It’s very common for exercise routines to be aborted as we drift into winter. The darker evenings, lower temperatures and wetter weather make sitting in a warm living room far more appealing. However, there’s an old fitness adage: summer bodies are built in the winter. How can we avoid panicked binge-fitness only a few weeks before our summer holiday in Spain? Here are some tips to help keep you active through the colder months.
More than just a bikini photo
Regular exercise will help you look lithe and toned in your bikini or board shorts, and that’s a perfectly good...
Hospiscare have launched their annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme to support end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.
On Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 January 2024, Hospiscare and a team of volunteers will be heading out in full force to collect and recycle Christmas trees in return for a donation to the local charity.
Collections will take place in Crediton, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, with a recommended donation of £15 per tree.
Hospiscare’s annual Christmas tree recycling scheme is supported by volunteers...
PEOPLE across Exeter are being urged to look after their hearing and not ignore worrying symptoms.
This comes as a latest study shows that 33% of South West people have noticed negative changes to their hearing in the last decade – but more than half (51%) have taken no action to address those changes.
That means that thousands could be missing out on hearing our favourite sounds, TV shows and music properly – or even saying yes to things we didn’t mean to.
Donna Morgan, director of Specsavers audiology for Exeter, said: “Part of the stigma around hearing loss...
This holiday season, Livery Dole, the esteemed Isuzu UK dealership based in Exeter, is extending its commitment to the local community by partnering with Devon Young Farmers to bring joy and support to various causes.
This collaboration with the Devon Young Farmers, an association nurturing the skills and community involvement of young individuals aged 10-28, showcases Livery Dole's dedication to fostering positive relationships and giving back during the festive season.
In a significant gesture, Livery Dole has formed a lasting partnership with Devon Young Farmers,...
Following new research last week from Alzheimer’s Society which found 65% of dementia family carers felt ‘robbed’ of a care-free and joyful Christmas, The Filo Project , a local not-for-profit dementia day care provider is sharing expert advice to help Devon families navigate the festive period and support their loved ones with dementia to feel involved in home festivities.
The busy changes to many families’ routines and home environment at Christmas-time can be challenging for relatives or friends who have dementia. Decorations suddenly appearing, noisy family gatherings and...
Exeter Northcott announced today over 100 exciting new events at its Northcott and city centre Barnfield theatres from January until June 2024, including:
Musical extravaganzas: smash-hit parody Unfortunate and Windrush celebration RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey .
Laughs for all: must-see comedies The Time Machine and The Importance of Being... Earnest? and stand-up from Georgie Carroll and Romesh Ranganathan .
Social justice spotlights: Women’s History Month brings powerful stories Protest and WANTED
The initiative will welcome over 300 individuals to Hall & Woodhouse’s estate of pubs on December 25th
Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, is offering a complimentary three-course meal for locals who will be spending Christmas alone this year. Across its estate of pubs, over 50 managed houses from Devon to Hertfordshire are taking part in the ‘Community Christmas Table’ initiative.
The concept promises to host Christmas dinner for more than 300 people in the UK who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Those benefitting from the initiative will be...
Exeter has placed #20 in StudentCrowd's Best Student Cities 2023 league table against more than 70 cities in the UK.
The city ranked as one of the best across all review categories: cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport.
Exeter is home to the University of Exeter. In total, there are over 30,000 students in Exeter - making it a hub for higher education and student life in the region.
One student who rated their experience at Exeter on StudentCrowd said: "The city has a lot to offer. There are many shops, restaurants, pubs and...
Devon residents are being reminded that changes to waste disposal charges in the new year do not mean a free-for-all at its tips.
The government is amending legislation so households can take small amounts of DIY-waste to local disposal centres for free, but restrictions will remain.
Councillor Alan Connett (Lib Dem, Exminster & Haldon) welcomed the move by Westminster to remove what he called a ‘tip tax’, and urged Devon County Council (DCC) to give the county’s residents an “early Christmas present” by scrapping the fees immediately.
Water Babies, based in Exeter, Devon, is thrilled to announce its latest achievement as one of the leading franchise businesses in the UK. Amid fierce competition spanning various industries, Water Babies has successfully secured a prominent position among the top five by claiming the fourth spot in the highly regarded Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) rankings – announced on 4th December, the title will proudly be held by Water Babies throughout the entirety of 2024.
This accolade follows swiftly after exciting wins at two other awards ceremonies in the past month - the 2023 BFA...
