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Exeter Pride given £20,000 in National Lottery funding to help deliver bigger event

THE organising committee and trustees behind Exeter Pride have been awarded £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support their work in delivering an even bigger and better event.

Exeter Pride, which celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer/questioning plus (LGBTQ+) communities, has gone from strength to strength in recent years and now organises one of the largest free pride events in the South West.

Accessibility and inclusivity are at the core of Exeter Pride’s mission to bring the whole community together in a celebration of diversity.

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Meriel Fishwick, FORCE CEO

Help protect your local cancer charity

FORCE Cancer Charity is enlisting the help of its supporters and the people who have used the services it provides to lobby for a share of the money Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to charities.

The Government has promised £370 million for small and medium sized organisations at the heart of local communities which are making a big difference during the COVID-19 outbreak.

With its support centres in Exeter, Okehampton, Tiverton and Honiton temporarily closed, FORCE has redesigned its services to offer ongoing help and advice cancer patients and their families.

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Bill Plant Driving School’s tips for getting the most out of your driving lessons

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:29am

For many, getting their driving license is one of those momentous life occasions, a mark of independence that opens countless doors. But those that had planned to start their driving journey have temporarily had those doors shut with the current lockdown.

Fortunately, this situation is temporary and therefore it is important that wannabe drivers do their research beforehand to ensure that when the time finally comes to start lessons they get the most out of them; maximising efficiency and hopefully cutting the time between starting lessons and passing their test, despite this...

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Here's exactly how to catch a cheater

If you suspect that your intimate partner is cheating on you, you probably feel angry and maybe even a little helpless. But you don’t want to confront him or her until you’ve got solid evidence that they’re being unfaithful. If you make accusations too early, they’ll just get sneakier and cover their tracks better. You don’t want to give them the advantage because they’re the ones taking advantage of you. Be smart and choose strategy over emotion. Your evidence might not hold up in a court of law, but it will be enough to send them packing. If you’re not sure how to catch a cheater, here...

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Stay away from Devon says county council

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:24pm

Devon County Council has sent an all-party message to holidaymakers and second home owners: Stay away from the South West during the current crisis.

And the council is calling for much tougher penalties to be imposed on people who flout the rules.

Council leader John Hart said he was planning to meet the leaders and chief executives of all Devon's district councils to discuss co-ordinated enforcement action against holiday providers who continue to take bookings.

"As we head to Easter, we want to send a very clear message to holidaymakers and second home owners...

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South West Prays – Christians watch online this Easter Sunday

In what is a first for the region - Christian leaders across the whole of the South West are taking part in special online prayer event this Easter Sunday.

The event called South West Prays will see thousands of Christians from across the area tune in at 8pm to take part and participate.

It’s thought this could be the biggest prayer event that has ever taken place in the region.

Around 20 Church Leaders from different styles and traditions all over the South West will be joining in to take part in this half an hour online gathering, broadcasting live from their...

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Cofton Holidays scoops TWO major awards for its long-standing commitment to wildlife conservation and the holiday park industry

Cofton Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, has received two major accolades that recognise not only its sustained conservation efforts over the past two centuries, but its long-standing commitment to the tourism and hospitality industry.

The family-run business has become one of just a handful of UK businesses to be awarded the Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award for the 20th year running. This special award recognises Cofton’s sustained activity to protect wildlife and enhance the landscape of the park located amongst the rolling hills of...

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Extra access for patients to GP practices and pharmacies over Easter bank holiday weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:29am

Special arrangements are in place to make sure people in Devon can access GP and pharmacy services over the Easter weekend.

To respond to the current high demand from patients, GP practices across Devon, Torbay and Plymouth will be opening on Good Friday and Easter Monday as if they were normal working weekdays – from 8am to 6pm. Since the start of the outbreak, practices across the county have been asking patients to contact them via phone or online contact form on their website (as opposed to walking in) in the first instance if they need help – and this is how to contact them on...

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Darts Farm collaborate with Exeter Foodbank to provide Easter ‘tuck boxes’ for the vulnerable

In response to the worldwide pandemic, Devon based Darts Farm is working closely with Exeter Foodbank to help create ‘ Easter Tuck Boxes’ to give to people within their community that need it the most this Easter. Customers have donated and local food and drink producers have given produce with the aim to give as many families as possible an Easter treat. The ‘Easter Tuck Boxes’ include:

  • Carrots, Apples, Bananas
  • Moores Biscuits and Kernow Chocolate
  • Good Game Salami
  • Burts Chips
  • Vicky’s Bread Hot Cross Buns
  • Luscombe
    • ...
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County Council donates £100k to Devon Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2020 - 5:35pm

Devon County Council has contributed £100,000 to the Devon Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund after an emergency appeal was launched by the Devon Community Foundation.

The Devon Community Foundation is an organisation that helps distribute funds to charitable and voluntary groups in the county to provide them with sustainable support and enables them to create change in their communities.

They set up the fund to help local charities and community organisations that are supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the outbreak of coronavirus.

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Why It's More Important than Ever to Support Small Businesses Right Now

We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. Covid-19 has spread all over the world and the UK is now in lockdown to try and slow down community transmission. Non-essential business such as cafes, restaurants, cinemas, and clothing stores have all closed their doors. People are staying at home rather than travelling to visit family and friends.

It’s likely that many small businesses will never recover. Your local pizzeria that employed less than 10 staff and the small boutique hotel you stayed in last summer – these businesses can’t stay closed indefinitely. They have wages...

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