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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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Dunelm Exeter hosts festive café event for deserving charity partners

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Posted: Wed, 12/20/2023 - 8:26pm

Dunelm, the UK’s largest homewares retailer, has spread festive joy to the Exeter community after hosting an exciting event at its much-loved Pausa Café earlier this week.

The invite-only event saw Dunelm’s deserving charity partners not only gather in the store’s Pausa Café to be amongst the first to try the all-new festive Christmas menu, but to also be treated to an evening of festive entertainment from a variety of special guests.

Attendees enjoyed an intimate performance from Exeter-based choir who sang everyone’s festive favourites, followed by a game of Christmas...

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Model and photographer team up to help Royal Devon Hospitals charity

Photographer Jason Reading and model Ed Akay have been collaborating on creative projects for a number of years, enjoying countless publications and 20 plus magazine covers together (60 solo) worldwide so far. This year they decided to give something back after enjoying their successes.

Last year Jason’s immediate family received treatment from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and with Ed’s sister being an NHS Doctor, working with an NHS charity seemed like a no brainer. The duo accordingly created a series of fine art products to be sold with 50% of the profit going to the...

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Enhanced patrols and initiatives underway to tackle violent crime this Christmas and New Year

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Posted: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:13pm

Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.

Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.

In Exeter, there will be additional officers working late shifts on key dates during the Christmas period to carry out high-visibility patrols.

These officers will be supported by colleagues from the Special Constabulary...

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Trading Standards safety message for e-bike or e-scooter owners or buyers

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Posted: Mon, 12/18/2023 - 11:05pm

Trading Standards is advising consumers and businesses to ensure that e-scooters and Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (e-bikes) are safe and compliant with the correct safety regulations before they are purchased, sold or hired out.

And businesses are reminded that it is their responsibility to inform customers that e-scooters are not currently legal for use on roads or other public highways unless a specific scheme is in place.

The warning follows a market surveillance operation on electronic vehicle safety by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and...

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Celebrity Chef Michael Caines, with two Exeter Chiefs rugby players holding a £3 million board

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Rugby club charity launches drive to reach £3m

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has issued a plea for help in reaching its next milestone.

Since launching in 2011, a dedicated army of generous fans and followers, have helped the charity raise an impressive £2.8m for local organisations.

Now, a fresh drive has been launched to smash the £3m barrier - and the money is needed more than ever.

Celebrity chef and Exeter Chiefs Foundation trustee, Michael Caines, said that in recent months there had been a fall in the amount of cash being collected by the charity while at...

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Exeter students support families seeking asylum this Christmas

Year 7 students from West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have recorded a Christmas jingle to be played on East Devon Radio this festive season.

The students will be spreading yuletide cheer across the airwaves after their jingle debuted on the local radio station this morning (13th December.) East Devon Radio is a community radio station, based in Exmouth, the station was launched in 2006 coinciding with the Exmouth festival.

West Exe students also took part in Christmas Jumper Day on the 7th of December in exchange for a charitable donation and have also put...

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Lord Mayor officially opens new Blue Cross unit in Exeter

The Lord Mayor of Exeter has officially opened a new rehoming, advice and behaviour unit from national pet charity Blue Cross in the city.

Dogs, cats and small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs will be cared for in foster homes whilst they are waiting to be matched to a new home by the team at the unit at Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton.

The team at the unit will offer rehoming, advice and behaviour services, as well as a pet food bank for owners struggling to cover the cost of feeding their pets.

Joining the Lord Mayor in cutting the ribbon to officially...

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Recycle your real Christmas tree to support your local hospice

Hospiscare have launched their annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme to support end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.

On Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 January 2024, Hospiscare and a team of volunteers will be heading out in full force to collect and recycle Christmas trees in return for a donation to the local charity.

Collections will take place in Crediton, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, with a recommended donation of £15 per tree.

Hospiscare’s annual Christmas tree recycling scheme is supported by volunteers...

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Livery Dole spreads festive cheer in Devon community

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Posted: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:18pm

This holiday season, Livery Dole, the esteemed Isuzu UK dealership based in Exeter, is extending its commitment to the local community by partnering with Devon Young Farmers to bring joy and support to various causes.

This collaboration with the Devon Young Farmers, an association nurturing the skills and community involvement of young individuals aged 10-28, showcases Livery Dole's dedication to fostering positive relationships and giving back during the festive season.

In a significant gesture, Livery Dole has formed a lasting partnership with Devon Young Farmers,...

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Navigating Christmas with Dementia

Following new research last week from Alzheimer’s Society which found 65% of dementia family carers felt ‘robbed’ of a care-free and joyful Christmas, The Filo Project , a local not-for-profit dementia day care provider is sharing expert advice to help Devon families navigate the festive period and support their loved ones with dementia to feel involved in home festivities.

The busy changes to many families’ routines and home environment at Christmas-time can be challenging for relatives or friends who have dementia. Decorations suddenly appearing, noisy family gatherings and...

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