Devonshire's East Devon digital magazine November December 2018

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Burn Right campaign sweeping the country
A local chimney sweep is backing a
national campaign to help reduce
pollution and keep homes safe.
James Holbrook from Heritage
Chimney Sweeping based near
Axminster, has signed up to the
Burn Right campaign.
The Burn Right campaign was
formulated by chimney sweeps
and professionals in the solid fuel
industry to educate people on how
to use their wood burners and multifuel
stoves correctly. If not properly
operated, appliances can not only
pollute the atmosphere, but also
pose a risk to life and property.
James Holbrook, of Heritage
Chimney Sweeping, said:
“The Burn Right campaign has come
at a critical time, as the government
is looking closely at emissions from
domestic fires.”
“The root of the problem is that wood
is often not burned at a high enough
temperature. If it’s not hot enough,
then unburned fuel vapours travel
up and out of the chimney causing
unnecessary pollution. There is a
real lack of awareness with some of
these issues and many people who
use a stove don’t even know there
is a problem, let alone think that
they might be a part of it.”
The design of the stove and the
moisture content of the wood are
two factors that affect the burning
temperature, if the air supply is
closed off too much, the wood
can’t burn hot enough. Closing
the air off too much does not save
fuel, it wastes fuel. The Burn Right
campaign is being spearheaded by
professional chimney sweeps across
the country: “I’m pleased to be one of
them. We have a unique perspective
of the stove, the fuel, the chimney
and the customers burning habits
and can advise accordingly.”
For further information visit
heritagechimneysweeping.co.uk.
or www.BurnRight.co.uk
Shop Local Campaign
DEVONSHIRE magazine is running
the Shop Local campaign again this year.
The campaign was originally launched
in 2014 by Devonshire magazine to
encourage people to support their local
high street shops. This is an important
message, now more than ever especially
with Christmas on the way and online
shopping set to yet again increase its
share of the festive shopping market.
Walking past empty shop windows is
a reminder to us all that we need to
ensure we support our local town high
street. “Why should I worry about
this” - you may ask, well if you’ve ever
visited a town that has died, it feels
like the light has literally gone out -
a depressing sight that tells you the
town is dead. If your business would
like to have a poster or refresh your
existing poster, please email letterbox@
devonshiremagazine.co.uk
Independent Retailer of the Year winners
When Living and Lifestyle Mobility
won an Independent Retailer of the
Year Award at Exmouth Business
Awards at the end of May, the
Competition - a meal for two
If you’re a foodie, or even if you
just enjoy spending quality time
with your partner over a meal, don’t
miss the competition in this issue of
Devonshire magazine on page 50.
The prize is a meal for two with
a bottle of wine at the Sidmouth
Harbour Hotel. If you haven’t
visited, it’s true to say that the
company’s owner Sarah Ford, put
it down to her team’s hard work
and compassion.
‘Harbour’ is something of a dining
destination. Superb views with chic,
elegant dining space in their Upper
Deck Restaurant, a truly great place
to relax. It’s extremely simple to
enter the competition, just go to:
www.devonshiremagazine.co.uk/win
The competition was fierce as
70 local companies contended
across 12 award categories for the
prestigious accolades. Located on
Exmouth’s Brixington Parade, Living
and Lifestyle Mobility opened it’s
doors in April 2015 - and has since
gone from strength to strength.
L&L’s showroom is unique within
the industry. While many mobility
shops look clinical, it has stepped
away from this conventional model.
L&L is accredited by Devon County
Council to provide NHS prescription
equipment to those who require
extra care in the home.
livingandlifestylemobility.co.uk
Swing into Christmas
at Exeter Racecourse
Swing into Christmas at Exeter
Racecourse, which will be hosting
three of its renowned parties on
December 8th, 14th and 15th. This
year swing singer Neil Barclay’s
fabulous songs will accompany the
evening followed by a disco until
midnight. Tickets for the parties cost
£40 each and include arrival drinks,
a three-course dinner, and a photo
booth and the sensational music.
Guests will also receive two free
race tickets to enjoy a day at Exeter
Racecourse in 2019 worth £34.
Since 2013, Exeter’s Christmas parties
have become a rich Devon tradition,
with businesses, individuals and
friends delving in year after year to
enjoy the warm ambience, delicious
food and fantastic entertainment.
To book, call Michelle Thomas
on 01392 832599 or visit
www.Exeter-racecourse.co.uk
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