How to best preserve food and wine

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2023 - 7:10am

Choosing quality food is important for your physical and mental health. Sometimes, however, it is not enough to select local products or without preservatives, it is necessary to understand how to preserve it.

To store food for a long time, choose appropriate food packaging and use airtight, vacuum-packed containers or freezer bags to remove air and reduce exposure to light and moisture. Depending on the food, you need to store the food at the correct temperature, whether in the fridge, freezer or pantry. In order not to risk eating old food, the best thing is to label the food...

Schools in Exeter can apply to win £2,000 towards sustainable projects as IKEA launches Let’s Go Zero competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 9:00pm

IKEA UK has launched a competition giving Exeter school children the chance to win £2,000 towards projects which will help reduce their school’s carbon footprint.

The retailer is working in partnership with the Let's Go Zero campaign, coordinated by climate solutions charity Ashden, which calls on all UK schools to become carbon zero by 2030.

The competition encourages teachers, nursery children, primary and secondary pupils in Exeter to sign up and submit ideas which will make their school more sustainable – whether reducing emissions or increasing biodiversity – as...

The Stadium Rock Experience

Event Date: 
20/04/2023 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Described as an audio and visual sensation, Trigger are thrilled to be bringing their esteemed Stadium Rock Experience to the Exeter Corn Exchange. They will be providing the full stadium experience, delivering the excitement and spectacle associated with arena rock, with the highest standard of musicianship, and the most popular hits from the biggest mainstream rock acts.

Their setlist includes classic anthems from the likes of Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Queen, Status Quo, Elton john, ABBA, Guns n' Roses, Whitesnake, AC/DC and Tina Turner amongst many others. All energetically...

Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised Quilam Capital, which provides financial solutions coupled with expert guidance to businesses operating in the speciality finance market, on the equity aspects of its investments in Raylo and Merchant Money.

Established in 2017, Quilam Capital supports its portfolio in accelerating business growth, accessing external funding and refining strategic direction through dedicated senior support and bespoke capital solutions.

The Foot Anstey team included Matthew Stoate (Head of Corporate and Private Equity), Dominic Cromwell (...

University of Exeter to support ‘twinned’ institution in Ukraine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 4:13pm

The University of Exeter has been twinned with a counterpart in Ukraine through a national programme that is striving to safeguard higher education in the European country.

Joint research projects, academic exchanges and the provision of English language courses are some of the opportunities that will now be explored through the collaboration with King Danylo University.

Orchestrated by Universities UK and the Cormack Consultancy Group, the twinning initiative pairs together universities with complementary profiles from the two countries, helping to restore the Ukrainian...

A Beginner’s Guide to Timber Materials for the Home (2023)

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 4:03pm

If you’re a homeowner, you’ll likely have the odd job around the home that’ll need to be handled – or you may be arranging a renovation of a room (or the entire home) soon. Understanding the timber materials , you’ll have at your disposal is vital to ensure you use the right timber for the right applications.

Using the right timber materials is also essential to ensure you don’t overspend on materials that you don’t need, for instance, using C16 grade timber where C14 timber will do just fine or using MDF sheets where plywood is a better choice.

Today’s article will...

London Marathon for Macmillan Cancer support

Authored by Jamesvobb1
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 3:42pm

I am running the 2023 London marathon alongside my brother Matthew in memory of our dad Vincent Obrien, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support who passed away last year at the age of 58. Our dad was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer during Christmas 2021 and passed away 3 months later.

Our dad was also a keen runner, making this a fitting way to celebrate his life, whilst also helping to support others when they need it most which is why we have chosen Macmillan Cancer Support.

There are around 3 million people living with cancer today, and more than 360,000 people diagnosed every...

Devon shipyard secures £6m green maritime grant award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 3:25pm

Award winning Devon-based Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) has today been announced as one of the recipients of a fresh round of funding thanks to the Government’s UK SHORE £60m injection into the maritime industry.

Launched in September 2022, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’s (CMDC3) third round of funding is part of the Government’s commitment to enable increased tech innovation within the sector to eliminate CO2 emissions, increase efficiencies and decarbonise the industry. Funding is awarded to successful projects from the Department of Transport with Innovate UK...

6 Tips to Building a Strong Brand Image in 2023

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 2:14pm

As the world becomes more and more brand-centric, building a strong brand image becomes extremely important for businesses all over the world. Not only does an elegantly designed and consistent brand image help you stand out from the crowd but it also helps establish trust and credibility with your customers.

By helping your customers identify your brand, you can make sure that they choose your products and services over the competition. Furthermore, by making your brand trustworthy and reliable in the eyes of your customers, you can increase sales, revenue and growth.

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Care With Kindness finds room to grow at Devon Business & Education Centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:38pm

Despite the national shortage of carers, domiciliary care provider Care With Kindness has bucked the trend and has managed to grow its team since it was founded two years ago.

It’s one of a number of businesses based at Devon Business & Education Centre near Payhembury in East Devon, which have set up and flourished as a direct result of the opening of the co-working space.

Care With Kindness set up with an original team of four, but it now employs 12 carers. While the majority of their time is spent on care visits, they also benefit from the facilities available at...

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