As much as we all enjoy the holiday season , it is definitely a time of year that can truly overwhelm those who are not prepared for it. With so many factors contributing to the big day on the 25th December, it is imperative that you take the time and prepare yourself, your family, and your home for what winter might throw at it. This is not to say you should have a winter shelter ready at the bottom of your garden, instead this is a simple guide for a few things that you should have at home to make the holiday run smoother, so here are five essentials you need to ensure your home is...
Sapphire the buddy dog – or wonder dog as her family calls her – came into the Ring family’s life in 2020, after the first lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Buddy dogs are provided by sight loss charity Guide Dogs for children with a visual impairment.
Jane Ring, of Exeter, was concerned about the impact the lockdown was having on her daughter Chloe, who is deafblind.
“Chloe had only just started secondary school in September 2019, which was already a massive shock to her. It was a much busier, noisy environment with so many new teachers and pupils to get to know....
It’s been another year that has divided the nation. Either you’ve been busy working throughout the pandemic, or you’ve been furloughed, working from home, or in varying states of lockdown with hours of nothing to do!
As we continue into 2022 and face the prospect of a few more days and nights spent indoors and under restrictions, here’s a round up of a few of the ways you can pass the time on the internet. Let’s check them out!
Research historical events that happened on your birthday
This is a good way to learn all of the things that have happened...
Safety must be a priority when travelling to another country. You don't want to encounter problems that could put your life at risk. So here are some tips to ensure you're safe during the trip.
Select an excellent destination
Make sure you visit a country where you won't have to worry about health and safety. Check local advisories and avoid going to these places. Since the pandemic, these advisories have constantly been changing. Be open to the cancellation of your trip even a day before schedule.
After years, maybe decades, of looking at the same Christmas decorations going up and down around your house, you might be thinking it’s time for a revamp, a change of scenery, a fresh start to your festive décor. Tinsel and fairy lights around the house may be the easy option, but if you want to leave an impression on those who visit, or just wish to liven it up for your own sake, then you could try and mix it up a little, get a little creative with it. If this sounds appealing to you then stick around as we go through five festive Christmas decoration ideas to get the imagination going...
Here are the best ways to build on your living space without breaking the bank
Nobody wants their home to feel cramped. As families and lifestyles grow, it’s important that our homes do too. And you don’t need to stretch your budget to breaking point in order to add more living space to your home. There are plenty of smart changes you can make to ensure that your home feels as large, airy, light and bright as possible.
From investing in bifold doors to rethinking the way you use your rooms, here are our top tips for the best ways to add living space to your home. With these tips...
With the age of social media, more and more people are sharing their lives with the Internet through any means necessary. Some people want to show off the marvelous lives they have with their kids, but this could end up being a very big mistake.
Here are five big reasons why you shouldn’t post pictures of your children online for the whole world to see.
Your Posts Could Attract Dangerous People
Photos and videos of children can sometimes end up on very disturbing websites, more than likely child pornography. Tracking down the source or owners of these websites...
Get up close to nature and learn all there is to know about garden birds this January in preparation for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Whether you’re kick starting the new year with a brand-new interest or just looking to brush up on your birdwatching, we’ve got the event for you.
Event title : Get to know your garden birds at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh.
Event description : Learn to tell your blackbirds from your blue tits and your house sparrows from your starlings. Join us on a walk around RSPB Bowling Green Marsh as we see how many different garden birds we can spot...
Dr Sarah Wollaston, newly appointed leader of Devon’s health and care system, has urged people who haven’t yet had a Covid-19 vaccine to reconsider, as parts of the county experience the highest case numbers in the UK.
Dr Wollaston, a GP and former MP for Totnes, took up the role of chair of the Integrated Care System for Devon on 1 December 2021 and has been volunteering as a vaccinator alongside GP teams in Exmouth this week.
She said: “If you are hesitant about the vaccine please look again. This is a really dangerous disease. It’s not just about preventing the risk...
Respected former Partner and Audit Director Janet Morgan retires after dedicating 20 years of her career to PKF Smith Cooper.
Janet’s illustrious career began back in 1984, when she qualified as a Chartered Accountant for a sole practitioner. This was followed by a position at Deloitte Haskins & Sells and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
In February 2002, Janet joined PKF Smith Cooper in a Senior Manager role within the audit and assurance department, quickly being promoted to Partner.
During her time with the firm, Janet held numerous voluntary and charity positions...
