Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, food, and dancing at a special event at the University of Exeter.
Students from the Asian Society and Hindu Society have planned fun and vibrant activities for all ages to enjoy on Sunday, November 14.
Festival of Light celebrations, at the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus, starts with a Puja at 2:30pm, led by a Hindu Chaplain in the Forum building. After then people can enjoy food and activity stalls before dance performances begin at 5:30pm.
The parade to the fireworks will start at 6:15, and they...
Boxing is thought to have been around in Britain since 1681, with regular boxing matches being held in London’s Royal Theatre in 1698. Back in those days, boxing was considered to be a ”gentleman’s sport”. The monarchy of the time, King George was such a big fan of his fellow nobleman that he even set up a boxing ring in Hyde Park in 1723. Boxing went from strength to strength over the coming decades, with Britain producing a number of lighter weight titles in the early 1900s through fighters such as Bill Ladbury, Teddy Baldock and George Stanley.
307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall for the special event For Your Freedom & Ours.
It will take place on 15 November 2021, to remember the Polish 307 Squadron.
The 307 night-fighter squadron was part of the RAF, who defended the South West of England during WW2.
It prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the Polish squadron arriving in Exeter.
For Your Freedom & Ours includes: The story of the Polish 307 Squadron.
Leading regeneration business Vistry Partnerships has announced the appointment of Peter Sadler as its new Managing Director for the South West region.
Peter has worked in the industry for more than 27 years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his previous roles within the industry, having formerly held positions in land, production, commercial and sales before taking on the role as Managing Director for Kier Living South West.
Starting his career at the age of 16, joining a Youth Training Scheme with Cornwall Council, Peter soon transitioned...
There are only a handful of devotees who love house cleaning. For most of us, it is literally a chore. We do it because we want to live in a germ-free, smell-free home that welcomes others. Therefore, we are often looking for some hints and tips to shortcut the process. While being able to stick to a cleaning schedule is top advice, we mostly want ways to make this schedule as short as possible. Here we explore the best way to make the most impact with the least effort.
Germ-invasion of the keyboard
Our laptop keyboard is probably one of the most germ-infested devices in...
Throughout your whole life, you’ve probably thought about your next steps, probably revolving largely around your career, and your desire to progress and climb the ladder. However, you might not have thought about the step from your career into retirement, but trust us, it’s one of the most significant steps that you will take in your life, so you’re going to want to plan it carefully. ‘But why do I need to plan my retirement?’, you might ask. Well, we’re here to answer just that and to guide you through how you can successfully plan your own retirement.
There is good news for all the creative people based in the southwest – applications for stands at the Exeter Craft Festival on Cathedral Green are open!
This three-day Festival, which showcases original work by craftspeople and artists living and working in the four southwestern counties, has been taking place every summer for more than forty years, and for all of that time has been run by a small committee of volunteers.
Speaking on behalf of the members of the committee, its Chair, Madeleine Millington, explained how devastated they were when the event had to be...
Whether the event is for a 21st, 50th, 70th, or even a 100th birthday, these milestones are special occasions that should be celebrated! The festive proceedings associated with these points in our lives deserve attention and merriment, regardless of how elaborate or simple the gathering may be. But with some careful planning and preparation, you can organise a splendid affair that people won’t soon forget for all the right reasons. Continue reading if you want to know a few tips on organising a milestone birthday and ensuring that the day goes as intended.
More than half of UK adults are unaware of many of the factors that can increase their risk of liver cancer, the British Liver Trust has revealed. Primary liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK and due to late diagnosis, only 13%3 with the disease will survive for more than five years – 87% of people surveyed thought the figure was much higher than this.
Alarmingly, 9 in 10 people do not realise that gender is a risk factor despite men being twice as likely to be diagnosed with liver cancer in their...
Law firm Browne Jacobson has won two major awards for promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal sector.
The firm won the Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Award at the 2021 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. It also scooped the Innovation Award at the fifth annual UK Social Mobility Awards 2021 on the same day.
Browne Jacobson has established a national reputation for its commitment to promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and is currently ranked as one of the top 5 businesses in the UK by the Social Mobility Foundation....
