Trowers announces new head of office and growth in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:22pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins announces partner Chris Rundle as new head of office in Exeter . Chris takes over from Joseph Acton who was in post since Peter Keuls retired in 2008 for 12 years, and will be retiring from the firm after nearly 32 years at Trowers.

The office has also undergone further change with the expansion of its corporate, litigation and real estate teams in Exeter with several recent hires across various levels.

In recent months the Exeter office has welcomed partner Stuart Mathews and associate Jonathan Holloway to the corporate team...

Adventure Cinema launches UK-wide tour of socially spacious, open-air film screenings

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:27pm

Following the government’s roadmap announcement that outdoor cinemas can re-open from 17th May, Adventure Cinema is excited to announce a new socially spacious tour, offering guests the chance to enjoy the magic of the movies this spring and beyond.

Stopping at some of the UK’s most scenic spaces, including Belmont Park in Exeter, Saltram House in Plymouth, Torquay Recreation Ground and Newton Abbot Racecourse , the open-air events invite friends and families up and down the country to pack their favourite picnics, pick their cosiest blankets, and watch great films under the sun...

Stronger Than Hate Challenge

Stronger Than Hate: Anti-Hate Challenge for Exeter Secondary Schools

A powerful challenge which empowers children to tackle hate within their communities and take action for a better future is being launched to secondary schools in Exeter today.

Created by University of Southern California (USC) Shoah Foundation, in partnership with Discovery Education, the Stronger Than Hate Challenge invites pupils to use their creativity to bring communities closer together.

Students aged 13-18 are being asked to submit a project showing why united communities are stronger. This can take the form of a video, poem, song, blog or piece of art – and a first...

Mecca launches search for Britain's most inspiring neighbours

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 9:58pm

With the easing of restrictions on the horizon, the future is looking brighter as the UK heads towards spring and the hope of this being the final lockdown. Over the last 12 months, community spirit has soared as the nation felt a bigger need for a sense of togetherness. And whilst times have been tough, across the UK many local communities have come together to provide invaluable support to each other – from community kitchens to picking up prescriptions, or welfare calls to those feeling isolated and alone.

Now Mecca Bingo, whose 76 clubs have been at the heart of UK’s towns and...

Residents invited to give their views on future of Magdalen Road

Residents invited to give their views on future of Magdalen Road

Exeter residents have the chance to give their views on how Magdalen Road could look in the future.

Devon County Council (DCC) has launched a public consultation, which sets out several different options for access and providing more space for pedestrians, cyclists and shoppers.

The options being proposed follow feedback from local residents and stakeholders on the temporary changes, funded by the Government’s Active Travel Fund, which are currently in place to support social distancing.

Option 1 would be to make the current temporary arrangements permanent,...

How Golf Rangefinder works

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 3:14pm

Calculating distances during a golf game is not an easy feat especially to amateur players. Rangefinders make it easier by estimating distances within the golf course. These devices serve the same purpose but have disparities in terms of accuracy and functions. Currently, there are three main types of rangefinders; Laser, optical and GPS.

Let’s delve on each one of them and find out how they work, also you can follow the link to find the best golf rangefinder .

How a Laser Golf Rangefinder Works

Laser golf rangefinder uses laser beam technology to verify...

Mr Williamson, teachers and pupils onscreen during the virtual maths lesson

Secretary of State for Education makes virtual visit to Broadclyst school

The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, joined a virtual Year 6 maths lesson and was then interviewed by Year 5 children in the TV studio at Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) on Wednesday morning (24 February).

Following the good news that schools will be reopening on 8 March, the Secretary of State talked to the children about how they’ve been learning during lockdown and how much they are looking forward to being back in their classrooms. During Mr Beevor’s maths lesson, Mr Williamson spoke to children of keyworkers in the classroom and also pupils...

Photograph showing a man reading a book to two children

Exeter Live Better launches World Book Day competition

As a UNESCO City of Literature, Exeter Live Better is launching a competition to celebrate World Book Day on 4 March and is encouraging people of all ages across the city to get involved.

The theme of this year’s World Book Day is ‘Share a Story’ and Exeter residents are invited to join in the fun by sharing the title of their favourite book that’s helped them get through lockdown, with a short explanation as to why it has helped them. Residents are being asked to share through the social media pages of Exeter Live Better – the platform that celebrates all that is unique in the...

How to start buying CBD products

The attitude towards cannabis has changed dramatically in the past few years. If before it was considered only as a source of the narcotic substance tetrahydrocannabinol, aka THC, today cannabis is increasingly associated with hemp CBD products that are beneficial for the body and mind. Therefore, even the most radical opponents of the use of cannabis products are gradually changing their point of view, and products that appear on the market are useful even for pets. The basis of such products is cannabidiol, a cannabinoid that acts on the receptors of the human nervous system and allows...

Scottsdale luxury homes for sale

Scottsdale is a beautiful city in Arizona with a warm and inviting Southwestern hospitality. Scottsdale offers a variety of Scottsdale luxury homes for sale, from serene mountain views to urban delights to golf courses and sports communities. New luxury homes for sale in Scottsdale are built to attract an elite clientele who can expect to enjoy endless vacationing, entertaining or simply relaxing in their very own residences.

Scottsdale is an ideal vacation destination, as it is just minutes away from the Grand Canyon, the Sahara Desert and the Phoenix Metropolitan Zoo. A...

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