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Martin Clunes to Open the Heavy Horse Festival at Devon County Show

The Devon County Show is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes will officially open the Heavy Horse Festival, in association with WHISTLEFISH, at 10am on Thursday 21st May .

A lifelong champion of Britain’s native heavy horse breeds, Martin Clunes is not only a familiar face on screen but also a dedicated heavy horse owner. His own collection of gentle giants has shaped a deep personal commitment to preserving these iconic breeds, many of which are now considered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust to be at risk.

Martin said: “...

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Julian House and BCHA team-up to eliminate rough sleeping in Exeter for good

Julian House and BCHA have come together to form a ‘One Team’ approach aimed at ending rough sleeping in Exeter by the end of 2024. The Julian House Assertive Homeless Outreach Team and BCHA’s Housing First Team will co-locate and work together to prevent and end rough sleeping in the city.

The Rough Sleeping Prevention Team (RSPT), which is part of Exeter City Council’s Homeless and Rough Sleeping Strategy, began operating earlier this month and will increase provision to six days a week, with additional resources to prevent people from sleeping rough. The Team is being funded...

Rosa’s Thai to open in Exeter

Popular restaurant group Rosa’s Thai is excited to announce that it will open the doors to its much-anticipated Exeter restaurant - its first in the South West - on Saturday 4th February, bringing its celebrated Thai dishes to Queen street.

To celebrate the opening, Rosa’s Thai Exeter is offering 50% off the food bill for all bookings during its soft launch from 31st January to the 3rd February.

Rosa’s Thai started as a market stall on London’s Brick Lane in 2007, where renowned Thai chef Saiphin Moore served up her time-honoured family recipes to hungry lunchtime crowds...

Exeter Cathedral concert will raise funds for the people of Ukraine

A fundraising evening of songs and prayers for the people of Ukraine is taking place at Exeter Cathedral.

The Cathedral will welcome back Ukraine’s Word and Voice Theatre Centre for a special concert on Wednesday 18 January, at 7.30pm.

The concert, in association with the Devon Ukrainian Association and Maketank, with the support of Exeter City Council, is part of the Winter Celebrations which continue until the end of January.

It will serve as a thank you to Devon hosts for opening their homes to Ukrainian people, and will conclude with a reception of Ukrainian...

Funding awarded to support active travel

Just over £580,000 has been awarded to Devon County Council to enable and encourage more people to walk and cycle.

The grant from the Active Travel Capability Fund is part of a national £32.9million investment to help accelerate walking and cycling schemes across the country and make roads safer for everyone.

Although the government funding cannot be used for the construction of infrastructure, it can go towards the design of walking and cycling routes which could be included in future bids to the Active Travel Fund.

Initial designs are to be drawn up for...

Venus team raise a glass to say goodbye to Blackpool Sands

The Venus Company team at Blackpool Sands together with founders Louisa Newman, Michael Smith, and Lee Porter, raised a glass in fond farewell to 28 happy years at the birthplace of its first Venus Beach Café.

Internationally multi-award-winning hospitality business, The Venus Company (loving the beach®) announced that from 5th January 2023, its Venus beach cafe business at Blackpool Sands will be closed for good. The three remaining stunning beach café locations across South Devon at Bigbury-on-Sea, Broadsands in Paignton, and East Portlemouth are unaffected and still fully...

Exeter employees to benefit from company’s cost of living support package

Employees at RGB Building Supplies are to benefit from a comprehensive financial support package to provide help during the current challenging times.

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) – which includes RGB building Supplies – are providing employees with a one-off winter payment of £500 in January to help with the rising cost of living.

In addition, through IBMG’s perks package, RGB employees will receive discounts on a range of essentials, such as groceries, clothing, mobile phones, household bills and insurance.

The group has also launched an...

University of Exeter ‘Moving On’ project donates over £45,000 to BHF

Students across the University of Exeter have donated over £45,000 to the British Heart Foundation through its Moving On project, redirecting unwanted items that have been donated by university students leaving halls accommodation.

The Moving On project runs from May to September each academic year. The average student generates between 10-20kg of reusable items a year, including stationery, kitchen appliances, books, clothes and bedding. Often items are thrown away at the end of term, though many are in very good condition and are able to be donated to charity utilising the...

Greens call for improved access to new bus station and leisure centre

Improved road crossings should be installed around Exeter’s new leisure centre and bus station, according to the Green Party.

Andy Ketchin, the party’s campaigner in Newtown and St Leonard’s, has called on the city and county councils to make changes to ensure the safety of people walking and cycling to and from St Sidwell’s Point, the bus station, Vue cinema and the job centre.

In particular, he wants to see improved crossings in Cheeke Street, Paris Street and Western Way and has launched an online survey to gather views about the difficulties people face when walking...

Exeter stores launch 1p Blue Monday bundle

Nisa Cullompton , Londis Pinhoe Road and Premier RIvermead are joining forces with 30–60 minute delivery service, Snappy Shopper, to offer a 1p Blue Monday bundle on 16th January , as a means to cheer up customers on the saddest day of the year.

Customers will be able to purchase a bundle including Pepsi Max, Doritos, Haribo, Cadbury Dairy Milk and a Pot Noodle, all for a penny, saving around £10 vs. when buying products individually. To redeem the bundle, customers need to download the Snappy Shopper app and place an order at their local store, then 30 – 60 minutes later the...

Devon Work Hubs Open their Doors on "Brew Monday"

The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.

While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing New Year’s resolutions all add up to leave people feeling a bit gloomy.

For the Samaritans , a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress,...

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Martin Clunes to Open the Heavy Horse Festival at Devon County Show

Julian House and BCHA team-up to eliminate rough sleeping in Exeter for good

Rosa’s Thai to open in Exeter

Exeter Cathedral concert will raise funds for the people of Ukraine

Funding awarded to support active travel

Venus team raise a glass to say goodbye to Blackpool Sands

Exeter employees to benefit from company’s cost of living support package

University of Exeter ‘Moving On’ project donates over £45,000 to BHF

Greens call for improved access to new bus station and leisure centre

Exeter stores launch 1p Blue Monday bundle

Devon Work Hubs Open their Doors on "Brew Monday"

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