Lord Mayor of Exeter opens new retirement Show Suite

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 11:35pm

There was cause for celebration last week as the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Yolanda Henson, officially opened the new Show Suite at Pym Court – the latest development from the leading manager and developer of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone.

To mark the occasion, the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Yolanda Henson, joined the sales team at Pym Court, to perform a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the show suite at the Retirement Living Plus Development on Exeter Road.

Councillor Yolanda Henson said: “I was thrilled to be invited to the opening of the Show Suite at...

Five ways call answering can benefit your business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 9:59pm

If you’re running a busy office, there’s no limit to how many times a day the telephone might ring. This is especially true for peak periods when it may feel like it’s buzzing non-stop. But how many of these calls are answered? And what percentage are properly dealt with, in a professional and timely manner? Missing just two calls a week can lead to 104 missed opportunities every year. Can your business afford to miss out on them?

Missing calls not only signifies a slip in your customer service offering, which can risk damaging your company’s hard-earned reputation. It also means...

Rediscover The Donkey Sanctuary this summer for a free family day out

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 9:55pm

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.

The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.

Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native trees, shrubs and plants, the play park offers a safe natural environment for younger members of the family to let their imaginations run free.

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Summer Quiz Trail ‘Who...

Growing Communities Fund launched

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 9:46pm

Projects that support Devon communities have the opportunity to apply for funding through a new scheme.

Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 are available through the Growing Communities Fund .

The new fund has been established by Devon County Council to assist projects which directly benefit communities, either by helping to build self-reliance and resilience, tackle hardship such as food and fuel inequality, improve mental health and wellbeing, address loneliness and isolation, or respond to the climate emergency.

Schemes that are eligible for funding can be new...

Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, Principal Specialist of Marine Protected Areas at Marine Conservation Society - Howard Davies, Salcombe Distilling Co.Co-founder

Salcombe Distilling Co. Partners with Marine Conservation Society to Fund Important ‘No Anchor Zone’ to Protect Seagrass Meadows

Environmentally driven Salcombe Distilling Co. is proud to have partnered with the Marine Conservation Society to fund vital work to protect Seagrass meadows off the coast of Dorset’s Portland Harbour. The purchase and installation of ‘no anchor zone’ buoys have been generously funded through Salcombe Distilling Co.’s ‘1% for the Ocean’ campaign, with their contributions now protecting or regenerating over 230,000m² of ocean habitat worldwide. On World Oceans Day in June 2021, the Devon-based spirits producer pledged to donate 1% of sales from their Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’, ‘Rosé Sainte...

Cryptocurrency in Different Departments

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure its transactions and to control the creation of new units. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, meaning they are not subject to government or financial institution control. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, was created in 2009.

Cryptocurrencies are often traded on decentralized exchanges and can also be used to purchase goods and services. Bitcoin, for example, has been accepted by a number of online retailers as payment for goods and services.

Cryptocurrencies are often considered an...

Stanley Gibbons roadshow

Stanley Gibbons - Auctions Valuation Roadshows

Event Date: 
01/08/2022 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Arnos Manor Hotel - The Chapel Suite 470 Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3HQ

We are delighted to announce that our valuations team will be on the road again and coming to a town near you.

Edward Barrow and Dickon Pollard will be touring the country offering free advice and valuations. So, if you are looking to sell your collection or would just like to find out more about the services we offer, why not book an appointment at one of our upcoming events. For further information or to book appointments please contact Edward Barrow on ebarrow@stanleygibbons.com or call him direct on 0207 557 4401.

Advantage South West adds Foot Anstey LLP to two of its legal panels

Advantage South West has appointed Foot Anstey LLP, to its 'Development New Build' and 'General Property' legal panels.

Advantage South West, which delivers better social housing through collaborative working in the South West, is owned by four housing associations and currently has multiple members from across the South West supporting its goal of achieving affordable social housing in the region.

Foot Anstey will join six other law firms on the 'Development New Build' panel and three other law firms on the 'General Property' panel. Foot Anstey's experts are able to assist...

Picture of people cycling near to Exeter Quay

Free cycling festivals for the whole family this summer

Exeter and Cranbrook residents looking for something to do this summer are in for a treat thanks to a series of free cycling festivals taking place in the city during the school holidays.

There are six events taking place throughout the summer, each one in a different location across the city and Cranbrook and all completely free for the whole family.

The events have been developed by Live and Move – the Sport England Local Delivery Programme running in Exeter and Cranbrook that aims to encourage residents to move more in their everyday lives – and Active Devon.

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Controversial chemicals in hair care

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 8:10am

Lately, consumers of hair cosmetics are often attracted by labels such as "sulphates/parabens/silicones free shampoo". But what does that mean? Are these substances harmful to our health in any way? What are sulphates, and are they harmful to health? Are parabens and silicones a threat to our Hair and skin? Whether these ingredients are safe to use is still controversial, as they might not harm us directly but can be dangerous in the long term. Before buying a hair product, take some time to study its composition and be careful with the substances we will talk about below.

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