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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 for somebody living with...

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Vintage Mini stolen in Ottery St Mary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 4:21pm

Police in Ottery St Mary are investigating the theft of a rare vintage car from the town overnight.

The 1968 MKII Austin Mini Cooper was stolen from a car park at Otter Mills Switch Gear on Mill Street.

The owner went out from his home earlier today to find the car had been taken.

The car is white in colour with black wheels and a black roof with the registration mark NDV 919G.

Police are now investigating the theft and would like to speak with anyone who may have seen the £6,500 classic car being driven between the hours of 4.30pm on 29 May and 11am the...

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Exeter woman celebrates 105th Birthday at RAMM

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 4:18pm

A long-term resident living at a Exeter care home celebrated her 105th birthday yesterday (Friday 30) with a special tour of the Royal Albert Memorial museum (RAMM). Margaret Howes was born in 1909 when Edward VII was King, and has witnessed extraordinary changes like the mass introduction of radio then television, the demise of horse drawn transport as well as seeing firsthand the impact of both world wars. Later as a professional social worker for children and the elderly in Devon and Cornwall from the 1940s onwards, she was in the forefront of major policy changes throughout her working...

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Film school offers unique experience for kids

Colourburn, a video and marketing agency located in Southernhay, and Exeter Phoenix have partnered to give kids aged 8 to 12 the opportunity to take part in a unique film school, which will see children create their very own short film and have it screened at a special premiere during ‘Screen on the Green’, which takes place in Northenhay Gardens this August.

The week-long, interactive, fun course starts on 28 July 2014, and those involved will get real hands-on experience working with a professional crew.

Damo Cross of Colourburn comments: “Both Exeter Phoenix and...

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Local Chartered Accountants celebrate ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year’ award

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 12:23pm

The partners of Haines Watts North Devon LLP celebrate national success as ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’), at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards. This award follows on the back of the Haines Watts group winning ‘Auditor of the Year’ in the SME category for two consecutive years.

John Edwards, Managing Partner Haines Watts North Devon says: “It is great to see Haines Watts win such a prestigious award, particularly as it is voted for by business people and not by an academic panel of experts. It’s also fantastic that Haines...

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Rugby World Cup tickets reach £9,000

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 12:22pm

Thousands of tickets to next year’s Rugby World Cup have appeared on ticket re-selling sites ahead of yesterday’s community ticket sale launch.

More than 4,000 tickets were discovered on a variety of re-selling sites by investigative reporters from BBC Watchdog.

This is despite the first community tickets, exclusively for members of local rugby clubs, only going on sale at 1pm yesterday.

A further batch of tickets for general sale will go on sale on 12 September 2014 and will include three fixtures at Exeter’s Sandy Park.

Some “VIP” tickets for Rugby World...

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Praise for Grand Western Canal 200th anniversary celebrations

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 11:52am

The Grand Western Canal’s 200th anniversary was celebrated in style at the weekend, despite heavy downpours on Saturday.

The Canal hosted the Inland Waterways Association’s National Trailboat Festival to mark the occasion – and there was an impressive response with almost 40 trailboats entering the festival.

Although the rain on the Saturday was a disappointment, it didn’t dampen the spirits across the whole weekend. The Canal Basin attracted a good crowd on Sunday as people flocked to see the boats and the boat handling competition, and there was a massive turnout for the...

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Thousands expected at Exeter Respect 2014

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 11:39am

Thousands of people are expected to visit Belmont Park in the city this weekend to celebrate Exeter Respect 2014. Exeter Respect, city's annual celebration of diversity aims to use the performing and creative arts to engage the wider community in saying no to racism and all forms of prejudice. This year's Respect promises to be as exciting as ever with a fantastic line-up of acts and activities taking place in Belmont Park from 12noon to 7pm on Saturday 31 May and from 11am to 6 pm onSunday 1 June 2014. Belmont Park will be covered in beautiful decorations produced by a range of schools,...

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Devon joins National Scams Team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 11:03am

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service has joined a national initiative to support victims of mass marketing scams.

The National Scams Team is a project funded by the National Trading Standards Board and hosted by East Sussex Trading Standards Service. It works with local trading standards authorities, and a range of other organisations including the Police and Royal Mail to help identify serial victims of mass marketing scams.

Lord Toby Harris, Chair of the National Trading Standards board said: “The National Trading Standards Scams Team undertakes a vital role in...

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SNUG fundraising event a big success

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 10:00am

Supporters of SNUG (Supporters of the Neo Natal Users and Graduates) at the RD&E Hospital, recently held a fundraising jumble sale at Sandford Parish Hall. The event was organised by Kaye Vinnicombe, who received tremendous support from SNUG when her youngest daughter was born. Kaye is pictured holding her 15-month-old daughter Breanne, together with her son Travis Baker, 14, who helped with the sale even though his wrist is in plaster. Travis later had his head shaved to a Grade 2, which raised £300 for SNUG. Nine-year-old Alisha Baker and her friend eight-year-old Ellie Kirby,...

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Chudleigh girl opens new Zoo exhibit

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 05/30/2014 - 9:59am

One talented local youngster became a VIP for the day at Paignton Zoo.

Four year old Aaliyah Brown from Chudleigh officially opened the Zoo’s new Investigate exhibit. The opportunity was her prize after winning an art competition to design a super bug.

Katherine Sobey from Paignton Zoo said: “There were three categories - 6 and under, 7 to 12 years and 13 to 16 years. Finalists were selected from each category - they won a family ticket to Paignton Zoo and were invited to the official opening. On the day we awarded first prize and the honour of opening Investigate – and...

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