Staff from West Exe School and the Ted Wragg Trust attended a fundraising quiz for the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival this month.
The festival this year will run from the 18th to the 22nd of September. As a registered charity, their mission is to celebrate books and their authors and promote the art of writing and the enjoyment of reading in the East Devon community and in other local schools.
Chloe Fox, a Senior Leader at West Exe School and Carrie McMillan, Director at South West Teacher Training and the Ted Wragg Trust Professional Development Lead were invited...
As the cost of living continues to soar, many individuals find themselves facing financial hardships. Recent statistics from January 2024 reveal that 62% of adults are cutting back on non-essentials, 52% have noticed a rise in expenses compared to the previous month, and a staggering 37% are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage.
Verified and updated Cost of living statistics UK January 2024: www.finder.com by Matthew Boyle, edited by Joselle Delos Reyes
62% that’s 6 in 10 people in the UK report to be spending less on non-essentials because of the increase in the
As a thank you and as an appreciation for Vranch House's remarkable work, CareFlex is delighted to announce the donation of a HydroFlex chair.
Vranch House stands at the forefront of promoting and providing essential services for the care, education, training, treatment, and welfare of disabled individuals. The charity goes beyond these core activities by offering valuable assistance to parents and caregivers, recognising and addressing the unique needs of families supporting disabled individuals.
With a primary focus on educating children with physical difficulties from...
The Devon County Show livestock committee is delighted to announce a full range of classes for four new breed categories at the 2024 event in May.
First up is the Red Poll Cattle breed, No longer on the rare breeds survival trust watchlist thanks to the hard work of the Breed Society, these multi-purpose cattle will grace the Devon County Show for the first time in the 150 year show’s history The majority of this docile, low-input breed are used as suckler cows but a number of milking herds still exist with an average yield of 5,000 litres at 4.2% butterfat and 3.5% protein....
Marc Astley, a well-known local journalist and news editor, is the latest trustee to join the board of Westbank Community Health and Care and says he’s on a mission to spread the word about the work of this fantastic, community charity.
As an experienced media professional and a former editor of the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper, Marc is well-placed to do this. His achievements include co-founding the UK Daily Ltd, a stable of 10 online news and feature platforms including The Exeter Daily. He also set up the successful Exeter-based PR and Marketing Agency, Astley Media,...
Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner have joined all police forces across the UK to launch the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service, which will be run by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
The service, which goes live on Thursday 14 March 2024, was established to give the public an anonymous and confidential route to report concerns about criminal behaviour by individuals in policing. It will bolster the Force’s capability to take action against those who are not fit to serve.
A new era is dawning for the Poltimore Music & Arts Festival.
The Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) and Exeter University are helping two charities, Poltimore House Trust and Friends of Poltimore House , to bring back the popular music and arts festival after a five-year break.
The 2024 Poltimore Music & Arts Festival will be held over two days on late May bank bank holiday Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, when previously the festival was a one-day event.
Ticket pre-sales go live on Friday 15th March https://www.fatsoma.com/e/yay1hd0p/poltimore-festival...
This April, a pop-up neon painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere arrives in Exeter Launched by Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, Neon Brush will immerse participants in a black-lit setting, where they will have the opportunity to craft their own masterpiece while enjoying a glass of prosecco.
During this 90-minute immersive workshop, participants will unleash their creativity while guided by an experienced artist. All necessary materials, including brushes, paint, and aprons, will be provided. Neon Brush promises a sense-...
Taylor Wimpey Exeter is proud to have recently supported Cullompton Rugby Football Club with a £330 donation, which the club has put towards new sporting equipment.
Cullompton R.F.C., located on Knowle Lane, is well-known for creating an enjoyable playing environment for players of all ages. The community-driven club embraces players of all abilities and supports their development within the sport.
Greg Richards, Coach at Cullompton Rugby Football Club, said: “We’re so pleased to have received support from Taylor Wimpey Exeter again this year, after their successful...
The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.
And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.
The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us get a better understanding of glioma tumours, which include low and high-grade types with glioblastoma (GBM) being the most commonly-diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults.
