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Exeter Students Take Anti-Bullying Message to National Stage

Students from West Exe School have represented their community at a national anti-bullying conference in London.

Ayeisha, William and Willow, Senior Anti-Bullying Ambassadors at the school, travelled to the capital with staff to take part in the first Young Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) meeting for the 2026 England and Wales cohort.

The conference brought together young people from across the country to share ideas, develop strategies, and strengthen efforts to tackle bullying in schools.

The day also included open discussions about the impact of social media and...

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What is Kaleider?

Kaleider’s aim is to bring people together to engage creatively with some of the greatest challenges of our time.

We want to create extraordinary, human centred experiences that help us all towards a better understanding of ourselves and our world. By definition we cannot do this on our own. If, whilst you read our plan, you feel you have something to contribute to what Kaleider is trying to achieve, we would love to hear from you.

Right now Kaleider is seeking an exceptional individual to become the company’s first Chair of the Board.

The new Chair will join...

Archaeologists lead community dig on lost Dartmoor Manor

From Monday 27 June until Saturday 2 July 2016 archaeologists will be returning to the site of North Hall Manor in Widecombe-in-the-Moor to continue investigations into this intriguing site.

This will be the third season of excavation. The first phase in 2012 targeted the medieval manor site and revealed wall footings, boundary works and pottery that strongly suggest a high status medieval building once stood in the area.

The excavation this year will continue to investigate some of the features unearthed in previous digs with the hope of finding out more about their age...

Exeter couple show how #ToiletsSaveLives

Neil and Alison Heard will head to the Glastonbury Festival with WaterAid this week to rally support for the charity’s #ToiletsSaveLives campaign that calls on world leaders to reach everyone, everywhere with taps and toilets.

The couple have supported WaterAid for many years, and this will be the third year they have volunteered at Glastonbury the charity. They will be working alongside an army of 470 dedicated WaterAid volunteers making a splash at Worthy Farm this year.

They said "We're really proud to have been selected again to represent WaterAid at Glastonbury. We're...

Northcott Theatre finds local Lost Boys

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that following a series of workshops and auditions, it has found 19 local young actors to play the parts of John and Michael and the Lost Boys in its magical Christmas show, Peter Pan.

Directed by Exeter Northcott’s Executive and Artistic Director Paul Jepson and designed by award-winning Ellan Parry, Peter Pan, an Exeter Northcott Theatre production, will run from Fri 2 December 2016.

The theatre was delighted with the response to its audition call, which included putting on extra sessions to cope with demand.

Lisa...

Branscombe Festival returns

The village of Branscombe once again hosts some of the world’s top musicians with the fourth Branscombe Festival from Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July 2016.

The Branscombe Festival combines world-class musicians with an idyllic countryside setting. Over three summer days, leading classical and opera artists perform in the village’s most picturesque venues, with cream tea served on Saturday afternoon and a hog roast that evening.

The festival culminates in a free concert on Branscombe beach by the Camborne Town Band.

The Festival is curated by Ian Rosenblatt, BBC presenter...

Take Moor care when cycling on Dartmoor

Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer. The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.

There have been increasing numbers of people choosing to enjoy Dartmoor by bike, particularly road cycling, and the increase in popularity of cycle sportives – timed road cycling events which can impact on local communities and other visitors. The growing participation in cycling reflects the...

Trust nurse wins UK medal for Excellence

A nurse from Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has won a Medal for Excellence, awarded for her professionalism and support for learners over the past 18 years.

Around 100 medals are given out annually in the UK and abroad, to recognise success amongst City and Guilds learners and tutors.

As a lecturer specialising in nursing, Tracey Gillard has helped almost 1,000 students achieve their NVQ/QCF award. Tracey has also supported seven health care assistants in achieving their own Medal for Excellence.

Dr Alison Diamond, chief executive of the Trust, said: "We are...

Dogged determination helps Matthew smash crowdfunding target

A former lawyer who hopes to turn his passion for pets into a business has hit his crowdfunding target with 12 days to go.

Matthew Dunne aims to help locally-owned vets practices compete on a level playing field with the powerful corporate owned operations.

And after raising £40,000 on Crowdcube, he is now in a period of ‘over-funding’ with 12 days left to go.

We caught up with Matthew to find out more about his ongoing crowdfunding campaign...

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Exeter City agree formation date

The Grecians were formed in 1901. That is the date that has been agreed by the Club and Trust boards after a period of consultation with supporters.

Research has shown that it was after the 1900/1 season that St Sidwell’s United was formed. They played their first ever game – a 4-2 friendly victory at home to Dawlish on 21 September 1901. Contemporary newspaper reports refer to St Sidwell’s as “a new organisation” and “a newly-formed club”.

United moved into St James Park for the 1903/4 season and then at their AGM on 31 May 1904 voted to change their name to Exeter City....

Builders' bums wanted for charity calendar

RGB Building Supplies is calling out to the trade community to be involved with their Well Built Builders Bum 2017 calendar in aid of their chosen charity Prostate Cancer UK.

The calendar will feature photos of real tradesmen and women from all over the region doing their job, but showing a glimpse of their bottom! RGB is looking for a tradesman or woman to represent their Exeter branch and become Mr or Miss January.

For those that would like to be involved, as well as showing their support to Prostate Cancer UK, the calendar will act as a piece of promotion as they will be...

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Exeter Students Take Anti-Bullying Message to National Stage

What is Kaleider?

Archaeologists lead community dig on lost Dartmoor Manor

Exeter couple show how #ToiletsSaveLives

Northcott Theatre finds local Lost Boys

Branscombe Festival returns

Take Moor care when cycling on Dartmoor

Trust nurse wins UK medal for Excellence

Dogged determination helps Matthew smash crowdfunding target

Exeter City agree formation date

Builders' bums wanted for charity calendar

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