On the weekend of 25th September , people of varying ages and abilities from Exeter got involved with this year’s Learn to Play Day event. Organised by the charity Music for All, people across the UK travelled to music stores and community centres, to take advantage of a range of free music lessons. For the first time, those who could not attend in person were able to join in the fun by learning through tutorials on Music for All’s YouTube channel. These featured the likes of the band Skunk Anansie, David Tench the musical director of The Voice UK, Rob Rolfe of Enter Shikari, Vasko...
At the moment, couples wanting to end their marriage have to point the finger at one another in the divorce petition. Before a divorce can be granted, one spouse has to prove that their marriage has broken down by citing one of the five “ grounds for divorce ”. If the problems in the marriage do not fit into any of these categories, then it isn’t possible to get divorced.
Grounds for divorce include,
Adultery
Unreasonable behaviour (a broad category that can include anything from abuse to drug use and even failing to contribute to household expenses)
FORCE Cancer Charity and waste management experts DCW are teaming up to get you into the festive spirit this Christmas with a scrumptious new fundraiser.
DCW – specialists in environmentally friendly waste disposal and recycling services in the South West – are sponsoring FORCE’s Mince Pies for Cancer in December.
For just £5 you can get a goody bag with two delicious mince pies, courtesy of Ryders Bakery, and a “build your own” hot chocolate dream delivered to your door.
FORCE is encouraging businesses across Exeter and surrounding areas to join together this...
Starting a new business is tough. And it's a risk that rarely pays off. The vast majority go under within five years, while the average lifespan for an S&P 500 company is now less than 20 years. But there are exceptions. And in this case, researchers from BusinessFinancing.co.uk decided to find them. Using data sourced from Companies House, they put together some lists of the UK's oldest running businesses . It includes banks, publishers, shipping companies, and an Exeter-based firm that's been doing business for over two centuries.
People in Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to get their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 and the potential long term effects. After the second dose your chances of developing Long Covid halve; according to a study by King’s College London . It also significantly reduces your chances of needing treatment in hospital and the severity of symptoms.
The success of the vaccine programme, delivered by local GPs and NHS organisations, is the main reason...
The UK’s leading nursery brand, Mamas & Papas, is set to open a concession in NEXT at The Exebridge Centre later this week, bringing its range of travel systems, nursery furniture and children’s clothing to new and expectant parents in Exeter.
Mamas & Papas will celebrate the arrival of the 1,650 sq ft concession on Thursday 14th October by offering free goodie bags to the first 50 customers.
As well as offering a carefully curated range of products, the concession will provide in-store services such as personal shopping appointments, car seat consultations and...
The principle of lifelong learning is one of the critical approaches that can help people constantly hone their skills and become better professionals at what they're doing. On-job training for remote employees is vital for the organization's success because then, the employees are more productive. The learning and development of the team members are the elements that impact different spheres, from performance to retention.
When the company emphasizes online training for its remote employees, it makes an investment in its success. The workers' productivity is improved, and they...
Whether the season of giving is finally approaching or you need to send out a few presents to your friends celebrating their birthdays, it sure pays a lot to know some pro tricks in gift-wrapping.
Nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing your loved one or friend's reaction when you hand them out their beautiful presents. Despite how simple it can be, they'll appreciate your efforts in hand-picking the gift and most especially for wrapping it into a fine-looking professionally-wrapped present!
If you have usually sent out your gift items to the gift-wrapping section in...
Sometimes life can be stressful. Finding joy can be difficult when there are so many pressures. A hot tub at home can help you find joy. You can soothe your emotions and bring joy to your day by spending just 15 minutes at your spa each morning or evening.
These are six ways that a hot tub can improve your emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about hot tubbing and how it can benefit your life.
It is the people around us that make life so wonderful. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to find the time to appreciate them. It can be difficult to find the time in...
Business energy experts in the South West have predicted a rush for renewables as the fall out from the surge in wholesale gas prices shows no signs of slowing down.
Business energy brokers at Cornwall-based Total Energy Solutions have seen a spike in enquiries for wind, solar and water-powered electricity and ground-sourced heating as companies look for more stability in their energy bills.
Unlike consumers, businesses do not have the protection of a price cap for their energy use and a lack of significant regulation means they are exposed to inflationary rises as the...
