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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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Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status

Cornish developer Treveth has been awarded the prestigious, and globally recognised, B Corporation (B Corp) certification after taking the lead on bringing sustainable new build homes and commercial developments to Cornwall, for Cornish people.

Just four years after its launch, Treveth has become one of the first developers in the UK to achieve the rigorous requirements of the respected B Corp certification. Businesses that are certified B Corps meet the highest standard of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance...

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP.

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions, any business can join for free, connect with and learn from other businesses and access a range of funding and finance expertise covering equity, non-dilutive funding, loans and debt, along with...

Devon's wet summer is boost for cider business

The school summer holidays have been a washout in Devon with bad weather contributing to a reported 20% downturn in tourist numbers but, for one Devon business, all this rain has resulted in a bumper apple harvest.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “A late cool spring followed by a flaming June was the perfect start to the apple growing season. The wet July filled the water table as the fruit swelled and the late sun at the end of August and early September has put us on track for big sweet juicy apples, and lots of them! We are...

Exeter Heritage Harbour Celebrations Continue

Continuing a year of celebrations to mark Exeter’s new Heritage Harbour status, two large-scale traditional sailing vessels will be mooring at Exeter Quay for the first time in many years. This weekend will see the arrival of both the sailing barge ‘Snark’ on Saturday (23 September) and historic fishing smack ‘Britannia’ on Sunday (24 September). To mark their arrival, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust have organised a packed programme of family-friendly events over both days. ‘Snark’ is a modern version of a traditional coastal sailing barge that was featured in the Dunkirk sequence of...

Impact of flash floods being examined

More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.

The initial estimate has been gathered by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management team and local city and district council officers as part of the flood recovery operation.

Officers have been on the ground visiting the worst affected areas to investigate the extent of the damage caused by the torrential rainfall. City and district authority “street scene” teams have also been clearing debris from affected areas.

Cullompton, Harberton...

Ukrainian refugee who won Exeter scholarship nominated for Student of the Year

A student who fled war-torn Ukraine before embarking on her studies at the University of Exeter Business School has been nominated for the AMBA Student of the Year Award 2024.

Kateryna Halkina was nominated for the award by her tutors on The Exeter MBA, who described her as someone who stands out for “exemplifying exceptional leadership, strong teamwork, goal-orientation and innovative thinking”.

Kateryna came to the UK as a refugee under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, settling in Dawlish near Exeter with a host family.

In Ukraine, Kateryna had been working for...

Exeter professor dishes out scoop on climate change in New York

An Exeter professor will be aiming to ‘make climate cool again’ by giving away ice creams today in Union Square Plaza for New York Climate Week.

‘Save the Flavours’ is a campaign by Climate Basecamp , a new science communications platform that aims to use popular culture to get people talking about climate change.

Climate Basecamp is founded by Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, alongside actor Rainn Wilson and comedy writer and producer Chuck Tatham.

Its ‘Save the Flavours’ campaign aims to raise awareness of...

WAY TO FITNESS Members Strip for FORCE Cancer Charity Calendar

More than twenty members of the Mid Devon health and fitness group, Way to Fitness , grabbed the opportunity to get naked and raise funds for Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity. Emma Healey, Fitness Instructor and Personal Performance Coach with Way To Fitness and Shine Brighter Coaching , put out a call for volunteers after a suggestion from a member.

‘We only had three weeks to put everything together because everyone has such busy schedules,’ explained Emma. Crediton photographer Andrea Wyatt stepped in to take the pictures while the calendar was Art Directed by Rachel Vowles,...

Exeter electrical wholesaler finalist in national awards for second time this year

Devondale Electrical Wholesaler, which is located in Marsh Barton and Sowton, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Wholesaler of the Year category at the Electrical Industry Awards 2023.

This recognition marks the second time this year that Devondale has been shortlisted for esteemed industry awards, having previously earned nominations for Best Customer Service and Best Wholesaler: 6-25 branches at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2023.

The Electrical Industry Awards are an annual celebration of excellence, honouring...

How can I help my friend living with dementia?

We are hearing more and more people in the public eye bravely sharing their dementia diagnosis.

Fiona Phillips recently and just last week Alistair Stewart. Creating space for people to keep talking, offers opportunities we cannot underestimate.

"I am a great believer in the impact and power of stories. I hear them regularly and they move me beyond words" says Gina Awad BEM, Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) Founder & Lead.

"Last month I happened to be sat in a local coffee shop in Exeter and overheard a couple chatting about their friend who had been...

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The Hidden Strain of Dementia Support Systems

Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Devon's wet summer is boost for cider business

Exeter Heritage Harbour Celebrations Continue

Impact of flash floods being examined

Ukrainian refugee who won Exeter scholarship nominated for Student of the Year

Exeter professor dishes out scoop on climate change in New York

WAY TO FITNESS Members Strip for FORCE Cancer Charity Calendar

Exeter electrical wholesaler finalist in national awards for second time this year

How can I help my friend living with dementia?

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