Three people standing outside Winslade House and Winslade Manor

New nursery to open at Winslade Park

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/01/2021 - 12:35pm

Echoes Childcare will be opening at Exeter’s stunning new Winslade Park in early 2022.

Families in the local community as well as parents working at Winslade Park now have the chance to secure places at the brand new nursery facilities set in beautiful parkland.

Echoes will be located in an impressive 2892 sq ft premises in Winslade House which has been taken on a long-term lease. The building is ready to be transformed into a purpose-designed light-filled nursery and will include onsite kitchen facilities for the preparation of nutritious meals, individual playrooms, a...

Equipment and hands-on workshop brings incredible boost to QE's photography department

Queen Elizabeth's Photography Department was donated six cameras, worth £7,400 total, from Sony Europe B.V. as part of the company’s approach to inspire the photographers of the future.

Sony Europe, in partnership with the exceptionally talented London based photographer Tom Oldham, visited the school last week to run a full day workshop and one-to-one hands-on sessions with GCSE and A-Level students at QE. Students were then able to try out the new cameras and experiment with newly acquired techniques.

Tom Oldham is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Open Photographer...

Farm Wilder- eat better and support British wildlife

Eat better and support British wildlife: Farm Wilder puts wildlife and animal welfare standards first through its new online meat delivery scheme

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 11/01/2021 - 12:16pm

Farm Wilder’s new direct to your door delivery scheme has been launched to promote the highest quality meat from Devon farms that has been raised and grazed to support wildlife, biodiversity and beautiful landscapes.

Farm Wilder supplies meat boxes direct to your door via its ecommerce site at www.farmwilder.co.uk from farms based primarily on Dartmoor, as well as a handful elsewhere in Devon and east Cornwall that are committed to supporting and restoring wildlife to their farms. The entire range is reared by farmers who use regenerative farming practices, working in harmony with...

EXETER RACEDAY PREVIEW: Paul Nicholls holds strong hand with Greaneteen and Hitman as he bids to win Betway Haldon Gold Cup for an eighth time

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 11/01/2021 - 12:06pm

Paul Nicholls is hopeful that Greaneteen can warm up for next month’s Grade One Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown Park with a good run in the Grade Two Betway Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter tomorrow ( Tuesday 2nd November ).

The seven year old really came of age as a chaser last season, winning the Haldon Gold Cup on his reappearance and signing off with a magnificent victory in the Grade One bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown in April, when taking the scalp of the two-time Champion Chase winner Altior.

Nicholls revealed today that he views the Betway Haldon Gold Cup as a...

How to stay fit with a busy schedule

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 11/01/2021 - 10:01am

If you have a full-time job, household chores to do at the weekend, relationships to maintain, and children to take care of, finding time to exercise can be a real challenge. Thankfully, there are many ways to combine exercise with some of your other daily or weekly activities. Read on for some tips on how to stay fit without adding any dedicated exercise slots to your already packed schedule.

Turn your commute into an exercise routine

Unless you live very far from your place of work, consider running, cycling or walking to work instead of driving or using public transport. Many...

Can I travel to Europe from the UK?

Europe is a beautiful continent with countries of varied diversity, culture, and attractions. With the situation of the global pandemic, the tourism in Europe had almost paused but with the improvement in the situation, the government of EU has relieved several restrictions and opened the borders to visitors. However, there still continue to be certain guidelines that must be followed in order to enter Europe.

Travelling to Europe from the UK has several restrictions as well. So if you’re planning to visit the continent as a Briton, you must first understand these restrictions...

Women in Investment Awards recognition for Charlotte

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 10:17pm

A caring manager at Francis Clark Financial Planning (FCFP) has been shortlisted at the Women in Investment Awards after going the extra mile to support colleagues during the pandemic.

Charlotte Taylor-St Ruth is a finalist in the Team Leader of the Year category for small to medium firms at the prestigious event, organised by Investment Week in association with HSBC Asset Management.

Exeter-based Charlotte joined FCFP as head of client care in 2019 and is responsible for leading a team of 15 people based across seven offices, from Poole to Truro. Judges were impressed...

7 work safety tips for hair professionals 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 10:05pm

If you own a hair or beauty salon, you also have a responsibility to look after the health and safety of your employees and customers, so precautions must be taken where hazardous substances are used. You may not be aware of which products can harm you, so you must exercise extreme caution.

There are some precautions you should take in your saloon during the Covid-19 pandemic. But how can you ensure your safety at work? This article will provide you with seven work safety tips for your saloon or barbershop.

  1. Conduct a risk assessment

You must conduct...

Do I need a Covid test to fly to the USA?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 6:14am

Visiting the United States of America is a dream for many all over the world. Whether it’s to witness the Statue of Liberty in person or to experience being in the city of Wall Street, USA amazes all. In fact, when it comes to travelling, the country welcomes all kinds of travellers including solo, couple, business, and families. Further, the beautiful beaches, vast landscapes, and astonishing skyscrapers attract all. Click here to know more about travelling to the US .

Even though a number of people travel to the USA, the rise of the pandemic last year resulted in closing...

Celebrating a Memorable Christmas in Exeter

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:19am

Exeter has always been known to be an ideal place to celebrate a traditional Christmas, but this year it promises to be even better, with the arrival of its first Winter Wonderland at Northernhay Gardens. This spot is spacious enough to enable organizers to entice locals and tourists alike with a host of Christmassy offerings—including Santa’s Grotto, where you can meet the Big Guy himself and ask him for a coveted present. There will also be festive food and drink to tantalise your tastebuds like Bratwurst sausage, currywurst, a generous hog roast, juicy steaks and beef burgers and more...

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