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How Cue Control Separates Casual Players from True Shot-Makers

What people tend to remember are rarely the flashy shots, the precise long-range reds, the dramatic clearance runs, or even that lucky fluked shot that left the entire room gasping in amazement. What truly distinguishes the amateur player from the seasoned expert, the one who has truly mastered...

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National recognition for Plymouth University student mentor

A Plymouth University careers and employability advisor has won a national award for her outstanding support in mentoring a university-based entrepreneurial action group.

Kellie Smith received the ‘outstanding team advisor of the year’ award at the Enactus National Competition held in London last month beating off competition from 51 universities across the UK. A total of 41...

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South West Equine Protection receive go ahead for equestrian centre

Westcountry Land has secured planning permission for a brand new equestrian centre for South West Equine Protection (SWEP).

The charity helps moorland ponies from Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor who are suffering from neglect or injury. Staff rescue, treat and rehome ponies on a loan scheme and are currently working in a number of different yards around Yelverton.

The new equestrian...

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Derriford Hospital nurses host national immunology and allergy conference

Over 40 immunology and allergy nurses from as far and wide as Aberdeen, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Dublin attended the annual Nurses Group conference hosted by staff from the Eden Unit at Derriford Hospital this month.

The event enabled colleagues to share best practice through group discussions, nurse-led patient clinics and provided an opportunity to learn new developments in...

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Improvements to diagnosis of dementia in Devon shortlisted for national award

Devon’s NHS has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award thanks to improvements it has made to dementia care in the county.

The local NHS, which includes Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, will find out if it has won a Care Integration Award at a ceremony in London on Tuesday 9 July 2013.

The nomination is for the development of a dementia care pathway that has already...

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Get in the Chelsea mood at RHS Garden Rosemoor

It may be too late to get tickets for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show but there is still plenty visitors can do to get into the Chelsea mood at RHS Garden Rosemoor. The garden is looking wonderful with cheerful daffodils, woodlanders such as Trilliums, alliums, and fresh new growth unfurling in the Rock Gully. The many fruit trees are putting on exquisite blossom displays, too.

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Open Day for Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry is to hold an open day on Saturday 1st June for those keen to study medicine or dentistry at the University.

The open day, which starts at 9.00am and finishes at 4.30pm, is the second to be held this year: the first attracted over 420 prospective students and guests for medicine and over 220 for dentistry.

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Bank holiday weekend brings launch of Boat Safety Week

Devon and Somerset play host to a variety of waterways from marinas, canals, lakes, coastal inlets, harbours and quays. This bank holiday weekend is typically when the boat season will be really getting under way. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are working with the Boat Safety Scheme over Boat Safety Week , asking boat owners to ensure they make vital safety checks.

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Get your wellies on for this year's Bogtastic!

Don't miss your chance to get properly wet and muddy at this year's Bogtastic! event on Exmoor on Friday 31 May.

The event features fun activities for all the family and the opportunity to visit a bog restored by the Exmoor Mires Project, as well as all-weather activities including stream-dipping, dam-making, crafts, undercover exhibitions, a sawmill tour and guided walks exploring the...

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Dr Feelgood headline Plymouth Beer Festival 2013 at Plymouth Pavilions

They are one of the best live rhythm and blues bands in the business. Dr Feelgood will headline the Plymouth Beer Festival 2013 at Plymouth Pavilions over the weekend of Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July 2013.

With a huge back catalogue going back to the 70s, Dr Feelgood have enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including ‘Roxette’, ‘Back in the Night’, ‘Milk and Alcohol...

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