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What Is Arbitrage Betting

One very popular form of entertainment that has become a mainstay in Western culture is betting. Sports betting, in particular, has boomed in popularity as punters look to try and make correct predictions about their favourite sports. Sports betting can be very fun when used in tandem with the viewing of a sporting fixture.  However, Many bettors try to make more profits during their gaming sessions and, as a result, look to gambling strategies to help them in this approach. One gambling strategy which has proved to be very effective over the years is known as arbitrage betting. But what exactly is arbitrage betting and does it make for a good side hustle? We will answer this question and more in this article as we take a look at arbitrage betting and everything this strategy provides. Arbitrage Betting Explained Arbitrage betting is a trading technique which benefits from price differentials in two different markets to ensure profits. Arbitrage betting is a common practice seen by traders on the stock exchange. The principle is applied in a similar fashion to sports betting. Arbitrage betting involves placing bets on every outcome of an event to guarantee a win…


Exeter apprentices shortlisted for Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Six talented and inspiring individuals on Degree Apprenticeship programmes at The University of Exeter will soon find out if they have been successful at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards. The University of Exeter, which is the largest provider of degree apprenticeships in the Russell Group and which last week launched a new Centre for Degree Partnerships, has six apprentices shortlisted for the awards, which celebrate those from multicultural communities who have worked hard to overcome adversity through apprenticeships. Ranga Nhemera, Mamadou Kone, Ahmad Smism and Naomi Ogundiran have been shortlisted in the Transport and Logistics category. All four are on the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme, and combine studying for the University of Exeter Business School’s BSc Responsible Business Management programme with full-time jobs working for Amazon. Ahmad is a 29-year-old Syrian national who moved to UK in 2015 with few academic qualifications and only a basic level of English. Now working in Coventry as a Team Leader, he says his degree apprenticeship has been “really beneficial” and a “big opportunity to develop my leadership skills and get the knowledge needed to perform well in my work and enable me to get a promotion”. When Naomi relocated from…


WAY TO FITNESS Members Strip for FORCE Cancer Charity Calendar

More than twenty members of the Mid Devon health and fitness group, Way to Fitness, grabbed the opportunity to get naked and raise funds for Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity. Emma Healey, Fitness Instructor and Personal Performance Coach with Way To Fitness and Shine Brighter Coaching, put out a call for volunteers after a suggestion from a member. ‘We only had three weeks to put everything together because everyone has such busy schedules,’ explained Emma. Crediton photographer Andrea Wyatt stepped in to take the pictures while the calendar was Art Directed by Rachel Vowles, formerly at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre. Once FORCE was decided on as the charity they put the team in touch with Brightsea Print Group who were enthusiastic to continue their generous support. Over one very busy weekend a wide variety of props were gathered and the photographs were taken in Sandford Parish Hall and Scout Hut. The resulting collection features everything from a winter wonderland to springtime frolics in the hay, surfing and picnics in summer, harvest time and on to unwrapping Christmas presents around the tree, all in varying degrees of nudity! But it is not all naked ladies… October features six stalwarts of Emma’s Monday Men on…


Quayside Distillery announces the name of its signature stills

Quayside Distillery, a leading name in artisanal craft spirits, is thrilled to announce the winners of their much-anticipated Still Naming Competition. The competition, which invited the people of Exeter and beyond to name the stills at their prestigious distillery, has concluded with two creative and meaningful names chosen by the distillery’s owner, George Nightingale: “Temperance” and “Clarence.” The competition garnered an enthusiastic response from the local community, as participants became eager for the chance to leave an everlasting mark on the distillery and its legacy. The winning names were carefully selected for their historical significance and deep connection to the local heritage of Exeter. The first name, “Temperance”, pays homage to a pivotal moment in Exeter’s history. It is a tribute to the last witch, Temperance Lloyd, to be executed in the UK, an event that unfolded right in the heart of Exeter’s city centre. The second winning name, “Clarence,” stands as a heartfelt tribute to the Clarence Hotel on Exeter Cathedral Green. This historic establishment, which tragically met its fate in a devastating fire in 2016, holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike.  In addition to the honour of naming…


Explore human relations through magic at the British Science Festival

Experts will use magic tricks to explain human actions and to illustrate how they help people to make sense of the world as part of the British Science Festival in Exeter. The event, held at the Exeter Phoenix, will showcase University of Exeter research on how entertainment magic can help explain the fallibility of perception and reasoning. Brian Rappert, a sociologist from the University of Exeter, and Gustav Kuhn a psychologist from the University of Plymouth, will perform sleight of hand tricks and illusions. The audience will be able to ask questions and will be given a chance to perform themselves!  Professor Rappert, who is a member of the Magic Circle said: “Magic offers a method for understanding ourselves, our relations to others, and how we make sense of the world around us. “We make assumptions all the time about what we think we see, and our thought processes, when we may not be right. The art of magic is based on deception, sleight of hand and illusions that exploit our blind spots, psychological biases and social conventions. Studying these bases can do more than just create entertaining experiences that defy what we believe to be possible….


