Lifestyle

Choosing Walking Boots for Different Terrains

When it comes to hiking, having the right footwear can make a world of difference to both comfort and performance. Whether you're tackling rocky pathways or soft forest trails, the right pair of boots should be chosen based on the terrain. Enter Meindl walking boots , designed to handle diverse...

The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Exeter

Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.

Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to...

South Devon UTC primes young people for the world of work with Careers Day

South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have held a Careers Day this term.

The day was a fantastic opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge on all things careers based. A carousel of activities was on offer allowing students to take part in sessions on everything from improving your CV to writing covering letters.

The young people were also...

Dartmouth Academy pupils trained as mentors by Future First

Year 7 pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West were recently trained as mentors by Future First.

The mentor-mentee relationship is a very special one, we often think of the mentee getting all the benefits of being mentored, but this is not the case. The Future First mentoring programmes place equal emphasis on both sides of the relationship.

Year 7...

Coombeshead Academy receives Schools Games Silver Mark A

Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have achieved the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community.

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Coombeshead Academy hosts local artist Alistair Lambert for sculpture workshop

Year 10 3D Art students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have taken part in a two day artist workshop funded by The Helen Foundation this month.

The Helen Foundation is a charity to enrich the experience of young people in all branches of the arts in Teignbridge, South Devon. They subsidise arts-based workshops in schools led by professional...

Exeter students tackle Exe Valley Challenge

Students from schools across Exeter, including Isca Academy and West Exe School, both part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have taken part in the Exe Valley Challenge this month (14th July.) Isca Academy founded the Exe Valley Challenge and they still host it every year, with staff organising all the schools that participate.

The Exe Valley Challenge takes place annually and this year 97...

Allison Homes offers first-time buyers the ultimate gift with launch of deposit match scheme

Allison Homes is giving first-time buyers in Devon the ultimate gift, by launching a brand-new scheme which will see the housebuilder double homebuyers’ deposits*.

The scheme, called Friends and Family Deposit Match, will allow first-time buyers to increase their deposit after choosing their selected Allison home. If a family member or friend gifts up to five per cent of the property...

Trevi celebrates prestigious marketing campaign of the year award for 'ENOUGH' Campaign

Trevi, a leading women’s charity dedicated to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse and substance misuse, is thrilled to announce that it has won the 'Fundraising/Marketing’ campaign of the Year award from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising South West for its impactful 'ENOUGH' campaign. The award was presented at the institute’s annual conference held in...

Holistic Ways to Recover After Working Out

When you work out hard, your muscles store their energy, and your body sweats out fluids and Nutrients. It can also damage muscle fibres, worsen inflammation, and weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get hurt, sick, or sore. The longer, harder, and more often you work out, the more likely these things will happen.

This is why it's so important to rest after working...

Husband and wife bring in the dough after turning £200 eBay pizza oven into Devon’s own slice of Italy

A bricks and clicks pizza business with sites across the South West has cut its operating costs and is on track to increased pizza sales by over 100% thanks to skills learned through the Help to Grow: Management Course.

Pig and Olive was founded by husband-and-wife Simon Harris and Rachel Hicken after they purchased a £200 pizza oven on eBay in 2015. They had just moved to Devon...

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