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LED Community Leisure recognised as “Unsung Hero” at ‘Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

LED Community Leisure has been honoured with an “Unsung Hero” award by Hospiscare’s 40 Club, recognising four years of dedicated support, fundraising, and community partnership.

Presented at the 40 Club Awards Lunch at The Hall in Exeter, the award celebrates LED Community Leisure’s consistent and meaningful contribution to Hospiscare mission of providing specialist end-of-life care across the local community.

LED Leisure has been a committed member of the 40 Club since the start, supporting Hospiscare through a wide range of initiatives including event hosting,...

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Topsham developer research reveals the equivalent of £69bn is being held up in equity in the South West that could be released to help almost 343k retirees who are looking to downsize

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 11:36am

New research by McCarthy Stone, which is behind Pym Court Retirement Living Plus development on Exeter Road, has found that almost two fifths (39%) of older people in the South West, equating to an estimated 495k, would consider moving, with more than a quarter (27%) of retirees in the region – 343k – potentially needing to downsize.

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic creating a strong desire to move home, McCarthy Stone’s research found that South West retirees felt there were too many barriers that disincentivised them to move.

The poll, conducted with YouGov, found...

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Summer is just around the corner – get ahead and keep it fun not fatal

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 12:43am

National charity and leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding training across the UK and Ireland, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), is urging people to get summer ready by brushing up on their water safety skills and knowledge.

With over 400 people dying each year in the UK and Ireland from accidental drowning, it’s clear that it’s a topic that needs more attention.

Lee Heard, Charity Director at RLSS UK said: “With June, July, and August proving to be the months with the most fatalities, it is vitally important that everyone has an understanding of water safety,...

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Housebuilder's donation to help mental health mentoring

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:30pm

Mental health services at Cranbrook Education Campus in Devon are set to receive a £500 boost thanks to the Community Champions scheme operated by regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West.

Laura Temple, who is a mentor to the pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus and applied for the funding, said: “We have seen a big rise in mental health issues among teenagers and the pandemic has only accelerated many of these problems.

“I work with many of the vulnerable students at Cranbrook and we regularly see young people seeking help with anxiety, self harm, eating...

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Exeter and Potsdam agree 'tipping points' partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:19pm

The University of Exeter and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have signed an agreement to jointly investigate climate change tipping points.

PIK and Exeter's Global Systems Institute (GSI) conduct cutting-edge climate research, and are setting the agenda on identifying positive tipping points to tackle the climate crisis, reverse biodiversity decline and achieve sustainability.

The new partnership will build on both organisations' expertise in the threats posed by climate tipping points and the power of positive tipping points.

"We...

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Devon authorities pledge support to Ukrainians fleeing conflict

Local authority leaders across Devon have spoken out in concern for the people of Ukraine and their families, following the Russian invasion.

Team Devon authorities, including Devon County and District Councils and the Devon Association of Local Councils, have pledged to work together to support Ukrainian refugees seeking sanctuary in the UK, and have each condemned Russia's actions.

They have agreed to give particular support to families in Devon whose relatives in Ukraine are fleeing the conflict.

Individually, councils have also taken steps to cut Russian...

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Exeter’s Pyramids leisure centre closes for good

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter

Exeter’s Pyramids leisure centre has closed for good after more than 80 years.

The site on Heavitree Road was planning to shut permanently when nearby St Sidwell’s Point opens in April, but the closure has been brought forward due to storm damage.

Exeter City Council said it is avoiding unnecessary costs associated with repairing the damage, after it was temporarily closed two weeks ago when a section of the roof collapsed during Storm Eunice.

All sessions, along with the staff, have relocated to other...

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Aled Jones and Tamara Konstantin arrive in Exeter on the Holy Buildings Tour

The Aled Jones Holy Buildings Tour arrives in Exeter on 10th March when the former choir boy will showcase the talent of the fast rising classical composer and pianist Tamara Konstantin.

The tour, which kicked off at St Mary’s Church in Nottingham on 23rd February, takes in some of the most stunning holy buildings in the UK, including Manchester Monastery, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Coventry Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, before ending at St Asaph Cathedral on 26th March.

Tamara, who has been enjoying huge success with her new album ‘Resilience’, is accompanied by her...

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Two brand new events happening in Exeter this month

This month will see Exeter bursting with activity with two brand new events, hosted by InExeter. A brand-new Indoor Market on Saturday 12th March located in Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street is the first of a series of indoor market pop ups for the city and will see over 30 traders under one roof including Wild Hive, Handmade by Holly Ann and Artscribe.

Sunday 13th will see the first ever South Street Spring Green Festival, a community event that will give visitors the chance to explore the area and celebrate health and well-being. The event will shine a light on the...

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Bingo lovers can enjoy free games "on the house" at Mecca Bingo Exeter

Yes, you read that right… at Mecca Bingo Exeter, the main game sessions are free. Fully, properly free. It’s that simple – and Mecca will be offering the same great cash prizes for all these sessions too.

Alan Forshaw, General Manager of Mecca Bingo Exeter commented: “I literally couldn’t believe it when I was told we’d be offering completely free bingo… to be honest, I wondered if it was a wind-up! But we’ve all seen the headlines – living costs just continue to soar and great deals are tougher than ever to find. So this is huge and I’m so excited we’re genuinely giving away the...

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Jobseekers to receive boost from Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon during National Careers Week

Jobseekers in the Greater Exeter area are to receive sector specific advice and information, thanks to a unique series of events provided by Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon as part of National Careers Week.

National Careers Week consists of a series of activities aimed at students and jobseekers and runs from 7-12 March.

The daily advice events at the Exeter Works hub in Princesshay, will focus on different sectors such as hospitality and retail, technology, construction and health and social care.

Rhian Hawthorne, Youth Hub coordinator, said that these sectors...

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