Have your say on a masterplan for the Clyst Valley Regional Park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2020 - 4:38pm

A public consultation on proposals for new, public, green space around the Clyst Valley is taking place from Monday 9th November 2020 until 12 noon on Thursday 7th January 2021. The survey has been extended until January to allow for the national coronavirus restrictions currently in force.

The Clyst Valley is on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population to the east of Exeter. To make sure that local people can explore and enjoy the East Devon countryside, connecting with nature for their health and wellbeing, the Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan sets out ideas on how it...

Top 3 Reasons to Vacation in Agrigento with Family

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2020 - 3:32pm

The holiday season is already here, and many wonder where to spend that special moment. While going on holiday is a treat and an opportunity to unwind, planning can be a daunting experience. And this is particularly true when traveling with family. If you're seeking the best holiday destination, Agrigento is a city worth considering. It's one of the first travel destinations after the Covid 19 lockdown in Italy and boasts of various tourist attractions. Let's dive in for more reasons to visit the beautiful city.

1. Variety of Accommodations

Agrigento is famous for its...

Rolex, Oyster, Milgauss,

All about Rolex Milgauss

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2020 - 11:54am

The special feature of the Milgauss is the protection against magnetism by a special balance spiral and a metal sheathing of the movement. The watch had its premiere as early as 1956 under the reference number 6541. At that time, the target group of the Milgauss consisted mainly of scientists and other specialists who were exposed to strong magnetic fields in their profession. Rolex did not have to go a long way: the CERN nuclear research centre, where such conditions prevail, was founded in Geneva in 1954 and began operations in 1957. Rolex is also headquartered in this city.

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4 Ways to Make Face Masks Fun

The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced many changes on us this year, and very few of them have been positive. As well as the death, illness, and economic damage that the disease has inflicted on the world, there have also been many social issues caused by the Pandemic such as lockdowns and travel restrictions. One of the most contentious of the issues has been the necessity of wearing face masks to stop the transmission of the virus.

Whilst the vast majority of scientific and medical professionals agree that wearing masks is the number one way that we can all do our part in slowing the...

My Super Connector

Devon mentor named one of Britain’s top 50 business advisers

A Devon based business mentor has been named as one Britain’s top 50 business advisers.

Jennifer Corcoran who offers LinkedIn business advice to help local entrepreneurs, was picked from hundreds of advisers from around the UK for her work with entrepreneurs, executives, job seekers and graduates.

Jennifer who runs My Super Connector from her home office in Shaldon said: “Having spent many years working in and with small businesses I understand the many challenges they face to maintain their existence, add in Covid-19 and the challenge is immense and so if by giving my...

Bob Dylan brings lyrics to life in launch of latest art collection

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 11/08/2020 - 10:22pm

Bob Dylan’s brand-new art collection, Mondo Scripto , has launched this week, exclusively sold by leading retail art group, Castle Fine Art.

In this second release from the series, Dylan continues the selection of his most renowned lyrics, each originally handwritten by him in pen on paper and accompanied by an original pencil drawing.

The six limited-edition graphics, each hand-signed by Dylan, showcase music released by the artist between 1963 and 1966. Carefully curated and encompassing themes of humanity - from absent love to politics and loss - Mondo Scripto...

Join expert discussion on saving the oceans

Scientists specialising in the marine environment will answer questions on ocean conservation during a free online event organised by the University of Exeter.

The health of our oceans is in decline, and the panel will discuss ways to protect and restore vital marine biodiversity.

They will also talk about the impact of marine degradation on human health and communities around the world.

The hour-long event will start at 1pm on Tuesday (10 November) and will be introduced by Exeter Vice-Chancellor Professor Lisa Roberts.

Questions can be submitted in...

Cazoo

Cazoo launches new customer centre in Exeter

Cazoo , the UK’s leading online car retailer, which makes buying a used car as simple and seamless as buying any other product online, has today opened its latest Customer Centre , located at Denbury Court, Marsh Barton, Exeter and marking the eighth location opened by Cazoo since the summer.

The site was formerly occupied by Imperial Cars which was acquired by Cazoo in July and who have since invested £1m into refitting the site, creating 15 new customer-facing and vehicle-servicing jobs. Cazoo has plans to open a further 7 sites across the UK before the end of the year,...

University of Exeter

Young people recruited to harness smartphones to improve mental health and wellbeing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:42pm

Young people across Europe are being recruited to a trial to put their smartphone addiction to good use, via an app designed to prevent anxiety and depression and improve wellbeing.

Researchers at the University of Exeter are leading a pan-European project to recruit young people aged between 16 and 22 years to use the app. It brings together the latest research on self-monitoring, self-help techniques and cognitive behavioural therapy so that young people can learn about their own emotions, develop resilience, and build well-being. Meanwhile, the app’s data will help researchers...

Bridging the Gap, TEDx Youth @ Gandy Street

TEDx Youth @ Gandy Street: Free tickets now available

Free Tickets for TEDx Youth @ Gandy Street are now available for everyone, HERE: bitly.ws/9UcG

TEDxYouth@GandyStreet is an independently organised TEDx event based in Exeter, England that will be taking place online on November 21st. We are pleased to welcome you to our first TEDx conference, we have an amazing range of speakers ready to share their ideas worth spreading. Please keep an eye on our social media pages where you can see all our amazing speakers as they are released.

Here is the link to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/267998467905422...

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