5 awesome tips about Vegas (locals’ edition)

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 12/07/2019 - 10:41am

You probably know about some of the best hotels, the best shows, and the best things to do in Las Vegas. Even with this little bit of knowledge, you do not know Sin City like a local does. Most “what to do in Vegas” type articles focus on things on the strip or the most popular Vegas attractions. However, if you want to experience the “real” Vegas, you need to take tips from a local. Here are 5 awesome tips about Vegas – locals’ edition.

1. Locals Know Where to Win Big

When you come to Vegas, you want to gamble. And, when you want to gamble, you want to win money! One of...

Why Investment in Leadership Development Makes Good Sense

It's not an unknown fact that people run organisations, and unlike machines, they're not programmed to perform in the same manner. While your organisation will have predefined goals and objectives, it is the skill and competence of your managers that will drive the business in the right direction. With competition on the rise, it is only natural that pressure situations will crop up and during those trying times, leaders will emerge.

Investing in leadership training programs for managers will hold you in good stead since the nature of modern businesses is ever-evolving it will...

For a present that gives back to communities, donate to the charity LOVE Devon

WHILE Christmas is a time for giving and sharing, it can also be used as an opportunity to give to charity.

And for people who love Devon and care about its communities, a donation to the charity LOVE Devon is a way to give back to the county, embrace the true meaning of Christmas and help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

LOVE Devon is the trading and fundraising arm of Devon Communities Together, which works with a very broad range of people, from rural and coastal communities to more urban centres; people like you, or people you might know.

It tackles...

7 Creative Ways to Personalise Your Home on a Budget

Whether you have just moved into a new home or you simply want to inject more of your personality into your current one, it can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to adding personal touches to your house. Of course, there is always the tried and tested method of hanging up as many family photographs as humanly possible on every available wall; but, surely, there are more exciting and creative ways to personalise your home?

Thankfully, there are, and what’s better is that they don’t have to cost a lot of money, meaning you can transform your home without having to take...

Finding the Best Vegan Creatine Monohydrate Supplement Online

Every seasoned gym-goer knows it: creatine is a huge game-changer. By improving muscle contraction, it can bring faster gains in muscle strength and mass.

Creatine, however, is abundant only in animal source foods. Vegan strength athletes and bodybuilders have to supplement this crucial ingredient.

Our guide will help you pick the best vegan creatine supplement.

What Is Creatine and How Does It Work?

Creatine is a natural compound that is vital to the production of energy by the body. Without an ample supply of creatine, the body can't produce adenosine...

10 transformative interior design tips

Your home is your sanctuary where you can kick back and relax with family and friends, so itneeds to look and feel the part.

However, decorating your abode so that it’s both stylish and perfectly showcases your fabulous personality is not easy.

With that in mind, here are 10 transformative interior design tips to get you started.

Venetian blinds

Venetian blinds offer unrivaled privacy and light control. They’re easy to clean too, which makes them ideal for rooms such as the kitchen where spillages and splatters are pretty much guaranteed. For a wide range...

The best Christmas activities in Exeter 2019

With the holiday season fast approaching, you’re probably preoccupied with buying presents, looking for the perfect tree, and planning family gatherings. The month that precedes Christmas is always hectic, but when the holidays roll in – you can sit back and relax.

Once Christmas approaches, you will have a few precious days to unwind and recharge before you go back to your usual routine. You can always spend those days at home, enjoy a good movie marathon or play Vegas casino online games, but why waste vacation time sitting at home?

There are different Christmas-related...

Step out of Christmas with a Comptoir festive feast

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2019 - 5:45pm

If you want a festive feast with a flavour of the Middle East, step into Exeter’s Comptoir Libanais this Christmas.

You won’t hear Slade, Wizard or Mariah (thankfully) and the décor is refreshingly tinsel-free.

What is guaranteed however, is a tongue-tingling table full of treats.

The mixed mezze starter is a meal in itself and comes with two vegan and two meat dishes.

The vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and pomegranate seeds were surprisingly tasty, fresh and fragrant, as was the Aubergine with Tahina, which was laced with garlic parsley and Sumac...

Tree planting initiatives take root

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2019 - 2:59pm

The County Council has teamed up with the Woodland Trust and the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum to encourage communities and landowners to plant more trees.

Ten trees were planted in the grounds of County Hall last week by pupils from St Leonard’s Primary School and members of the Devon Youth Parliament as the Council marked National Tree Week and joined the Woodland Trust’s Big Climate Fightback.

It was also an opportunity to launch the new schemes. Devon County Council, in association with the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity the Woodland Trust, is offering...

Woman with mince pies

Mince pies for your 'elf!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2019 - 1:10pm

Ottery coffee shop Tickety-Boo has pledged to raise more funds for its chosen charity Exeter Leukaemia Fund with a special ‘mince pie week’.

From Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 December, the coffee shop team will donate the price of a mince pie to ELF for each one bought by a customer. That’s £1.50 per mince pie!

Tickety-Boo chef Trystan Bridgman says “All our mince pies are made in the traditional way by our talented baker Lesley.

“We’re hoping that there will be huge demand for them so we can raise a good amount to add a festive boost to our ongoing fundraising for ELF...

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