Whether you are a new homeowner or a veteran on the housing market, you’ll be no stranger to the idea of approaching your property from a DIY perspective. DIY can be an inexpensive way to achieve strong results – but taking charge of any project, however small, can present health and safety risks. How can you effectively manage those risks?
Regulations and Permissions
For limited and localised DIY tasks, from painting rooms to erecting or knocking down stud walls, there are no regulations or permissions you need to be mindful of before beginning. However, larger projects...
Cygnet Theatre is thrilled to be taking part in the 2022 scholarship scheme organised by national industry newspaper The Stage.
The Stage Scholarships scheme has now been running for more than 30 years, but this is only the second time Cygnet Theatre has partnered with them to offer this fantastic opportunity to potential students. After a huge number of entries in 2021, we have decided to open the scholarship up to two potential students for a 50% scholarship, worth £3,750 each.
Cygnet’s training takes a learn-while-doing approach, giving live performances as an...
Families can let down their hair, don their shiniest trousers and rock out to The Darkness in Devon this Summer at Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival. The epic rock legends have been announced as headliners in the icon packed line up for the festival, alongside British singer songwriter Ella Eyre. Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival, created in collaboration with Bear Grylls, is set to take place at Powderham Castle in Devon this August with other headline music acts including The Script, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Reef and returning crowd favourites The Ministry of Sound Orchestra.
Young people will have the opportunity to work and play with professional artists and theatre makers this Easter.
Nature-inspired Textiles and Devised Theatre are amongst the activities that 11 to 16 year olds will be able to take part in during Art With Artists – a four-day programme run by Significant Seams in partnership with Exeter Northcott Theatre.
The activities include:
Experimenting with the natural colours of plants and sunprinting with textile artist Catherine West
Devising a performance and learning acting skills with the Exeter Northcott...
New research from leading holiday home company Classic Cottages, shows that 2021 was a record year for the self-catering industry in South Devon with search demand for holiday homes up by as much as 100%, compared to the last full year for bookings in 2019.
The report shows that average incomes for holiday homes in South Devon increased by 19% compared to 2019.
Racing ahead in terms of demand, Bigbury-on-Sea saw a 100% increase in site search traffic, followed by Salcombe, where property searches rose 67%, and Dartmouth, which witnessed a 48% rise in interest.
The southwestern corner of England is blessed when it comes to horse racing trainers and their yards, and two of the finest in the region will be pitting their wits against the best in the business in April. The Grand National will take place at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside on April 9, and both Phillip Hobbs and Harry Fry will be hoping they can claim victory in one of the most prestigious races on the calendar.
Hobbs, a former winner of the Welsh National, will saddle Deise Aba in the steeplechase, and while his latest Grand National betting odds of 66/1 are indicative of a...
When you are first starting out with a new business venture something you will need to take into consideration as you grow will be whether or not you require a business accountant.
What exactly does an accountant do for a business?
Their main role will be to help you and your business meet all your financial obligations to the government. They will be able to declare your fiscal position to the government of the country you operate in, and they will also be able to file your tax returns correctly and on time. They might also be able to help you with business decisions...
If selling your house is something that you have been thinking about, throughout the last months, or even years, maybe the time is now. Last February, the demand in housing rose in the UK, due to a shortage of stock on the market. This jump of 2.3%, made the average price rise to close to £350,000. If that is enticing to you, here are a few things you should know.
What are home buyers looking for?
Right now, any house going on the market is bound to find a new owner rapidly. However, the price you sell for will still depend greatly on the state of the house. Buyers are...
Oftentimes people are attracted to new; it is quite common for many people when decorating or renovating a property they aim to have all the new styles and designs rather than embracing the gorgeous features that the property already has.
When you are working with a pre-existing property one of the best things any would-be designer can do is make the most of what you already have. If you are lucky enough to be moving into a home that has traditional period features then understanding how to accentuate them can really add something special to the property.
