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Exeter funeral home makes eggs-tra special donation

A funeral home in Exeter has helped bring Easter joy to the local community and children in need after donating 205 chocolate eggs and ‘bags of hope’.

The treats were gathered through a collection donation drive organised by the team at Co-op Funeralcare Exeter on Cowick Street, in St Thomas Shopping Centre, with some of the Easter eggs donated to children living in temporary accommodation in the city.

The Bags of Hope initiative, run by The Salvation Army, aims to spread joy and kindness during the Easter period. The Exeter team spotted the project and launched a call-...

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Exeter Trading Hub, Grow Coffee House

Bucking the trend… Grow Coffee House to open for business at The Exeter Trading Hub

The Exeter Trading Hub and Grow Coffee House are excited to announce the opening of a large centre which will house more than 40 independent traders.

The Trading Hub, in the centre of Marsh Barton, opened its doors on the 2nd December just in time for those wishing to get out and do some Christmas Shopping. Shoppers are sure to be spoilt for choice with a variety of stalls selling everything from vintage, antiques and retro goods to industrial, furniture, homewares and gifts

Visitors to the Hub will be pleased to know that Grow Coffee House has opened its 3rd venue there...

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Lympstone Manor unveils luxury shepherd huts

Following a remarkable summer, Lympstone Manor has welcomed five indulgent Shepherd Huts – complete with outdoor ‘Hikki’ hot tubs, rolltop baths and walk-in showers, as well as a new tennis court. More recently Michael and the team have celebrated the excitement of Lympstone’s first vineyard harvest and planning consent to build a pool and accompanying pool house in 2021.

Aptly named after the hotel’s wildlife residents – Hare’s Rest, Otter Holt, Beehive, Hedgehog Row and Fox Den - the five Shepherd Huts start from £409 per night based on double occupancy and inclusive of...

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Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens opens new restaurant in Princesshay

Slim Chickens, the US-born chicken restaurant chain, opened a new restaurant in Princesshay, Exeter today (Thursday 17th December).

Slim Chickens brings Southern US hospitality to casual dining in Princesshay – their only location in Devon. The restaurant will serve hand-breaded chicken dishes using the freshest of ingredients for customers to enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant will also show live sports.

Slim Chickens will be operating in line with current government guidelines, and will be offering delivery via Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats...

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Cofton Holidays charges ahead with £60,000 investment in 16 electric vehicle charging points

Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, located near Dawlish, is bringing power to the people following a £60,000 investment in 16 car charging points for use by day visitors and guests staying on site. No other business in the South West has more electric vehicle (EV) charging points in one location.

The installation is the latest in a series of sustainable initiatives undertaken by Cofton Holidays including rewilding projects, the introduction of wildlife corridors, the installation of 144kw of solar power units on the park’s 12 new luxury lodges, and investment in an electric...

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Devon to remain in Tier 2

Devon is remaining in Tier 2 for the time being, the government has confirmed today.

It has reviewed the three-tier structure and decided that because of our circumstances - including case numbers, their demographic, pressure on NHS services – we will stay in Tier 2 until its next review at the end of the year.

That means:

  • No household mixing indoors
  • Rule of six applies outdoors
  • Pubs and restaurants to shut at 11pm
  • Alcohol only served as part of a substantial meal
  • Spectators allowed at sports events and live
    • ...
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Stagecoach, Bus

Everything you need to know about Stagecoach bus services throughout the festive holidays

In a bid to keep the wheels turning this Christmas Stagecoach South West have announced extensive timetable information for the festive period seeing you into 2021.

The local bus operator has published service information for the holidays, including timetables for bus services on Christmas Eve through to the New Year, only taking a day off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Mike Watson, Managing Director for Stagecoach South West said, “We will be there when our passengers need us, offering a safe, reliable and hassle free alternative to driving the car or ordering a...

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Just because we can doesn’t mean we must: Public Health Devon asks ‘is your trip essential?’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 5:35pm

Public Health Devon is joining the call for caution, as families plan their Christmas breaks between the 23 and 27 December.

The government has said that the tier restrictions will be relaxed during that period to allow Christmas bubbles - up to three families - to meet indoors.

But public health experts are urging caution, because of the risk that meeting face to face with others will cause, especially to older and vulnerable people.

Steve Brown, the Director of Public Health Devon (Designate), said: "With more of the country now assigned to the highest level,...

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Kenton Primary School

Kenton Kids travel equivalent of Devon to Oz in an attempt raise bucks bogs!

Children from a small village Primary School in Kenton, Devon, have collectively cycled, scooted, run, walked, roller skated, kyaked and swum 9190 miles! The total is the distance from the school in Kenton, all the way to a school in Bunbury, Australia.

The virtual journey started on Saturday 1st August, and will finish this Thursday 17th December at 4pm, when the children will cross a finish line together (socially distanced) at Powderham Castle, which is also in the village of Kenton.

The journey has seen 31 children from the school ages 3-11, clock up their weekly miles...

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FORCE Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick

Mental health support for people affected by cancer

The uncertainty of living through a global pandemic has taken its toll on all of us.

It has impacted the mental wellbeing of countless people and added an extra layer of uncertainty for cancer patients and their families.

That’s why FORCE, the area’s leading cancer support charity, is reaching out this Christmas to communities in Devon.

“We want to remind everyone affected by cancer that we are here to help,” said FORCE Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick.

“A significant part of our work involves caring for the mental wellbeing of people dealing with a cancer...

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Devonians encouraged to share festive cheer with elderly

Devonians encouraged to share festive cheer with elderly

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:11pm

DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours or relatives they might have (December 2020).

Christmas can be a bleak time for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in south Devon, is asking people to check on relatives and neighbours.

Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not have many, if any,...

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