It’s likely that this summer will largely be spent in the UK, so what better way to make the most of it than packing up the car and heading for some of the beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer?
Based on recent figures, it is also likely that many will be loading up the Sat Nav ahead of their journey in an electric vehicle (EV). Official government figures from the start of 2021 put over 150,000 zero-emission battery electric vehicles on the UK's roads - an increase of almost 100,000 since 2019. Plug-in hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles have also seen a...
Are you looking to plan an event to bring your friends, family, or community together? A firework display could be the answer. With fun for every guest, plus the chance to potentially raise money for charity with an admittance fee, a firework show could be ideal. If you are considering putting on your own event, Lets Party Fireworks , are here to help. In this post, they will detail the ways to find the best venues for a firework night, so you can get a head start in your planning.
What should you look for in a firework night venue?
The impact from COVID and a government review of how cider is taxed was the focus for Simon Jupp’s visit to Darts Farm. Simon met with Sandford Orchards owner Barny Butterfield, Michael Dart from Darts Farm and Mark Hopper from the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) at a public event held by Darts Farm.
After being given a tour of Darts Farm’s new restaurant & cidery, The Farm Table, and learning more about the cider industry, Simon listened to concerns about cider makers’ tanks remaining largely blocked with the 2019 and 2020 harvests, which may need to be destroyed...
Exeter's unique candle recycling business has created a limited edition range of candles to celebrate Pride 2021.
Made from 100% recycled wax, The Recycled Candle Company’s eye-catching rainbow striped candles will be available until September. 10% from all sales will be donated to the LGBTQ+ campaigning charity Stonewall.
In addition, every candle sold will include a free illustration, created by one of five handpicked artists from the LGBTQ+ community - including several from Devon - have designed original illustrations. With one for each of the five months of Pride,...
Living in one of the highly sought-after places like Hyde Park is nothing less of an adventure. The most attractive Royal parks of London- Hyde Park, is located in the heart of the city occupying about 350 acres of central London.
Two long lakes- Long Water and Serpentine lakes run along the premises of Hyde Park, which is a great hotspot for the residents. Hyde Park lies in the boroughs of Westminster, which is a prominent region in London.
Neighbouring boroughs like Paddington, Bayswater, Mayfair etc., are easily reachable from Hyde Park. Finding a home in a popular...
Tickets have gone on sale for Budleigh Music Festival which will be held from 9 - 17 July after a break last year due to Government restrictions. A week-long programme of live classical music will be held in the town, this year accompanied by incredible sensory art installation, Colourscape.
Immersive experience
As well as a star-studded line up of world-class musicians, this year’s festival will see the launch of Colourscape, an immersive experience of colour, light and music, taking the form of a walk-through installation on The Green. Interlinked chambers of intense...
Leather is one of the most fashionable, durable materials in the world. Even small leather corner sofas can last for years . However, every piece of furniture that is made from leather is really expensive, so if you buy one, you have to make sure that you know how to clean it properly.
It takes some specific know-how to keep the leather look good for years, especially if you use it often. Additionally, there is more than one type of leather, so you have to know exactly what kind of leather you have. Here, you will find some useful information that will help you keep your leather...
A revamped Exeter hair salon has become the city’s first to win the Standards Agency Flagship’s 5-star rating for its standards of hygiene. Futura Hair , in Exeter’s South Street, is emerging from the national lockdown with a new vision for the future.
Founded and run by Nadia Barlaba , Futura Hair, which was formerly The LXS and rebranded during the pandemic, has emerged from a tough period in which a new focus was born out of the need to survive.
Nadia said: “We knew the impact the pandemic would have on the business and the community immediately and so we had to do...
An interactive audio experience, Hairy Hands FM, brings to life a Dartmoor legend.
Since the 1920s, drivers in Devon have claimed mysterious ‘Hairy Hands’ have seized control of the steering wheel and caused a high number of road accidents on the B3212.
Hairy Hands FM, part of the BBC New Creatives scheme for young artists, brings these sightings to life through unnerving binaural sound and a radio host to help the listener defeat the hairy hands.
“Hairy Hands FM is an immersive audio experience with interactive elements where you get chased around your home by the...
A Devon-based, award-winning coffee pod producer is breaking into the Chinese market with its eco-friendly, compostable coffee capsules made from wood and bark.
Blue Goose’s coffee pods are now selling in China online through the Great British Food Store on the country’s largest social media platform, WeChat.
The Great British Food Store just set up by Business West, one of the UK’s largest Chambers of Commerce, is already selling 20 UK food and drink brands on WeChat which has a user base of 1.2 billion.
Lex Thornley, co-founder of Blue Goose, based in Exeter...
