Table Top Sale at Exe Valley Leisure Centre

Event Date: 
31/10/2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exe Valley Leisure Centre Tiverton

We're giving you the chance to come along and recycle your unwanted belongings by having a space at our table top sales this October. Tables cost £5, but coming along to browse costs nothing, and you may pick up some bargains! Held indoors so the weather can't spoil it! We hope to see you there, looking around the sale, around the leisure centre and maybe stopping for some refreshments at Elsie May's poolside cafe!

Please book your table by emailing mpalk@middevon.gov.uk

Table Top Sale at Exe Valley Leisure Centre

Event Date: 
03/10/2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exe Valley Leisure Centre Tiverton

We're giving you the chance to come along and recycle your unwanted belongings by having a space at our table top sales this October. Tables cost £5, but coming along to browse costs nothing, and you may pick up some bargains! Held indoors so the weather can't spoil it! We hope to see you there, looking around the sale, around the leisure centre and maybe stopping for some refreshments at Elsie May's poolside cafe!

Please book your table by emailing mpalk@middevon.gov.uk

Thousands of elderly risk death from electrical fires

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:52am

Older people in the UK are disproportionately at risk from electrical hazards, according to research by leading charity, Electrical Safety First.

The Charity has found that a person over 60 is ten times more likely to die in a fire than somebody aged 17 to 24. And more than half of the accidental fire-related deaths last year in Great Britain were people aged 65 and olderii.

“Half of all accidental electrical fires are caused by misuse, so they are preventable,” said Phil Buckle, Director-General of Electrical Safety First. “

Elsie Van der Steen, 85, was left with...

Pictures wanted for International Cloud Atlas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:38am

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) invites the submission of images for the next edition of the International Cloud Atlas (ICA).

The Cloud Atlas was developed as a standardised reference document for operational observation systems. It is an important training tool for meteorologists, as well as for those working in aviation and at sea. The new edition hopes to take advantage of modern digital cameras and use the power of the internet to make the document more flexible and complete.

This is where you come in. The WMO is looking for well composed, in focus and...

Excellent start to new recycling trials

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:19am

Residents in new Feniton who are taking part in East Devon District Council’s recycling scheme collected almost 80% more recyclables in the first week of the trials for the area.

Since September 16, householders in around 900 homes have, for the first time, been able to recycle cardboard and mixed plastics along with their usual extensive number of other recyclables including glass, metals, paper, plastic bottles, textiles and food waste. All the recycling is being collected weekly at the kerbside by East Devon District Council contractors.

The first collection of the new...

Exeter property market attracting London buyers

Authored by Exe Reporter
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:47am

Most of you will be aware of the significant increase in house prices in London , which has definitely had its fair share of advertisement and media coverage. However, what most people aren’t as aware of is that since the fourth quarter of 2013, the number of home sales recorded in Prime Central London (PCL) has been rapidly falling. There are a number of arguments when it comes to the reason for this – including the idea that more homeowners are hanging on to their properties in the hope of the value increasing more, whilst more potential buyers are also looking elsewhere in a bid for a...

Charity shop partners with local businesses

The success of the specialist Furniture & Electrical store opened in Exeter by Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) is attributable in no small part to local businesses who are providing quality stock for onward sale to the general public and helping to spread the word.

Furniture Direct, student accommodation providers Victoria Hall at Printworks and Bishops Move have all supported the charity by donating items of furniture, end of line stock and other general donations, while Bensons Beds, Furniture Village, Harveys and Oak Furniture Land are all passing DAAT leaflets to their...

Intense exercise bursts can reduce heart risk to teens

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:10am

Adolescents who perform just eight to ten minutes of high-intensity interval exercise three times a week could be significantly reducing their risk of developing heart conditions, new research has concluded.

Even apparently healthy teenagers showed significant improvements in markers which are indicators of cardiovascular health, according to research by the University of Exeter.

Currently, it is recommended that teenagers perform a minimum of 60 minutes of daily exercise to prevent future disease, however according to the Health Survey for England less than 30% of...

History made at Sandy Park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:05am

History was made yesterday when Exeter played host to its first Rugby World Cup game.

In front of just over 10,000 people, Tonga bounced back from their opening game defeat to Georgia to re-establish themselves firmly back in the mix In Pool C following their 35-21 victory over Namibia at Sandy Park.

The South Sea Islanders produced a strong first half showing to lead 22-7 at the turn thanks in the main to tries from Telusa Veainu, Jack Ram and Latiume Fosita Namibia – who lost to defending champions New Zealand in their opening match – countered with a converted score for...

Rachael ‘braves the shave’ for Macmillan

A medical lab assistant at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital has raised over £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support by having her shoulder length hair shaved off.

Rachael Phillips signed up to the charity’s ‘Brave the Shave’ campaign after family members were affected by cancer and raised the money through getting sponsored by friends, relatives and colleagues.

She said: “My granny had bowel cancer in her 80’s and overcame it. I’ve also known a couple of people recently who have been helped by Macmillan. It’s an amazing thing to have a support service like Macmillan.”

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