Exeter care home supports Remade Charity’s ‘Sew it, don’t throw it’ project

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are supporting Exeter’s Remade Charity’s new ‘Sew it, don’t throw it’ project which is open to the local community to go along and join.

Remade is a new project funded by the European Social fund for those who are registered unemployed or economically inactive and looking to move into employment, self-employment or education.

It is a combination of practical learning, working on upcycling, recycling and reuse projects as well as other group sessions, access to short courses, one to one activities and support with working towards...

Six Ways to Make a Statement as a Man

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 07/18/2022 - 4:35pm

Most people try very hard to fit in. But a leader is the man who stands out head and shoulders above the crowd. If you are ready to take up the challenge, here are six ways to make a statement as a man.

Deliver a Consistent Message

Who you are on the inside and what you present to people on the outside should not be at odds with each other. When the message you send out differs from what others sense about you, it produces cognitive dissonance and results in mistrust. It will also make you feel off balance. The opposite of cognitive dissonance is harmony. There is no conflict...

Exeter care home supports Pinhoe Community Fun Day

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter supported their local Community Fun Day Event for the second year running on Saturday the 16th July.

Home Services Advisor Mica and Resident Maureen attended the Pinhoe Fun Day Event which was a fantastic fun filled day with market stalls, a large BBQ, singing and dancing. The event was put together to raise money to go towards the building of the new Pinhoe Community Hub which is going to be a marvellous place for everyone within Pinhoe and beyond.

Mica, Home Services Advisor at Cumberland Grange said: “To be able to sponsor and...

Darts Farm Launches New Farm Table Restaurant

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:52pm

Family-run Darts Farm, based just outside Exeter, officially launched its brand new restaurant, The Farm Table, and its new Terrace Bar on Friday 15th July 2022, adding yet more reasons to visit this award-winning destination that celebrates local food and drink.

Initially, The Farm Table will serve up lunches and dinners from Friday to Sunday, using the best farm produce, cooked over fire and the Terrace Bar will provide the perfect venue for al fresco drinks and snacks.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “After a lot...

Exeter Labour candidate selected

By Ollie Heptinsall, local democracy reporter.

A former assistant to outgoing Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw will be Labour’s next parliamentary candidate in the city.

Steve Race, who is a currently a councillor in Hackney, a London borough, defeated three other shortlisted candidates in a vote of Exeter Labour Party members on Saturday [16 July].

Mr Bradshaw, the city’s representative since 1997, announced in February that he will not be seeking re-election when the UK chooses its next government.

He backed Mr Race to be his replacement, saying he would be a “...

Sure Trade Group review: How its security features measure up

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:43pm

Do you look at the security features of a platform before you sign up with one? Do you think these are some important factors to consider before you open a trading account with a company? If not, you definitely want to include these factors in your qualifications to pick an online trading platform because they matter more than you might agree with. Once these aspects become important for you I am sure you are going to appreciate my Sure Trade Group review for all the things it focuses on.

There are a lot of things that I can talk about when referring to this company, but I will...

Boosting energy, focus, and skin revitalisation with an IV drip

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/18/2022 - 7:05am

IV drips are highly preferred and are very popular among a large population. This preference for IV drips is due to the intensity and pace of effect that one gets from it. For instance, your medication might take a few days to work, but an iv drip will take just a few hours. Besides, it is safe, painless, and an easy way to nourish the body and mind with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Thus, with IV drips, you can get many benefits that help in long-term health maintenance.

IV drips are best known for providing immediate energy to the body. In cases where the...

Top 5 casino games you can play right now on your phone

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 07/17/2022 - 7:21pm

For internet or brick-and-mortar casino gambling, some games have better odds than others. For instance, one of the lowest profit games of chance is the lottery. In today's world, even though millions of people play the lottery, your chances of winning are about as slim as your chances of being struck by lightning.

This isn't a big deal at all. Despite the fact that this ratio is much higher in other games. Here are the top five, which we've compiled just for you!

Blackjack

The most financially viable casino game is blackjack. To play this card game, you only have to...

Donating redundant desktops

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 07/17/2022 - 12:11am

Mindful of the growing issue of e-waste, the team at Optix Solutions was delighted to find a new home for desktops that were no longer required.

As a busy digital business Optix is constantly investing in new tech - and so the company found itself with several redundant desktops gathering dust under desks in the office.

Managing Director, Rob Stevens explained: “Every business updates their desktops and laptops from time to time; outdated technology can be slower and have an impact on productivity which is not ideal, especially when your work is in the digital sector....

Teachers and experts join forces for major new research network to support Deaf children’s achievement at school

Teachers, researchers and British Sign Language interpreters have joined forces for a major new research network which will seek to understand why Deaf pupils are more likely to underperform at school.

Educators and academics hope their collaboration will support new teaching approaches and boost children’s wellbeing and language development.

The partnership, between the University of Exeter, the Deaf Academy in Exmouth in Devon and the University of Central Lancashire, will allow those involved to share theory and practice.

Most Deaf children are educated in...

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