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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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Tarka takes Exeter by storm

Exeter Cathedral was transformed into a rural scene on Tuesday evening when HRH the Countess of Wessex attended the first night performance of Tarka the Opera, a specially commissioned work for the Two Moors Festival.

The audience were treated to a cast of professional musicians and singers alongside the Dorchester Choral Society and school children from four Exeter schools in a two hour performance of the opera. The Countess (pictured above) who is patron of the Festival, arrived at the Royal Clarence Hotel on Cathedral Green where she met Festival organisers, sponsors and patrons...

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You can Strictly Come 'Morris Dancing'

For the Morris men and women of England, it’s now that time of year when the bells are put away and colourful outfits are hung up for the winter months. It’s also the time of year when many Morris sides are hoping to recruit new members to strengthen their teams. And after a busy summer, dancing at many of the pubs in the region, the Morris sides of Exeter are no exception. The men of Exeter Morris and the women of Glory of the West are therefore inviting anyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves. The two sides have got together to host...

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Indoor athletics winter fun in Exeter

Back by demand, starting this half term are the ever-popular winter Sportshall sessions, hosted by the the award winning South West Athletics Academy.

Hugely popular with children between the ages of four and 14, Sportshall adapts outdoor athletics for all year round indoor participation with lots of specialised equipment available for children to use - light up sparkly shot puts, turbo javelins, racing hurdles and speed bounce are just a few of the activities children love to try.

Sonya Ellis, Director of Coaching at the Academy said: “Sportshall is a fantastic way for...

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Car parks fitted with solar panels to reopen

The first car parks in the UK to be fitted with solar car port frames are set to re-open to the public.

Both car parks are in Exeter.

Mary Arches will re-open on Saturday (24 October) and John Lewis the week after (31 October). The installation of solar panels on the car parks is a UK first.

The pioneering initiative at John Lewis and Mary Arches Street Car Parks has been delivered by Devon firm Sungift Energy on behalf of Exeter City Council.

Cllr Rachel Sutton, Lead Councillor for City Development, said: “It’s great that Exeter is leading the way in green...

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Gardeners urged to save hedgehogs

Twiggy, Ben Fogle, Bill Oddie and Chris Beardshaw are backing Wild About Gardens Week this autumn and urging gardeners to save hedgehogs. The annual celebration of garden wildlife hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts has joined forces with Hedgehog Street this year to highlight what gardeners can do to help this much-loved yet fast-declining species. See wildaboutgardensweek.org.uk for inspiration, competitions, events and booklet. High profile supporters of Wild About Gardens Week explain how we can all help: Ben Fogle, Patron, British Hedgehog...

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RAMM joins Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:51am

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum has joined Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said “We are proud to be part of this growing community of organisations. The Alliance shares the council’s aim of making Exeter a dementia-friendly city. The city’s museum is there for everyone and we value every visitor. Whatever your age, there’s always something to discover – about objects, about the world, about yourself, or the person with you.”

Gina Awad, leading Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA), said "We are gradually...

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Hallowe'en tours with Exeter Red Coat Guides

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:00am

Budding ghost hunters can get into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween this year by taking part in the ever popular Spooks and Broomsticks Tours.

Run by Exeter’s Red Coat Guides, these FREE guided walking tours take place on Thursday 29 October and depart from outside the Royal Clarence Hotel, Cathedral Yard, from 6.15pm, with the last tour departing at 7pm.

The tours are suitable for all ages, and no booking is required. People need to bring along a torch or lantern and dress up in a spooky outfit if they dare! Those attending will be able to listen to chilling tales about Exeter’s...

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Exeter hotel donates televisions to charities

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:57am

A popular Exeter hotel has donated television sets to a charity fundraising body, after undergoing a major re-furbishment.

The Mercure Exeter Southgate underwent a £2.5m re-furbishment earlier this year. The hotel donated 20 television sets, which were previously in rooms, to the Exeter Foundation.

As a fundraising body, the Exeter Foundation offered the televisions to its member charities on a first come first served basis. The televisions were snapped up within 2 hours by a number of different charities.

Headway, Exeter Youth Section, Age UK, Exeter Leukaemia Fund...

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Mind my bike! Gregory truck demonstrates bike awareness in Exeter

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:27am

Gregory Distribution Limited will be displaying one of its 44–tonne articulated vehicles at Exeter City Centre’s Bedford Square on Princesshay inviting the public to “get up close and personal” with a lorry.

The event is part of the Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign developed to demonstrate to the public and politicians the vital role that lorries and road freight play in moving the economy and daily life. The theme of the week is ‘Love the Lorry’!

Paul Willis, Gregory’s Head of Business Support and Compliance and Chairman of the...

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Bare heads for charity

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 6:45am

Nine brave souls had their heads shaved at the Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary, raising over £2,000 for charity CLIC Sargent.

Michelle Broadhurst, Roger Strike, Ed Winson, Jason Osborne, Andy Broadhurst, Carl Creek, Andy Russell, Mark Oke and Fran Lea all offered up their locks to hairdresser Sandi Scott and her team. The fundraising was supplemented by a raffle and cake sale.

CLIC Sargent is the UK's leading charity for children and young people with cancer, and is one of the main charity's supported by the Volunteer Inn.

Pictured is Roger Strike with his...

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