Bottled water epitomises the destructive, extravagant and wasteful nature of our modern society. In comparative terms it is very expensive, not necessary for good health and its packaging and distribution have enormous negative effects on the environment.
Bottled water can be 500 times more expensive than tap water. For example when I checked today (15 Aug 13) a 500ml bottle of Buxton from a nearby motorway services cost £2.29. That’s £4.58 a litre, three times the price of petrol at the same location! I couldn’t find the local price per litre of tap water however I do have a...
To celebrate the arrival of the Royal Baby, Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is marking the occasion by welcoming their very own William, Catherine and George to the Park.
Stag William, doe Catherine and newly born fawn George made their first public appearance at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park last weekend along with other family members. The Sika deer herd, who arrived at the Park in February 2010, will be taking up residency in the lush surrounds of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s Wilderness, near the popular Summer Soak Zone and Buddy Bear’s Kingdom.
On Monday 19 August, everybody’s favourite cheeky little pig is visiting Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park.
Loveable Peppa and her little brother George will be trotting into the South West’s No. 1 Family Attraction for a day full of laughter and fun.
Peppa Pig is recognised as one of the greatest children’s television shows, with the visit promising to be a hit with families. Guests will have the chance to see the two piggies at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Olivia aged 3 ½ from Exeter said: “I am really excited and can’t wait to see Peppa Pig! It’s my favourite...
100 cyders and 100 acts will star in a new festival in September. The Big Apple is a brand new three day event held at Healey’s Cyder Farm, near Perranporth, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 September 2013. A celebration of the West Country’s cyders and great music, tickets include a tractor ride through the orchards of this working farm and four cyder samples. Commercial director, Joe Healey, said: “September is the perfect time to hold a cyder festival, especially this year as we are looking forward to a bumper harvest. “Festival goers will be able to watch our apples being harvested, then...
According to research by money-saving taxi app, TaxiTastic ( www.taxitastic.co.uk ), East Devon is the most expensive place in England to leave the taxi meter running, costing £28 an hour, compared to low rates such as £6 in Redcar and Cleveland. The figures are based on data from the Hackney rate cards from each of the 363 borough councils across the UK. With a huge 2,500% variation in taxi waiting time charges across the country, it pays to know the rates for the area you’re in to avoid stacking up high fares when stuck in traffic or leaving the taxi waiting as you take an extra five...
Come to Exeter Cathedral to see how your ancestors lived 1,000 years ago; see the Saxon inhabitants battle the Viking aggressors (if you’re under 10 you can even take a stand against the Norse bullies)! See how they lived; smell how they lived.
For on Saturday 17th of August the cries of Odin will ring out over the heart of ancient Exanceaster once again.
Meet Woden’s raven and their friendly wolves, maybe even mint your own coin, before visiting the Cathedral for a rare chance to see The Exeter Book, the largest known collection of Old English literature that exists....
Plans to change the face of Exmouth seafront for residents, visitors and businesses alike have been formally put forward for consideration.
Elements of a new £10 million ‘Queen’s Drive Leisure Zone’ could include a Waterports Centre, a large indoor and outdoor play and recreation area, retail areas, a public square and parking for over 200 cars.
East Devon District Council has submitted the planning application following months of study and preparation, including a public consultation which gathered views from over 500 local people and organisations.
Devon Community Foundation has awarded £8,053 to St Sidwell’s Community Centre to appoint a part-time worker to develop a sustainable vocational and life-skills training programme for the centre’s volunteers.
The Centre, based in the heart of Exeter, aims to build a stronger, healthier and more inclusive community by improving the physical health, emotional well-being and quality of life of local individuals and groups. They achieve this by providing a wide range of centre-based activities, learning opportunities and support services to the local community.
Every woman loves her trusted ‘Little Black Dress’; perfect for any occasion as it goes with just about everything in the wardrobe. This season, however, expect to hear a new phrase – The ‘Little Black Kitchen’ (LBK) – as kitchens across the UK are given some love and change to a desirable gloss black. The UK’s largest home improvement retailer, B&Q has already seen a rise in its black kitchens as trendsetters transform their kitchens with a look that is as dramatic as it is neutral – easily working with any colour scheme in the home.
