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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries...

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Devon Freemasons to donate £25,000 to good causes

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who are in need of financial assistance, among which are Children’s charities , Scouts, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices Hospital Services and Cancer Charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND” a trust conceived by the Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, our Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners ( now Johnsons). Since the idea was initiated the fund has grown through the continued...

SW construction market slowing post EU vote

The majority of UK construction sectors are experiencing a slowdown in growth, as Brexit uncertainty continues to cause concern, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Market Survey.

While 26% more chartered surveyors reported that construction workloads in the UK had risen, rather than fallen this quarter, this is a significant slowdown on the trend growth over the previous three years.

The Midlands remains the engine of growth in UK construction, with 30% more respondents reporting a rise in activity rather than a fall while...

Local mums launch pop up children's market in Exeter

Two local mums are launching a brand new pop up children’s market this month. The Cheeki Monkeys preloved sale will open it’s doors at the end of the month and, along with lots of bargains for mums and dads to browse, will also feature a ton of exciting entertainment for the kids. Taster sessions will be available from Rugby Tots, Pyjama Drama and Urban Flow to keep the little ones amused whilst the grown ups shop. The event will also include a bouncy castle, face painting, colouring contest and much more!

Rosanna and Sally are really proud to be organising the monthly event...

City council takes action on St Thomas arches

At the Exeter City Council meeting held on 18 October, Councillors formally approved the £50,000 budget to install fencing the length of the arches. This follows repeated complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour in the area.

Councillor Hannah Packham said “It has been a really difficult and distressing period for residents, with totally unacceptable behaviour taking place directly next to, and occasionally on, their properties. I have been working with ECC, Riverside Leisure Centre, the Neighbourhood Policing team and Network Rail to find a solution.

“Some...

Young people create two new Dartmoor films

Dartmoor’s stunning landscape, ever changing weather and fascinating folklore is an inspiration for many film makers and this year it has again worked its magic on 13 young people aged between 8 and 16 from the Buckfastleigh area.

Working with Jellyfish Productions, as part of Dartmoor National Park’s Naturally Healthy Project, the young film makers have created two incredible, atmospheric and spirited short films My Dear Mother & The Old Church Mystery.

The Old Church Mystery made by 5 young people aged 8 – 12 was inspired by the location of the Holy Trinity Church...

Devon Wildlife Trust calls for votes to bag a share of £12.5m fund

Devon Wildlife Trust is bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative to help improve a popular East Devon nature reserve. Bystock Pools, near Exmouth, was saved as a nature reserve with public access in 2015, thanks to generous donations from local people and Devon Wildlife Trust members. Now, DWT has a chance to win funding to make the site more accessible to visitors – but the value of the award is in the hands of Tesco shoppers. The supermarket has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help initiative, which see grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised...

Devon’s JSA claimants lowest on record for sixth month in a row

Devon’s Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) fell by 101 claimants between August and September 2016 - the total claimant count now standing at 2,848 – a new historic low.

Seven of Devon’s eight districts either experienced falls in JSA or remained unchanged over the period. Teignbridge rose by five claimants, with Exeter experiencing the greatest fall of 37 claimants.

The claimant rate - the proportion of the county’s working age population claiming JSA - fell by 0.1 per cent in Exeter, South Hams and Torridge, while the remaining districts experienced no change.

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KuPP to open at Exeter’s Queen St. Dining

Exeter’s Queen St. Dining will introduce a taste of Scandinavia to the region when KuPP opens its doors on 29th October.

Inspired by cuisine from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, KuPP is the seventh restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination. It will join Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), The Stable, Absurd Bird, The Terrace and Comptoir Libanais.

Exeter is Kupp’s first branch outside of London and will open opposite Absurd Bird at Queen St. Dining.

The idea for KuPP began after its founder, Steve Cox, first visited Stockholm 10 years...

SW firms need to embrace big data says tech leader

Firms in the region are losing out because they are not embracing the benefits of big data, according to a Devon-based tech leader.

DataWise Intelligence has been founded by Devon-based global technology expert Peter McCann (pictured) with a team set up at Exeter Science Park to help the region’s companies achieve stronger growth through better use of data.

Whilst many larger national and international companies are using advanced online data management services to improve how they run and grow their business, an affordable and effective approach for local and regional...

Could your finances survive 'One Unfortunate Week'?

As debt becomes a more widespread problem across the UK, PayPlan have created an interactive journey entitled “One Unfortunate Week” designed to put you in the shoes of the average Brit, five days before payday and subjected to some of the worst luck you have ever seen.

It’s a lot easier than we might realise to get into debt, a sudden unexpected expense can really throw life into disarray. The interactive journey showcases this by visualising a series of inconveniences, which very quickly turn the user’s financial situation from in the black to in the red.

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Local News

Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Devon Freemasons to donate £25,000 to good causes

SW construction market slowing post EU vote

Local mums launch pop up children's market in Exeter

City council takes action on St Thomas arches

Young people create two new Dartmoor films

Devon Wildlife Trust calls for votes to bag a share of £12.5m fund

Devon’s JSA claimants lowest on record for sixth month in a row

KuPP to open at Exeter’s Queen St. Dining

SW firms need to embrace big data says tech leader

Could your finances survive 'One Unfortunate Week'?

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