A church in Exeter has distributed over 1300 hampers packed full of food to people in need across the community.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has run the hamper project every year for the last 7 years, but this is the most it has ever put together to rise to the need across Exeter but also wider Devon, with some going even to Kingsbridge, Axminster and South Molton.
The church worked with local charities and organisations to identify recipients, who, when they had the hamper delivered to their door were often overwhelmed, with some even crying at the...
Dads can be hard to buy Christmas presents for, often it’s not quite as simple as a spa day and a bottle of wine. And there are only so many times that you can get something that’s branded with his favourite football team logo.
Obviously, everyone’s dad is different so that may not be the case for you, but generally, it can be hard to figure out a thoughtful Christmas present.
There’s also that problem of ‘what do you get for the man who has everything?’, especially when all the unique gift ideas are selling out at an alarming rate.
People love stories, especially about experiences that they are interested in or can relate to. When video blogs started coming out on YouTube, viewers just couldn’t get enough of them. It’s one thing to read about someone’s stories and another to see it unfold before your eyes.
One reason why vlogging is so popular today is that it connects people from different parts of the world. According to Think with Google , 48% of travel channel subscriptions on YouTube are for travel vlogs. The remaining percentage is for travel brands, tour companies, travel publications, and more....
We all love to watch and listen to the birds, and they are a constant source of interest and can add much more beauty to your garden. What you might not have realised is that birds offer many more benefits than this. These avian visitors could potentially save you time and money. Here we explore some of the secret benefits of attracting more birds to your garden.
Great for your mental wellbeing
The first benefit has little to do with your garden and a lot to do with you. We live in a busy world that is often unpredictable. Keeping calm and grounded is challenging, and our...
For lots of us, the thought of snow on Christmas day is one that we dream of –it’s even something that Bing Crosby sings about! The image of white Christmas is everywhere – Christmas cards, movies, advent calendars and even wrapping paper all are covered with snowmen and snowy scenes. If you live in the UK then you may have experienced one or two white Christmases but realistically it is rare to see snow on Christmas Day. In fact, it has been over 10 years since the UK saw any snowfall on Christmas Day!
Three charities from Persimmon Homes’ South West region have been awarded a share of a £1 million fund supporting under-18s as a part of the hugely successful Persimmon Homes Building Futures campaign.
Ups and Downs South West, Families for Children and Stars Elite Cheer and Dance were among 96 organisations to reach the final stage of the Building Futures competition and were each awarded £5,000.
With £128,000 already awarded this year in £1,000 grants through Building Futures, the total prize pot was £1.073million.
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.
