Students selected to share their views on climate change for Good Energy
An Exeter School pupil has been selected from almost 1,000 applicants to sit on the Good Future board of a British renewable energy company.
Year 8 pupil Jack is one of six young people selected to share their views on climate change for Good Energy, the UK’s first renewable electricity supplier.
The board is made of up of six secondary school-aged students who will feed into how Good Energy is run and make sure the voices of tomorrow’s leaders are heard.
Valeport, a global leader in underwater measuring equipment, has achieved the internationally recognised Made In Britain accreditation for its range of innovative marine solutions that are developed, designed and manufactured at its UK headquarters in Totnes, Devon.
The independent, family-owned business, which employees more than 90 people from state-of-the art facilities on the River Dart, designs and supplies precision sensors and probes to a worldwide customer base that includes: environmental, energy, construction, dredging, engineering, scientific research and military...
The East Devon District Council #StayLocalShopSafe campaign aims to encourage East Devon residents to rediscover the high street and support local businesses, now that lockdown restrictions are lifted.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has received an allocation of £130,992 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 to support the safe reopening of High Streets and town centres.
The ‘Reopening High Streets Safely' fund allows EDDC to put in place additional measures across...
Glass windows never look dull again, thanks to the arrival of 3D window films in the market.
All establishments and households opt to use glass to create clear, minimalist windows. Whatever type of window people may demand, glass has always been the number one material that can fit perfectly on any screen. The clarity of its property is also a plus point as it allows the designers to mix and match it with any wall colors or curtain styles.
However, some varieties of glass windows have their cons, affecting the overall quality of the product. The imposing visual...
The competition was launched to lift people’s spirits during the third national lockdown
The winners of a wildlife at home photography competition that attracted nearly 100 entries, have received their prizes.
The competition, organised by Exeter City Council and Devon Wildlife Trust, proved very popular, drawing a total of 93 entries from amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. The standard of entries was exceptional, with dozens of stunning images.
In the end it was David Flint’s close-up of a garden dragonfly in his conservatory that impressed judges the most...
Your teeth are so important for your health and wellbeing. It is vital to maintain a healthy smile. Teeth are one of the first things people notice when they meet you, so having nice-looking teeth can greatly increase your confidence. There are several ways to look after your teeth, which in turn will help them look nicer. This blog gives a rundown of the top six methods of keeping nice-looking teeth.
Flossing
Flossing is something you can add to your daily routine. It is something you can do after you brush your teeth, as well as after any meal. Flossing helps to remove...
Relationships mainly get to hurdles when their partners assume to normal routine and let life pass by. The sustenance of a healthy relationship needs the effort to maintain happiness and love. Therefore, for a healthy relationship, couples ought to quench out any boredom or dissatisfaction among them. In addition, lethargy and ignorance can make it harder for partners to recognize the need for change.
Be Aware of the Spark in Your Relationship
A little awareness takes the long run in a relationship. Fixing your relationship upheavals needs a partner to recognize that there is a...
When someone says casino, what are your first thought? Is it poker? Maybe it is champagne, cigars and roulette? Or is it the mafia, James Bond and action that comes to mind? Casinos are mythical places that has been base of many storylines in movies, series and books. As an average gambler or just as someone who is curious we have habits and tend to stick to them. But there is a lot to discover and to have fun with.
When it comes to online casinos the first thing that first comes into most people’s mind are slots. This is a modern version of the classic game once seen here and...
Year 7 pupil cycled 150 miles to raise funds for charity
Exeter Cathedral School pupil, Jonny, cycled 150 miles around Devon during his Easter holiday to raise awareness and funds for the neurological charity Parkinson’s UK.
Jonny, who is in Year 7 at ECS and a chorister at Exeter Cathedral, got a new bike for his 12th birthday in February and decided that he wanted to “get fitter and help others at the same time”.
His family has been incredibly supportive of Jonny’s challenge and have joined him on many of his cycles across the county. As Mum said: “Jonny has been out...
The University of Exeter’s commitment to sustainability and tackling inequality on the global stage has been recognised in the latest influential rankings.
The University has been ranked 63rd in the world in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings , released today (April 21st 2021).
The rankings, established in 2019, measure universities’ overall impact through their work in meeting the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
The overall ranking is produced based on institutions’ data for SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, plus their...
