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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis or the practical aspects of care.

What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.

Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly vulnerable times. In one situation, a family approached me specifically for guidance and advocacy.

In another, my role began as a companion and personal assistant to somebody living with...

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Top award for Exeter Rugby Group

Chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE has spoken of his joy after the Exeter Rugby Group were crowned ‘Company of the Year’ at Thursday night’s South West Dealmakers Awards.

At a glittering awards ceremony in Bristol, Mr Rowe accompanied by fellow ERG director Nigel Hall, accepted the prestigious prize in front of an audience of some 300 people at the Thistle Grand Hotel.

Exeter Rugby Group beat off stiff competition from Good Energy, Advanced Insulation and Loungers with judges highlighting the work which had been carried out by the company over the past 12 months....

Sponsor needed for upcoming concerts

New local business Millanzo promotions are looking for a sponsor for a few concerts they have in the coming months.

Millanzo promotions founded by Luke Millan is looking for a sponsor for 3 big events happening in Exeter, these events include a new comedy club, The Fab Beatles and a well known band (to be announced).

These events will be taking place at Exeter University's Lemon Grove.

The sponsorship will be for local businesses who want to advertise themselves on all leaflets and posters with the option of advertising on the night as well.

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Are you a sporting superstar?

Can your brother bend it like Beckham? Got a mum who really knows her stuff when it comes to teaching tennis? Or maybe your club embodies the Team Teignbridge spirit?

Whatever talent lies in the district, now is the chance to have it recognised! Teignbridge District Council is on the hunt for the best of the best as it opens nominations for its annual Teignbridge Sports Personality Awards.

Nominations are being sought for this year’s awards gala on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren.

The yearly event has become one of the largest of...

NS(RAF)A SW Group show their respects for the military

Members of the South West Group of the National Service (Royal Air Force) Association took part in the recent Armed Forces Day parade in Exeter at which HRH The Princess Royal took the salute.

The event also celebrated the 350th Anniversary of the Royal Marines.

In the same month the veterans visited RAF Brize Norton where they were able to meet the airmen and airwomen of today and tour some of the RAF’s transport fleet.

Details of membership of the Association can be obtained from the SW Group Organiser, Derek Lord at 24 Middlewood, Cockwood, Starcross, Exeter EX6...

Be a host family and earn up to £400 per month

A Devon-based company is on course for a record-breaking year with hundreds of students heading to Devon in the coming weeks.

As the World Cup reaches the next exciting stages, The Training Partnership Limited (TTPL) is welcoming over a hundred students and graduates from Germany, France, Italy and Spain, and close to 300 arrivals in total by the end of July.

More companies in Devon are partnering with TTPL to provide work placement opportunities, and more host families are needed to offer accommodation in Exeter, Torbay and across South Devon.

Nadine Stroud,...

Flooding returns

It was only a few months ago that severe bad weather caused havoc in the South West. Today's heavy rain has resulted in flooding in certain areas of Devon, with the Met Office predicting more bad weather to come.

Firefighters were called to Kenton earlier today after the weather caused flooding inside a commericial property. Crews helped to remove the water to ensure it didn't come into contact with electricity.

The heavy rain fall has also resulted in travel disruption on the A381 Devon. The Western By-Pass is flooded in both directions between the Plymouth Road junction...

Woman treated for burns after Tiverton fire

A woman has been treated for burns after a kitchen at a property in Tiverton caught on fire.

Appliances from Tiverton, Bampton and Cullompton were mobilised by Fire Control to the incident, which took place at Lime Road, Tiverton earlier today.

On arrival, at 12.04, crews found a small fire within the ground floor kitchen involving electrical equipment out on arrival. The fire caused 10% damage to the kitchen and smoke damage to rest of the property.

Crews ventilated the property using a positive pressure ventilation fan.

One female was treated by Ambulance...

Man detained after police hunt

Police have detained a 60-year-old man in connection with yesterday’s incident in Widegates, Looe.

The man was located on land in Widegates by police officers shortly before 9.30pm on Friday 27 June. Two firearms were seized nearby.

He was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and will be taken into custody at Launceston police station.

He has first been taken to a local hospital for a medical assessment as a precaution.

Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the enquiry at this time.

Officers were called to a farm in the village...

Hats off to St Austell Brewery Ladies Day

Over 250 guests were welcomed with a glass of Pimm’s in the VIP marquee of the St. Austell Brewery Ladies Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Beautifully dressed ladies adorned with fabulous hats enjoyed pampering with the Aztec Spa therapists; colour and personal style tips from Kate Lamport, Queen of Style; skin advice from the Beresford Clinic and personal consultations by stylists from V&M hair.

A selection of stunning millinery was available to hire from Mrs B’s Bonnets and popular broadcaster, Judi Spiers compered the fashion show hosted by sponsor, Exiv (formerly...

Sandy Park to launch revolutionary App

Sandy Park Conference and Events Centre, are to become one of the first companies in Europe to use a ‘Proximity App’ at an Exhibition Venue, when they launch at the Meetings Show between the July 8-10 in London's Olympia. Tied in to their competition where visitors can win a VIP Rugby Weekend in Devon watching the Premiership Rugby Exeter Chiefs team, the innovative new App will allow anyone to enter, simply by being within a three-metre range of the Sandy Park stand at E33b. The revolutionary App works with one of the latest Proximity Beacons to deliver messages to and from a Virtual...

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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

Top award for Exeter Rugby Group

Sponsor needed for upcoming concerts

Are you a sporting superstar?

NS(RAF)A SW Group show their respects for the military

Be a host family and earn up to £400 per month

Flooding returns

Woman treated for burns after Tiverton fire

Man detained after police hunt

Hats off to St Austell Brewery Ladies Day

Sandy Park to launch revolutionary App

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