On Saturday 7th September Devon Ramblers celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Devon Ramblers, part of the Ramblers Charity, with an event on Hookney Tor, Dartmoor. Nine walks were led by Devon’s local Ramblers groups, each taking a different route to walk to Hookney Tor, which is between Moretonhampstead and Widecombe. Starting points for the walks included Hound Tor and Widecombe. South Devon Ramblers, for example, walked from Widecombe in the Moor to Hookney Tor via the Two Moors Way.
Over one hundred walkers from Ramblers groups converged on Hookney Tor for a...
Local marketing agency MiHi Digital has welcomed a new Digital Marketing Executive to the team as its client base across the South West continues to grow rapidly.
Now in its sixth year, MiHi Digital, which works with a number of well-known and award winning regional businesses has appointed Tom French, who joins the team after more than eight years working in journalism in West Devon.
MiHi Digital Director, Mark Worden said, “Tom brings with him a wealth of experience and we are delighted to welcome him to the team. In order to be able to provide the best possible service...
Honiton business owner Lucy Wakefield is this month celebrating the 5th anniversary of running her dog sitting business, Barking Mad. Despite her business success, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. The story of why she started the business revolves around giving up a career she loved due to a health scare and losing her beloved Newfoundland, Kodiak.
Up until 2008 Lucy was enjoying her career teaching children at Shute Community Primary School. However, at the start of the new school year, Lucy developed an intense headache which lasted a week, which she thought could be solved with...
Exeter businesses have enjoyed a significant amount of success thanks to an increasing level of online exposure. Not only is it possible to reach a large virtual audience, but sellers can now market their niche products far beyond traditional geographic boundaries. While this digital momentum is impossible to deny, it should still be pointed out that costly mistakes can be made along the way. Entrepreneurs and freelancers must therefore appreciate some of of the most common pitfalls to avoid if they hope to increase their profit margins without jeopardising ongoing operations. Not Knowing...
Local artist Leo Jamelli has collaborated with the University of Exeter to create a piece of emotional public artwork to be displayed in City Centre.
The large-scale artwork, created to celebrate carers, will be shown between 8.00pm and Midnight on both 20th and 21st September. It will appear on the historic St Catherine's Almshouse, on the site of the iconic ruin in the Princesshay shopping precinct.
Funded by a University of Exeter Arts and Culture Fellowship, Leo's artwork is inspired by research currently being developed by Dr Catriona McKenzie and Dr Siobhan O'Dwyer as...
There has been a significant rise in awareness of mental health, as we face increased social and economic pressures. These pressures are often linked to a younger generation, with the older generation often forgotten in what factors impact their mental health.
Older people commonly experience sensory loss, deterioration of their vision or hearing and in some cases both, dual sensory loss. Regardless of age, for those experiencing sensory loss, it can have mental health consequences, including depression, isolation and anxiety disorders. As more and more of us are living longer and...
Now running until December 13th 2019, Packexe have extended the competition by 10 weeks.
Since the 1st of May 2019 innovators of Protection products, Packexe LTD, have been hiding golden tickets in selected rolls of their protection film range.
Originally set to end on September 30th, CEO Andrew Orchard claims ending the competition when there are still tickets to be found would be unfair; “if there are tickets left to find there’s a competition still to run” comments Andrew, “our only option is to extend, and our only reason is to get as many winners as possible!”...
Do you feel like you are hideously overworked? Well, you aren’t alone! A survey conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting showed that more than a third of workers aren’t satisfied with their jobs. There are a number of reasons why the modern job market is ruthless, but a significant aspect of it is that it has become progressively more normal for many people to work longer hours than they once did.
Anyone who has had to work an excessive number of days without a proper break in between can attest as to how quickly this can impact your physical and emotional health. However, new...
As a man, you will agree that erectile dysfunction is one of the most frustrating conditions in the world. It will leave you feeling humiliated and you won’t know what to do to remedy the problem. You need to regain your manhood as quickly as possible. If you have diabetes, there is a good chance that your options are going to be limited severely. Nevertheless, there are many things that you can to solve this problem. Within this guide, you’re going to learn how to get over erectile dysfunction even if you have diabetes.
Whether you’re starting a family and would like more time with your children, or you’re planning on working on a personal project that requires more time afforded than a traditional 9-5 job, flexible working is a craze that’s really taken off in the last decade. It can be enjoyed in a number of different ways, depending on the skills base and ingenuity of individuals looking to be able to work when they want. This article introduces five key ways in which you can earn on the go, whenever you wish to, earning you the free time to invest in your passions.
