Double Elephant Print Workshop, one of Exeter’s leading community arts organisations, is opening the doors to its two professional artist studios for a Heritage Open Day later this month. It will include studio tours, printmaking demonstrations and the chance to have a go yourself.
The event takes place on Saturday 11th September 11am - 3pm. Visitors will be able to try out traditional printmaking skills as a part of the Heritage Open Days event running across the country from 10 - 19 September.
Printmaking is one of the oldest forms of reproduction of text and image. In...
People requiring clinically urgent blood tests have been assured they will still be able to have them as surgeries and health care settings are faced with a shortage of equipment used for carrying out blood tests.
A global supply issue is affecting the availability nationally of the blood tubes used for blood tests and this is now having an impact on the number of tests that are being carried out.
The shortage means surgeries and other healthcare settings are having to restrict the number of blood tests they can carry out and reduce non-clinically urgent testing....
Next week, Air Ambulance charities across the UK will join together to raise awareness of the lifesaving service that each of them provides and is the only week ofthe year dedicated to raising funds that enable these specially skilled teams to keep responding. This years’ campaign, led by Air Ambulances UK, the national charity that supports, champions and represents air ambulance charities, is focussed on the powerful message that Every Second Counts and Every Penny Matters when saving the lives of the critically ill or injured. Nigel Hare, Operations Director at Devon Air Ambulance said...
Two nurses have received a prestigious award to recognise their outstanding contribution to human rights and care, at an international conference about ethics in care during COVID-19 hosted by the University of Exeter.
Suman Shrestha and Kerri Nuku are the winners of this year’s Human Rights and Nursing Awards . The awards are presented to two exemplary nurses each year, to give nurses visibility and celebrate their commitment and work to foster international respect for human rights and dignity of people everywhere in the world.
Exeter – along with other Cities of Literature around the world – is marking International Literacy Day 2021 by highlighting work to give families a “book prescription”.
Cities with the prestigious UNESCO status strive to improve literacy every day, in order to enhance life outcomes and wellbeing for their communities.
The free bibliotherapy programme in Exeter is for the benefit of low-income families who struggle with literacy and reading engagement. It was run in association with Susan Elderkin from The Novel Cure, with parents and children from Whipton Barton Junior...
While it may not possess the same level of prestige as the Tour de France, the Tour of Britain is still a race that is keenly anticipated on these shores and with the race getting underway in just a few days, some of the world’s best will soon be showing their pedal power once again.
Power that will surely be generated by the likes of Mark Cavendish and with the Manx cycling powerhouse arriving off the back of an impressive showing in France’s legendary Tour, he will now look to perform to a similar level across the length and breadth of Britain.
Life is often full of demands, from work responsibilities to household chores. After a hectic day of ticking tasks off your list, you will likely want to unwind your mind and body once the evening rolls around.
If you often feel tired, unmotivated, and stressed, these are signs you need to take greater care of your wellbeing. To do exactly that, check out these five tactics to relax after a stressful day.
1. Go for a Walk Outdoors
A walk in the outdoors is an effective way to decompress after a long day. A study has found that as little as 120 minutes per week...
A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove.
Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.
The study found that a whopping 8,521 UK citizens moved to this region in 2020, a marked change from the previous year, when Devon came second to that of Kent.
Nootropics can be described as any supplement which increases mental focus. Another way to define the term Nootropic is a smart drug that is used to boost brain function . Researchers say that these substances which are FDA approved can actually help boost attention, improve memory, and even increase mental energy. However, many people are skeptical as to whether these supplements to increase focus really work. A simple example of Nootropic is coffee which most people take every morning and claim they improve their mental acuity and performance. The question if they work is highly...
Times are constantly changing, and industries are always evolving. If you feel that you have had enough of your current job, and you feel ready for a change, then what should you be looking at, and what industries should you be focusing on? Within your current job or role, you will have skills and qualifications that will be transferable; all you have to do is decide which route you want to take.
Deciding Which Direction You Want to Take
Do you see yourself entering a small industry local to your area, or are you looking to branch out and go a bit further? There are vast...
