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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS flu vaccine and/or their seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccination.

Pregnant women, and those aged 75-79 and people who turned 80 after 1 September 2024, are also encouraged to take up the offer of Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, which helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus, commonly referred...

Exeter’s homelessness charities in fresh bid to halt £1.5m budget cut, after more than 900 objections are received

Representatives of charities supporting homeless people in Exeter will address scrutiny councillors next week, hoping to persuade Devon County Council to drop plans to axe its £1.5m homelessness prevention budget.

Over 900 individual objections to the plans have been received, following a consultation that ended in April and after a high profile and widespread campaign led by Exeter Homelessness Forum, urging people to respond to the plans.

Peter Stephenson, director of St Petrock’s , and Chair of Exeter Homelessness Forum, Si Johns, joint CEO at YMCA Exeter and Richard...

PRECIOUS EUROPE: A 3-year campaign concerning the promotion of European high-quality raisins and premium olive oil

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2023 - 9:02pm

The business delegation of “PRECIOUS EUROPE” visited Oslo from 13 to 17 February of 2023 and had the opportunity to participate in multiple B2B meetings with local buyers and importers from the food sector in order to explore the possibilities for future cooperation, and gain valuable insights about competition as well as market conditions in the target market of Norway. In the framework of the meetings, the Association of Producers’ Organization of Kiato visited the facilities of major food import companies and established communication channels.

In addition, the business...

Studio Pilates International Set to Launch First UK Studio in Exeter

Australian Made Globally Loved reformer Pilates franchise Studio Pilates International is set to open their first studio in the UK in Exeter in early June. Having successfully conquered the Australian, New Zealand and US markets, the brand is now set to take on the UK, with 9 studios already in the works and the first three locations in South London, Dublin and Exeter expected to be open by late Spring.

This expansion, which will officially mark Studio Pilates International locations in 5 countries globally, comes as the direct result of growing demand for the unique,...

Local house builder Allison Homes gives back to the local community

Devon housing developer Allison Homes South West has announced its latest community initiatives as part of its ongoing support for Winkleigh.

Allison Homes South West has recently provided sponsorship to Winkleigh School, allowing them to buy brand new kit for the year 3 and 4 football team.

The children will be showing off their kit as they compete against other schools in the area in the coming months.

Last month, year 5 students were also welcomed into the High Moor View show home to attend a writing workshop. The trip was documented by Allison Homes' film crew,...

Pick up a bargain; 'Recycled Cycles' on offer at recycling centres!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2023 - 2:03am

Fully serviced, reconditioned bikes are on sale at many of Devon’s recycling centres from this week.

This week is international Bike Week (5-11 June) and this initiative will reduce waste and offer more people access to cycling.

With some brands of bike as much as 20 per cent more expensive than a year ago, it offers those who want to saddle up a chance to do so at an affordable price.

A specially trained team at SUEZ, who run the recycling centres on Devon County Council’s (DCC) behalf, will repair the bikes from their new ‘Re-Cycle Hub’ at the Brunel Road...

South West’s largest classic American car show returns to Cofton

Get ready to marvel at America’s finest classic cars right in the heart of Devon as the South West’s largest American car show returns to Dawlish Warren this summer.

Classic American vehicles from across the country will gather at Cofton Holidays from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June 2023 for car enthusiasts to enjoy. Expect to see Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps against the backdrop of live music, mouth-watering local food, competitions, entertainment and more as well as the much-anticipated mega car cruise.

This extraordinary celebration of...

Worth the Weight: Vintage Kilo sale returns to Exeter

Shop with a clear conscious ahead at Worth the Weight, Exeter this Sunday 11th June.

This weekend Worth the Weight is returning to Exeter Corn Exchange with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through.

There will be 60 rails of clothing, where shoppers can pick and mix from the best Denim, Sports, Ladies fashion, Men’s fashion, Outerwear and accessorises and pay on the scales at the end. It costs £20 per kilo, with prices starting as little as £1. It’s a cost effective way of getting bulk sustainable clothing and helping the...

Cream tea anyone? Exeter homelessness charity teams up with TV personality to launch summer campaign

Hospitality venues, businesses and residents in and around Exeter are being invited to get involved in a campaign to help a homelessness charity support the growing numbers of rough sleepers.

In a drive to build momentum leading up to St Petrock’s Big Cream Tea , which takes place over the weekend of 8 and 9 July, the campaign launches this week, online and across traditional media.

The charity has recorded a light-hearted 30 second film with Naomi Cleaver, designer, author and television presenter , enthusiastically enjoying one of the nation’s best loved...

Tesco shoppers in Devon called to help raise vital funds in charity’s fight against food allergies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/06/2023 - 5:29am

Generous shoppers in Devon are being encouraged from this Saturday to help an in-store fundraising campaign to support medical research into food allergies.

For the fourth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help raise awareness and support medical research into food allergies by contributing 10p from every Tesco own-brand Free From product bought in Devon stores and online from 3-11 June.

All money raised will help Natasha’s Foundation to continue its research into reducing the risks of food allergies and help children, and...

Westbank raises awareness of Devon’s army of unpaid carers in Carers Week

In response to this year’s Carers Week (5-11th June) theme ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’, the organisation that supports thousands of unpaid carers across Devon is highlighting the invaluable role carers undertake, which saves the NHS and Social Care organisations across the county an estimated £2.324 billion a year!

Around 75,000 adults provide care for a family member, friend or neighbour in Devon. Many are supported by Devon Carers, one of the services provided by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care. However, many people with caring...

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