With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, new research reveals.
The 2020 Renovation Nation Report , by mortgage comparison site money.co.uk , has found that UK’s homeowners have invested an average of £4,035.70 each on home renovations, since the lockdown began in March. And it seems that Brits are sacrificing more than ever for their perfect pad as the prospect of more time at home becomes the new normal.
Garden upgrades (34%) top a list for the most popular lockdown renovation...
Traditional seaside entertainment enjoyed by families a century ago is set to return to Britain’s beaches as pierrot performers get ready to perform again following the lifting of the ban on outdoor theatre.
The socially-distant performances for small groups, sitting at an appropriate distance, will include Punch and Judy, a flea circus, music, comedy, circus skills and games such as “Codswallop” – splat-the-rat, but with fish - or hoop-la.
The new performances, twice a week this month and during the first week of September at Teignmouth and Exmouth in Devon, will be run...
Life’s a Beach Hut: A brand new competition celebrating the UK’s iconic and much-loved coastline Beach Huts has been launched by Ipswich-based insurance specialist firm, Ryan’s Insurance - with over £600 of prizes up for grabs.
In collaboration with Millie’s Beach Huts, the inaugural competition is calling on the UK’s 20,000-plus beach hut owners to come together and compete to become the prestigious winners of the first ever ‘Ryan’s Beach Hut of the Year 2020’ winner – with beach hut uses rather than simply aesthetics playing a key role in the judging.
Diners across the South West will see their restaurant bills slashed by as much as 50% from today as the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially opens for business (Monday 3 August).
Anyone visiting a participating restaurant, café or pub on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August will receive the half price discount – keeping more money in hardworking families’ pockets and giving a vital boost to the UK’s hospitality sector.
The scheme – part of the government’s Plan for Jobs that will spur the country’s economic recovery from coronavirus...
Digital innovations by Devon’s health visitors, which ensure that new parents receive the support they need during the Coronavirus pandemic, have been recognised nationally.
Devon County Council’s Health Visitor Service has been quick to respond to the pandemic and offer virtual appointments, new birth phone and video appointments and specialist support groups, including infant feeding and sleep clinics.
Last week they were invited to share their innovations with the Institute of Health Visiting, the principle body tasked with sharing best practice to health visitors in...
Graduates at the University of Exeter celebrated finishing their degrees in an online ceremony to mark their achievements - with some wearing home-made mortar boards and gowns.
The COVID-19 pandemic meant that physical graduation ceremonies were postponed until a later date, but an online conferment took place today (31st July 2020), to honour the students’ achievements. A physical graduation will be planned for a later date.
The conferment video was posted to the platform Flipgrid to students internationally with the Vice Chancellor Sir Steve Smith, the Chancellor Lord...
Other events have unfortunately broken down on the proverbial motorway this summer, but CAR PARK PARTY is still cruising along on its journey to bring safe, socially distanced ‘drive-in’ entertainment to the people of Devon and beyond at Powderham Castle on the 14th & 15th August.
CAR PARK PARTY provides not just an evening, but a whole weekend for family and friends to enjoy with each day holding fun-filled experiences showcasing Car Park Comedy with The Comedy Store, Car Park Karaoke with The Massaoke Band and Car Park Theatre with Horrible Histories bringing the West End...
COVID 19 has had a devastating impact on charities revenues with mass event cancellations and charity shop closures. In a bid to weather the pandemic, local charity Exeter Leukaemia Fund (Elf) has been busy contacting celebrities and sports personalities with a plea for donations for their ‘Celebrity Lockdown Auction’.
Exeter Chiefs rugby stars are amongst the celebrities and sports donors with a selection of signed and worn league and national kit, from their homes. These items will feature alongside various other sport star donations including a signed shirt from footballer...
Àclèaf, which opened in January this year, is now reopen. A few things are new, although the ethos of the restaurant remains the same: menus driven by the plethora of fine produce grown and harvested in Devon, matched with simple, yet delicate cooking by Head Chef Scott Paton.
Àclèaf Restaurant reopens with a four-course tasting menu
A delightful demi-tasting menu consists of four dishes of Scott’s creation. Priced at £80, for both vegan and regular menus, dishes include the likes of Curried Devonshire crab with mango ; Scallop taco with coriander ; Duck terrine with...
As more parts of the country's economy and daily life continues to re-open Stagecoach South West are continuing to put customers, communities and employees first and ensure people can use public transport services safely and confidently.
Through these challenging times, the bus operator has continually kept the wheels turning, keeping essential bus services running, communities connected and provided transport for fellow key workers.
With the UK government advice now that everyone can begin using public transport again, Stagecoach are doing everything they can to give...
