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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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HighGround receives a donation from Northcote Lodge Freemasons

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/28/2021 - 11:11pm

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all parts of Devon meet to give support totalling in excess of £50,000 to local charities & organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance, we were one of the groups nominated by their local lodge, Northcote Lodge.

The money is raised by the “WAKE Fund” a trust conceived by the Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, the Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (now Johnsons). This fund now stands at £2 million and the interest earned is given annually to...

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Exeter scientists cycling to Glasgow for COP26

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/28/2021 - 10:32pm

Two University of Exeter scientists are cycling to Glasgow for the COP26 UN climate change conference.

Professors Angela Gallego-Sala and Stephen Sitch set off from Bristol on Tuesday and aim to arrive in Glasgow the following week on Tuesday morning (2 November).

The conference, which begins on Monday, will be attended by many world leaders and is seen as a key moment in tackling the climate crisis.

Professor Gallego-Sala, whose expertise includes the importance of peatlands in storing carbon, said: “A climate emergency and a global pandemic are asking us to re...

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Living better: Redrow reveals latest SW home-mover wish list as it launches A Better Way to Live campaign

Proximity to family and friends, essential shops and pharmacies, and green open spaces are top homehunter location priorities

Having a gin is more important than being near the gym, as pubs trump leisure centres in the location priority stakes

A private car parking spot and a ‘spare’ bedroom to use flexibly are among the most coveted features

Itchy feet: more than a quarter of people see themselves moving home in the next 2 years

Redrow launches unique first-person view drone video as part of its A Better Way to Live campaign – neatly encapsulating the...

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Cofton Holidays invests £300,000 in four new dog-friendly hot tub lodges

Multi award-winning holiday park Cofton Holidays has invested £300,000 in four new dog-friendly lodges to cope with record demand for staycations from dog owners.

Shortlisted in the iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21 for Dog-friendly Accommodation of the year, the family-run holiday park, situated close to Dawlish Warren’s Blue Flag Beach, has added to its existing luxury hot-tub lodge collection with four dog-friendly Kingfisher lodges close to the coarse fishing lakes.

The launch follows research conducted by Cofton which showed that online searches for UK dog-friendly...

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Red Rebel performance group lead silent three-day pilgrimage to COP26

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/27/2021 - 3:21pm

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ) will be hosted in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. International leaders will come together to act against climate collapse.

The Red Rebel Brigade is a theatrical, apolitical performance group that raises awareness of ecological and political crises through peaceful, silent processions . Countrywide, hundreds of Red Rebels sound the warning through art and movement. Group members wear red, representing the danger of the climate crisis and its impact on humanity.

In the run up to COP26, Red Rebel...

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Devonshire Homes raises £5,000 for charity at popular Golf Day

West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has raised an incredible £5,000 for its 2021 charity partner, William Wates Memorial Trust.

Devonshire Homes welcomed guests from across the housing and construction sector to its biennial Charity Golf Day at Dainton Park Golf Club in Newton Abbot. Teams of four enjoyed a day on the green which included 18-holes and a variety of competitions such as the longest drive, challenge the Pro and nearest to the pin. The team representing electrical contractor Clarkson Evans came out on top, winning the prestigious Devonshire Homes Charity Golf...

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Exeter Christmas Hamper Project urgently seeks premises for its launch

An Exeter Church which is looking to pack hundreds of Christmas Hampers for people in need across the city, is urgently seeking a premises to make the project a reality.

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has, for the last 6 years, put together Hampers packed full of food to give out to individuals, families and couples across Exeter. Those recipients have often included those who are struggling with finances at the moment, particularly during the festive time when there can be many strains on bank accounts, causing much stress, anxiety and worry.

The...

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Celebrate Diwali with fireworks, food, and dancing at the University of Exeter

Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, food, and dancing at a special event at the University of Exeter.

Students from the Asian Society and Hindu Society have planned fun and vibrant activities for all ages to enjoy on Sunday, November 14.

Festival of Light celebrations, at the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus, starts with a Puja at 2:30pm, led by a Hindu Chaplain in the Forum building. After then people can enjoy food and activity stalls before dance performances begin at 5:30pm.

The parade to the fireworks will start at 6:15, and they...

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1) Genghis the Bengal cat, who had specialist reconstructive surgery at Cave Veterinary Specialists

Specialist reconstructive surgery saves East Devon cat Genghis's leg after vicious fight over territory

An 11-year-old Bengal cat who was seriously injured in a vicious fight over territory is back marauding again after specialist reconstructive surgery at a leading Somerset animal hospital.

The cat, called Genghis, was at risk of having his right leg amputated after a bite to his shoulder turned septic and the virulent infection began eating through the joint.

Genghis was referred to Linnaeus-owned Cave Veterinary Specialists, near Wellington, where the orthopaedic team took charge of the challenging case.

Simon Hayes, medical director at Linnaeus, said: “It seems...

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For Your Freedom & Ours

Authored by NEWTOWN
Posted: Mon, 10/25/2021 - 9:43pm

307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall for the special event For Your Freedom & Ours.

It will take place on 15 November 2021, to remember the Polish 307 Squadron.

The 307 night-fighter squadron was part of the RAF, who defended the South West of England during WW2.

It prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the Polish squadron arriving in Exeter.

For Your Freedom & Ours includes: The story of the Polish 307 Squadron.

The History of Exeter...

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