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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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A diverse range of authors are appearing at this year's Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Inspiring line up of authors for Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend

An inspiring line up of authors will be heading to the East Devon coast this March for Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival’s Spring Weekend.

Famous names heading to the seaside town this March include BBC newsreader and journalist Clive Myrie, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. The Festival stages two events a year: the two-day Spring Weekend, which this year takes place on 1 and 2 March, and the main Festival which takes place between 18 and 22 September.

BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie will explore how his family history has influenced his view...

The power of creativity in dementia care Dementia highlighted in the Culture Box Live Exhibition

Two dementia researchers are hosting Culture Box Live this month, an exhibition which aims to stimulate public interest in dementia.

Dr Chloe Asker, a Research Fellow in the School of Psychology, and Professor Victoria Tischler, Professor of Behavioural Science in the same School, will be presenting research findings and artist commissions from the Culture Box project, which supported people with dementia and their carers during the pandemic by providing creative and arts-based activities. Creative training for care staff and artists will also be available.

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New mural uncovered promoting acts of kindness in central Exeter

The ‘Exeter Kindness Mural’ is now complete, inspiring passers-by to be kind to others. Painted by local artist, Paul Colsell, it is a reproduction of a famous Charley Mackesy illustration from his best-selling book and Oscar-winning film. The Exeter Daily previously covered news of the project getting the go ahead last July. The Crossline Building in Heavitree Road has been scaffolded for several months while the gable wall was renovated and painted. Paul (82) started drawing the mural on 7th January and completed painting it within 12 days, despite cold weather. Apex Scaffolding removed...

Garden birds in Devon are counting on you!

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

Over half a million people took part in 2023, counting more than nine million birds. In Devon, nearly 10,900 people took part, with the House Sparrow taking the top spot as the most commonly seen bird, followed by Blue Tit and Blackbird.

This year’s event takes place on 26, 27 and 28 January 2024. People in Devon are asked to spend an hour watching and counting...

Local Ukulele Group Donates £1,200 to Suicide Bereavement Charity

In a heartwarming gesture of support and compassion, the Heavitree Strummers, a vibrant ukulele group based in Exeter, have donated a generous sum of £1100 to Pete's Dragons, a charity dedicated to providing solace and assistance to those bereaved by suicide.

The Heavitree Strummers, known for their lively performances and community engagement, presented the donation to Pete's Dragons Fundraiser, Lindsey Barry, during a special ceremony at their rehearsal space at St Katherines Priory in Whipton. The group, comprised of ukulele enthusiasts from various walks of life, came...

Exeter researcher awarded Hoffmann Fellowship to develop work on positive tipping points

A new Hoffmann Fellowship on positive tipping points has been awarded to one of the lead authors of the widely-acclaimed Global Tipping Points Report .

Positive tipping points are thresholds in technology, society and economies that can propel rapid decarbonisation and are regarded by climate scientists as a key source of hope in the climate crisis.

Dr Steven Smith, currently a Tipping Points Research Impact Fellow at the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, will explore and broaden the scope of positive tipping points as well as work with industry and policy...

Record breaking 2023 mission statistics revealed for Devon Air Ambulance

Mission statistics for 2023 reveal a record number of missions and patients for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA), illustrating just how vital the medical emergency service remains to the people of Devon.

Throughout another challenging year for many public services and charities, the crew at Devon Air Ambulance were tasked to attend a huge 2226 incidents across Devon and assisting across borders in neighbouring counties of Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Of those 2226 missions, 1040 were to help patients with medical emergencies (those suffering with a medical condition) and 1176...

Lent with intent: ShelterBox launches annual Tent for Lent campaign

It may be a challenge to forgo something loved during Lent, but the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox is encouraging people to have a go to help fund emergency shelter for people with nowhere to live after disaster.

For its annual Tent for Lent campaign, the charity is asking supporters to pledge to give something up, take on a challenge, or host a fundraising event during Lent to raise funds and awareness of the work it does around the world.

The charity supports people who have been uprooted from their homes by disaster or conflict, providing vital...

How you can be more sustainable in 2024 with Worth the Weight

Experts predict that 2024 will see the trend of shopping second hand increase dramatically - with the cost of living going up and worries about climate change, shoppers are making it their new years resolution not only to save the environment, but save a few pounds by ditching fast fashion and opting for a preloved approach.

Helping those looking to shop more sustainably this year is the UK’s largest roaming kilo sale, Worth the Weight. Based in Sheffield, Worth the Weight was founded in 2018 as a way of fighting fast fashion.

According to research from Roundup.org (1)...

Pioneering start-up enlists public as citizen scientists  to help in attempt to save Britain’s ash trees

The UK’s leading biochar start-up, Earthly Biochar , has announced the launch of its government-funded pioneering project to try and save Britain’s ash trees. There are 125 million1 ash trees in England, Scotland, and Wales, and it is estimated that we could lose up to 80%2 of these to the disease, ash dieback.  

First identified officially in the UK in 20123, ash dieback is a highly destructive disease caused by a fungal pathogen, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Originating in Asia before spreading to Europe, the fungus has already destroyed more than 80%4 of young ash trees in Norway...

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

Inspiring line up of authors for Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend

The power of creativity in dementia care Dementia highlighted in the Culture Box Live Exhibition

New mural uncovered promoting acts of kindness in central Exeter

Garden birds in Devon are counting on you!

Local Ukulele Group Donates £1,200 to Suicide Bereavement Charity

Exeter researcher awarded Hoffmann Fellowship to develop work on positive tipping points

Record breaking 2023 mission statistics revealed for Devon Air Ambulance

Lent with intent: ShelterBox launches annual Tent for Lent campaign

How you can be more sustainable in 2024 with Worth the Weight

Pioneering start-up enlists public as citizen scientists  to help in attempt to save Britain’s ash trees

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