Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans. There’s loads going on this season with guided tours, exhibitions, and Easter egg hunts. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Buckland Abbey
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
History of the Abbey through its art
Every Mon, until 18 Apr. 2-3.30pm.
Join a guided tour and discover the history of Buckland...
Plantation shutters have been around for a very long time dating all the way back to ancient Greece but they got their name from the American South Plantations.
They are made of wooden slats (also known as louvres) that are in the middle of a wooden frame, the slats can be tilted at any angle as well as being able to be fully closed over.
They were used in Ancient Greece and then became popular in the American South for the same reason they are incredibly easy to use and are a versatile way of dealing with the Mediterranean heat. They also provide privacy and keep out...
Society and science-fiction writers have long been enamored with the concept of Artificial Intelligence. While general Artificial Intelligence has yet to be achieved, there have been significant innovations in AI. Machine Learning and predictive analytics, which are subsets of AI, have been used in a diverse range of tasks ranging from healthcare to banking.
It might seem like AI is out of reach for many businesses and their applications, but that is not true. Software developers like Koombea build and implement Machine Learning algorithms to improve software performance....
If you’ve purchased a house that has just been built, you might be thinking about ways to make it more interesting and appealing. While new homes can look very neat and polished, your new property may be next to multiple other houses which are all uniform in style. This can leave you wondering what you can do to add a decorative touch and make your home stand out and feel special to you. We’ll consider some of the ways you can add a decorative touch to a bland new build property.
Focus on the Entrance
The main entrance to your property can provide a great opportunity to make a...
THE UK’S BIGGEST TOURING GOURMET FOOD FESTIVAL IS COMING TO EXETER FOR THE FIRST TIME - WITH CELEBRITY CHEFS AND MUSIC STARS!
FOODIES FESTIVAL – the biggest gourmet food and drink touring festival in the UK – is coming to Escot Park, Exeter, for the first time this September, featuring MasterChef and Bake Off stars , headline music acts and gastronomic delights from around the world!
Stars include MasterChef: The Professionals 2021 champion, Daniel Marreiros, plus a legion of chefs from Michelin starred and award-winning restaurants will also cook live, giving the festival...
Christians and Churches across the South West are being invited to pray for the people of Ukraine during a special event this coming Sunday.
South West Prays, this Sunday (20th) from 6-7pm, will see thousands of people participate by gathering in local church buildings, across Devon, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, as well log online to watch the event LIVE as it is broadcast on YouTube.
The event is being supported by Church of England Bishops across the region, including the Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, and church leaders from across the...
It’s common practice to reach out with a business gift to a client you’re hoping to land and send a follow up shortly afterwards. This is a crucial part of the process, but if you haven’t done it before, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve prepared this easy-to-follow guide.
Choose your gift
If this is your first time getting a gift for a potential client, our best advice is to choose unique promotional items, like those from https://www.pens.com/uk/ , that shows you’re able to anticipate their needs. For instance, if they commute, you could get them a laptop...
As more businesses move forward to incorporate sustainability in their practices, the quality of life can be expected to improve. With that being said, Asia Pulp and Paper has made an effort to contribute to this improved quality of life. And they have done it by committing to a Sustainability Roadmap Vision for 2030.
Here is what you need to know about this Indonesian-based pulp-and-paper company and its sustainable practices below.
What to Know About Asia Pulp and Paper
Asia Pulp and Paper is a pulp-and-paper manufacturer located in Indonesia. This business is...
Ricky Niemann aka RICKY is a rising superstar that is headed towards stardom. Ever since he was a young man growing up in Santa Rosa, CA, Ricky Niemann aka RICKY envisioned himself becoming a musical icon. His father was a musical enthusiast himself who introduced Ricky Niemann aka RICKY to Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Ricky Niemann aka RICKY felt a deep connection to music and developed a deep love for the art of music creation. These early childhood moments impacted Ricky Niemann aka RICKY to the point that he decided to dedicate his life to music.
A DEVON printed-packaging company has revealed that last year (2021) it sent more than 95% of its factory and office waste to be recycled (March 2022).
Newton Print Ltd said it generated 3,582kg of waste and 95.2% of it (3,410kg) was recycled with Coastal Recycling in Exeter, 4.5% was used to generate electricity and 0.3% (100kg of waste ink) was sent to landfill.
Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in assisting artisan, start-up and SME food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time, said: “We...
