The survival industry has been growing in leaps and bounds for the past twenty years. Even some of the richest people in the world have substantial investments in survival properties.
Before you start prepping for a significant event in the future, you should give it a lot of thought . It is a decision that will affect you for the rest of your life.
It helps to know what to do and the best source of information in this regard is someone who has done it for a long time. An experienced prepper will give you advice that will save you a lot of time and money in the long run...
Having survived the gloomy winters inside, it is time you get out into the sun and enjoy the camping season. We know how eager you are to get a taste of that fresh mountain air again. Taking a trip into the lap of nature is the best way to destress yourself from the challenges of everyday life and return to being highly recharged.
However, sometimes camping can prove to be extremely stressful. For instance, most people dislike the hassle of pitching their tents, which can be a pushback for you to camp. Nobody wants to ruin their valuable day out by reading instructions and...
Got your eye on something new? Or maybe you want to have more money to play with? Whether you need a new pair of work shoes or you’re already thinking ahead to the kids’ summer wardrobe, you’re going to need more spending money!
Unfortunately, many of us are struggling to find additional cash to spend on frivolous or additional items, even if we do need them. Rather than saving little by little, wouldn’t it be easier if we could just increase our spending money with a quick cash injection? Well, help is at hand! Read on to discover some simple ideas that can help increase your...
When it comes to picking out the ideal dining table for your home, you need to make sure that you’ve got the best possible choices. The dining room table is an essential part of any home. It’s a place for you and your guests to sit down and enjoy a meal. However, if you’re going to make this a reality, you have to be prepared to go out and pick the best dining room table for your specific needs.
You do have a couple of different things that you’ll need to keep in mind when it comes to picking out the ideal table, but there are three things in particular that you really should...
With Devon’s Snow Wardens prepared to spring into action this weekend, they will also be marking the 10th anniversary of the volunteer scheme this year.
The scheme has gone from strength to strength since it was launched by Devon County Council in 2011 , and around 325 towns and parishes in the county currently have snow wardens.
In the event of a prolonged cold spell, the volunteers grit their priority roads and clear snow as part of their community’s self-help plans. Among the first snow wardens to sign up were the parishes of Dunkeswell, Rattery and Uplyme, and 10...
Dartmoor has become a draw for thousands seeking outdoors spaces for their health and well-being during the pandemic, with the much-loved iconic Dartmoor pony a huge draw. But a leading charity has warned their future is at risk unless additional funding is found.
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is a charity which works to protect the future of true Dartmoor ponies in their natural, native environment. It carries out important conservation projects within 450 hectares holding it manages at Bellever, in the heart of Dartmoor, an area very popular with visitors, where a...
Devon is preparing for the possibility of widespread snow showers on Sunday morning (24 January).
Gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments overnight tonight as freezing temperatures and the risk of icy conditions and wintry showers continue into the weekend.
The County Council’s teams will be treating around 2,000 miles of roads on Devon’s primary and secondary salting network from around 7am tomorrow morning, ahead of a band of snow which is forecast to bring around 5cm of snow from the early hours of Sunday.
An Exeter School Sixth Former has been awarded a place on the National Youth Film Academy.
Upper Sixth Former Emma Bates set herself the challenge as a lockdown achievement which complements the place she won on the National Youth Theatre last year.
A Level Drama pupil Emma was first introduced to the art of filmmaking through the school’s drama club at school where they made a short film highlighting the issues of climate change.
Inspired by this experience, she applied for the National Youth Film Academy and was offered a place after submitting a short...
The double-winning exploits of the Exeter Chiefs have today been rewarded by Devon glassmakers, Dartington Crystal, who have created a special tankard for the club’s players, coaches and support staff.
In what was a memorable 2019/20 season for the Chiefs, Rob Baxter’s side lifted not only the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time with victory over Racing 92, but followed it up by claiming a second Gallagher Premiership crown with victory over Wasps.
Each hand-made 'Torrington' crystal tankard, which has been personalised with the recipient’s name, features the...
A trio of challenges in memory of a much-loved ‘petrol-head’ dad who died from Covid-19 will raise funds for the Honiton-based Devon Freewheelers.
Mum-of-three Kelly Lawson, aged 42, of St Leonards, in Exeter, is gearing up for a busy spring when she tackles her own Challenge 62, as a tribute to dad David Meyer, from Chelston, in Torquay, who died from coronavirus in March 2020.
Married Kelly, an accountant, will celebrate her 62-year-old dad’s life by swimming, running and cycling during April and May, in what she expects to be an emotional and poignant challenge....
