How to Know if Buying a Caravan is Right for You

Getting a caravan can be thrilling, especially if you have plans of taking it away for the summer, camping, and having adventures. Sometimes you just know when something feels right, but if you’re not entirely sure whether buying a caravan is right for you, then trust this article to tie up a few loose ends and make the decision a little clearer.

Do Your Homework

You cannot ever be too prepared. So, with this in mind, find out all you can about caravans and be in the know before going in search of the one that’s ideal for you. Buying a caravan is serious stuff , so...

What to do during a difficult time in your life: A guide

When you are having a difficult time, it can be easy to close yourself off from the rest of the world. You might want to do nothing except stay in your room, as you let anxiety or negativity take over your emotions. However, this is the worst possible thing that you could do.

It’s true that some bad situations are inevitable, but you can always take control of your reaction. For instance, you can talk about your feelings and emotions with friends and family members that are also always there to help you. It’s important that you surround yourself with good people, and spend your...

Devon mourns Duchess

Devon mourns Duchess

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:44am

The matriarch of Paignton Zoo has died. Female African elephant Duchess collapsed in her house early on Sunday morning. Despite a determined and extended response from her keepers, the in-house vet team and other staff and volunteers, the difficult decision to euthaniase her was taken at lunch-time.

Simon Tonge, Executive Director of Paignton Zoo, was present throughout: “Duchess was found collapsed in her house at 8.00 in the morning. She was lying on her left side – with her good eye to the floor - and unable to stand, which was distressing for her keepers to see.

“When...

Devon Art Society at St.Anne´s Babbacombe

Summer Exhibition - Devon Art Society

Event Date: 
27/07/2019 - 10:00am to 11/08/2019 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
St Annes Hall, Babbacombe Road, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3SN

The Devon Art Society´s big summer exhibition is going to be held at St. Annes Hall, Babbacombe. There will be hundreds of paintings on display. The artists are showing new works covering classical themes such as floral, still-life, figurative and landscape as well as seascape subject matters and some abstracts too. The Devon Art Society of Torquay has a long tradition of exhibiting and selling high quality paintings since 1912 when some of the greatest artists of their times were among the founder members. Visitors are welcome to talk with the artists to share their impressions as many of...

Exeter kids inspired to pick up a racquet and get active as tennis fever hits Exeter

Authored by ggiac90
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 9:53am

Youngsters in Exeter and Devon are being encouraged to give tennis a try for the first time as part of a drive to get families from communities across the region more active.

With the second week of Wimbledon underway and Brit hope Johanna Konta into the quarter-finals, children from the city took to the courts at Heavitree Pleasure Grounds earlier this week to take part in a Tennis for Kids taster session led by local coaches.

The LTA, the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain, and Exeter City Council joined forces to showcase one of the many courses...

Celebration Afternoon at the Vineyard and Farm

Boyces at Manstree, a small family-run business, based in Shillingford St George, are inviting the public to join them for a Celebration Afternoon on Sunday 21st July between 1pm-5pm, to mark their 25th Anniversary.

The Boyces at Manstree Vineyard and Farm are set in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Exeter. During the Celebration Afternoon, visitors will have an opportunity to tour the Vineyard, which is one of the oldest working vineyards in the South West. The Vineyard tours will take place at 2pm and 3.30pm, priced at £3.50 per person/£5 for two people.

There...

Top Tips For Finding Your First Vehicle

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:14am

Everyone remembers their first ever car as this is the vehicle which gave you an incredible amount of freedom. Usually, this will not be an attractive or impressive automobile, but it will always bring back great memories. It is an exciting process finding your first vehicle, but you need to make sure that you find one which is right for your particular needs and within your budget. This can be tricky, especially when you are entering the market for the first time so these tips are here to help you in your search to find exactly what you’re looking for and for an affordable price....

Award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden arrives at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 7:01am

The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continues as its multi-award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden has been re-built back at the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon. The garden will open to visitors from Monday 15 July and like the Sanctuary, will be free of charge for people to visit.

The ‘Donkeys Matter’ Artisan Garden scooped the coveted ‘People’s Choice Award’ and a silver medal in the judges’ awards at the prestigious London show in May. The garden, which has now been skilfully reconstructed at its Sidmouth sanctuary, was designed to...

The Best Ways to Beat Homesickness While Studying Abroad

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 6:34am

Homesickness is not a condition you can avoid without causing some irreversible negative effects now or soon in the future. As a simple definition, homesickness is emotional distress that manifests when you feel disconnected from the familiar. This includes people, places, smells, and personal routine.

When you miss somebody, someone, or something bad, your emotional stability is fragile. When you suffer and experience emotional pain, every single aspect of your life will change.

The problem is…college time isn’t really the best moment in life to feel disconnected , lonely...

Pi Singles 30's and 40's Social Night July in Exeter

Event Date: 
18/07/2019 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
The West Quarter

Come and join us on Thursday 18th July for a Singles Evening for 30's to 40's

We have been really successful bringing formulating lots of relationships, whether this is for heart-felt relationships and friendships. We have created a new evening especially for 30's and 40's! We are offering a free glass of fizz on arrival in the newly refurbished West Quarter, formerly the Bike Shed Theatre. Our hosts will make you feel really welcome and you will have the opportunity to mingle and meet new acquaintances, whether it is new friends or a new partner.

To Book: https://www....

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