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The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024

The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024 was a truly inspiring and memorable event held in Coventry on 26/27th November.

Over two days, I had the pleasure of meeting countless like minded individuals, all passionate and driven to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families. Many of which until now had been just faces on a screen. The energy of being together can never be underestimated.

As one of the authors featured on the Reading Well Dementia booklist, I felt both humbled and privileged to present during the plenary session on the first day. I...

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UK wetsuit recycling among new ‘future fibres’ projects 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:52pm

A plan to develop the UK’s first wetsuit recycling facility is among eight new projects funded by Future Fibres Network Plus .

Future Fibres Network Plus – which aims to bring environmental science into the heart of the UK fashion, clothing and textile sectors – is a network led by the University of Exeter, collaborating with the universities of Leeds, Huddersfield and Plymouth, University of the Arts London, and the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT).

Many wetsuits are made from neoprene – but the UK currently has no way of recycling them, meaning more than 380...

Devon Air Ambulance encourages public to download free what3words app

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 7:46pm

This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.

While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog increase the chances of people finding themselves in trouble. To ensure they are prepared to communicate their exact location in the event of a car breakdown or emergency, Devon Air Ambulance is urging...

Wealth management company celebrates its move to prestigious new offices in style!

Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St Mary.

The newly built offices at Clyst House with an impressive footprint of 6,200 square feet set in stunning grounds, are now home to 60 staff members from the Wealth and Accounts teams.

In addition, the company also has offices in Newquay, Liskeard, and Edinburgh. Its total turnover of all subsidiaries and connect companies is just under £12m.

Prydis has two lines of business: Business Services (Accounts, Audit, Tax and...

Exeter mail centre boosts capacity to 7,000 parcels an hour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2024 - 7:53pm

Royal Mail has installed a new high-speed Parcel Sortation Machine at its Exeter Mail Centre, as part of its continued drive to improve efficiency and meet growing demand for next day deliveries.

The Mail Centre, which covers the EX and TQ postcode areas, already processes an average of 4,000 parcels an hour. The new PSM will increase the Exeter centre’s processing capabilities by 3,000 parcels per hour.

The PSM has been installed just in time for the busy Christmas shopping period, when the number of parcels processed at the Centre is at its highest. Around twice as...

Alex tackles “crazy” challenge for charity

A fitness fanatic from Exeter is planning to run 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for two local causes.

Alex Sparkes, 30, will start on Exeter Quay at 12 noon on Saturday December 14 and run four-mile loops throughout the night and the following day.

He’s raising money for FORCE Cancer Charity and the children’s ward at the Royal Devon and Hospital.

“I’ve done lots of 50 and 60 mile runs but not something of this intensity. I think I’ve got it in the locker,” said Alex, a personal trainer and online coach who set up the All In Run Club a year ago and has...

Duran Duran to headline at Powderham Castle Concert

Legendary British band Duran Duran are set to electrify the stage at Powderham Castle on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 , for an unforgettable night of live music. This highly anticipated performance is one of only two UK headline shows for the band next year, making it a truly unmissable event.

The multi-award-winning group, celebrated for their timeless hits, will headline Powderham Presents , a brand-new music festival bringing world-class acts to the heart of Devon. Joining them are Nile Rodgers & CHIC , the disco legends behind chart-topping anthems like Le Freak and Good Times...

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Deaf Academy Celebrates New £100,000 Puffin Crossing Outside its Gates

Students and staff at the Deaf Academy in Exmouth marked the opening of a new pedestrian road crossing outside its campus with a special celebration event.

Local councillors, representatives from community groups, and individual fundraisers were invited to the event to celebrate the installation of the puffin crossing on the busy stretch of Douglas Avenue; marking the end of a student-led campaign spanning several years.

East Devon’s Highways and Traffic Orders Committee approved plans to install the £100,000 crossing by the Academy gates in April this year, after lobbying...

TUI inspires Exeter Beaver Scout Group at Airport Visit

Fourteen Beaver Scouts from 1st Cranbrook Beavers visited Exeter Airport for a behind the scenes look at some of the airport's most exciting operations and day-to-day activities.

Hosted by TUI, the visit took the Scout’s learning to new heights as they worked towards earning their Air Activities Stage 1 Badge.

TUI Crew Relations Manager Nicola Bendall hosted the Beaver Scout’s trip alongside Exeter Airport where the group was introduced to the basics of aviation through learning and activities.

“We had such a fun evening with the Beaver Scouts, learning about...

Live music, film and crafts in new 'Better Tomorrow' season in Devon Libraries

This winter’s season of arts events across Devon libraries promises fun, creativity and a focus on a sustainable future in warm welcoming community spaces.

The ‘Better Tomorrow’ season is part of a three-year programme of creative offerings being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited in Devon and Torbay this winter.

The charity, which runs the 54 libraries across the county, secured a £720,369 grant from Arts Council England in 2022 to boost its thriving programme of music, films, workshops, and high-quality community events between 2023 and 2026. ‘A Better Tomorrow’ will...

Exeter & Devon Crematorium Hosts Community Christmas Service

Exeter & Devon Crematorium invites the local community to its annual Christmas Memorial Service, providing a reflective space to remember loved ones during the festive season.

The service will be held at the crematorium’s chapel on Wednesday, 18 December, at 7 p.m. The evening will be led by a local celebrant and will feature heartfelt readings, traditional carols, and moments of quiet reflection.

Attendees will be able to dedicate a personalised star in memory of a loved one, which will be placed on the crematorium’s memorial tree. This collective tribute, displayed...

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