Old Mill named best employer in South West by prestigious industry awards

South West financial experts, Old Mill, has been named as one of the Best Financial Advisers to WorkFor by the Professional Adviser Awards.

The Best Financial Advisers to Work For is a survey and awards programme dedicated to identifying and recognising the best employers in the UK.

Old Mill, which has 74 employees in their Wealth Management team, across its four offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, was one of just 13 firms to make the grade and the only South West-based company to win the award. The award process is managed by Best Companies Group - an...

The 5 most visited countries where Casinos are prohibited

Since the beginning of time, people have been playing the game of chance not to win money but to show intelligence, pass time, and also it was associated with supernatural beings. People perceived that the gods favored players that were lucky with gambling. Thousands of years later, gaming is still part of civilization that has evolved into different forms and variations. Gambling has evolved to be a form of entertainment, a way of gaining or losing money and wicked behavioral problems such as addiction. Addiction is among the main reason that makes casino and betting controversial....

The nation’s favourites on the big screen at Vue Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/16/2020 - 3:22pm

From iconic actors to acclaimed directors and noteworthy performers to beloved broadcasters, Britain has a lot of cherished talent within the entertainment industry. In 2020, a number of world-renowned British names can be seen at Vue Exeter.

March brings us the musical theatre world’s ultimate duo in Michael Ball & Alfie Boe – Back Together which will delight audiences nationwide. The final show of their UK tour at the o2 area in London will be hitting the big screen from the 28th March. Showcasing their phenomenal vocals, the pair will be treating viewers to songs from their...

Make-A-Wish UK recruits Children’s Board

The children’s charity Make A Wish® UK is putting young people at the beating heart of its activities by setting up a Children and Young People’s Board.

Make-A-Wish is recruiting eight young people from all over the UK who are aged between 11 and 20 and who have granted a wish in the past two years, to form the first STARboard.

The group will each represent a nation or region of the UK and help make decisions that shift the charity’s focus from being child-focused to one that is child-led.

The creation of STARboard is part of the charity’s mission to ensure every...

** POSTPONED ** Exeter Choral Society charity concert

Event Date: 
08/05/2020 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
St. James' Church, Mount Pleasant Rd., Exeter, EX47QD

** PLEASE NOTE THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED **

If you are a fan of modern choral music, or would like to give it a try, then Exeter Choral Society's next charity concert will give you a night to remember.

The star attraction will be Rutter's Requiem, written in memory of his father and his desire that music should be accessible to a wide audience, and following a chance encounter with the original manuscipt of Faure's Requiem in Paris. This work features parts of the Latin Requiem, but also an interpretation of 'Out of the Deep' and 'The Lord is my Shepherd' ....

Exete Choral Society charity concert

Event Date: 
08/05/2020 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
St. James' Church, Mount Pleasant Rd., Exeter, EX47QD

If you are a fan of modern choral music, or would like to give it a try, then Exeter Choral Society's next charity concert will give you a night to remember.

The star attraction will be Rutter's Requiem (1985), written in memory of his father and his desire that music should be accessible to a wide audience, and as a result of a chance encounter with the original manuscipt of Faure's Requiem in Paris. This work features an arrangement of parts of the Latin Requiem, but also an interpretation of 'Out of the Deep' and 'The Lord is my Shepherd'. It is undoubtedly one of the best loved...

Match report: Macclesfield Town 2 Exeter City 3

A late goal from Ryan Bowman gave Exeter City all three points in an eventful game in difficult conditions against Macclesfield Town.

The Grecians had led 2-0, before goals from Connor Kirby and Fiacre Kelleher brought the home side level, though Bowman’s goal late on decided the game.

Manager Matt Taylor made two changes to the side that beat Oldham 5-1 on Tuesday night, with Dean Moxey and Brennan Dickenson coming into the starting XI in place of Jayden Richardson and Tom Parkes, who was unwell.

The home side started brightly, with Lewis Ward required on two...

Recycle Devon wants Devon residents to join the ‘Donation Generation’

Devon residents are being invited to join the Donation Generation by pledging to reuse and repair clothing as much as possible and reduce the estimated 10,000 items of clothing thrown away in the UK every five minutes.

Every pledge made will be entered in a prize draw on 2 March 2020, to win one of 10 Upcycling and Repair kits.

The kits consist of handy items to help repair and upcycle clothing easily such as fabric scissors, iron-on patches, repair tape, cottons, needles and buttons.

To enter, residents can pledge to undertake various waste saving actions, such as...

Salcombe Gin

Double award win for Salcombe Gin

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 02/15/2020 - 10:47am

South Devon based Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) is celebrating two impressive award wins in less than a week. In the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' category at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, the Salcombe Gin School was awarded the highest accolade of 'Gold'. The celebrations continued at the Food Reader Awards on Monday when SDCo. was presented with the 'Best Drink' award.

Commenting on the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, Howard Davies, co-founder of SDCo. says: "We're incredibly proud of this award, it's a fantastic honour for the Salcombe Gin School....

Why You Should Add Sports in Your Workout Routine

Just like eating healthy food and breathing enough oxygen is important for your health, having a regular workout routine is essential to maintaining good health and keeping illness at bay. Working out also helps in keeping your mental health strong and focused, so you don’t have to be overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression. The moment you realize the countless benefits of working out, you’ll pack your bags and hit the gym without looking back. You might even enroll in some fitness classes. But have you ever considered adding sports into your workout routine?

Regardless of...

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