Top prizes for Exeter Cathedral School artists

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:58pm

The Art Department has received some fantastic news this week with two pupils securing prizes at Badminton School’s Mary Feddon OBE Commemorative Art Competition.

The Art Department has received some fantastic news this week with two pupils securing prizes at Badminton School’s Mary Feddon OBE Commemorative Art Competition.

This year, Fearne Reavill (Year 6) won overall 1st prize and Joshua Taylor (Year 6) received a commendation for his piece. The annual competition receives submissions from prep schools across the South-West. The theme for this year was ‘Still Life –...

Flybe boosts Christmas and New Year flying from Exeter

Europe’s largest regional airline, is gearing up for a busy festive holiday period from Exeter Airport which includes a boost its 2018-19 Winter schedule with extra flights to meet demand on seven popular routes - Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Paris. In total, Flybe will operate 426 flights to and from Exeter over the 14-day holiday period (21st Dec 2018 – 3rd January 2019) with this coming Saturday 22nd proving its busiest day of the entire holiday period as people head off to enjoy seasonal celebrations. Sun and ski routes to Alicante, Faro, Malaga...

Exeter employer does Christmas differently

Around this festive time of year, many of us experience the same workplace traditions in the lead-up to Christmas – the constant influx of mince pies, and the often underwhelming roast dinners at the work party. Stovax & Gazco, a market-leading fireplace manufacturer based in Sowton, Exeter, is shaking up Christmas this year for all of its employees, doing something a little different this time. Honing in on employee engagement, Stovax & Gazco has undergone a number of changes in the past year to enrich its staff’s job satisfaction and boost company morale. From hog roasts and...

Exeter Chiefs spread Christmas cheer at the RD&E

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 11:57am

Patients and staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital had a special visitor in the form of Exeter Chiefs yesterday, as members of the team put on their festive jumpers and spread some Christmas cheer around the hospital.

Leading the way was Don Armand, who was joined by team-mates Henry Slade, Moray Low, Matt Kvesic, Ben Moon, Sam Skinner, Elvis Taione, Pete Laverick, Tom O’Flaherty, Ollie Devoto and James McRae.

Armed with gifts and presents for the children and young people on Bramble Ward, the team took on the role of Santa as they spent time handing out the goodies...

Devonians encouraged to share festive cheer with elderly

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 11:13am

DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours or relatives they might have (December 2018).

Christmas can be a bleak time for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in south Devon and has offices in Exeter, is asking people to check on relatives and neighbours.

Katie Jewell, Regional Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included,...

Online Casino Sites is Big Business - Some Facts

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:50am

Online gaming is increasingly becoming popular, as more people belonging to a wider demographic keep on venturing into this arena for leisure. There has been a dramatic shift in how we entertain ourselves and unwind after a hectic day and online casino gaming is a big player in this modern market. In fact, this industry is only getting bigger or more exciting with new technological advancements making gambling a prime opportunity for entertainment for youngsters and the older generation alike. Here are a few interesting facts that will get you interested.

Online Casino Sites – An...

Helping a loved one in need: A guide

Nobody wants their loved ones to suffer. Whether it’s mental health problems, the loss of a partner, or even recovery from an accident, just being there for those you care about can often be enough to have a positive influence. However, sometimes you need to do more than that.

There are a variety of ways that you can help those in need. There are traditional methods, like showing up with a home-cooked meal when you know someone isn’t aware enough to look after their physical needs. There are also technology solutions that could help them to recover from their suffering much more...

How oral health has changed throughout the decades

Oral health has a long and often brutal history, with evidence to suggest that dentistry began almost 6,500 years ago in the form of a tooth that had been filled with beeswax. Dentistry figures in many ancient societies, from the Egyptians creating the first toothpaste made from rock, mint, salt, pepper and dried iris, to the Victorian era, where tooth extractions feature in literature from the time. However, although dentistry is evident from the earliest of our civilisations, oral hygiene has an even rockier past. Many great improvements were only made popular in the 20th century when...

Franking machines: Are they worth it?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 6:58am

Most small to medium distribution businesses will find themselves constantly needing to post products and letters to their customers. Franking machine rental is an opportunity to make that posting easier and more cost effective for your business.

Choosing franking machine rentals comes with many benefits. The monthly cost is low and is adjusted to the business needs depending on how high the postage demand is. Renting your franking machine also comes with a support service for any issues that may arise along the way with your franking machine with technician level trained staff...

Online Bitcoin betting from 1xBit

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2018 - 5:11am

Do you love making bets on sports competitions? Then, the reliable bookmaker offers a unique option for the cooperation − the betting in cryptocurrency. This type of betting will let you gain new assets only on your own knowledge.

Cryptocurrencies are getting more and more popular, as the number of spheres using them is regularly rising. For ordinary users, this is primarily an opportunity to make fast transactions with partners from different corners of the world.

As it is more difficult to earn cryptocurrencies now, the reliable bookmaker offers the most profitable terms...

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