Generous guests at this year’s Family Law Awards have helped to raise an impressive £4k for the event’s charity partner, Exeter-based National Family Mediation, which will go towards providing access to mediation for families with children who are struggling with conflict.
Held on November 24th, at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London, the annual awards recognise the important work carried out by family lawyers, celebrating their many successes and outstanding achievement.
This year marked the 11th anniversary since the inaugural event, and the first to have taken place in...
More than 65,000 people will be able to put food on the table this Christmas, thanks to grants to 135 foodbanks across England and Wales from the Freemasons. The grants totalling £343,000 are an important boost to foodbanks, which are expecting a surge in demand, following the upheavals of the pandemic, continuing supply chain problems and rising fuel bills. Freemasons also made significant additional contributions to foodbanks during the lockdown period when there was also a very significant increase in demand from service users. In addition to money, many local Freemasons have given...
Exeter Chamber calls for immediate financial support for businesses following the Plan B announcement by the government. The urgent request follows a recent poll where businesses across the city express their concern of the negative impact on their business during the crucial festive trading period.
The poll revealed that 46% of businesses surveyed expressed an opinion that the new measures would impact their business negatively, with three quarters (77%) of respondents concerned about increased restrictions on their business in January 2022.
A global expert in extreme medicine has been awarded an honorary degree.
Intrepid explorer Mark Hannaford was honoured for his work in making global adventuring more accessible and safer. He is founder of Across the Divide, which works to facilitate mass participation in global adventure challenge expeditions. He also founded World Extreme Medicine, which provides remote medical training courses.
Through World Extreme Medicine, Mark has worked with the University of Exeter’s College of Medicine and Health to set up the Extreme Medicine Masters programme . It equips...
Post bereavement children’s charity Balloons Devon is set to receive a £1,000 donation from an initiative operated by a leading regional housebuilder.
The Exeter based charity applied to the Persimmon Homes South West Community Champions scheme, which was set up to provide financial support to charities, organisations and good causes in the region.
Sara Bennett from Balloons Devon explains: “We provide pre and post-bereavement support to children and young people who are struggling with behavioural and psychological difficulties due to grief and the impact of loss. The...
Change can make employees uncomfortable at work. It’s normal for people to feel threatened and worried when there are major changes in the company. However, through effective internal communication you can maintain harmony and keep morale high. Below, we explore the importance of internal communication and how to implement it.
Why is it important?
Communication is crucial on two levels. Firstly, employees need to be aware of what’s expected in the workplace. When change is happening at the company, staff might be expected to fulfil slightly different roles – this needs...
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has provided a welcome boost ahead of the Christmas period for local Topsham charity, the Estuary League of Friends, to help support those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.
In a bid to make Christmas a little brighter this year, the McCarthy Stone Foundation has given the Estuary League of Friends a £250 donation, which will help with the running costs of its Memory Café, a support group offered to those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.
Rachel Gilpin, Chief Executive at the Estuary League of Friends,...
When you're in a position to build your dream home, starting the project can be a daunting prospect. You will need to consider many things, from surveys to getting planning permission and setting your budget to beginning construction. But, how do you get started? In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know in order to build your dream home while protecting the environment.
Finding the Right Plot
There are many types of buildings you might be dreaming of turning into a home for you and your family, but the first step is finding the right plot when it comes to...
The truth is, the only limitation in choosing a painting for a living room is your imagination and budget. Art adds the final touch to the room, shows your personality, and captures the essence of the room design. You’ll make a conversation about it with every single visitor at your house. It's good to choose a painting that’s consistent both with the house design and your personality. Follow this guide to learn how to do it.
Create a Visual Balance
Pay attention to balance. Choose a painting in a similar colour palette, art genre and size, as the rest of the room. If your room...
