Ukrainian Easter Celebration at Exeter Cathedral

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/10/2023 - 3:41pm

In Ukraine, Easter is called Velykden, or The Great Day. As in many cultures, Velykden is both a religious and secular holiday combining Christian and ancient traditional practices and symbolism.

The Devon Ukrainian Association in collaboration with Exeter Cathedral is pleased to host the first Ukrainian Orthodox Easter service and the blessing of Easter cakes and Easter eggs according to the Ukrainian tradition on 16 April at 11.30am.

The service will be celebrated in Ukrainian by an Orthodox chaplain, Fr. Yevhen from London who is a descendant of Ukrainian immigrants...

BLUETTI Celebrates Easter with a Sustainable Energy Campaign

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/10/2023 - 9:45am

BLUETTI, a leading provider of clean energy storage solutions, has announced its Easter Campaign, which will run from 6 Apr. to 16 Apr. During this event, customers can prepare for their Easter holiday with a range of renewable power backup options.

The Easter holiday is a time for families to come together and celebrate the season with various activities such as Easter egg hunts, family meals, and spending time outdoors. BLUETTI understands the importance of spending quality time with loved ones and the need for an uninterrupted power supply to run everything smoothly....

Exploring the Growing Popularity of Online Gambling in the UK

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/10/2023 - 5:48am

The UK has become one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to online gambling. This is due largely in part to the fact that online gambling has been legal since 2005, and there are now more than 400 websites offering various forms of gaming. The popularity of online gambling in the UK has grown exponentially over the past decade, in addition to this, other popular forms of gambling such as sports betting and casino games have also seen a surge in activity within the last few years. Many people have found that they can enjoy their favourite form of entertainment while...

Energy Deregulation in Texas

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 04/09/2023 - 10:13am

Since the start of the electricity deregulation process in Texas in 1995, the energy landscape has transformed remarkably. The Lone Star State has become a hub for innovation and competition, offering consumers a plethora of choices for their electricity needs. This blog post will explore the future of deregulation and its implications on the energy landscape in Texas.

A Brief History of Deregulation in Texas

Electricity deregulation in Texas was enacted in 1999 when Senate Bill 7 was signed into law, with the goal of fostering competition within the energy market. By 2002,...

Devon-based business launches 24 hour disco bike-a-thon fundraiser

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2023 - 10:57pm

The Positive Birth Company has announced an ambitious fundraising event for Tommy’s baby charity later this month which will see the team complete a 24 hour disco bike-a-thon relay at their HQ near Totnes.

Live streaming the entire event on their YouTube channel to more than 80,000 people, the company will be taking it in turns to complete shifts on a Peloton bike situated in their headquarters at Berry Pomeroy, while simultaneously having a disco to keep morale up throughout the 24 hour stint.

So far this year The Positive Birth Company has donated £6,737 from sales of...

Physiotherapist embarks on Greenland expedition to learn more on science behind muscle loss

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2023 - 5:21pm

A physiotherapist will embark on a 21-day ski-haul expedition across Greenland, as part of University of Exeter research seeking to better understand how the body regulates muscle mass which could have implications for clinical rehabilitation guidelines.

On 16th April, Rosalind Holsgrove-West will attempt a 350-mile ski crossing of Greenland, from Kangerlussuaq in the West to Tasiilaq in the East. Although Rosalind will need to eat 4,800 calories per day to keep up her energy, she will burn through far more calories, and will lose weight and muscle. She and her partner will study...

IKEA Exeter reopens free in-store creche, Småland

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/06/2023 - 5:13pm

IKEA Exeter has announced the reopening of its free in-store creche area, Småland, from Friday 7th April. It comes following the closure of the service in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

Rolling out the blue and yellow carpet, parents and guardians with children aged 3-10¹ can use the free service for 45 minutes when visiting the IKEA store. The wonderous world of Småland offers a fun and meaningful play experience for each child that visits. Featuring soft play, arts and crafts and toys and games, it provides a place for children to interact and play, whilst giving parents and...

Princesshay Spring Trail

Event Date: 
03/04/2023 - 12:00am to 08/05/2023 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

As the warmer weather makes an appearance and the much-loved signs of spring begin to blossom it’s time to get out and enjoy our fabulous county.

We’re delighted to have partnered with Devon’s Top Attractions to give you the opportunity to WIN a Devon’s Top Attractions Golden Ticket.

Worth over £1,500, the Devon’s Top Attractions Golden Ticket allows FREE entry for up to four people for one visit to all the attractions listed on the ticket and its valid for a whole year! (from date of issue).

To win this incredible prize simply use the map below to visit all the...

Affordable properties to buy in stockport

If you're looking for affordable properties to buy in Stockport , it's important to work with a solicitor who can guide you through the legal process. A solicitor can help you understand the terms of the sale, negotiate on your behalf, and ensure that everything is in order before you sign on the dotted line.

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the affordable properties that are currently available in Stockport, as well as the benefits of working with a solicitor during the buying process.

Affordable Properties in Stockport

Stockport is a popular town...

Why Software Testing is critical in 2023

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 04/05/2023 - 11:14pm

As an experienced software engineer, my clients always ask me, “Why is system testing important?” Some would rather take the software as it is than wait a little longer for the software testing phase to be complete.

However, we all need to understand that software testing is essential. The developers use different tools to identify problems the system would have if they had to release it ‘now’.

And that’s not all!

Performing a software test comes with significant benefits. Here are a few you should know.

  1. It saves time and cost

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