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Charity launches campaign to encourage people to move more in Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/06/2021 - 11:19pm

Diabetes UK, in partnership with Sport England, has launched an initiative to encourage and support people living with diabetes across Devon to get more active.

Moving more when you have diabetes is an important way of managing your condition and making a few small changes in your daily life can give your health a real boost.

Some of the many benefits of physical activity include helping the body use insulin better; helping to look after your blood pressure, as high blood pressure increases your risk of diabetes complications; and helping you lose weight if you need to...

Memento Vita

Brother and sister’s ‘Legacy to their Dad’ scoops top business award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/05/2021 - 11:05pm

A brother and sister from Paignton who created a funeral planning app following the death of their dad last year have won a leading business award in recognition of the impressive start up business.

Joe Drein and Steph Halls lost their dad, Martin, on April 1 last year after he contracted and sadly passed away from COVID-19. After taking on the responsibility of planning his funeral, they realised there was nothing out there to help make the process easier for grieving families and began creating an app with everything in one place. Using Joe’s skills in web design and Steph’s...

Vue Exeter is reopening

Vue reopens in Exeter

Vue has announced the reopening of its venue in Exeter with tickets available to pre-book now.

From Monday 17 May, film fans can look forward to enjoying a couple of hours of uninterrupted entertainment in the ultimate seat, screen and sound experience, as Vue Exeter reopens.

From well-loved classics, to a selection of theatre and sport screenings, and an epic line-up of hotly anticipated new releases, there’s something showing for all tastes right from opening day.

Children and adults alike can look forward to the tale of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway . A star-studded...

Introduction to Meditation - Well-being Session

Introduction to Meditation - Well-being Session

Event Date: 
16/05/2021 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
The Italian Garden, Great Ambrook, Ipplepen, South Devon

]Visit this peaceful garden for a meditation session and learn about this ancient practice.

Relax and learn techniques and tips for a calmer life in this unique and beautiful setting.

Booking Essential. Only 6 spaces on each session.

Full details on our website .

https://www.theitaliangarden.org/all-events/introduction-to-meditation-16-may-2021

Introduction to Mindfulness - Well-being Sessions

Introduction to Mindfulness - Well being Sessions

Event Date: 
16/05/2021 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
The Italian Garden, Great Ambrook, Ipplepen, South Devon

Come into the Garden and learn about the ancient practice of mindfulness.

Relax and learn techniques and tips for a calmer life in the unique and beautiful setting of this lovely garden.

Booking essential.

Only 6 spaces on each session.

See our webpage for full details

https://www.theitaliangarden.org/all-events/introduction-to-mindfulness-16-may-2021

Ilke Homes secures significant development site in Exeter

Ilke Homes secures significant development site in Exeter

Leading modular housing firm plans to deliver 165 new homes at Exmouth Junction, Exeter

Leading modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a development site for 165 new homes on Phase 2, Exmouth Junction, Exeter from Eutopia Homes.

The scheme, which will be delivered on a brownfield site that has laid vacant for many years, will comprise 165 new homes, comprising a mix of one and two-bed apartments and two, three and four-bed homes - subject to receiving final planning consent.

The site, currently owned by Eutopia Homes, was most recently used as a self-storage yard...

Exeter digital agency continues exciting growth on its way to £1m turnover

As the digital sector continues to see enormous growth throughout the pandemic, so too does Exeter-based digital advertising agency Launch Online.

Set to hit £1m turnover in 2021, Launch Online achieved international recognition as PPC Agency of the Year at the European Agency Awards 2020. Just last night, the team added two more awards to its trophy cabinet, winning Travel/Leisure Campaign of the Year and Small Biddable Agency of the Year at the UK Biddable Media Awards.

And that’s not all. Launch Online is also shortlisted at The Drum Awards for Search, the European...

Take on a challenge to improve your mental health this May

More than two in five runners in the South West (42%) say running has been good for their mental health during the pandemic – with 10% saying they wouldn't have been able to get through the last year without it.

However, research by running specialists, Runners Need, shows that 16% of South West runners said they have found it harder to stay motivated during lockdown without organised races to look forward to.

With almost a fifth of people (18%) in the South West enjoying running challenges and enjoying recording their run using an app (24%) – combined with all the...

Pickleshack join the party at Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival

As the Summer draws nearer and we’re all starting to consider what we can do without travelling abroad, foodies will be delighted to hear the latest news from Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival.

As a homegrown Devon festival, food and drink had to be an important part of the experience! With a focus on making the most of what the South West has to offer, festival-goers will be able to feast on locally sourced food and drink throughout the weekend.

Cult favourites Pickle Shack will be serving up a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience dining within Powderham Castle....

Michelmores announces 2021 promotions

Michelmores is pleased to announce its latest round of promotions, with six new Partners to its partnership, and six Senior Associates moving into new roles.

The newly promoted Partners cover a wide spectrum of speciality areas and have a combined experience of 66 years. They include:

  • Simon Allum, a tax specialist who advises businesses and entrepreneurs on tax issues in corporate transactions, reorganisations, investments and real estate
  • Jayne Clemens, a specialist in IT and financial services disputes, and defamation
  • Alice Daniels, who
  • ...

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