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From teddy bears to singing penguins: Jack’s Patch raises thousands for Rowcroft Hospice

Otter Garden Centres Jack’s Patch branch has announced the amount raised for Rowcroft Hospice during 2025.

While the fundraising was initially totalled at £4,531 for the cheque presentation, there was more to add from the collection tins, so the final figure was closer to £4,700....

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Join the Devon Air Amble Across Devon - from your doorstep!

Devon Air Ambulance is celebrating 30 years of service this year, and supporters are signing up to undertake a ‘virtual’ tour of beautiful Devon to uncover a little of the charity's history – and future - through storytelling milestones.

Between 1 August and 30 September 2022, supporters are undertaking the ‘Devon Air Amble’ simply by adding their normal daily steps to a route-...

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How to Create a Hygge Kitchen

Hygge is a Scandinavian word that encompasses feelings of cosiness and contentment, and it is a concept that many people try to live by. Unfortunately, when it comes to workrooms in the home, like the kitchen, the vibe can be too impersonal and formal. Luckily, you can incorporate this concept with the interior design you choose for your kitchen, the décor, and furnishings. Here are a few...

City College Plymouth students to benefit from fully funded study abroad opportunities

Students at City College Plymouth will benefit from more opportunities to study abroad following another successful application to the Government’s Turing Scheme.

For the second year in a row, the College will be able to fund trips to a number of far-flung destinations, where students will gain vital new skills while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. The past academic year has seen...

How bingo can be the game of the summer

Summer is a time when you should take a break and relax. The heat can sometimes be too much for some, which only makes work all the harder during these months. That is why it is important to find a hobby that allows you to take it easy, while also receiving all the benefits of this special time. So, what hobby could possibly achieve all this?

Bingo is a gentle game, one that has...

5 Reasons to Take Supplements to Boost Your Productivity

Factors like stress, staying up for long hours, and constant worrying can all affect your health and productivity. Hence, it’s helpful to find ways to address them so you can be productive once again. One solution you can try is taking supplements. It has various advantages that can contribute to your well-being.

If you’re not convinced about the benefits they can provide, here are...

Keeping Up with Online Modules

The pandemic undeniably enforced us to make substantial changes. Any industry had to make big and crucial decisions in order to survive. We experienced big changes in our daily lives.

Businesses have shifted to remote work. Elementary and K-12 schools were challenged to embrace distance learning. Universities conducted online learning for formerly enrolled on-campus college students...

New affordable homes in Chawleigh given the green light

A new development of affordable homes, spearheaded by the local community in Chawleigh and award-winning housing association Aster Group , has taken a step closer to becoming a reality following planning approval granted by Mid Devon District Council.

Chawleigh Community Land Trust (CLT) and Aster have partnered to deliver ten new homes which will be offered for social rent. The six...

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How to Shop for a Perfume Online

Online shopping has significantly grown, and we have accepted it as part of our daily lives. Everything we want, from shoes, to clothes, and appliances, can be found online. And these days, online sellers are stocking up on different fragrances. But, is it a good idea to buy perfume online? Well, the answer is yes. You shouldn't have trouble getting your scent online if you take several...

What to Consider When Choosing a University

A hard decision for many to make regarding their education is what university they should choose for their studies? There is a lot to think about. From what course you want to learn to begin with to how to find somewhere to stay. This article will go over some considerations you should have regarding a university and how you can make your decision go more smoothly. Let’s begin.

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What preparation is needed to be a Personal Trainer

Its not all about looking good with a perfect shape in order to become a personal trainer, there is a lot of other things needed to ensure you have a level of credibility. At the end of the day, this role is a coaching role that is supporting people on their endeavour to get themselves fit or to maintain their fitness. With this comes a lot of responsibility and dedication in order to make...

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