Homeowners in the South West are being urged to think twice about where they store their Christmas gifts this year.
“People should not be hiding presents in garages and sheds, even if it is only temporary or overnight,” said William McCarter, of rural insurance broker Lycetts.
“It has never been a good idea to store valuable items in outbuildings, but with the cost-of-living crisis and inflated prices, burglars are more determined to exploit any opportunity they can.”
McCarter stressed the importance of carefully checking household insurance policies and of not...
The National Trust Estate at Killerton has joined forces with Devon Carers this Christmas by inviting the charity’s Peer Support Craft Group to decorate one of the trees inside the house.
Earlier this year, Killerton signed up to become a Carer Friendly Devon supporter and the two organisations have already carried out some great work together.
In the run-up to Christmas, Killerton invited Devon Carers to put its stamp on one of the fir trees in the chapel. The Peer Support Craft Group made a wonderful array of different decorations and the Peer Support team did a...
When you hear the word “pest," what comes to mind? Rats and mice, perhaps? While these rodents can certainly be problematic, they are far from the only pests that can invade your home uninvited.
This blog post will look at four most common household pests and discuss how to identify them and deal with them accordingly.
Wasps
Wasps are one of the most common household pests, and their presence can be extremely annoying. They usually build their nests in sheltered areas of your home, such as eaves or attics, but they may also build nests in other places, such as...
Two carol concerts by Exeter Philharmonic Choir have raised almost three thousand pounds for local charity Dream-A-Way, which helps make holiday dreams come true for Devon children and adults with disabilities or life-affecting health conditions.
The generosity of concertgoers at Exeter Cathedral on 13 and 14 December raised a total of £2,913, a sum that representatives of Exeter-based Dream-A-Way were delighted to receive.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a proud tradition of raising funds for local charities through its Christmas carol concerts, made possible with the...
In order to stay ahead of the curve, banks and financial institutions must continuously innovate and provide their customers with the best possible experience. This is where UI/UX product design comes in. By creating products that are both user-friendly and visually appealing, UI/UX designers can help banks and financial institutions stand out from the crowd and attract new customers. In addition, by constantly evolving their designs to keep pace with the latest trends, a UX design agency and designers like eleken.co can help banks and financial institutions keep their products fresh and...
Exeter School features as number 98 in a list of the top 400 independent secondary schools in the 2022 edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power.
This means that the co-educational day school for 7-18 year-olds maintains its ranking as the top independent school in Devon.
Exeter School Head, Ms Louise Simpson, said: “The Parent Power table is about so much more than exam results; it also reflects how well a school supports pupil mental health and how well-rounded the offering is. Whilst our phenomenal exam results are testament to our hard-working pupils and...
A team of Deaf footballers has gone from strength-to-strength since becoming part of Exeter City Community Trust, the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club.
Exeter City Deaf FC came under the charity’s remit around 18 months ago and now as many as 30 deaf men train weekly at Exwick Sports Hub. The group plays games in the English Deaf Development league, taking on sides such as Birmingham City and MK Dons deaf teams.
And the team has great vision for the future, with plans to develop both a dedicated deaf youth team and a female deaf team.
Employer reviews are a great way to know whether a company is a good place to work. There are many sites that allow you to find employee reviews, one the best being GoWork , but there is also TheJobCrowd, Glassdoor, Vault and Xing.
Glassdoor
Glassdoor is one of the most well-known employers review sites in the world. This US-based website is a popular resource for job seekers who are looking for a new employer. It is also a place for current employees to post reviews on their work environment.
Glassdoor is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but it also...
Wise Goose Limited based in Chagford, Devon; celebrates its 10th milestone anniversary with the announcement of its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).
Helen Sieroda, Director, and founder of Wise Goose School of Coaching comments, “B Corp is an international movement; with the ‘B’ standing for ‘Benefit’ to people, communities, and the planet. We are a ‘for-profit company, but it’s all about moving away from profit as the main yardstick for business success and moving towards more sustainable business models that give equal importance to how we make our money, treat our...
A couple who recently made the move to Taylor Wimpey’s Apsham Grange development in Topsham couldn’t be happier with their decision to move to the area.
Stuart and Margaret Finn moved to Apsham Grange in June after deciding that they ultimately wanted to be closer to family, friends, and the amenities that the area has to offer.
Stuart said: “We’ve been really happy since we moved into our new home at Apsham Grange. We found that the new-build properties had more to offer to us than the older houses currently on the market in the area and the Taylor Wimpey homes ticked...
