Over £1 million pledged to new Fund to transform children’s mental health support in Devon schools

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 1:08pm

A new fund, launched in memory of Juliet Garmoyle, aims to transform children’s mental health support in Devon and the South West of England.

The Juliet Garmoyle Fund was launched in March at her memorial service held at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, attended by over 600 people. The Fund will enable leading children’s mental health charity Place2Be to extend its vital school-based support into the South West of England for the first time.

Hugh, Juliet’s husband, has already pledged £1 million to help establish the fund. An additional 136 donors have already...

Bob Dylan Triptych print makes its debut

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:48pm

Bob Dylan’s first limited-edition triptych print makes its debut at Castle Fine Art this month. 'Sunset, Monument Valley', recreated from an original artwork featured in the groundbreaking Retrospectrum touring museum exhibition, captures the acoustic American landscape seen in The Beaten Path series. Originally painted in acrylic on canvas, this exclusive hand-signed limited-edition artwork has been recreated in a silkscreen format.

Recreated by a specialist atelier team, this seminal new artwork is a painting comprised of three individual panels, the composition influenced by...

Crowfoot Regalia to be handed over to Siksika Nation delegation during ceremony in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:44pm

Chief Ouray Crowfoot and a delegation from the Siksika Nation in Canada will take possession of sacred regalia in a handover event in Exeter on 19 May 2022.

The regalia and other belongings which has been housed in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in Exeter since 1878, include a buckskin shirt, pair of leggings, a knife with feather bundle, two beaded bags and a horsewhip. These objects once belonged to Chief Crowfoot, an important late nineteenth-century Blackfoot leader.

Following a blessing at the museum, the regalia will be packed and returned to...

Host families in Exeter needed for June/July 2022

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Problems associated with bitcoin trading

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:24pm

The number of people trading in cryptocurrencies has significantly increased over the past few years. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin have received a lot of attention from investors because of their ever-increasing values. The exponential increase in cryptocurrency prices has prompted many to invest in these digital coins. In recent times, it is being said that investing in Cryptocurrencies is a better and safer option than investing in traditional stocks.

It didn't take long for individuals to identify the advantages of using cryptocurrencies when trading,...

RGB chooses RNLI as its charity partner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 11:43am

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it has selected the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as its charity partner for 2022 and will be organising branch-wide fundraising events throughout the next 12 months.

The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for nearly 200 years and relies on volunteers and supporters to operate its lifesaving services.

The volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour search and rescue service and depend on donations to ensure they have the best training and safest, most reliable lifeboats and modern stations to launch from, but the...

Have your say on business development proposals on land near Exeter Airport

A consultation is now underway by East Devon District Council on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site off Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.

The LDO makes the planning process simpler and therefore quicker, easier and cheaper for developers to bring forward high quality schemes and buildings that will provide new employment opportunities. The site will be known as Power Park, part of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone . It will provide a range of premises suitable for many types of business, encouraging...

Are lottery tickets a good investment?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 7:19am

Ask a few financial advisors for their personal opinions on the investment wisdom of lottery tickets. You may be surprised at their response. Before we get into this article, let’s make it clear. No financial professional is going to advise you to sink all of your money into lottery tickets as a financial investment. But, laying down 2£ for a chance at winning millions is not a bad deal.

When you go to an online site, you see the various lotteries that are available. Their high-powered computer calculates the chances of winning the lottery , and lists the odds of each game. At...

How to Select the Right Game for you in an Online Casino?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 6:26am

The pandemic helped online casinos to find a whole new user base. They were already massively popular, but the lockdowns truly brought these apps and sites many new customers.

The industry is still growing today and is expected to keep on that way. The online gambling sector is expected to be worth over $92 billion by 2023, according to Statista.

This points to online casinos and other forms of gaming still being able to attract new players. Perhaps individuals are more inclined to play online than they are to visit traditional casinos these days. Maybe it’s just because...

Campaign for Learning gearing up the nation for another Learning at Work Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 6:22am

Campaign for Learning is celebrating the 24th Learning at Work Week this week (16th-22nd May). The theme, Learning Uncovered, is focused on raising the profile of lifelong learning at work and encouraging everyone to uncover and share their learning power.

Organisations in the South West are taking part, including Taking Care and UWE Bristol, who have planned some exciting activities for their teams.

The national celebration is calling on employers across the country to promote a learning culture for all in their organisation. The Learning at Work Week website has...

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