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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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Cathedral drainage project announced

VITAL repairs to the drainage system around Exeter Cathedral begin next week as part of an ongoing project to prevent serious damage to the fabric of the building. Efficient drainage around the Cathedral is vital for taking rainwater away from the stonework and preventing damp and decay. Localised excavations between the North Tower and the West Front of the Cathedral will allow for pipes to be replaced, manholes renewed and other repairs to be carried out. The project begins on Monday 10th October, will last for 4-5 weeks and is funded by the First World War Centenary Cathedrals repair...

Exeter hosts international climate science conference

The end of a four year long, cutting edge project linking scientific research with societies needs is marked with a major conference

The International Conference on Climate Science and Climate Services is being hosted this week by the Met Office.

Amid concerns that global societies are becoming more vulnerable to changes in our climate, the European Climate Observations, Modelling and Services (ECOMS) initiative was formed in June 2012. The social benefits of access to the best climate science and services can be profound and the aim has been to ensure a close coordination...

New survey reveals South West drivers as the angriest in the UK

A new road rage survey from the car leasing experts Lease Car has revealed that drivers in the South West of England are likely to experience road rage an average of 8.1 times a month, that’s the highest in the UK.

The survey asked 1,200 people across the UK a series of questions about their road rage experiences and discovered some regions found their time on the road more infuriating than others!

The angriest regions behind the wheel in the UK (based on instances of road rage a month)

South West – 8.1
North East – 7.1
Yorkshire – 7

Benefit delays driving people into debt

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has published its advice trend statistics for the first five-months of the financial year. The charity has helped 12% more people with their advice and information when compared to the same period in 2015.

The advice trends over the period were as follows:

Debt

Overall, the charity dealt with 14% more debt enquiries. The main increases being:

• 49.0% about bankruptcy and debt relief orders • 27.8% about water arrears • 25.7% about council tax arrears

Client case studies – focus on debt and money...

Can you plan, shoot and edit a film in 48 hours?

Exeter residents might spot some unusual happenings in the city on the second weekend of November, as hoards of determined and sleep-deprived teams race to make a film from scratch in a single weekend.

A test of team skills and creativity against the clock, Exeter’s annual 48 Hour Film Challenge attracts dozens of participating teams every year, from experienced filmmakers to thrill seekers who have never used a camera before.

Laura Pearson travelled from Cardiff to take part in the challenge last year. ‘It’s a lot harder than you think... a film brief is given to you on...

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

One of the region’s top insurance brokers announced their next charity challenge at a special anniversary party last week.

Northcott Beaton, based in Exeter, celebrated their 25th anniversary at a 90s themed celebration held at the prestigious Woodbury Park Hotel.

Guests and business associates were invited from across the region and were treated to a three-course meal followed by a disco.

Directors Keiron Northcott and Nick Beaton launched the NB Big Challenge this summer by walking the 66-mile Exe Valley Endurance. They raised £4,800 for the Exeter Foundation,...

Let's Rock Exeter set to return

Following another capacity sell‐out this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.

The headline act will be announced later this month, but the confirmed line‐up so far includes Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam,...

Early bird parking for Ottery Tar Barrels

With less than a month to go to this year’s Flaming Tar Barrels spectacular, Otter Nurseries is reminding revellers to be prepared when it comes to parking on the night.

As usual, the garden centre is opening its car park for visitors to the event in Ottery St Mary on Saturday, November 5.

Every penny raised at the Otter Nurseries car park goes into a pot that is split between the Ottery Carnival Committee, which organises the event, and Otter Nurseries Charity of the Year. This year the garden centre is supporting the Baton. In 2015, parking funds raised £2715 for the...

Bumper apple crop ready for Killerton’s Cider and Apple Festival

This year a bumper crop of apples are expected to be harvested in time for the annual Killerton Cider and Apple Festival on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October.

A team of volunteers have just one week, and a 200-year-old cider press, to make all the cider for the year ahead using apples collected traditional orchards on National Trust’s Killerton estate. Fine summer weather has meant the orchards are bursting with fruit. National Trust rangers and volunteers have been busy harvesting the many varieties of apples that make Killerton’s award-winning cider and apple juice. As the last...

Ramblers help bring new bridge to Dartmoor

Walkers following the popular Two Moors Way across Dartmoor can now enjoy an easier crossing of the river Teign at Frenchbeer, Chagford thanks to a generous donation from a local walking group.

Moorland Ramblers provided a £300 donation to Dartmoor National Park Authority to help fund the cost of the replacement bridge following winter storms. The work was co-ordinated by National Park Ranger Pete Rich, with assistance from local farmers and contractor Allan Tyson of SW Countryside Contracts.

Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said “we would like to...

Local News

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

Cathedral drainage project announced

Exeter hosts international climate science conference

New survey reveals South West drivers as the angriest in the UK

Benefit delays driving people into debt

Can you plan, shoot and edit a film in 48 hours?

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

Let's Rock Exeter set to return

Early bird parking for Ottery Tar Barrels

Bumper apple crop ready for Killerton’s Cider and Apple Festival

Ramblers help bring new bridge to Dartmoor

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