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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

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Exeter Community Energy wins Energy Efficiency Award in outstanding vulnerable customer support

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has won a South West Energy Efficiency Award 2020/21. The award recognises ECOE as a leading UK social enterprise for vulnerable customer support. The award comes thanks to ECOE’s outstanding work in the environmental sector and its clear impact in its local communities. Specifically, the award recognises outstanding work during 2020’s pandemic.

From September 2020-March 2021 ECOE’s Healthy Homes for Wellbeing anti-fuel poverty project helped 1145 households to save over £1m collectively. That's nearly £900 per household on average. During the first...

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You are in 'Good Hands' with Devon Air Ambulance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 3:24pm

The Devon charity launches its Christmas appeal, reminding us that Devon’s patients are ‘in Good Hands’ at Christmas and every day.

Devon Air Ambulance this week launches its Christmas appeal which reassures supporters that patients are ‘In Good Hands’, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.

Despite the lockdown at the start of the year, the crew has nevertheless delivered uninterrupted time-critical care to hundreds of patients in Devon and beyond, both by critical care car and by aircraft.

The much-loved local charity that in 2022 celebrates its...

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Has your organisation given nature a helping hand?

Has your community group, organisation or school been taking action to restore nature? Perhaps you know of a special person who’s been going above and beyond to give wildlife a helping hand? If yes, the Devon Local Nature Partnership wants to hear from you.

The Devon LNP is launching the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards to celebrate parish and town councils, communities, schools and special individuals that have going that extra mile to address the urgent Ecological Emergency.

There are some fantastic projects and initiatives popping up all over Devon that...

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Eleanor Roberts apprentice with South Devon College

Time to rethink Apprenticeships says Devon college

Authored by Joe Cooper
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 12:56pm

If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.

“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.

“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”

23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...

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BBC Director-General Opens Inspiring New Exeter College Studio

The BBC’s Director-General met with local students as he officially opened the corporation’s new studios in Exeter College, hailing it an “inspiration for future journalists and programme makers”.

Tim Davie praised the forward-thinking partnership between BBC South West and Exeter College during his visit, and conducted a Q&A session with budding journalism students.

The permanent base on the ground floor of the Centre for Creative Industries building in the College will be used by BBC reporters to conduct interviews for regional and national news programmes, such as...

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Creative Christmas Plans for You and Your Friends

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:51pm

Christmas is a magical time for family and friends alike; a time for giving, sharing and loving as the nights grow longer. Though family takes the centre-stage at Christmas for many people across the country, seeing friends is a favoured Christmas activity for around 8 in 10 Brits . If you’re looking forward to seeing your friends this holiday season, why not make it official with these Christmas activity ideas?

Host a Bonfire

A bonfire is a wonderful way to bring friends together – there is something about sharing a campfire with your closest friends that makes an...

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Artwork unveiled at site of striking new Council housing project in Whipton

Colourful artwork created by schoolchildren and residents has been unveiled at the site of a stunning new environmentally-friendly housing project for Exeter City Council.

Ninety two Passivhaus new homes are being created at The Gardens, Vaughan Road, Whipton, by the Council-owned development company Exeter City Living.

Sixty of the new homes will be affordable and retained as new Council housing, and 32 homes will be for market rent.

Plans to redevelop the site at Vaughan Road were approved in February 2020.

Consent was given for the demolition of...

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Members of the FORCE Walking Group on Exeter Quay

Join the FORCE walking group for exercise and support

The FORCE Cancer Charity walking group is on the lookout for new recruits.

The group meets every Wednesday morning (9:30 – 10:30) at the Piazza Terracina on Exeter Quay.

It is designed for anyone affected by cancer, whatever your level of fitness.

The sessions are free. They are led by Sarah Dilley, a qualified fitness instructor.

She offers anyone whose life has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis – not only patients – the opportunity to get active and exercise together.

Own pace

You can walk the route Sarah sets each week at your own pace with full...

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Celebrate your inner Robin on an RSPB adventure trail at Bowling Green Marsh!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 10:14pm

This Christmas season RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve, in Topsham is inviting families to celebrate their inner robin with a series of Robin Robin themed adventure trails and exclusive activity packs!

Robin Robin is Aardman’s new festive stop-motion musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in. It debuts on Netflix from 24 November.

The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails on over 30 of its nature reserves around the UK including, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. These fun-filled trails will allow the whole family...

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The British engineers helping to achieve Net Zero

Engineering community urged to get involved in #TEWeek21

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week has kicked off with a series of films showcasing the engineers that are at the heart of solutions to achieve net zero by 2050.

The engineers featured are working on making farming more energy efficient, reducing high street energy consumption and delivering aircrafts with zero emissions.

Three engineers from across the UK were handpicked to showcase their stories of being Net Zero Heroes to celebrate Tomorrow’s Engineers Week. The Week aims to inspire a new generation into the profession...

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