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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How to find a German speaking doctor in Singapore

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/21/2022 - 4:20am

Are you struggling to find a German-speaking doctor in Singapore? If so, you are not alone. Many expats and tourists have a difficult time locating a medical doctor that speaks their language. Fortunately, there are some tips that can help make the process of finding the right doctor much easier. Follow the tips below to find the right doctor for your needs.

Ask your German speaking friends

Singapore has many German speaking expats that love to call this beautiful city home. If you're friends with someone that speaks the same language as you, ask them what doctor they...

Youth Hub Devon to host training and employment event

School leavers will have the opportunity to find out about the range of training and employment options available to them at a special event next month.

Youth Hub Devon , based in Dix’s Field in Exeter city centre, will host the event from 11am - 3.30pm on Wednesday 3 August and Youth Hub Advisors will be on hand for appointments until 6.30pm.

School leavers and young people aged 16-24 years old will be able to speak to employers, training providers and support services at the event. Parents and carers are also welcome to attend.

Organisations currently...

Taylor Wimpey donates £500 to support Jubilee ParkRun in Cranbrook

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:38pm

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is delighted to have presented Cranbrook Running Club with a £500 donation to support their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.

The contribution by Taylor Wimpey Exeter was used towards the planning of the event where runners raced through Cranbrook Country Park to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Matt Rowett, Founder and Chairman of Cranbrook Running Club, was thrilled with the outcome and said: “We had a fantastic turnout on the day and it's safe to say the event went really well. Taylor Wimpey helped us out massively and we cannot thank them...

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