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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

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School children to welcome teams to Rugby World Cup 2015

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/20/2015 - 11:57am

With excitement building ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015, schools are being offered the opportunity to be part of the ceremonies which will welcome the 20 participating teams to the Tournament in England and Wales.

Each of the 20 teams will be officially welcomed to the Tournament and their respective Team Base regions by local schools in September 2015.

The Welcome Ceremonies, delivered by Tournament Organiser, England Rugby 2015, will feature a performance by the selected schools, as well as a celebration of the local community and the game.

The ceremonies will also...

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Devon council tax bills to rise

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:41am

Devon County Council has agreed an increase of 1.99 per cent in council tax bills.

The increase will support spending of over £500 million including a reprieve for threatened school lollipop patrols, continued support for vulnerable people on welfare and extra winter road gritting.

There will also be an extra £100,000 to cushion bus service cuts and £40,000 for the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

The council tax increase will bring in an extra £6.2 million over the next year to help safeguard services.

But the budget still calls for reductions of £46 million as a...

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Dream wedding winners busy planning their special day

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:27am

A Devon couple who won a £8,000 dream wedding last October - thanks to the Mercure Exeter Southgate and Radio Exe - have been busy making plans for their luxury wedding celebration at the top Exeter hotel.

Carla Pillivant and Toby Rowland, from Cullompton, who have been together for more than two years, will be getting married at the Mercure Exeter Southgate hotel in May.

With their big day fast approaching, Carla has been busy meeting all of the wedding suppliers involved, all of whom have generously offered their services for the big day.

These include: the bridal...

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Golden opportunity for Rainbow Living

Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living has been given a golden boost by securing a John Lewis Golden Jubilee Trust secondment.

The secondment will allow Janet Raeburn, a Partner at John Lewis Exeter, to join Rainbow Living for six months, where she will work closely with the team to develop and implement a sustainable marketing and fundraising strategy.

Rainbow Living supports adults with disabilities, mainly learning disability, and their families by providing accommodation, allowing young and older adults to live with their peers in supported living. For many people, Rainbow...

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Police train call handlers to deal with suicidal callers

Call handlers at Devon & Cornwall Police are receiving enhanced training to deal with calls from distressed people threatening suicide

The move follows an increase in calls from distraught people threatening to harm themselves.

A core team of employees attended a specially adapted course designed to give them the knowledge and skills to better deal with intense phone conversations, ensuring the safety of the caller. With input from specialist departments and real-life scenario-based training, delegates were taught how to handle crisis situations.

“Call handlers...

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Extra police drafted in for Devon derby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 12:36pm

Police are getting ready for the big West Country derby between Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle tomorrow (Saturday 21 February) at 1pm.

The all-ticket match is being played at St James Park and looks to be a bumper crowd.

There will be extra police support in attendance to help ensure it all goes smoothly.

Superintendent Craig Downham said: “Whilst our officers will be visible as part of our policing of the match, this is not cause for alarm. We are operating a low-key approach to policing this game and as ever we are looking at engaging with all the public, whether...

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Devon community projects TAP into funding

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:25am

A funding project bringing together county, district, town and parish councils is kickstarting community projects across Devon and hopes to do more in 2015

The 'Town and Parish Fund' or TAP is the name given to the initiative whereby Devon County Council allocates £1 per elector per annum and district councils contribute 10p per elector, totalling around £600,000

This money is available for towns and parishes to join together to apply for funding that can make a difference to their communities.

Well over half a million pounds was allocated to a huge range of...

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Your guide to half term family fun

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:08am

Wondering how you're going to keep the kids amused during the half term holiday? We've come up with a few suggestions here:

Friday 20 February

Felting Workshop Exeter Cathedral Make a countryside scene or design your own shapes and outlines for your felt square. Your finished product could be used as a wall hanging or cut up to create a broach, finger puppet or maybe a pencil case. Limited spaces, booking only. £4 for the full session (payable on arrival). Ages 6-plus. 10.30am-12.30pm. Call 01392 413174 or email education@exeter-cathedral.org.uk

One Hut Full Exeter...

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Chinese New Year celebrations in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 10:40am

Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays and 2015 will be the Year of the Goat.

In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season.

The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday 21 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus. At 1pm the Dragon and Lion dancers will parade through the city, starting in Buffet City, ending in Royal Albert Museum (RAMM).

The parade continues at The Forum, Streatham Campus at 3pm, where there is also a Chinese Market, food...

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Former Exeter City Centre Manager John Harvey to stand as conservative councillor

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 7:54am

Following nearly two decades of service to Exeter as City Centre Manager, John Harvey has today announced that he is campaigning to become a Conservative City Councillor for the Alphington Ward.

In announcing his decision to stand for the Conservative Party in the forthcoming City Council elec-tions he said: "I have a track record of delivering change, renewal and investment at the heart of Exe-ter for nearly two decades - with record levels of investment delivering new jobs and opportunities for the people of this city. I now want to build on my tireless work for this fantastic...

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