Exeter children’s charity shop celebrates grand reopening

Jelly, a charity shop in Exeter selling low cost, preloved children’s clothes, toys and books, has celebrated its grand reopening after refurbishment.

Part of local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, the Jelly shop was officially opened by Jelly Bear. The fun packed day included a set from Exeter-based singer, Hannah Ruby, goodie bags for the first 50 customers, face painting, cakes and a giant raffle! Prizes included craft kits, panto tickets, cinema tickets, a voucher for an Exeter City FC child’s full strip, a meal for two, books, tickets to Exeter’s Underground Passages...

Stagecoach South West celebrate the 20th birthday of their oldest operational bus!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 11:23pm

This week Stagecoach South West are marking the 20th year of it’s oldest operational bus an ALX400 Trident, fleet number 17701, with a special in service birthday party. The event has been organised by Stagecoach South West Exeter driver, Damien Gardner who has a particular soft spot for the vehicle. Customer’s will be treated to birthday cake, a host of goodie bags plus get to see the bus kitted out with decorations!

Although the official anniversary of the bus’s registration was in March 2022, the special 20th birthday party was arranged to coincide with the school summer...

Holidaymakers visiting Devon and Cornwall set to benefit from new EV rapid charging solution in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 9:49pm

EV-driving holidaymakers visiting Devon and Cornwall this summer can now access rapid charging thanks to a breakthrough solution from Western Power Distribution (WPD) that has gone live at Moto’s Exeter motorway services. The electricity distribution network operator has installed and switched on its innovative ‘Take Charge’ technology which aims to make rapid charging at motorway service stations easier for both service station operators and customers.

WPD has invested £1million in the Take Charge project which has developed new technology to deliver the electrical capacity...

Beat the Frizz with these Essential Summer Hair Care Tips

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 7:16am

Are you someone who struggles with frizz and split ends during the summer months? Even a slight increase in humidity can wreak havoc on hair. Eager to get out and enjoy the warmer weather? The good news is that it's fairly easy to keep your locks looking their best, even during the hottest stretch of the year. Read on for some invaluable tips to beat the frizz and look after your hair this summer.

Conditioning is Crucial

It's important to keep your hair conditioned throughout the year. However, it's even more vital during the height of summer. If your current shampoos and...

Interesting Things You Should Know About Cardano Casinos

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 7:10am

While Cardano is no longer the new kid on the cryptocurrency block, Cardano casinos still send ripples across the industry. The “Ethereum killer” has brought several perks to online gambling, hence its growing adoption. Nevertheless, you might still be unaware of these benefits.

Cryptocurrency gambling sites are not new, as they have been around for years. However, the best Cardano casinos , especially the ones we recommend, have a few tricks up their interesting sleeves. What are these exciting things? You might ask.

From the games and gambling options to the...

Safety tips to keep in mind while operating magnetic drills

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 6:08am

Tools and other equipment can be dangerous if not operated properly. You are responsible for the safe operation of power tools such as magnetic drills irrespective of where you purchased your tools from, even if it’s from Rotabroach . The operator (you) must carefully read and follow any warnings, safety signs and instructions provided with or located on the equipment. Do not remove, defeat, deface or render inoperable any of the safety devices or warnings on such equipment. If any warnings have been removed, defeated or defaced, then the tool is rendered inoperable.

There are a...

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Guide Dogs searching for volunteer help in Exeter

Authored by emma.tucker
Posted: Sat, 08/20/2022 - 6:47am

The local branch of sight loss charity Guide Dogs is urgently appealing for a volunteer assistant treasurer to join the Exeter fundraising group. This role is vital for the group to continue, as it involves banking money raised from collections to help raise much-needed funds.

No specific expertise is required, and full training is given. This role will work alongside the current long-serving volunteer who is stepping down very soon.

Guide Dogs relies on donations to keep its vital services running, and activity is just picking up again after the impact of the pandemic...

Kitan Ojo - new ambassador for The OddBalls Foundation at the University of Exeter

University of Exeter student and rugby union star signs up as charity ambassador to educate young men about the dangers of testicular cancer

A professional rugby union player who is studying at the University of Exeter will be taking on another role in education after signing up to support a testicular cancer charity. Kitan Ojo, who is in the senior academy squad at Harlequins, has secured the role of university ambassador for The OddBalls Foundation and from the autumn term will be helping the organisation to encourage men to check themselves for signs of the disease, the most prominent form in males aged 15-49.

Kitan Ojo, 19, is from Weybridge in Surrey and is studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the...

Cat needs a new owner and space to call her own 

Unsettled puss needs understanding owner and space to call her own 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:50pm

When two of ginger cat Sadie’s owners moved house, the series of changes proved too much for the mature moggie who now needs a home with space to call her own.

Ten-year-old Sadie has been in and out of Cats Protection’s care since 2017. Through no fault of her own, the change-averse puss lived happily with two owners in succession who unfortunately both needed to move house. After adjusting to one move, the second became more difficult to tolerate and now Sadie can sometimes show her feisty side while trying to settle in new homes.

The deputy manager at Cats Protection’s...

Exeter is the third most beautiful city in the UK

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:22am

With many families opting for a UK staycation this summer, the experts at Atlas Ceramics wanted to find out the most beautiful locations in the country…

The UK’s Most Beautiful Locations

Rank

City

Percentage of Boutique Hotels

Listed Buildings and monuments (per square km)

No. of Interior Designers

(per 100,000 people)

No. of Architects (per 100,000 people)

Beautiful City Score /10

1

Oxford

25.71%

26

49.5

72.6

8.39

2

Worcester...

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