How to Make a Living off Your Looks!

In the words of Mr. James Blunt, “You’re Beautiful”, well as much as we may argue about the merits, or otherwise, of the song, we can all agree that it’s nice to be thought of as good-looking, but making money off of how you look doesn’t mean you have to be a 10 out of 10, all sorts of looks are good and it’s how you use your looks and present yourself that may be most important.

Look Good & Be Good

It’s well known that attractive people get hired more regularly and although this may sound unfair, it’s really an unconscious bias, and we can all relate to this if we are...

Top things to do in Salem, Oregon

Located at the heart of the Willamette Valley, Northern Oregon, the capital city of Salem is home to about 150,000 people -- making one of the largest cities in the state of Oregon. Boasting a perfect location, Salem offers scenic beauty as it is just an hour away from the ocean and an hour away too from the Cascade Mountains.

Salem features many unique tourist attractions, such as public gardens, riverfront carousels, enchanted theme parks, children’s museums, some of the most prestigious universities and the infamous Willamette Heritage Center. Outdoor and other free things to...

Cosy Club Exeter launches Christmas campaign to end loneliness

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/11/2019 - 6:13am

This Christmas, Cosy Club Exeter will aim to combat loneliness through the power of tea. From 21st November to 24thDecember, Cosy Club will donate 10p from every tea sold to older people’s support charity, Independent Age who will be helping those in need this winter.

With almost one in five Brits expected to spend Christmas alone this year (19%) and over one in four people (26%) expressing concern about older relatives and friends being on their own this Christmas, the effects can truly be devasting.

Amber Wood, Managing Director of Cosy Club commented: “Loneliness is an...

Experience the magic of Disney as Frozen 2 finally arrives at Vue Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:02pm

THE wait is over, as fans of Anna and Elsa can now get tickets for Disney’s enchanting sequel Frozen 2, which is set to be released in Vue Exeter on the 22nd November.

The highly-anticipated hit musical will see the return of the Academy Award-winning team – directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho, and the vocal talents of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Grad who voice Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf.

These adored characters embark on a dangerous journey to discover the secrets and origins of Elsa’s magical powers, and will learn...

St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery awarded the only ‘excellent’

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 10:58pm

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has awarded St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery ‘excellent’ in all areas of their Educational Quality inspection. Based in Staverton, near Totnes, the independent day school for children aged 3 to 11 received ‘excellent’ for both ‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘The quality of the pupils’ personal development’.

During the inspection, which took place in September, independent school inspectors identified pupils ‘display exemplary behaviour at all times’ and ‘demonstrate highly developed knowledge,...

Survivors of child sexual abuse invited to share views on access to records in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 10:53pm

Survivors of child sexual abuse who have struggled to access their childhood records are being invited to speak to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in Exeter on 21 November.

The Inquiry’s Victims and Survivors Forum is holding a series of events across England and Wales to discuss barriers to accessing records and what needs to be improved in the future.

Many survivors have also told the Inquiry’s Truth Project about the difficulties they have faced trying to access medical, care and social services records, with records hidden or doctored.

For...

Sarah Routley receiving her award from Amy Gilbert-Jeans, Housing Service Lead

East Devon tenants conference 2019 focuses on caring for our community theme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 5:46pm

Caring for our community was the theme chosen by East Devon District Council tenants for their 2019 tenants’ conference, which they also arrange and run.

This popular annual event, which took place on 21 October 2019 at Westpoint Conference Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, was attended by 59 East Devon tenants, as well as 18 young persons, 12 members of staff from East Devon District Council, Ian Williams (East Devon’s housing repairs contractors), two councillors and several guests.

Peter Sullivan, a tenant from Sidmouth, who is also a Tenant Housing Review Board member,...

Natalie Peacock - Harrogate Spring Water, Mark Godfrey - Deer Park Country House and Matthew Allen

Top award for Deer Park Country House

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 5:38pm

The magnificent Deer Park Country House has been crowned ‘Best for Weddings, Parties or Special Occasions’ in the UK and Ireland in Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2020. Hotly anticipated, the winners of the 37th annual Awards for Excellence 2020 were revealed on Monday (4th November) during a glamourous black tie ceremony held at The May Fair Hotel, London.

An elegant Georgian manor house set in 80 acres of glorious East Devon countryside, triumph at the awards cements Deer Park Country House’s position as the favourite wedding and events venue not only in the region...

Your Hotel Booking Guide: 3 of the Best Hotels in Hanoi

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/10/2019 - 5:05pm

Planning a vacation to Hanoi, Vietnam soon? If so, then you need to check out the best hotels in the area. When planning a trip as amazing as this one, it's only right that you stay in luxury.

But finding the best hotels in Hanoi can be a bit difficult. There are many websites that list out the best hotels to visit, and many sites are just trying to upsell you on a specific hotel so they get their cut of the deal. When it comes to your luxury vacation to Hanoi, you want to be sure that you're getting the best of the best.

The only way to ensure this is to keep reading below...

Crealy Christmas Spectacular billed as the biggest festive event in the South West

Crealy Theme Park & Resort’s Christmas Spectacular 2019 offers all day family festivities and a glittering new ice show.

Packed full of Christmas family fun and entertainment, the event has been billed by the park as “the biggest Christmas event in the South West”.

Josh Haywood, General Manager at Crealy, said: “This all day experience is the biggest and best value Christmas event in the South West and is guaranteed to be the most magical day out for the whole family.”

As part of their ticket, guests will be seated in the new permanent Arena and taken on a...

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