Maynard School in Exeter, threw themselves into all things maths last month as part of a special UK wide fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC.
Since it launched 21 years ago, more than 3,500 schools have taken part in fun activities for the NSPCC’s maths-inspired ‘Number Day’ and raised nearly £2 million in the process for the charity.
As part of the day, on Friday, 7 May, Maynard school enjoy puzzles, games and challenges. One Year 6 student, Helena said: “We worked together in our team and defeated the maths questions. Although some maths I really don’t like, I found...
the Experts in Property, the South West’s network of independent estate agents, is delighted to launch their ‘Hedgehog Friendly Property’ initiative, a new campaign designed to support the plight of our endangered prickly friends.
The hedgehog first evolved around 15 million years ago and is one of the oldest mammals on the planet. In the 1950’s, hedgehog population around Britain was estimated to be around 36.5 million, but by 1995 the number had drastically plummeted to around 1.5 million and the latest estimate is that there are just 1 million hedgehogs left in Britain. Last...
A quick-thinking groom helped a donkey deliver her foal safely, after one of its front legs became stuck during birth, at international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.
The mare, called Abbie, went into labour on Tuesday evening (8 June), and when groom, Lisa Coles went to check on her, she quickly realised that one of the foal’s front legs was stuck. Lisa could see that Abbie was struggling and knew that she had to do something fast to help her.
Lisa gently held the foal and was able to free its leg, helping Abbie to deliver her baby safely.
A national rise in drowning figures has prompted the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to encourage parents in Devon to teach their children how to stay safe and enjoy water safely this summer, as part of its national Drowning Prevention Week campaign, 19-26 June 2021.
Statistics taken from the last five years show that Devon still ranks the second highest for accidental drownings in the UK and Northern Ireland, despite falling by almost 50 per cent in one year (from 15 to 7), and RLSS UK fears there could be a steep rise in incidences this year
Unemployment didn’t stop this group of eager young people using their time to upskill and prepare themselves to pursue their dream career in the electrical industry as part of the Governments’ Lifetime Skills and Plan for Jobs Scheme.
The Group took part in a free 12-week electrical bootcamp programme provided by The Focus Training Group. This involved experienced staff, that have previously worked in the electrical industry, giving 12 candidates the knowledge and skills needed to allow them to work towards gaining an electrical apprenticeship. This included teaching them basic...
As part of Michelmores' efforts to help local communities in Exeter, Bristol and London, the Firm is donating over a hundred PCs and monitors to schools in these cities. The initiative is to help children and teachers have access to online learning and contributes to significant interaction with valued online resources in classrooms and at home.
The schools include St Peter's Secondary School, St Luke's Secondary School, and St Michael's Primary School in Exeter, alongside schools in Bristol and London. The importance of donating this IT equipment has been highlighted by the...
If you’re running a small business, chances are, you’re on a tight budget as it is.
Keeping track of all your business expenses is a key tactic in allocating your funds correctly and managing your finances successfully.
The life of an entrepreneur is hectic at best. Many small business owners get caught up in the process of managing everything on their own so they lose track of their spending or make poor decisions money-wise.
For example, they invest in tools they don’t need which end up eating a decent percent of their profits, or they fail to do proper...
Families across the South West are being urged to download a free Team GB digital fitness and activity pack to give children a winning edge ahead of an exciting summer of sport.
As an official partner of the British Olympic Association, Persimmon Homes has created a Stay Active pack to help keep children physically and mentally active ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games being held in 2021.
The pack supports the British Olympic Association's youth engagement programme, Get Set, created to inspire a generation of young people to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle...
FORCE Cancer Charity has taken the difficult decision to make this year’s Nello cycle ride a virtual event again for 2021 due to increasing concerns over the latest rise in COVID cases.
The charity’s single biggest annual fundraiser was due to take place on Sunday June 27.
More than 1,100 cyclists had signed up to ride from Topsham Rugby Club and cover 100 or 55 miles around the Devon countryside.
But the Government’s decision to delay moving to Step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown meant the charity had to reconsider its options.
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