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...

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...

Two volunteers stand by a fundraising stall with Guide Dogs merchandise in the background. They are

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...

Rachel and Mark Stewart with Miss Daisy the converted London taxi

Rachel is driving Miss Daisy for charity

A Devon woman with incurable cancer is taking part in a rally across Europe in a converted London taxi called Daisy to raise money for charity.

Rachel Stewart and husband Mark will drive their distinctive white cab in the Motoscape Road Trip to Prague, going through 12 countries in seven days.

They’re doing it in aid of Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity and national organisation Make 2nds Count.

The rally is for “bangers” worth £500 or less or classic vehicles that are 20 years old or more.

It starts on Saturday September 3 from St Omer in France and...

Top 3 most iconic slot franchises

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2022 - 7:38am

Whether you’re new to the world of Slots or class yourself as a bit of a casino connoisseur, if you’ve so much as walked past a land-based slot machine, you’ve probably spotted some of these franchises. If not, then don’t worry, because, at online casino sites, you can access many of the best franchises of all time, without having to leave your home.

So, sit tight as we introduce you to the top 3 most iconic series of Slots, so you can decide which theme best takes your fancy.

Read on to find out more.

Fishin’ Frenzy: The Big Catch

First up, we’re going...

10 Tips for Caring for Gold-Plated Pendants

Gold jewelry has always communicated wealth and success. Men’s pendants add a touch of class and style to any outfit. Solid gold jewelry comes at an extremely high price point, plus gold is a fragile metal, so it doesn't make for the most lasting jewelry. A gold-plated pendant will be more affordable than a solid gold piece. Plus, the other metal alloys provide increased stability to help your jewelry withstand the test of time. Here are ten tips to help you care for your pendant and ensure it retains its luster and shine for years to come.

  1. Know the quality of your pendant
  2. ...

The A to Z of Poker

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2022 - 6:06am

Poker is one of the most famous casino games of all time, and arguably, the most daunting. Whether you opt to play online casino games , or hold the cards close to your chest at a land-based establishment, Poker is actually a fairly simple game to get the hang of.

So, to perfect your Poker face in time for your next game, read on and discover our A to Z of Poker terms!

Ace in the hole

This means one of your hole cards is an Ace.

Aces full

This term describes a full house made up of three Aces and any other pair.

Backdoor

When...

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