PEOPLE in the South West are being urged to get on their bikes for Cancer Research UK and raise money for a wheelie great cause.
People of all ages and abilities – from seasoned cyclists to recent converts – are being encouraged to sign up now for the Cycle 300 challenge to help the charity continue its life-saving mission.
Taking part needn’t feel like an uphill struggle when participants can choose how, when and where to clock up 300 miles during June - whether it’s 10 miles every day, 75 miles every weekend or all in one go.
The horse racing world has been full of nothing but the Cheltenham Festival over recent weeks. Like the FA Cup Final or the Super Bowl, it’s one of those sporting events that draws everyone in, even those who don’t usually follow sport.
The festival is run over four days, with 28 races in total. But the highlight of the entire week, and the race that gets everyone online searching for the best Cheltenham odds , is undoubtedly the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It’s a race that creates instant legends. Let’s look back on some of the most memorable winners in recent years.
IKEA is bringing the bank holiday fun this weekend with in-store activities from Friday 29th April until Monday 2nd May for the whole family to enjoy. Customers with an IKEA Family membership will also receive £5 off purchases when spending £50, and £10 when spending £100¹.
IKEA stores in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Milton Keynes and Reading are launching a number of free activities for the four-day extravaganza. Kids can let their imaginations run wild and get creative with face painting and balloon modelling, or experience the thrills from the marvellous magician. Or there’s the...
Looking for that unique hand made gift then come to Crediton Parish Church on Saturday 28th May 2022 between 10am and 4pm to see more than 25 local crafters exhibiting, selling and demonstrating their crafts at the Crediton Parish Church Craft Fair in aid of church funds.
Hot and cold refreshments available throughout the day in the adjacent Boniface Centre.
Admission and Car Parking is FREE.
If you would like to showcase your crafts then contact creditonchurchevent@gmail.com for more info.
Despite the fact that Bitcoin is still the most talked about and most valuable cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, the truth is a bit more nuanced. It's tempting to believe that PayPal's decision to enable consumers to use bitcoin as a form of payment is the only big event in the crypto world.
So far, the discourse has been dominated by bitcoin while new cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency applications arise and grow fast. This, of course, leads to headlines and attention, as well as an increase in interest in financial matters and discourse. Stablecoins, the...
An incredible £11,469,389 of National Lottery funding went to projects in Exeter in 2020/21, according to new figures released today to mark the launch of this year’s National Lottery Awards.
A total of 106 National Lottery grants were allocated in this period, providing crucial support to arts, sports, heritage and community organisations in Exeter.
The National Lottery Awards are an annual celebration of the inspirational individuals and groups who do extraordinary things in their community with the help of National Lottery funding.
Three decommissioned ambulances have been donated to the Government of Ukraine, by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), as part of the UK’s package of NHS ambulance donations.
The ambulances recently left Bristol Ambulance Station to start their 1,200-mile journey to Poland’s border with Ukraine. Each ambulance contains a stretcher, scoop stretcher, long board and carry chair.
The ambulances will provide urgent and immediate care to those injured by Russian bombardments.
Will Warrender, Chief Executive of SWASFT, said: “Like so many...
Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) launched ‘The Taste of Tomorrow Starts Today’ crowdfunding campaign last week and within the first 24 hours it had exceeded its Seedrs target of £1million. The investment opportunity will stay open until mid May.
The highly ambitious and successful SDCo. creates two world-class spirits brands, the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin and pioneering non-alcoholic spirit and aperitif New London Light. SDCo. is aiming to raise £5 million over the next twelve months, the first part of this through the respected Seedrs platform, to...
The Naturally Healthy Campaign Encourages Everyone to Enjoy Nature This May
It isn’t a myth – spending time in nature is proven to help improve people’s health and wellbeing*.
To celebrate these amazing benefits, Active Devon and Devon County Council, on behalf of the Devon Local Nature Partnership, have launched their annual campaign, Naturally Healthy May. The campaign encourages people of all ages to step outdoors together, connect with nature and breathe in the best of Devon’s fresh air.
During the month, events and activities have been arranged across the...
The attitude of South West business leaders towards technology underwent a major shift in the pandemic, according to a new survey.
South West IT and technology support specialists Timewade carried out the ‘Time to Deliver’ survey , in partnership with leading South West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming .
The findings reveal how the pandemic changed business leaders’ view on the role of technology, with 85 per cent now believing that investing in technology is vital for business success, compared to just 56 per cent in 2020.
