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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Devon

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Barnstaple and Exmouth, branches this September, 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. The clinics will take place throughout September, and appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

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Natural Light in Portraiture Masterclass

On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.

The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.

The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...

Autumn Winter Collection Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea event

Exeter Golf and Country Club is hosting a Fashion Show with Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 14th October.

Leading ladies clothes boutique, Danielli of Dartmouth will be showing the latest Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk in the Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club. The collection will be modelled on the catwalk, with items available to try on as well.

Starting with a Prosecco and time to chat, the Fashion Show takes place in the restaurant itself so that guests can relax with friends at tables while taking in the latest fashion trends. Afternoon Tea...

Paralysed jockey in emotional charity ride

Hundreds of people will be joining paralysed former jockey Sarah Gaisford at Exeter Racecourse on October 9 when she takes part in an emotional horse ride around the racecourse where she had her life changing fall in 2007.

Sarah will ride the full two mile circuit of the racecourse accompanied by three of her staunchest supporters, the racing legends John Francome MBE, former jockey to the Queen Mother Richard Pitman, and Exeter’s ambassador and leading jockey Nick Scholfield.

The service road inside the track, will be full of walkers who have registered to help Sarah smash...

Police launch rape awareness campaign

This week Devon and Cornwall Police launch a new campaign targeted at students and young people to help change attitudes to sexual offences. The #NOBLURREDLINES campaign will target men and women aged between 16-37 to educate and inform them that sex without consent is rape. The campaign is targeted at potential victims and perpetrators, with the message that there are no blurred lines when it comes to rape and to dispel the misconceived notion that most rapes involve a stranger. In reported rape cases 75% of the victims had already met their attacker and during Freshers week a student’s...

Councils vow to tackle weeds head on

Councils in Exeter have vowed to work more closely together in an effort to tackle weeds in the city.

It was agreed at a meeting on Monday (22 September) between representatives of Devon County Council and Exeter City Council that a more joined-up approach was needed to address the issue.

Devon County Council (DCC) is responsible for the upkeep of highways in the city, including the treatment of weeds. For a number of years, Exeter City Council has been commissioned to carry out the spraying of weeds on behalf of DCC.

Unfortunately this year, because the work was...

The Exeter Pound soon to launch

Plans for a local currency, the Exeter Pound, will be unveiled in an early evening presentation at the BikeShed Theatre tonight (Wednesday September 24).

The Exeter Pound will be a complimentary currency, designed to work alongside sterling, not replace it and will aim to focus more spending in the strong networks of independent producers, retailers and service providers in Exeter.

By being a currency that can be used in local businesses, the Exeter Pound will give the public the opportunity to support the local economy and community.

Local businesses will be...

Fab Lab expanding across Devon

The UK’s first Fab Lab, based at the newly refurbished Exeter Library, has proven such a hit that it is expanding its service in Devon.

Devon County Council opened the Fab Lab, or fabrication laboratory, in May this year as part of the multi million pound revamp of the library.

Plans are now in place to expand the service, with Totnes being the first area to benefit through a partnership with King Edward VI Community College.

The Fab Lab provides a low-cost digital workshop equipped with the latest laser-cutters, 3D printers and scanners, Computer Numerical Control...

Leading Women UK launches in South Hams

SOUTH Hams MP Dr Sarah Wollaston and more than 80 Devon businesswomen attended the latest branch launch of networking group Leading Women UK this week. Inspirational speaker and conservative Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr Wollaston outlined her journey from GP to MP and the importance of including more women in politics including through possible job-sharing schemes for MPs. The evening took place at the prestigious, newly-revamped Glazebrook House at South Brent in Devon and also included talks from Leading Women UK's Founder Rachel Jones and the new South Hams Champion...

Conservative hopeful's challenge

The Conservative party’s Prospective MP for Exeter Dom Morris has today challenged Labour to “do the right thing” and back English votes for English laws in Parliament. Dom supports the proposals by Prime Minister David Cameron to ensure that legislation at Westminster which affects England, is only voted on by English MPs. But Labour Leader Ed Miliband has refused to back the proposals.

Dom said: “I am challenging Ed Milliband’s current MP for Exeter Ben Bradshaw to do the right thing and come out in favour of English votes for English laws. “It is basic democracy that MPs should...

Electoral Registration - the next steps

Exeter City Council will be carrying out door-to-door enquiries this month as part of a new electoral registration system.

This summer marked the launch of a new system of individual electoral registration.

In mid-July, 80 per cent of Exeter residents received a letter confirming that they had been successfully transferred to the new system.

The remaining 20 per cent, were sent a form asking for further information. These may be people who have recently moved, or changed their name, for example.

The council will now begin to make door to door enquires to...

Local News

Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Devon

Natural Light in Portraiture Masterclass

Autumn Winter Collection Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea event

Paralysed jockey in emotional charity ride

Police launch rape awareness campaign

Councils vow to tackle weeds head on

The Exeter Pound soon to launch

Fab Lab expanding across Devon

Leading Women UK launches in South Hams

Conservative hopeful's challenge

Electoral Registration - the next steps

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