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Exeter Returns to City Category in South West in Bloom and Wins Gold

Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.

This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.

This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...

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Police in Exeter thank the public in the run up to Christmas

Police officers in Exeter have thanked the public for their support in the run up to the festive period.

The busy Christmas market, which ran for a month in the Cathedral Green area, attracts bumper crowds of visitors and the local Neighbourhood Police Team have been kept busy ensuring the safety of the public in the city.

As well as enhanced patrols, officers have been carrying out covert shoplifting operations in hotspots to catch any opportunistic thieves. Several arrests took place in November and December and police will continue to keep a close eye on daytime...

Jack and the Beanstalk at Exeter care home

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by holding their first ever pantomime at the home.

Jack and the Beanstalk was this year’s play of choice! Staff dressed up and got into character and resident Brian even played a part as the Giant. It was hilariously wonderful which had residents, their families and staff in stitches all the way throughout.

A truly fantastic way to end the week!

General Manager, Marc said: “Is it really Christmas without a pantomime? Being able to put on a light hearted, funny show for our residents...

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by taking a festive horse and Carriage ride up over Woodbury Common this week!

Thanks to Cobs & Carriages, Exmouth, residents and staff had a brilliant time together as they enjoyed a gentle ride across an incredibly beautiful part of Devon in Woodbury.

They didn’t let the weather stop them from having a great time and instead wrapped up in warm, cosy blankets and enjoyed the Christmas music and the wonderful company of each other.

General Manager, Marc said: “We absolutely love...

Can you give a gift from your heart to their hands this Christmas?

The Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Christmas Appeal is well underway, receiving a fantastic response so far.

Over £50,000 has been donated since the appeal launched in November to ensure that DAA’s crews remain fully stocked with everything they need for the winter months ahead.

For each of the incident's crews respond to, clinicians quickly work through the contents of their lifesaving critical care kits, which are stocked with essential medical supplies and equipment.

These kits and those back at base, must be fully replenished before crews are required to respond...

Westbank’s community Christmas celebrations

The run-up to Christmas has been busy for local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, with a full calendar of events for members of its community and its team.

The festive celebrations got off to a heartwarming start when Year 2 children from Exeter Pre-Prep School visited Westbank’s Day Centre at Exminster to sing a melody of Christmas songs for regular clients.

The following day, the Royal Oak in Exminster kindly hosted a 3-course meal for fifty of Westbank’s clients to mark the end of a year of fantastic support from the pub.

Westbank’s...

Exeter students' business challenge seems them turn £80 into over £300!

Around 60 Year 9 students at West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust , have taken part in an enterprise market at the school this month.

The market is the culmination of the £5 enterprise challenge, those taking part conducted market research, visited the market at Exeter Cathedral, then got to work on planning, pitching and promoting how they were going to use their £5 budget to create something to sell to other students. Some intrepid students even sought wider investment to help boost their chances of success.

The final market where students...

'Tis the season to be jolly at Exeter care home

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by throwing a Christmas party for residents and their friends and families.

Cumberland Grange’s Christmas party was in full swing (literally) as they were joined by Swing Exe, a local swing dancing group who got the party started. They had residents and their families up on their feet dancing to some wonderful classical tunes. Timescales singing duo then took over with some amazing singing and they also threw in a Christmas quiz with a box of chocolates up for grabs. To help with all of the dancing...

Getting around for £2 continues until the end of June 2024

Stagecoach announced today (December 19) that it is extending its offer of a maximum fare of just £2 for a single bus journey in England.

The offer, part of the National Bus Fare Cap scheme, has been extended until the end of June 2024 – meaning more people can join the 84 million Stagecoach bus passengers who have already taken advantage of the new £2 single fares since their launch in January 2023.

The £2 offer, part of the Government’s Help for Households campaign, has helped bus customers save money but has also boosted local economies and communities. 23% of...

Exploring Exeter's Charm With Mobility-Friendly Routes: A Guide

Exeter boasts a rich tapestry of heritage, culture, and scenic beauty. As we embark on a journey to explore Exeter's charm, we recognise the importance of accessibility for everyone. In this guide, we delve into mobility-friendly routes that allow residents and visitors alike to experience the city's allure. From ancient landmarks to modern delights, Exeter welcomes all to traverse its streets with ease.

Choosing The Right Mobility Aid For Your Day Out

Before we discover which routes and days out are best in Exeter for accessibility, it’s important to discuss how to...

Dunelm Exeter hosts festive café event for deserving charity partners

Dunelm, the UK’s largest homewares retailer, has spread festive joy to the Exeter community after hosting an exciting event at its much-loved Pausa Café earlier this week.

The invite-only event saw Dunelm’s deserving charity partners not only gather in the store’s Pausa Café to be amongst the first to try the all-new festive Christmas menu, but to also be treated to an evening of festive entertainment from a variety of special guests.

Attendees enjoyed an intimate performance from Exeter-based choir who sang everyone’s festive favourites, followed by a game of Christmas...

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Exeter Returns to City Category in South West in Bloom and Wins Gold

Police in Exeter thank the public in the run up to Christmas

Jack and the Beanstalk at Exeter care home

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Can you give a gift from your heart to their hands this Christmas?

Westbank’s community Christmas celebrations

Exeter students' business challenge seems them turn £80 into over £300!

'Tis the season to be jolly at Exeter care home

Getting around for £2 continues until the end of June 2024

Exploring Exeter's Charm With Mobility-Friendly Routes: A Guide

Dunelm Exeter hosts festive café event for deserving charity partners

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