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Care home Cumberland Grange in Exeter will be opening it’s doors to a number of people from the community to help tackle loneliness in their local community.

Open for elderly people who might usually eat alone, they are invited to join the residents and teams at the home on Wednesdays for a 3 course meal. Interested people should simply call and book ahead.

Diners will be treated to a tasty lunch in the home’s dining room. Guests will have a chance to chat to the home’s staff and residents,while enjoying their food, and will be able to partake in any activities taking...

Exeter Science Centre – the small charity with big ambitions – is back at Maketank from September 6-10th with this year’s interactive exhibition! It’s the longest-running event during this year’s British Science Festival, and the charity is one of the Festival Partners this year, supporting the Festival’s Community Grants.

The Climate Exhibition 2023 has been significantly revamped from last year’s exhibition, with input from communities in the city and region to offer an even more engaging and accessible experience that’s brimming with new content and research.

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Local homebuilder Barratt Homes Exeter has launched a series of public art workshops taking place from Monday 21st to Friday 25th August at the thriving new Victoria Heights development in Alphington, Devon.

In collaboration with the Devon-based artist and sculptor James Bond, residents and the local community will have the opportunity to work with a variety of hand tools with oak, clay and drawing to create communal artworks to be displayed around the development.

The unique pieces will be inspired by the theme...

To celebrate The Day of the National Flag and the Independence Day of Ukraine, Maketank, Exeter’s cultural laboratory, and the Devon Ukrainian Association are presenting a celebratory gathering at Bedford Square, Exeter on Wednesday, 23rd August 5.30-6.30pm. Followed by the celebration, Maketank and DUA are launching the first ‘Yarmarok’ in South West, a Ukrainian fair to celebrate Ukrainian food, culture, and community on 26th August 12pm-5pm at Maketank.

The State Flag of Ukraine is a symbol that has been woven into Ukrainian history for centuries. The celebration of The Day of...