There aren’t many places that you can take the kids for free in the school holidays, but Newton Abbot races in Devon is a great exception with children under 16 admitted free of charge throughout the year. And there’s never been a better time to visit than next weekend (Sunday 21July) when the course will be hosting a new interactive ‘Kids love the Races’ roadshow designed to entertain and engage children in the sport.
Here, budding young jockeys can enjoy finding out more about the equine and human stars of the sport, design their own racing silks and take a look at some...
We know that office plants can improve air quality , but can it boost well-being and productivity too? A recent study suggests the answer is ‘Yes’.
Office plants can assist in boosting staff well-being by up to 47% according to workplace research carried out at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show were challenged to take part in the study which measured their creativity, happiness and productivity as they experienced a range of different workspace designs.
The study, designed by the Identity Realisation research group at the...
Astronomers from the University of Exeter using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope along with an international team of researchers have, for the first time, determined the true colour of a planet orbiting another star.
If seen up close this planet, known as HD 189733b, would be a deep cobalt blue, reminiscent of Earth’s colour as seen from space.
But that's where the similarities end. This deep blue dot is a huge gas giant orbiting very close to its host star. The planet's atmosphere is scorching with a temperature of over 1000 degrees Celsius, and it rains glass, sideways...
Approximately 2,000 properties in the Alphington (EX2) area of Exeter were thrown into darkness this evening after being affected by a power cut due to an unknown fault. After being plunged in and out of darkness, the power now appears to have returned.
Let us know if you were affected or have any further details.
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In the meantime, here is some useful advice from Western Power Distribution on what to do during a power cut...
Check to see if your neighbours are affected. If not, the problem could be with your fuses.
Talented Sam Lomas, aged 18 from Macclesfield, was joined by four fellow finalists in a culinary battle at River Cottage HQ Park Farm.
The finalists had previously fought off tough competition to make it through to the final. Having already been subjected to a public vote and interviewed by a highly regarded judging panel , the live final played host to some of the best young aspiring chef talent. The winner would secure a dream apprenticeship placement at River Cottage HQ, and articulate their journey, inspiring others through a range of media.
Thomson and First Choice have announced that in Summer 2014 they will be increasing capacity at Exeter Airport through the introduction of a brand new route to Heraklion, Crete and adding another weekly flight for the existing Mahon, Menorca route. The UK’s largest tour operator says it has introduced these routes as part of strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations. Not only will customers from Exeter be able to fly to some exciting destinations, but they will also have the opportunity...
Bridget's Advice: Keep food simple and nutritious but most of all use Organic Ingredients:
Slice and fry onions in a mixture of extra virgin oil and butter, add garlic (I use a whole green garlic) chop various coloured courgettes and add to the onions/garlic, near the end of cooking time add some freshly chopped basil, season and serve.
Join us for a spectacular day at Shillingford Organics Farm, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter.
We will be celebrating the advantages of Forest School, showcasing our new team building & bushcraft companies with a wide range of activities.
Exeter Outdoors is our new parent company recently launched offering corporate Team Building and Accredited Courses in Exeter. More details can be found from our website: www.exetetoutdoors.co.uk
We will also be celebrating the benefits of sourcing food locally and eating organically on the beautiful Shillingford Organic farm with...
Research carried out at the University of Exeter Medical School on the monitoring of blood pressure has received the Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year Award in the stroke category.
The research has contributed to national and international guidelines.
Dr Christopher Clark, a GP at the Mid Devon Medical Practice and a Clinical Academic Fellow at the University of Exeter Medical School, led on a systematic review published in The Lancet in January last year which found that differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could be a useful...
