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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...

NatWest Exeter Demonstrates Exceptional Community Spirit with £1874 Donation to Pete's Dragons

Authored by LindseyPD
Posted: Wed, 01/10/2024 - 8:09am

Pete’s Dragons, the Exmouth based suicide bereavement charity, expresses heartfelt gratitude to NatWest Exeter for their generous donations totalling £1874.97. The funds were raised through a series of fundraising events held throughout 2023, including a sponsored cycle and a quiz night. The commendable efforts of the NatWest Exeter team have not only strengthened community bonds but have also made a meaningful impact on the lives of those in Devon that have been impacted by suicide.

Pete’s Dragons provides vital support to individuals in Devon who have been profoundly affected by...

Former teacher pioneers empowering care service for Exeter community

Authored by Will Coles
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 2:41pm

Local businesswoman Rosie Hydar is addressing the demand for affordable home care and support in Exeter and its surrounding areas.

Recognising the lack of consistent and quality services, the mother of four has decided to take matters into her own hands. Her first-hand experiences in seeking support for her father and husband have inspired her to establish Hub Care Support – Exeter’s ethical, innovative solution for compassionate and quality home support.

“Unfortunately, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s – a disease my dad had also battled – which led me to the care...

South West tech companies offered growth boost

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 8:35am

Tech companies across the South West of England have the chance to work with top growth coaches and experts as part of Tech South West’s new business support programme.

Growth Forge will see tech firms utilise a proprietary assessment tool to identify two-to-three priority areas, then work with partners such as Microsoft, Sandler, Bishop Fleming, Ashfords, Howden and Program, along with a range of specialist business coaches, to develop and implement opportunities for growth.

The ‘supergroup’ of growth coaches includes business TedX speaker and author Ruth Farenga, business...

Midi TV Awards to Recognise and Celebrate Musical Talent in Devon

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce that the first “Midi TV Awards” will be held at Bomba on Exeter Quay, Friday January 26th from 7.30pm.

MIDI TV is an online TV Station, akin to MTV for Devon. The MIDI TV awards aim to recognise and celebrate the huge amount of musical talent in Devon, with awards across 10 categories for the public to vote for.

There will be an announcement in mid-January about five Devon bands performing alongside the awards, hosted by a comedian, with a panel made up of local music industry...

Countywide freeze sees gritters called into action

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 5:42pm

Devon’s gritter drivers are carrying out multiple treatments on the county’s main routes as freezing conditions are set to continue.

Teams are already out on roads in East and Mid Devon, while the majority of gritters will be heading out on Devon’s precautionary salting routes from 5pm onwards and again at 2am. The busiest cycle routes in Exeter will also be treated from 7pm tonight.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for ice from 3pm this afternoon until 3am tomorrow and there’s also a chance of snow flurries. The UK Health Security Agency has also...

Trio who experienced homelessness are now helping to set up ‘community’ cafes.

Three people who were helped to turn their lives around in Exeter have set up their own community café to help others - and now hope to see the idea take root across the country.

Dan Martins, Rebecca Harrison and Nathan O’Connor are all former residents of BCHA’s resettlement project Gabriel House in Smythen Street.

BCHA's Gabriel House offers a stabilising ‘first stop’ for those who have been through traumatic experiences as well as homelessness and often rough sleeping and supports people to go on to live full and meaningful lives.

Dan, 39, arrived at Gabriel...

Revolutionising the Future of Energy: Klarian's AI and analytics tech redefines pipeline efficiency, paving the way for a low-carbon future

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:24pm

Leading innovator in pipeline technology, Klarian , has released details of its transformative AI solution, that has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.

The solution takes a hybrid approach to pipeline condition monitoring and anomaly detection by combining physics-based insights with machine learning.

Klarian's pipeline health monitoring software represents a highly innovative development for the pipeline industry, as it can be applied to any pipeline (fuel, oil or water), thereby reducing the energy...

Green fingered Exeter vets go wild to create friendly space

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:26pm

A popular vet practice in Heavitree in Exeter has achieved a coveted wildlife award in its drive to create a friendly space for humans and animals.

Devon Wildlife Trust has recognised Linnaeus-owned City Vets’ wildlife garden due to its welcoming environment for animals.

The garden project was started a year ago by registered veterinary nurse Marianne Segev and veterinary surgeon Fay Dimaline, with donations and support from colleagues.

Fay helped Marianne build the garden on her day off and collected a lot of plants along with donations from other staff members...

Exeter! Mecca Bingo announces new bingo exercise crossover class to help keep new year fitness goals on track

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 01/06/2024 - 9:49pm

Mecca Bingo has announced that it plans to help Brits hit the endorphin jackpot with the development of a new fitness concept that combines the joy of bingo with the benefits of spinning in one, adrenaline and fun-filled class: Mecca Spingo

Mecca’s Spingo concept will see spin-instructors-come-bingo-callers don their lycra to lead classes from the saddle of a spin bike. While pedalling away to upbeat tracks, players will be able to experience the thrill of filling in their bingo card while getting fit. Whether the goal is 50km or £50k, Spingo is sure to offer fitness fun....

Cold spell brings risk of icy patches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 8:15pm

Devon is braced for a cold snap which will see a sharp fall in temperatures in the coming days.

Although conditions are forecast to be drier and brighter, it’s expected to be much colder from this weekend onwards and Devon Highways is preparing for a prolonged cold spell.

Overnight road surface temperatures are set to fall slightly below zero in some places and will be close to freezing in others, increasing the risk of icy patches by tomorrow morning.

Gritters will be out across the county tonight treating several precautionary salting routes from 9pm. Other...

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