New bee habitats created thanks to brick donations

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:56am

Six schools in the area have been nominated by the local community to be given a bee brick from RGB Building Supplies so they can encourage solitary bees to their outdoor areas.

For every sale over £150 during Solitary Bee Week, which took place between Monday 28th June and Sunday 4th July, RGB donated money to purchase bee bricks from Cornwall-based company Green&Blue. The builders merchant was able to buy 80 bricks, which will provide environments for bees to nest, and invited people to nominate schools, charities and community groups to receive one of the special bee...

Virtual hospital appointments save 13.5 million patient miles

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 11:33pm

Video and phone appointments held at hospitals across Devon saved patients an estimated 13.5 million miles of travelling; equivalent to circumnavigating the globe 550 times.

The NHS also estimates that, in the 12 months to 23 August 2021, the benefits of running virtual appointments also saved patients more than 277,679 hours in travel time and staying at home led to a reduction of over 2,500 tonnes of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Reducing air pollution through patients making fewer car journeys can also directly impact on people’s health.

Video and telephone...

5 Amazing benefits of LED lighting in an office space

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 9:55pm

Getting the right lighting system in an office space is super important. It creates a safe and comfortable working space for both employees, customers, and investors. If you’re looking for the best lighting system for your office space, then LED lights are your best bet.

LED lighting products are popular because they are energy-efficient, durable, and have high performance. But the benefits of such products in an office space are not restricted to these.

Studies have shown that LED lights reduce melatonin. Melatonin is a natural hormone found in the body that controls...

Cycle September is back

Devon residents and workplaces are encouraged to take part in the 2021 edition of Cycle September, the annual workplace cycle challenge on www.lovetoride.net/devon .

With the Devon Stage of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain attracting thousands of people along the route and more and more people returning to the office, this is a great time for workplaces in Devon to promote active travel to their staff.

Cycle September enables workplaces and residents to come together virtually and help achieve joint and individual health, wellness and sustainability goals.

So far,...

Should you study through Reed Courses?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 5:43pm

In the modern day there are so many options available to you if you are looking to start a new career or further an existing one and need the qualifications to enable you to do so. Alternatively, you may just be curious to learn a new subject and are not sure the best way to go about it. Reed Courses are one of the options available to you, and a valuable resource to be aware of.

The history of Reed

Reed, founded in 1960, started as a high street recruitment agency in London, and to this day still has 95 physical recruitment offices throughout the UK. In the 90s Reed...

How do you choose a safe online casino in the UK?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:54pm

Online casinos are the in-thing in the UK, and there are incredible providers to deal with. However, you shouldn’t just trust any casino you come across on the internet. Your online security and safety is paramount.

It would be best if you were careful when trusting your money with an online service provider. If you are new to online gambling, you may wonder which online casino you should trust. Even if you are dealing with a legit operator like UKcasinoo.com , you should ensure its services and operations are safe.

The casino is dedicated to providing customers with the...

Recycled candle making in Exeter

An apple a day keeps the landfill away!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 11:56am

Wax recycling eco-business The Recycled Candle Company has won an International Green Apple Environment Award in the campaign to find the greenest companies.

The Exeter-based business competed against more than 500 other nominations to scoop one of the coveted awards.

Sargon Latchin, co-founder with Richard Hills-Ingyon says “It’s a real honour to be named as one of the winners in these well regarded environmental awards and join a number of previous winners from the region.

“After the exceptional pressures of the past year and the impact of the lockdowns which...

Can you trust betting tipsters?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 11:08am

We hear of betting tipsters everywhere nowadays, and you may have thought to yourself, hey, can they actually be trusted? It has now become one of the most popular ways to gamble, and such a saturated role for many gambling professionals out there, to make some money from the kind of knowledge and experience they have.

Each betting tipster will have their own quirks and approaches, meaning in all honesty, there is definitely something to learn from all of them really. Yet, when it comes to picking the right one you need, when you need to place a bet on some horse racing odds ,...

Can Do Active Couch to 5k

Can Do Active launch new Couch to 5k

New health and wellbeing initiative, Can Do Active, are launching a new 12-week Couch to 5k programme in Exeter this Autumn, starting in October.

There will be two running groups a week, a weekday group meeting every Tuesday morning (9:30am - 10:30am) from the 5th October, and a weekend group meeting every Saturday morning (10:30am - 11:30am) from the 9th October - both starting at Exwick Playing Fields.

All abilities are welcome and no experience is required, making it perfect for beginners or those aiming to get back into an active lifestyle. The groups are free to...

Trees lit up with festive illuminations in Sidmouth

Bookings open for new festive light trail at Sidmouth's Connaught Gardens

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 9:40am

A brand new magical illumination event is due to take place high above the sea at Sidmouth this festive season.

Open from December 7 to 12, Connaught@Christmas promises to be the perfect way to launch the celebrations, giving friends and families a chance to get together and enjoy the festive combination of lights, food and drink, and browse locally made gifts.

Visitors will delight in a beautifully lit walk through the gardens with seasonal features to look out for and live music on the bandstand. All paths are paved so no wellies will be needed – and while the gardens...

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