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ementia 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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Sandy Park to host star-studded ball

Visitors to Sandy Park are used to rubbing shoulders with famous rugby players, but an exciting event at the recently redeveloped venue in November will give guests the opportunity to mingle with a host of celebrities from the stage and screen.

The third annual Harry’s Ball, taking place on Saturday 15th November at Sandy Park, boasts a glittering celebrity line-up from cast members of popular reality shows Made in Chelsea and The Only Way is Essex, plus star of Coronation Street Kym Marsh and Hollyoaks’ Ashley Taylor Dawson.

Guests to the ball will also be treated to...

First urban mushroom farm launches in Exeter

The UK’s first urban mushroom farm launches this week growing gourmet mushrooms from recycled coffee grounds - showcasing a new model for the future of sustainable food grown in cities.

The team at GroCycle is proud to announce the official opening of the UK’s first Urban Mushroom Farm, where a huge waste stream, coffee grounds, are used to grow protein-rich Oyster mushrooms.

GroCycle Urban Mushroom Farm in Exeter is a showcase for how food can be grown sustainably.

Based in disused office space, the farm takes coffee grounds from local cafés and uses them as a...

RD&E to benefit from new CPR machine

Patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are benefiting from a brand new CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) machine thanks to local charity HeartSWell.

The £10,000 AutoPulse machine has been donated by the Plymouth based organisation to give patients a better chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

AutoPulse is a portable cardiac support pump that provides automated chest compressions to keep blood pumping around your body if you have a cardiac arrest.

The machine delivers consistent and high quality chest compressions, whilst freeing medical staff up to...

Jamie’s Italian to open in Exeter

Jamie’s Italian is set to open its newest restaurant in Exeter’s Princesshay.

Jamie Oliver’s popular group of restaurants has 35 outlets across the UK, but the new restaurant in Princesshay will be a first for the West Country.

The Exeter restaurant is set to open in early 2015 and will occupy the unit between Coal Grill & Bar and Café Rouge.

Jamie’s Italian is inspired by Jamie’s passion for the Italian way of life, designed to be accessible and affordable, a neighbourhood restaurant where everyone is welcome.

The restaurant will be designed to...

Boost for fight against sexual abuse

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has helped to win almost £120,000 for three charities that support victims of sexual abuse. Devon Rape Crisis, Cornwall Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) and the Womens Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre – Cornwall (WRSAC) have all been given significant funding for new projects via the Government’s competed fund.

Devon Rape Crisis, which offers specialist support to women across Devon and Torbay who have been victims of rape, childhood sexual abuse or harassment, has be awarded £17,500 to develop a project which will benefit disabled women who...

YMCA Exeter Interns set themselves admirable challenge in first week

Four out of the six new YMCA Exeter Ten:10 Interns have signed up for the charities Great West Run team in the first week of them being in the city.

All four boys, who are not only giving a year of their lives to serve the charity through their time and effort, are also running the 13.1 mile route to help combat youth homelessness.

With less than a month to go now until race day, the boys have set themselves a high challenge, especially those ones who have no prior experience of long distance running! However, speaking on behalf of the group, Jack Baker believes that, ‘the...

Exeter cyclo-cross event for young cyclists

Young cyclists have the opportunity to take part in a Go Ride Racing cyclo-cross event for beginners on Saturday (27 September).

The event at Mincinglake Valley Park in Exeter is an opportunity for young people aged from seven to 16 years old to get their first taste of one of the nation’s fastest growing cycling disciplines, cyclo-cross.

Cyclo-cross events are multi-lap races of a set course that includes obstacles, such as hurdles or sand pits, which mean riders need to dismount and run with their bike. The entry-level Go-Ride Racing event will be hosted by British...

Chief Constable to face public questions

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will relay public questions to the Chief Constable at a ‘new look’ performance and accountability meeting this week. It will take place on Wednesday (24 September) at Devon County Council headquarters in Exeter (2pm). The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast live on the internet. Local residents are expected to attend in person to hear their questions answered by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer and other senior officers. “I receive an enormous amount of correspondence, and some of this concerns detailed operational policing”, said Mr Hogg “...

Energy plan for community groups

A new project to support the growing community energy movement is being launched today by Regen SW funded nationally by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation with additional support being made available in Devon by Devon County Council.

The initiative will support communities to generate, own and save energy.

The Community Accelerator Project will work with at least 30 communities directly and countless others through publicly available training and tools.

Over the next few weeks Regen will be selecting 30 communities from over 200 in their network and over 5,000 groups...

Pop up restaurant a roaring success

Customers of Exeter's The Real Food Store and Pickle Shack pop-up restaurant regulars were indulged with three courses of local fare following the successful collaboration of the two businesses.

The Real Food Store is a community owned store and cafe consisting of over 300 members, staff and board members.

The store was set-up by enthusiastic food lovers who upheld values of sustainability, locality and seasonality, ideals which mirror those of Michelin trained chef and founder of Pickle Shack, Josh McDonald-Johnson.

Pickle Shack, a creative catering and events...

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

Sandy Park to host star-studded ball

First urban mushroom farm launches in Exeter

RD&E to benefit from new CPR machine

Jamie’s Italian to open in Exeter

Boost for fight against sexual abuse

YMCA Exeter Interns set themselves admirable challenge in first week

Exeter cyclo-cross event for young cyclists

Chief Constable to face public questions

Energy plan for community groups

Pop up restaurant a roaring success

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