A beginner's guide to tiling 

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 09/30/2021 - 6:09am

Choosing the right tile can make or break the aesthetic of your home, it is the cherry on top of any interior design project. Tiling can drastically spruce up lackluster floors and boring walls, that are currently a far cry from what you envisioned. Tiles not only add just a splash of color but character and texture as well. With the large variety of tiles to choose from, there is definitely something for you. It may seem like a complex task to start especially if you are not sure how to begin, but this comprehensive guide will help you kickstart the preparation process.

Choosing the...
Cofton Holidays Super Pitches

Cofton Holidays invests £200k in 48 new super pitches for the staycation boom

Multi award-winning holiday park Cofton Holidays has invested £200,000 in 48 new super pitches to cope with record demand for staycations from caravaners and owners of recreational vehicles (RVs).

Named as the UK’s Best Caravan/Campsite at the prestigious iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21, the family-run holiday park, situated close to Dawlish Warren’s Blue Flag Beach, has increased the number of super pitches for RVs and caravans from 26 to 74 pitches, almost tripling its offering.

The holiday park experienced a dramatic surge in bookings from guests with caravans and RVs...

Michelmores announces a more agile future on the back of a year of continued recruitment

Michelmores has announced its new Agile Working 12-month pilot, with particular focus on giving people the choice to work from the office or remotely. The emphasis is on the trust placed in employees to choose the best way for themselves to work, whilst continuing to deliver exceptional client service.

The Agile Working pilot builds on Michelmores' existing Agile Working policy. It captures lessons learned from remote working during the COVID pandemic and builds upon the Firm's continued commitment to integrating use of technology to support the delivery of client solutions....

Charity campaigners in Exeter call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Exeter on Wednesday to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land.

Volunteers and staff from the leading national animal welfare charity, including one in a fox costume, gathered on the High Street to urge the public to take action and sign up to its National Trust campaign .

Nick Weston, head of campaigns at the League Against Cruel Sports said: “We spoke to a lot of families and individuals from around Devon today, including many National Trust members, and we got a...

Stagecoach marks National Inclusion Week with plan to create a more inclusive workforce

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/29/2021 - 2:55pm

Stagecoach, the country’s biggest bus and coach operator, is marking National Inclusion Week with new diversity and inclusion targets that will boost the number of females within its leadership team and create a more ethnically diverse workforce.

The new commitments come as part of the company’s recently published sustainability strategy Driving Net Zero: Better Places to Live and Work, targeting 40% of females in leadership roles and ensuring that 25% of the wider workforce is made up of ethnic minorities by 2026.

Stagecoach has been supporting National Inclusion Week...

Councillor Mr Peter Holland visited Happy Days Exeter for their 30th birthday party

Happy Days Exeter welcomed families and friends to celebrate its 30th birthday

Authored by SamPapillon
Posted: Wed, 09/29/2021 - 11:32am

Happy Days Exeter hosted a 30th Birthday Party on Saturday 4th September to raise essential funds for a local children’s hospice while also celebrating 30 years of Happy Days.

The popular nursery located in the Peninsula Park Estate, adjacent to Rydon Lane, invited existing families from around Exeter to join staff and children for a garden party at the weekend. The day gave families a great opportunity to come together for a fantastic morning filled with engaging activities and tasty treats. As well as saying “Happy Birthday” to Happy Days Nurseries, they also raised funds for the...

John Spiers & Jackie Oates "Needle Pin, Needle Pin"

Oates & Spiers - "Needle Pin, Needle Pin".

Event Date: 
24/11/2021 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St. Exeter. EX4 3LS

Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments.

Audiences can look forward to a fresh, uplifting and poignant evening. Concerts will include music from the duo’s first album, Needle Pin, Needle Pin, released in early 2020 and featuring songs from the Oxfordshire area which they have researched and arranged. Many of the songs were originally sung by lace-making factory girls to keep time whilst crafting lace and to...

Foot Anstey announces Managing Partner change for Spring 2022

Foot Anstey, the national law firm, has announced details of its Managing Partner succession plan.

John Westwell, the current Managing Partner, will hand over to Martin Hirst at the end of the current financial year (30 April 2022) but will continue as a Partner and Foot Anstey board member for a further year, retiring from the Partnership on 30 April 2023. The next seven months will be a period of handover to ensure a seamless transition at the firm.

Managing Partner since 2008, John Westwell's tenure has seen Foot Anstey's revenues grow from £20m to over £50m, the firm...

How you can prevent employment tribunals and reputational damage to your business

As a business owner, your eyes are firmly fixed on success. Choosing the right employees can make or break your business. But it’s not just the selection process that has a lasting impact on your business revenue. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to keep your employees’ content, adhere to their employment contracts and ensure everything interaction (good or bad) is handled professionally and legally.

This is why many businesses invest in employment law experts such as watershed.law to guide them through the implementation of company policies, workplace correspondence,...

Travel Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 09/29/2021 - 8:16am

After nearly two years of restrictions, travel is making its long-awaited comeback. Finally, you can say “Cya!” to staycations and “Hello!” to sunny, glamorous holidays abroad. Whether you jet over to Spain, Dubai, or Portugal, you’re going to have an amazing time.

However, travel has naturally changed a little. Now, the world is entering a new era of travel and holidaying that might take some time to adapt to. You don’t need to worry, though, as here are some travel tips and tricks to help you prepare.

  1. Research your airports

Because more people...

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