The Donkey Sanctuary has Christmas all wrapped up

With the festive season fast approaching, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something for all the family with a trio of seasonal events.

The Christmas Fair is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping and the children will love meeting Santa in his grotto. Carols by Candlelight is a truly magical evening as the Sidmouth sanctuary is lit up with thousands of candles. The Adoption Donkey Christmas Stocking Trail is a great way of exploring the sanctuary and runs right through the festive season up until January.

Held over the weekend of 23 and 24 November between...

Match report: Exeter City 0 Cheltenham Town 0

Exeter City had the better of the game at St James Park but ultimately couldn’t force a way through a resolute Cheltenham Town defence as the game ended goalless on Saturday afternoon.

Grecians’ boss Matt Taylor made two changes to the side that started in the FA Cup match last weekend in Cambridge, as Craig Woodman and Tom Parkes were replaced by Dean Moxey, who captained the side, and Jack Sparkes.

It was a tight opening period to the game, interspersed with moments of real quality – Alex Fisher’s close control to beat two Cheltenham players perhaps the most impressive –...

So you’ve passed your driving test: What now?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:35am

Months – possibly years – of practice goes into passing your driving test, but what do you do once you have that certificate in hand? First-time drivers are often hit with high insurance premiums but there are a number of different ways to decrease your insurance premium.

Once you’ve been driven home by your instructor, there are some vital things you need to do before you get behind the wheel.

Find that perfect first car

If you decide to buy your first car , there are a lot of things to take into consideration. The price may be a big deciding factor on whether you...

Why skipping professional dental cleaning increases treatment costs in the long run

Few would argue against the value of good oral health, and the long-term benefits it has for general health and wellbeing. Unfortunately it is also the case that many people struggle to achieve this because of fears over the professional dental cleaning cost, which can be quite an expensive outlay for what seems like a routine procedure. But with many people now at risk of letting things slip in their dental health, due to busy lifestyles and unhealthy diets, it is important to weigh this dental cleaning cost against the cost of tooth decay and disease.

With the risk of exposing...

Warner Bros. Studio Tour infographic charts the history of Harry Potter

A new Harry Potter infographic has been designed to take fans on a whistle-stop tour of the film production timeline and key events leading up to the launch of the Studio Tour.

There’ll be no more arguing about which came first, The Chamber of Secrets or The Goblet of Fire, and say goodbye to confusion over which year your favourite Harry Potter film was released. The infographic lists all the pivotal movie dates plus the sequence of events that led to the creation of Warner Bros. Studio Tour itself.

Tickets for the Tour were released in 2011, with the grand opening taking...

Does rehab actually work?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 7:37am

Rehab seems to be the number one cure for people living with drug addictions. It is marketed as the top method to solve addiction issues and give people the chance to turn their life around. However, it is debatable whether this form of treatment actually works or if it is just a temporary fix. After all, what matters is everything after leaving rehab; if one can stay sober and ditch their bad drug addiction habits for good. If you’re wondering about the effectiveness of rehab or are considering sending a loved one to drug and alcohol rehab , read on to gain more insight into if it...

What equipment do you need for soccer

Isn't soccer the most popular male sport? Some people even opt to make it their profession. Template.net is dedicated to making this process as simple as possible for you. Whether you want to be a sportsperson or a writer, they've created documents to help you get things done faster.

Soccer is an exciting but physical sport. Every moment is full of thrills and risk. If you are not fully-protected with the relevant safety equipment, you may end up getting injured.

Playingy soccer without the proper equipment will hinder your movement on the filed. Usa College Football...

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Princesshay Late Night Shopping Experiences

Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.

Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:

  • Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
  • Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
  • ...
Conservation charity helping young people choose All Our Futures

Conservation charity helping young people choose All Our Futures

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 10:39am

A Devon charity is inspiring young people to change the world – and they’re doing it for free.

Wild Planet Trust is launching new sustainability workshops for schools. The six free workshops – called All Our Futures – aim to empower children and young people to make good choices for the future. Group Education Manager Steve Nash explained:

“As educators, we understand that the most important role for a teacher is to prepare pupils for the world beyond the classroom. It’s becoming ever clearer, however, that our world is changing. Our wildlife and wild places are in trouble...

'Christmas at The Musicals' Concert

Mary-Jess (winner of the Chinese ‘X Factor’ and Official Downton Abbey Soprano) and Joanna Forest (two time UK Number 1 selling soprano) will be touring the UK this winter with their tour ‘Christmas at the Musicals’! They’ll sing all your favourites from the West End and Broadway along with timeless winter classics to really get you in to the Christmas spirit!

The tour is coming to Exeter - The Mint Church, Decemeber 11th.

"I asked my friend Joanna to join me on stage for Christmas at the Musicals last year and it was just so successful that we've turned it in to a full...

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