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New trustee brings decades of experience in social care leadership to Westbank Community Health and Care

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome Ian Hobbs, a former social worker and social care professional, to its Board of Trustees.

After 42 years working in a range of roles within Devon County Council, Ian is bringing his considerable skills and leadership experience to the third sector. As a Trustee, he is looking forward to helping the team at Westbank to deliver its ambitious programme of interrelated services and to make the changes that will be needed to adapt to the future.

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Exeter scientist up for award alongside Greta Thunberg

An Exeter scientist has been nominated for a climate communication award – alongside environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

Professor Richard Betts, of the University of Exeter and the Met Office Hadley Centre, is on Climate Outreach’s shortlist for the Climate Communicator of the Year Award.

The three-strong list also contains activists Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, from the Marshall Islands, and Aka Niviâna, from Greenland, who are jointly nominated for the way they have connected the experiences of two communities experiencing climate change.

The winner will be decided...

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Betting on the UK 2020 Elections - Is it legal?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/01/2019 - 6:53am

Now with the elections in the UK just months away, everybody has a political side to take. While some may hope that Boris Johnson’s poker face may help win negotiate independence from the EU in the coming months, others may not be too sure about Jeremy Corbyn’s commitment to the ordinary class of Britain. Regardless of what your political opinion may be and whom you think will win the elections, the question is are you willing to wager on it?

In recent years it has become possible for people to bet on political outcomes similar to betting at the races. Today not only can you bet on...

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Pilot scheme launched involving local community in their built heritage

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/31/2019 - 11:02pm

It’s official, heritage brings happiness, says Historic England.

Volunteers will be trained to help review, manage, protect and enhance the heritage assets in their conservation area, such as buildings, monuments and landscapes. These assets are an irreplaceable resource, which have helped to give East Devon towns and villages their distinctive character and add to the attraction for local residents and visitors alike.

The project aims to build knowledge and skills amongst volunteers from surrounding areas including Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and Sidmouth. It also aims...

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UNESCO celebrates World Cities Day

Exeter wins prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status

Exeter has been awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status, it has been announced. It is the only place in the UK to be given the status. It joins 65 other cities across the world who have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

“This is fantastic news for Exeter,” said City Council Leader Phil Bialyk. ”Once again this is international recognition for the city and its cultural offer,” he added

“Exeter spends more on culture than most other cities in the country. Many of the 66 cities that have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network across the...

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Time is running out to take part in consultation about proposals to increase council tax payment support for low income working age households

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/31/2019 - 9:38am

Around 3,000 low income households in East Devon could benefit by an estimated £270,000 in extra support towards paying their council tax in a scheme which is currently being consulted on.

But time is running out to take part in the consultation on the district council’s draft Council Tax Reduction Scheme which proposes to increase the amount of council tax support for low income working age households. Pensioners will not be affected by the proposals.

People can take part in the consultation at www.eastdevon.gov.uk/ctr-consultationand all views will be taken in to account...

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Groundworks for Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme completed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2019 - 10:58pm

East Devon District Council has completed access improvement works in a site off Green Lane, for the Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme, to ensure that both Phase 3 and Phase 4 have appropriate access for contractors to complete culvert installation works.

C Sansom Ltd, the contractor who carried out the preparation work for council, arrived on site on Tuesday 8 October to fell apple trees, which were situated within the proposed working area for Phase 3 and Phase 4.

The contractor has also installed approximately 130 metres of badger and poultry proof fencing – this is...

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Helen Bowker with Cotely Christmas Reindeer

Cotley Farm Christmas encourages visitors to ‘Keep it Real’

Cotley Farm Christmas is inviting visitors to its East Devon Christmas tree farm to join their ‘Keep it Real’ campaign. Encouraging them to not only join in the festive family activities held at the farm, but opt for a real tree this Christmas. The benefits of a real Christmas tree from a local producer and supplier can far outweigh that of a plastic tree, which will ultimately end in a landfill without ever decomposing. The carbon footprint is much lower than a plastic tree and there are no air miles with a Cotley Christmas tree as the trees are grown in fields near the farm. For each...

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Galliford Try partnerships first to benefit from employer fund for T Levels

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:58am

Leading regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships is the first to benefit from a government-backed initiative to encourage employers to provide valuable industry placements to T Level students.

The FTSE 250 business has partnered with Exeter College to provide industry placements to T Level construction students studying with the College from 2020.

T Levels mark a revolution in the provision of technical education for the UK and Exeter College have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the new qualifications. The aim is to provide students with the technical...

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Devon pumpkin carvers urged to join the #PumpkinRescue

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:53am

The environmental charity Hubbub and Recycle Devon are urging Devon's pumpkin carvers to join the biggest #PumpkinRescue yet.

#PumpkinRescue is a campaign that aims to reduce food waste during the popular holiday season. This year, Hubbub and Recycle Devon are launching Devon’s biggest ever #PumpkinRescue. Families attending Halloween events at Devon’s top attractions will find a fantastic wealth of information about cooking pumpkin recipes with their carvings and avoiding wasting leftovers.

Halloween is now Britain’s third biggest commercial holiday, after Christmas and...

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307 Squadron Project: ‘Lest We Forget’

Authored by NEWTOWN
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:22am

307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall for the special event ‘Lest We Forget’. It will take place between 15-16 November 2019, 10:00-16:00 to remember the Polish 307 Squadron. This event also marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, by commemorating Poles who took part in D-Day.

The ‘Lest We Forget’ includes:

The story of the Polish 307 Squadron.

The History of Exeter Airport where 307 Squadron were based from 1941-1943.

‘The Polish D-Day Story’ exhibition which shows the role of the Polish military during D-Day.

Meeting with authors of...

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