unheard of. However, today, this is a common sight where new couples after a few weeks or months together tend to move into another’s residence, and this tends to be the start of a long relationship where a person tends to take up the designation of husband or wife depending on their position. In simple terms, a live-in relationship thus refers to when an unmarried couple decides to live...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Cartridges Law will be joining its successful legal clinic scheme.
The legal clinic scheme enables CAB clients to access free legal advice from local law firms. Cartridges Law will be providing CAB clients with specialist housing advice.
Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Cartridges Law will be joining our legal clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are particularly delighted to...
Volunteers are wanted to help out at this year’s Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink which takes place from 22-24 April at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens.
The annual event is Exeter’s largest city centre food and drink Festival with 100 regional producers signed up to take stalls in the Pavilion marquees.
This year, the Festival is looking for ambassadors to help run the event with a range of opportunities available throughout the three days and evenings. It is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable work experience and a ‘behind the scenes’ look at one...
One of Exeter’s oldest charities is marking its 190th year anniversary by launching a prestigious car raffle in the city centre. Mercedes-Benz of Exeter has donated a brand new £22,000 A-Class car which will be on display in Princesshay to raise thousands of pounds for the Deaf Academy.
Raffle tickets are now on sale until Christmas Eve, following the announcement that Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is the shopping centre’s ‘2016 Charity of the Year’.
Fundraising Manager, Tori Vince said ‘It’s amazing to think that Exeter Deaf Academy was conceived by our charity...
The ESO almost doubled in size recently as it welcomed members of St Michael’s orchestra to join its weekly rehearsal.
The children experienced being part of a full strength symphony orchestra as they teamed up to perform the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony as part of the school’s work on the BBC Ten Pieces project, to friends and family.
Music Co-ordinator and Reception Teacher at ethe school, in South lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Sarah Sowden said: "What a success, parents and children alike loved it. The children were buzzing when they left. It was a great...
This Real Nappy Week is going to be bigger and better than ever before.
There will be lots of events in and around Exeter plus ooodles of online fun on the Facebook Group – do come along and join us. 2016 is the 20th RNW so we are celebrating big time.
Arabella from The Natural Nursery will be celebrating everything that is wonderful about reusable nappies – from cost savings to the benefit to your baby, from the funky nappies to helping you do your bit for the environment.
But why change?
Well, did you know that you could save up to £1000 by using cloth...
Diners were treated to another culinary masterclass as Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE joined forces with Sandy Park Head Chef Denis Turner for a mouth-watering Gourmet Evening at Sandy Park.
Held in aid of the official Exeter Chiefs’ Charity, the Exeter Foundation, the evening raised a staggering £3,750 and once again highlighted the work of the charity to the assembled guests.
Back by popular demand, the five-course dining experience saw Michael and Dennis work closely with Level Three students from Michael’s very own academy, Restaurant 34 at Exeter College, as...
Devon public health bosses are helping to raise awareness of some simple ways to tackle sleep problems, to mark international World Sleep Day (Friday March 18).
According to sleep specialist Stephanie Romiszewski, based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, a third of the population suffer from insomnia-type sleep problems. About 10% of those will seek treatment.
Stephanie Romiszewstephanie 2ski said: “Sleep is the third pillar of health and it’s just as cheap, easy and influential as diet and exercise.
“Our aim is to reduce GP consultations and prescriptions, and...
Enjoy the Easter Bank Holiday with the start of a new racing season at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Easter Saturday 26 March
To celebrate, the racecourse is offering a free Easter egg to the first 200 children through the gates on the day. Make it a family day out for less with free entry for children aged 16 and under as well as students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card.
We’re also opening our brand new children’s play area for children aged 3 to 12, with favourites such as a nest swing, traditional swings, a climbing fort with slide and sprung animals. Gates...
We have accepted, for a while now, that pain is beauty. Every time you get waxed, plucked or slip on a pair of six inch heels, you accept this fact. It does not have to be this way, however. This is especially important in the face of all the harm that improperly balanced shoes can do to your feet. Bunions, blisters, and a myriad of other foot ailments honestly do not seem worthy consequences of cute shoes.
Fear not, however, as there are other options. You do not have to forego style for comfort or vice versa any longer. You can now have your cake and eat it too. AxParis and other...
