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New Photography Project Gives Voice to Young People's Mental Health Experiences

A thought-provoking new photography project is set to bring to life the mental health challenges young people experience. Images from the project, called (in)visible, will be exhibited in venues across Exeter and East Devon from May to November this year.

The project aims to challenge the familiar but limiting ‘head in hands’ image often used to depict mental health struggles.

Inspired by a call in a charity newsletter to rethink how mental health is visually represented, local photographer, Theo Moye - drawing from his own experience with anxiety - set out to create...

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Local children bereavement charity receives heart-warming donation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 11:33pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has recently donated £1,500 to Balloons, a small, local charity working across Exeter, East and Mid Devon, as part of the developers community fund initiative.

The Barratt Developments community fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. Balloons, set up in 2007 is dedicated to providing essential bereavement and support services to children and young people aged five-25, when someone significant in their lives dies. For many children this is their first experience...

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‘Big Exeter Feast’ to set out vision for city’s food future

How can we make food more accessible, affordable, healthier, sustainable and celebrated in Exeter?

That’s the key question being asked by the city’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) and local food businesses.

To enable the question to be explored, local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives’ Exeter Connect project, is facilitating ‘The Big Exeter Feast’ conference on Thursday, 23 November at Exeter Community Centre.

The conference, which brings together the city’s VCSE sector and local food businesses, will explore what an integrated and...

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Exeter's longest running Christmas show to celebrate its 100th performance

Humbug!, an immersive Christmas experience created by Devon-based theatre company Wandering Tiger, will commemorate its 100th performance on Friday 8th December.

Since its debut in 2017, Humbug! has transported over 4000 people back in time to Victorian England, immersing them in a festive world of magic and wonder.

The site-specific show takes place throughout St Nicholas Priory, Exeter's oldest building, and brings the story of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to life with a mixture of performance, video projection, and live music.

"We are delighted to be...

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Exeter care team raises over £1,800 for Alzheimer’s Society with charity skydive

Exeter local Katie Derrick and her team at Right at Home Exeter & Exmouth embarked on a hair-raising charity skydive last week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

Katie, 34 who is Manager of the Devon homecare provider was joined by CareGiver Belinda Blackwell (60), along with Katie’s mum Anne Charles (60) for the skydive, which took place at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Honiton.

The team all had a brilliant time and were delighted to find they surpassed their impressive fundraising target, raising £1865 to date. Alongside the fundraising efforts they have also been...

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Devon Civic University Agreement to build a greener, healthier and fairer future

A landmark partnership agreement has been signed between Devon County Council and the University of Exeter .

The Devon County Civic University Agreement formalises and strengthens the existing links between the two organisations.

Having received the backing of the County Council’s Cabinet and the University’s Executive Board, the aim is to generate greater benefits for people and businesses in Devon, supporting the county to be a thriving, sustainable and prosperous place to live and work.

Three immediate priorities of the partnership agreement are: -...

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Foot Anstey's new vacation scheme opens the door to law for underrepresented individuals

Law firm, Foot Anstey, announces a new vacation scheme offering aspiring lawyers from underrepresented Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in the legal field.

Those that are successful will spend a week experiencing what it's like to be a Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey. At the end of the vacation scheme week, there will be a training contract assessment centre and those who are successful will be offered a training contract. Vacation Scheme participants will also take part in a series of masterclass sessions to develop their legal skills and...

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Let's look out for each other on Devon's roads

With the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October), Devon County Council is reminding all road users to help play their part in keeping each other safe. Everyone using Devon’s roads is being urged to take extra care this autumn and winter. Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users as daylight hours are reduced and to give them plenty of time and space. Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and horse riders are all encouraged to “be bright, be seen”, by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing to ensure they can be seen clearly. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon...

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South West’s leading maritime sector receives funding boost to drive innovation

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 10/23/2023 - 12:22pm

Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors

The Great South West , which covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, has been chosen as the country’s Marine and Maritime Launchpad, recognising its leadership in the sector.

As part of the programme, the region is set to receive up to £7.5m of investment to drive innovation and business growth, building on its strengths in marine and maritime.

Karl Tucker, Chair of the Great South West, said: “It’s fantastic to see the...

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Safestore is Supporting WrapUp Exeter to keep the Homeless Warm this Winter

Authored by WCalver
Posted: Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:16am
DONATE A COAT, WARM A HEART! Safestore is Supporting WrapUp Exeter to keep the Homeless Warm This Winter Donations can be made from 21 October to 4 November at Safestore Exeter

Safestore , the UK’s largest self storage company, is urging people across Exeter to donate good quality, unwanted coats to ‘WrapUp Exeter’ which is being run by the Rotary Club from 21st October to 4th November with various drop off points available.

This winter will mark the 12th year of the UK’s largest self storage company’s support for the WrapUp campaign which began in London and to date has...

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Help design Cranbrook’s new town centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/22/2023 - 11:14pm

Local people can share their ideas on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look.

By answering a short survey at eastdevon.gov.uk/cranbrook-town-centre before 10th November 2023 , you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher.

Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, said:

“This is an important opportunity for you to help shape the future of Cranbrook. Your ideas really matter. We want to hear from as many people as possible – especially young people and those who don’t normally get...

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