A vacant vegetable plot in Exeter has been used to grow potatoes for people struggling to feed themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Harvested spuds from the Exeter City Council-run plot at Guys Hylton Allotments have been given to people in need.
The potatoes were grown by plot holder Kathy Northcott and her green-fingered friends at the St Thomas Allotment Association, Dave, Charlotte, Les and Shaun.
Kathy said the idea came to her in a “eureka moment” just before ‘lockdown’. The plan was to use surplus unsold potatoes from The Trading Shed – an...
It was a great honour to be able to present Devon County Show’s former Crafts and Gardens Steward, Joan Mitchell, with a bouquet of flowers to mark her 90th birthday last Sunday 6th September.
Joan, whose history with the Show dates back decades, used to live in Ottery St Mary in Devon before relocating to Taunton in 1994.
Whilst living in Ottery, Joan was an active and committed participant in Devon County Show, stewarding at the show for 36 years when the Show was at Whipton in what was then the floral crafts tent.
The global health crisis has forced people to practice social distancing measures and forego shopping at physical retailers. As a result, many entrepreneurs and business owners have focused their energy into moving to online marketplaces or building their own ecommerce websites. This has created a massive increase in digital sales, and in fact, the ecommerce market in the UK is projected to be worth €222.5 billion (£201.9 billion) by the end of this year. However, not all businesses that migrate to the digital landscape will be a success. While listing your business in online marketplaces...
Energy generation, distribution and use is changing radically. Today, renewable energy is cheaper than ever, whereas fossil-fuels are dangerous for climate change. Meanwhile, new technologies could radically re-shape our homes, workplaces and communities. Therefore, ECOE wants to improve people’s energy literacy. We want everybody to know about the changes that are coming so that no-one is left behind. So we are now running webinars to provide trustworthy information about the technologies and changes to come.
Inheriting money or property is wonderful luck of the draw that should be handled with care. While it may be easy to go the whole hog and have a crazy bacchanalian feast to celebrate, this isn’t necessarily wise, or practical. There are many things you need to do to get your estate in order, the first of which is to hire an attorney with extensive experience in this particular area of the law. This might seem superfluous to you right now, but it’s the best thing you could possibly do for yourself and your loved ones. The following are a few more concrete reasons to hire an estate attorney...
When it comes to winter or cold season, the chances of catching a cold and flu become increased especially if you are allergic to this season. Thus, it becomes important to learn some prevention techniques rather than taking the way of visiting your doctor's time and again. That’s not only hectic but also forces you to take medicines that are not sometimes favorable.
In this blog, we have reflected upon tackling the issue of cold weather germs and how to fight them without making extra efforts in 7 different ways. Let’s begin!
Bathroom remodels can be overwhelming because of the abundance of choices. Tiles, for instance, vary in shape, price, and color. You have to narrow down your research because if you look everywhere without a plan, you will end up even more confused. That’s why you need to sit with yourself and narrow down your choices to avoid frustration. To make the process easier for you, we will tackle some aspects that you should check before making the final decision.
Calculate Your Budget
Not setting a budget can make you stray away and eat up your savings. Moreover, you will keep dreaming...
Three Exeter independents have launched the ‘Get Exeter Baking’ campaign to help local people enjoy the benefits and pleasure of making real bread at home.
Participants are provided with information and resources to help them learn the art of making real sourdough bread, and to take part in a competition to show off their creations for a chance to win baking-themed prizes.
The campaign is being run collectively by Emma’s Bread, The Real Food Store and The Sidwell Street Bakehouse to support the Real Bread Campaign’s Sourdough September initiative. Now in its eighth year,...
Do you feel online casinos and gambling sites are not appealing compared to the traditional counterparts? Well, you have to forgo that as most of the gamble online in UK casinos is providing players with the opportunities to enjoy great VIP benefits and treatments.
The introduction of various online loyalty programs is like a breath of fresh air, especially for the online gaming world.
What Is An Online Loyalty Bonus?
Evident from the name, a loyalty bonus is a particular kind of bonus given to players who have been loyal players of the online gambling and...
White Wall Yellow Door , an initiative which provides museums, galleries and theatres with resources for families, is delighted to announce its plans to launch in Exeter.
Sophy Rickett, Director of White Wall Yellow Door (WWYD) says: “Over the last four years, we have firmly established ourselves in London and have developed a diverse portfolio of projects with clients including Trinity Buoy Wharf, the Petrie Museum of Egyptology and the Freud Museum. We have had some fantastic feedback and now feel we are in a great position to expand outside London.”
