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One Devon launches county-wide conversation on neighbourhood health

People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide more joined-up support in local communities. This aims to help people stay healthier for longer, access more care closer to home, reduce the need for hospital treatment where appropriate, and ensure...

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Smallest host city making the biggest impact

As the smallest of 11 host cities for Rugby World Cup matches, Exeter is making the biggest impact.

Sandy Park Stadium will be hosting two further matches during the event, Namibia v Georgia on Wednesday 7 October and Italy v Romania on Sunday 11 October.

On social media fans across the country have been congratulating the city on the effort being made.

Sarah Stanbury said: “Well done on all your advertising! Been to two other host cities in the last month and there is nothing about RWC2015”, Brian Moy commented on Twitter; “You have done the best job of keeping...

Exeter gets creative for RWC2015

Exeter has gone rugby world cup creative over the past two weeks with the creation of a Street Band, school workshops, a Creative Hub at Emmanuel Hall and all leading up to a colourful, creative and spectacular parade through Exeter City Centre to the Northernhay Gardens FanZone on the Saturday 10th October.

Produced by internationally renowned outdoor celebratory arts company Walk the Plank plans and activities are well underway and continuing this week with workshops at the Creative Hub (Emmanuel Hall) and more school workshops with nationally renowned artists. Creative Hub...

Hospiscare celebrates Searle House

We celebrated last night as our city hospice was officially named Searle House in recognition of the dedicated local family which helped establish this vital service.

Our trustees, staff, volunteers and some of the founders gathered to thank Liz and John Searle and their four adult children for their contribution to the foundation and continuing success of Hospiscare. Lady Clarissa Clifford, our patron and Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, a vice-president also attended.

Some of the Searle grandchildren came along too and had lots of fun playing in the garden and hospice....

Stoptober offers support to quitters

Stoptober – the 28-day challenge to support smokers to stop smoking is back, and with the introduction of new legislation making it illegal to smoke in a car with a person under 18, there are more reasons than ever to quit.

Devon County Council is backing the Stoptober campaign and, working with organisations and communities across the county to support people to quit, with a combination of events and activities, smoking cessation support and advice through its Devon Stop Smoking Service.

Currently over 100,000 people in Devon smoke. Research shows that smokers are two...

Devon ranks highly for recognising heritage value

Devon ranks highly within the UK for recognising the immense value and potential for learning from its many unique heritage sites, according to a new report.

Britain’s heritage is much-loved but its value and potential is being underused in some places, says the independent RSA think-tank in association with the Heritage Lottery Fund, in a new heritage index published last week, (23 September 2015).

Devon is among all 379 local authority areas in England, Scotland and Wales that have been ranked for their heritage assets – built, archaeological, cultural and natural – the...

Renewable heating solution tackles cuts in social housing rents

From April 2016 social housing associations will be required to reduce rent by 1% each year over a period of four years; which in real terms is a 12% cut in rental income. Pioneering renewable heating company Minus7 based on the Isle of Wight, working with clients across the UK, has designed a heating system that has zero running costs. This innovation allows landlords to charge for a reduced price for heat and use that income to offset the Government’s 1% rent reduction.

Hamish Wilson – CEO Minus7 comments: ”Dealing with the affordability of heating for housing is critical to...

Ponies seized from dangerous land rehomed

Trading standards officers have seized 21 ponies and foals from land near Exeter deemed too dangerous for them, to uphold an order of Exeter Crown Court.

In April 2015, following his conviction at Exeter magistrates Court for Animal Welfare and Horse Passport offences, 74 year old Leslie Weatherill of The Hams, Ide, received a 12 weeks custodial sentence suspended for 18 months.

The court had heard how Mr Weatherill kept his ponies on an area of scrub and woodland at Timridge Brake, Doddiscombsleigh, which, according to a national expert on horses, was inadequate for their...

Pictures wanted for International Cloud Atlas

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) invites the submission of images for the next edition of the International Cloud Atlas (ICA).

The Cloud Atlas was developed as a standardised reference document for operational observation systems. It is an important training tool for meteorologists, as well as for those working in aviation and at sea. The new edition hopes to take advantage of modern digital cameras and use the power of the internet to make the document more flexible and complete.

This is where you come in. The WMO is looking for well composed, in focus and...

Excellent start to new recycling trials

Residents in new Feniton who are taking part in East Devon District Council’s recycling scheme collected almost 80% more recyclables in the first week of the trials for the area.

Since September 16, householders in around 900 homes have, for the first time, been able to recycle cardboard and mixed plastics along with their usual extensive number of other recyclables including glass, metals, paper, plastic bottles, textiles and food waste. All the recycling is being collected weekly at the kerbside by East Devon District Council contractors.

The first collection of the new...

Charity shop partners with local businesses

The success of the specialist Furniture & Electrical store opened in Exeter by Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) is attributable in no small part to local businesses who are providing quality stock for onward sale to the general public and helping to spread the word.

Furniture Direct, student accommodation providers Victoria Hall at Printworks and Bishops Move have all supported the charity by donating items of furniture, end of line stock and other general donations, while Bensons Beds, Furniture Village, Harveys and Oak Furniture Land are all passing DAAT leaflets to their...

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One Devon launches county-wide conversation on neighbourhood health

Smallest host city making the biggest impact

Exeter gets creative for RWC2015

Hospiscare celebrates Searle House

Stoptober offers support to quitters

Devon ranks highly for recognising heritage value

Renewable heating solution tackles cuts in social housing rents

Ponies seized from dangerous land rehomed

Pictures wanted for International Cloud Atlas

Excellent start to new recycling trials

Charity shop partners with local businesses

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