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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45...

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Why Schools are Going Outdoors

Outdoor learning has long been hailed just as important as sitting in a classroom, but more schools are realising the long-term effect outside play and learning has on children’s well-being and education. With that in mind, schools are taking the initiative to teach and play outdoors with children, to benefit the children.

Outdoor Classroom Day

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University of Plymouth drop in ethics and sustainability league table

The University of Plymouth's ranking in People & Planet’s University League has declined, despite student calls for action on university ethics.

The national ranking of 154 publicly funded universities in the UK has seen the University of Plymouth drop to 15th place, since the ethical and sustainability criteria-based University League was last published.

J Clarke, Co-...

Have a Perfect Shower with These Three Tips

People nowadays skip the shower for a lot of reasons. Some are in a hurry for work, so they rather envelope their bodies with some fragrant body spray, making them seem like they have just taken a shower. Some merely choose not to do so as the weather is too cold for them to touch the water. However, thankfully, some people take their showers religiously, not missing a single time in their...

SeaFit Health Event coming to Plymouth

Free physiotherapy and NHS health checks, plus advice and information from a range of other health and wellbeing service providers, are coming to Plymouth on Friday 19th July as part of the SeaFit Programme for fishermen and their families.

Physiotherapists, healthy lifestyle advisors and mental health practitioners will be joining forces with local fishing training providers for a...

Why You Should Add a Canopy to Your Home

Homeownership is considered one of life’s greatest milestones, like the birth of a child, a marriage, or getting your first car. It is also an opportunity to make your own personal mark on the world as you begin to shape and colour your home, both inside and out, to reflect your character or the character of your family.

Giving your property a canopy over its front door is a great way...

5 Amazing Books to Boost Your Writing

The art of the word is perhaps the most beautiful thing a person can possess. One way or another, the main way we transmit our own thoughts and feelings is through the words. And the way we express ourselves will directly determine whether our emotions are understood. However, when communicating face to face, we use facial expressions and gestures. In order to put your thoughts on paper, to...

How to Take the Pressure Off Your Child For the 11+ Exam

If you have trying to get your child into a grammar school this term, you will have to put them through the 11+ exams. This can feel very stressful for them, and can put a lot of pressure on them to succeed. In order to help your child feel confident and self-assured, you will need to help alleviate some of this pressure from them. Going into the exam hall full of tension and expectation is...

Plympton Academy student competes in first international speedway event

A student from Plympton Academy was a runner up in his first international speedway event held in Belgium recently. Thirteen year old Ben Trigger, started on a mini speedway bike when he was just six years old, and aspires to go pro and represent his club and country in the sport. Ben came third in the International 125cc in Belgium, which included all the top British riders. “It was...

Top Reasons Why Spending Quality Time with Your Family Is a Great Thing to Do

An average employee is only required to work for an average of forty hours a week. However, many people have two or even three jobs at the same time. Some people choose to work more than the required limit of hours because of high financial needs. The effects of working long hours can significantly affect your physical health causing you to fall ill more often. You also are inclined to feel...

Things to Look Out for When Buying an Old House

If you want to own a property but you cannot afford to buy a brand new home, one of the remaining options that you have is buying an old house. What is appealing about most old properties is that it allows you to enjoy a big house that comes with much sentimental value at an affordable price. However, buying one also has its own set of drawbacks. Many buyers are presented with various...

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