Ready for the off at The Nello cycle ride for FORCE Cancer Charity

The Nello is back and cyclists can’t wait

One of Devon’s most iconic outdoor events is back this summer after a two-year break.

And the good news is, there’s still time to be a part of it.

The Nello bike ride - FORCE’s Cancer Charity’s biggest single fundraising event of the year – will take place on Sunday June 26.

Up to 1,500 cyclists will gather on the start line at Topsham Rugby Club, ready to take on the personal challenge of riding 55 or 100 miles.

The event has been virtual for the past two years due to COVID – riders choosing when and where to ride.

But there is real excitement...

How to save your crypto-investments from substantial scams

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:55am

Cryptocurrency's meteoric rise in recent years has provided scammers with a wealth of new options to steal your money. An all-time high of $14 billion in crypto was allegedly stolen in 2021, according to a research by blockchain research company Chainalysis. If you're thinking about getting into crypto, you should be conscious of the risks and don't fall into the trap of fake bitcoin wallet screenshots. To save your crypto account from future thefts, continue reading to learn how to recognise and prevent common crypto scams.

The Most Popular Forms Of Crypto Scams

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Bitcoin - A Matter of Controversy

The volatile nature of Bitcoin prices has drawn a lot of attention to this cryptocurrency. Some hail it as the future of money, while others believe that it is nothing more than a speculative bubble. So, what exactly is Bitcoin, and why are people so divided about it?

Bitcoin is a digital asset and a payment system invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public dispersed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin is unique in that there are a finite number of them: 21 million. You must visit Today Profit if you are...

Western Power Distribution urges charities and community groups in Exeter to apply for funds to tackle holiday hunger this summer

Western Power Distribution urges charities and community groups in Exeter to apply for funds to tackle holiday hunger this summer Charities, local councils and community groups in Devon can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support families struggling to feed their children over the summer holidays. It’s estimated that there were 3.9 million children living in poverty in the UK in 2020-21*. An increasing number of children could be facing holiday hunger this summer as families struggle to make ends meet in the face of the rising cost of living. During the school holidays, there is a...

4 Yoga Tricks to Increase Your Endurance

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 05/31/2022 - 6:21am

Do you regularly exercise but often run out of breath even before finishing a single session? Yoga can help you boost your endurance levels and prevent you from feeling wiped out after an exercise session or completing a spinning class. Although yoga is mostly associated with mindfulness, flexibility, and wellness, the right exercises help channel enough energy flow that holistically builds endurance.

No matter how long you've not exercised, making yoga part of your daily life positively impacts your mind and body. Yoga has several health benefits, including increasing metabolism...

Rod licence income benefits fisheries in Devon and Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/31/2022 - 12:02am

The Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme (known as FIP) has seen £25,853 of rod licence income invested in Devon and Cornwall projects over the last 12 months. The projects were delivered in collaboration with several different partners, including local angling clubs, rivers trusts and landowners. The funding has helped to enhance fisheries, boost fish stocks and make improvements for anglers, angling facilities and the environment. Mike Holland, Environment Agency Fisheries Specialist, said: “Anglers often ask us about how we spend the money raised from the sale of...

How to Plan a Funeral Wake the Right Way

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2022 - 11:16pm

A funeral is supposed to be a time to celebrate the life that has left this world. But when you're grieving, it can be difficult to think about all the many details that need to happen for this celebration.

During your planning, you'll want to make sure you have everything arranged correctly, and in order for that to happen, you'll need some help from professionals.

This article will teach you how professionals can help in the planning process so your event will run as smoothly as possible.

What You Should Know

A funeral is a service held by or on behalf of...

Groundbreaking technology puts Exeter store at the forefront of country’s opticians

Specsavers Exeter has put itself among the country’s leading eco-conscious opticians with the purchase of a £100,000 groundbreaking machine.

The forward-thinking Exeter opticians are the first among the nation’s Specsavers stores to invest in the specialised EasyFit Trend lens-edging machine, which can save up to one million litres of water a year.

Store director Emma Denham says: ‘We’re so pleased to have purchased this machine, enabling us to maintain our place among the country’s innovative opticians.

‘The machine means we can be kinder to the planet by...

Steer clear of baby deer! 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2022 - 2:29pm

A joint campaign is underway to inform members of the public about the need to give both pregnant or nursing deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside.

Over the coming weeks, from mid-May to July, people may discover newly-born deer hidden in the grass or undergrowth and might mistakenly assume that they have been abandoned Please do not touch, disturb or move them as usually their mothers will not be far away.

It is quite normal for newly born deer to be left hidden in grass and other undergrowth while their mothers feed nearby, returning at...

Situ Accommodation Agency expand into APAC region

Authored by jo.redman
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2022 - 10:23am
Exeter based Situ Serviced Extended Stay Accommodation Agency announce expansion plans into APAC

In direct response to increased demand for extended stay accommodation options in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Situ has surged ahead to increase its presence in the region.

Monika Meel has been appointed as a senior supply manager based in Bangalore. Her established accommodation network and connections have already made a difference, with over one hundred new supplier relationships in progress. Previously a sourcing manager at Acomodeo, Monika is well-versed in the complexities of the APAC...

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