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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Carol singers on song for overseas communities

Local carol singers fundraising will help bring practical gifts to communities across the world this Christmas. On Tuesday 13 December, a group of carollers and musicians from Blessed Sacrament in Exeter put on a wonderful performance in their local Tesco.

The group of singers were accompanied by a flautist, guitarist and violinist, and returned to the store after performing for Christmas shoppers last year. The performance raised over £275 which they will be donating to aid agency CAFOD and will help to buy practical gifts for communities across the world this Christmas, through...

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East Devon District Council is urging community and voluntary groups to register with Action East Devon and receive support

Community and voluntary groups across East Devon who feel they are in need of more support or who want to learn how to work more effectively, will have the opportunity to receive assistance if they register with Action East Devon (formerly East Devon Voluntary Support Agency).

East Devon District Council is helping this local charity identify and reach out to community and voluntary groups who would like to benefit from the range of free support...

Post Office reassures Exeter customers ahead of strikes

The Post Office is reassuring customers in the Exeter area that despite the Communication Union’s call for strike action on Monday 19 December, Tuesday 20 December and Saturday 24 December at three Post Office branches, services will not be impacted at other branches in the area. The Post Office said it is soon to say if services will be affected at the three branches where strike action has been called but other Post Offices in the areas will be open for business as usual as they are not involved in the industrial action. All Post Office branches will be open on 21, 22 and 23 December....

Feedback invited on dog and seagull controls

Have your say on East Devon District Council’s consultation on new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to encourage responsible dog ownership and a ban on feeding seagulls

For many years a number of Dog Control Orders have been in place in East Devon. These are legal controls, which exist to encourage responsible dog ownership in East Devon. At the moment:

• Dogs aren't allowed in some play parks and public gardens. • You must pick up your dog's poo in all public places. • Dogs aren't allowed on some beaches between 1 May and 30 September. • Dogs must be kept on leads in...

Semi-Toned release charity Christmas single

The University of Exeter’s a cappella band Semi-Toned is topping their win of a nationwide singing competition by releasing a festive medley.

The all-male group, which recently won the BBC2 primetime show The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain, is today releasing their charity single A Very Semi-Toned Christmas. It features some of the best known and loved hits of the Christmas season, including classics by Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey, Wham! And Elvis Presley.

The single will raise funds for Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV) which encourages 17-29 year olds to aid those less...

Exeter College finalist for coveted ‘College of the Year’ title in TES FE Awards

Exeter College has been shortlisted for four coveted awards including ‘College of the Year’ and ‘Teacher of the Year’ accolades, in the Times Educational Supplement Further Education Awards 2017.

As well as being nominated for the College of the Year, Exeter College is also a finalist in a number of other categories.

Here is a full list of the awards Exeter College has been shortlisted for:

FE College of the Year;
Teacher of the Year;
Professional Services Team of the Year;
Marketing/Communications Campaign of the Year.

Nominate your Local Hero this December

Naomi J Ryan is on the search for someone who deserves recognition this Christmas. Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to improve the lives of those around them and who merit to be thanked for it? Then make sure to enter our ‘Nominate Your Local Hero’ December award.

If your nominee is a winner, they will be invited to meet the Naomi J Ryan team and collect their festive hamper from their office in Southernhay, Exeter. What a fantastic way to say a special thank you and to end 2016. If you would like to nominate someone, please visit our website , or our...

Exeter BID Welcome Team helps over 22,000 people in first year

Exeter BID’s Welcome Team is celebrating its first year in the city with a host of impressive statistics.

The Welcome Team was introduced in December last year to offer assistance to visitors, residents and BID levy payers in Exeter. The Welcome Team members, Myra, Darren and Paul provide the city with a ‘seven days a week’ service and work throughout the year except Christmas Day.

Craig Bulley, CEO of Exeter BID said: “The Welcome Team has been successful and I am really pleased the BID has been able to introduce this service to the city. Myra, Paul and Darren ensure that...

New look for South Devon tourism

Visit South Devon has today unveiled a new look brand and refreshed website for tourism in South Devon, embracing tourism businesses and destinations across East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and South Hams. Created following its merger with Heart of Devon, the new brand, developed by Exeter brand agency, ‘Believe in’, is designed to create an evocative link between the shores and countryside of South Devon and happy holidays. Providing a one-stop shop for tourists looking for everything from tea shops in Tiverton to bodyboarding in Bantham, the expanded Visit South Devon brings together...

Devon Domestic Violence Service is a Leading Light

Splitz Devon Domestic Abuse Support Service (DDASS) has gained recognition for the quality of its management and service delivery to victims of domestic abuse, after being awarded a nationally recognised accreditation.

Leading Lights is awarded by SafeLives, and is the industry’s accreditation, awarded to domestic abuse services that meet the highest quality standards. Currently there are 49 services nationally that have achieved Leading Lights accreditation. The Leading Lights status is increasingly being recognised by commissioners and funders across the UK.

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Carol singers on song for overseas communities

Win cash for community and voluntary groups

Post Office reassures Exeter customers ahead of strikes

Feedback invited on dog and seagull controls

Semi-Toned release charity Christmas single

Exeter College finalist for coveted ‘College of the Year’ title in TES FE Awards

Nominate your Local Hero this December

Exeter BID Welcome Team helps over 22,000 people in first year

New look for South Devon tourism

Devon Domestic Violence Service is a Leading Light

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