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Westbank’s Community Allotment made accessible to all thanks to Kier’s volunteers

Manpower and materials donated to Westbank Community Health and Care by the Kier Group have transformed the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster into a space that’s accessible to everyone.

Eleven local volunteers from Kier’s Natural Resources Nuclear & Networks division recently worked over a total of about 4 days to create a tarmac access ramp, level the ground and lay a concrete pathway to make the allotment accessible to wheelchair users. The monetary value of the work amounts to approximately £7,000, including labour and materials.

Kerry Fenton of Kier NRNN...

Sparx' technology in use in an Exeter classroom

Sparx funds University of Bristol PhD student investigating personalised maths learning

Authored by AmySutton
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:15pm

The University of Bristol is today announcing a new supporter of Compass – the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Computational Statistics and Data Science. South West based learning technology company Sparx, has agreed to sponsor a PhD student’s research project which will investigate new approaches to longitudinal statistical modelling within school-based mathematics education.

Sparx, which is located in Exeter, develops maths learning tools to support teaching and learning in secondary education. As an evidence-led company, Sparx has invested heavily in researching how...

Important Questions You Need To Ask Before Getting a Personal Loan

It's never a pleasant feeling to consider taking a personal loan. Nobody ever wants to be in this position, however, sometimes, things do not go as we planned. As always, taking a loan comes with numerous commitments and duties, therefore, it's completely logical that you're full of different questions.

This especially happens if this is your first time. There are simply some things you don't understand or you just want to ask both your lender and yourself. It's important to get all the details before you make any further steps.

After all, it's crucial to be well...

Devon on alert for Storm Alex

Devon County Council is reminding people to be aware of the change in the weather, with Storm Alex due to hit the region today.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind and rain, which is expected to be heavy and persistent throughout today (Friday), as the weather system named by Meteo-France reaches the south west. Wind speeds could reach around 65mph in coastal areas.

While the storm is forecast to move away on Friday night, a Yellow Weather Warning from the Met Office remains in force for rain as it’s set to be a wet weekend. Widespread heavy rain is...

Check out our two new Daily sites

Authored by News Team
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:00pm

Why not check out our two new exciting sister sites – The Lifestyle Daily and Women's Sport Daily.

Both are not only free to use, but you can post your own content too.

Lifetyle Daily is packed with celebrity interviews and articles about family life, health, homes, gardens, beauty and culture

Among the highlights are interviews with Roman Kemp, Mel B, Professor Green, Joe Swash, Stacey Solomon, Gary Barlow and Alesha Dixon, among many others.

Women's Sport Daily covers all female professional sport – from football, netball and cricket to tennis, golf...

Hospiscare staff in running start positions

Team Hospiscare see first-hand impact of COVID-19 and step up to fundraising challenge

Authored by SofyR
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2020 - 3:04pm

A seven-strong team of hospice staff will be taking part in a brand new virtual event in October.

‘Team Hospiscare’, who all work for the local charity, will be completing a Marathon in a Month as part of the charity’s new virtual challenge event.

Since the national lockdown in March, Hospiscare’s fundraising efforts have been drastically impacted due to the closure of its charity shops and cancellation of events. The charity faces a loss of over £1 million this financial year.

The seven members of ‘Team Hospiscare’ have seen first-hand the impact COVID-19 has had...

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2020 - 11:39am

Devon residents have until the end of Monday 5 October to join more than 2,500 others and register their interest in Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar-panel group buying scheme.

Devon Solar Together is the latest in a series of similar schemes across the country which aims to boost the county’s renewable energy capacity.

It offers homeowners the chance to buy high quality solar PV more cheaply than if they were buying alone and to help reduce Devon carbon emissions.

The DCE, which includes Devon Country Council, the county’s eight district council’s and two...

Share a Smile

Share a Smile to support South West leisure and tourism

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2020 - 11:21am

A new campaign has been launched to encourage local people to support the South West’s leisure and tourism industry during the quieter autumn and winter months.

The accommodation and food service sector employs 271,000 people across the region, but many businesses have been hit hard by the devastating impact of lockdown, followed by the need to operate at reduced capacity and, more recently, limited opening hours.

Now the Share a Smile campaign aims to inspire locals to discover great places on their doorstep to visit, stay or eat out while following the rules and...

Devon’s Prescription for a Healthy and Happy Lifestyle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:27pm

Devon’s Naturally Healthy month is back, and this year the campaign will be running throughout October.

Naturally Healthy October is all about getting outside and enjoying Devon's amazing natural environment and feeling happier and healthier for it. Activities could include walking, cycling, gardening, wild swimming or bird watching. There is something for everyone!

More than ever we are recognising the importance of being active outdoors and connecting to nature.

Due to Coronavirus the campaign this year will run a little differently. Naturally Healthy events...

The Value of Making Wise Financial Decisions (And How to Make Them)

There is no doubt that the weight of financial decisions is too important in our life to ignore. Making the wrong decision can put your quality of life in jeopardy, and sometimes not deciding at all is the best course of action. We’ve created a brief overview of the most efficient processes that can help you make wise financial decisions, in addition to a little nudge that can get you to learn the best way to do them.

Weighing Pros and Cons

If there is one advice that many successful financial advisors rely on, it’s the pros-cons analysis. Sure, it may take you some time to make...

Exeter care home staff and residents raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/29/2020 - 9:20pm

Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter, took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning last week, raising over £80 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

In the run up to the event, residents had fun making Macmillan bunting to decorate the Home. On the day, there were smiles on everyone’s faces as a trolley packed with delicious cakes and biscuits arrived.

Home Activities Coordinators, Emma Allan and Klara Ferm, who organised the event, said: “Everyone had a lot of fun and enjoyed taking part. Cancer has touched the lives of so many of us, so everyone...

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