Dartmoor Folk Festival: Everyone’s favourite family festival

ENJOY the very best music, song and dance from Dartmoor and beyond at the forthcoming three-day Dartmoor Folk Festival. A beautiful little festival in the heart of Dartmoor, it will take place from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13. The villages of South Zeal and South Tawton play host to top local and national folk artists at the 46th annual event. The festival includes a packed programme of events and activities, some free-of-charge and others at reasonable prices. There will be hotly-contested competitions, one involving dancing with a broom and the other with a 15-inch square board!  Small and family friendly but with a big line-up, many of the artists appearing this year will be well-known. The fabulous Dartmoor Pixie Band, with caller Sarah Bazeley, the host band, kick off the first night with a ceilidh. Doors open at South Tawton Primary School at 7.30pm with dancing from 8pm to 11pm. There will be a full licensed bar. JIM CAUSLEY There will also be a concert with Sykes Martin and Jim Causley. Jim hails from the village of Whimple in East Devon, he was born in Exeter and is…


Worth the Weight: Vintage Kilo Sale returns to Exeter

Shop with a clear conscious at Worth The Weight, Exeter on Sunday 23rd July. Next weekend Worth The Weight is returning to The Corn Exchange, with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through.  There will be 60 rails of clothing, where shoppers can pick and mix from the best Denim, Sports, Ladies fashion, Men’s fashion, Outerwear and accessorises and pay on the scales at the end. It costs £20 per kilo, with prices starting as little as £1. It’s a cost-effective way of getting bulk sustainable clothing and helping the environment at the same time. Based in Sheffield, Worth the Weight was founded in 2018 as a way of fighting fast fashion. Since its inception, the company has taken the UK by storm travelling the length and breadth of the country with tonnes of amazing vintage stock every weekend. Chris Davies, Worth the Weight Organiser, said: “We’re excited to be coming back to Exeter next weekend as we know that the area is full of eco-conscious fashion lovers.” Worth The Weight will return to The Corn Exchange next Sunday 23rd July from 10am until 4pm. Entry is £3 for early…


What Could Apple’s Vision Pro Change in Your Entertainment Lifestyle?

Apple is famous for how it approaches the releases of its new technology. It’s never really the first in the game, but when it does design and release a new product, it swings for the fences. This was the case with the iPhone, the iPad, and EarPods, and now it’s shaping up to repeat with Apple’s new AR headset, the Vision Pro. Illustrating what could be a significant leap up over the competition, the Vision Pro represents immense potential, but how could this potentially affect the way you experience entertainment? What is the Vision Pro? The Vision Pro is what is called an augmented reality (AR) headset. Unlike virtual reality (VR) headsets which display entirely digital landscapes, AR works to overlay real life with digital elements. These elements can take any form imaginable, acting on a spectrum of helpful tools to entirely entertainment-driven creations. We’re looking at the latter, where, as Ars Technica reports, the Vision Pro’s processing power and comfortable form factor place it above the competition. What Could the Vision Pro Do? Basic applications of entertainment systems for the Vision Pro could be a simple replacement for existing screen technology. For example, the Vision…


Three medals for Honiton gymnasts at national acrobatic finals

Three medals for Honiton gymnasts at national acrobatic finals Honiton gymnasts returned from last weekend’s National Acrobatic Gymnastics Finals in Stoke-on-Trent with three bronze medals. The podium places were achieved by Jessica Treen, Hollie Moulton and Olivia Wotton in International Development Plan 2 (IDP 2) women’s groups; Coen Cooke and Oscar Felice in Youth Men’s Pairs; and Clark Burnett and Thomas Berry in Grade 4 Men’s Pairs. Coen and Oscar with their bronze medals The national success follows the recent South West Prelims – the most successful qualifiers in Honiton Gymnastics Club’s history – where seven partnerships qualified for national finals and many more were selected for inter-regional finals. In addition to the medal positions, Emma Hay and Daisy Moore finished in 7th in the country in Youth Women’s Pairs; Chloe Hutsby and Lottie Daborn came 9th in Grade 3 Women’s Pairs; Sophie Sanders, Molly Gibson and Chloe Lawrence were 9th in Grade 3 Women’s trio; and Ottilie Donovan and Oliver Clist finished 10th in Grade 3 Mixed Pairs. Tom and Clarke – Grade 4 Men’s Pair bronze medalists “It was a great honour to have so many gymnasts selected to represent the South West region at the…


Special constables and other police volunteers receive a big thank you 

Special Constables and police support volunteers got together at Exeter Police Station last week to share experiences and receive personal thanks from senior officers.   The gathering was organised to show appreciation for all the unpaid hours that volunteers give to their local communities. Superintendent Antony Hart, who heads up the Exeter, East & Mid Devon Local Policing Area, Chief Inspector John Shuttleworth and Citizens in Policing Champion Inspector Dave Turner were on hand to say thank you in person. The volunteers invited along work across Exeter, East & Mid Devon and help out at local events, as well as supporting regular police officer colleagues and staff in a variety of situations. Superintendent Antony Hart told those present: “I really take my hat off to you. The contribution you make is fantastic and it’s a massive thanks from me. The difference you make every day is immense and this is even more important as we enter our busy summer policing period.”    The guests included vehicle check volunteers, a wellbeing volunteer, Police Cadet leaders and role player volunteers who help with scenarios for police officer and Special Constable training. Martinne Rowland, Development Officer for Citizens…