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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries...

Exeter College's Festival of Carols set to kick off Christmas

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 12:17pm

Date: 5th December 2019

Location: Exeter Cathedral

Timings: Doors open 6.30pm, 7.30pm start

Admission: Free, donations to college charities welcomed

Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols will be kicking off Christmas in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with performances from college students; all in the name of charity.

The evening starts with a candle lit procession through the nave followed by performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir. The event is free to attend but collection boxes will be available...

Photo: Alan Quick

Exeter Ask a Muslim event a success

AROUND 50 guests attended a coffee morning at the Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday, November 16, to "Ask a Muslim" anything they wanted to about Islam and Muslims.

The event was organised by Inclusive Mosque Exeter in partnership with the Devon Faith and Belief Forum as one of the Inter Faith Week 2019 events in the city.

Local Muslims from a range of backgrounds invited members of the public to go along and chat over refreshments with the aim of building bridges, dispelling myths and showing the diversity within Islam. None of the Muslims present claimed to be...

Does Refinancing Do You Good with Your Situation?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 7:52am

When you're in debt and find yourself in an even tighter situation than you were in before, it can be appealing to start thinking of consolidating and refinancing everything for your safety and well-being. If your current deal isn't appealing, then take a look below at what refinancing can bring to the table to help you out.

What Is Refinancing?

Refinancing has helped millions of people worldwide live peacefully with their debt by managing it easily and having interest rates that are applicable to every person's situation. It's basically the plan of changing providers or...

Join the celebration of Exmouth trees and plan the treescape for the future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 6:21pm

People are invited to join in a weekend of tree celebrations and planting in Exmouth, as part of national tree week.

On Saturday 23rd November at Phear Park from 11am until late, you can join lots of different activities, including taking part in a tree trail, listening to tree stories and creating a tree-mendous future for Exmouth and the surrounding area with a giant tree map. People of all ages can suggest ideas for Exmouth’s tree vision, as well as learning about some of the amazing trees in the town, especially in Phear Park.

Join us on Sunday 24th November, when you...

The Donkey Sanctuary has Christmas all wrapped up

With the festive season fast approaching, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something for all the family with a trio of seasonal events.

The Christmas Fair is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping and the children will love meeting Santa in his grotto. Carols by Candlelight is a truly magical evening as the Sidmouth sanctuary is lit up with thousands of candles. The Adoption Donkey Christmas Stocking Trail is a great way of exploring the sanctuary and runs right through the festive season up until January.

Held over the weekend of 23 and 24 November between...

So you’ve passed your driving test: What now?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:35am

Months – possibly years – of practice goes into passing your driving test, but what do you do once you have that certificate in hand? First-time drivers are often hit with high insurance premiums but there are a number of different ways to decrease your insurance premium.

Once you’ve been driven home by your instructor, there are some vital things you need to do before you get behind the wheel.

Find that perfect first car

If you decide to buy your first car , there are a lot of things to take into consideration. The price may be a big deciding factor on whether you...

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Princesshay Late Night Shopping Experiences

Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.

Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:

  • Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
  • Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
  • ...

5 Must Know Facts About Snowblowers

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 9:32am

Whether it brings you joy or dread, snow is pretty much an inevitable winter destiny. While it’s usually a delight to see the earth covered in a blanket of white snow, it becomes much less glamorous when you open your front door to find 12 inches of heavy snow flooding your driveway and you have no idea how to move it. This is where snow blowers come in handy.

A good snow blower can do the heavy lifting for you and effectively save you time, energy, and excruciating back pain. However, with the huge selection of models and the overwhelming array of features, choosing the right one...

Amelia Kwiecinska in the wheelchair that she currently borrows to play wheelchair football

Mothers message of gratitude to the charity that’s supported her daughter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 8:40am

The mother of a 13-year-old girl from Exeter, has publicly thanked Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, after they funded a specialist sports wheelchair for her daughter.

Amelia Kwiecinska has spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement.

Amelia cannot stand or walk and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her condition has affected her social life as it makes it difficult for her to mix with other children.

In order to keep...

Deborah Custance Baker launches the longest knitting bunting challenge for Devon County Show 2020, the 125th Show

Guinness World Record attempt planned for 125th Devon County Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:18am

The Devon County Show 2020 marks the 125th in the Show’s history.

To celebrate this milestone, as well as the Women’s Institute’s 100th anniversary and the Exeter Knutty Knitters 10th anniversary, the Show organisers are planning an ambitious Guinness World Record attempt - to beat the Longest Knitted Bunting World Record.

Deborah Custance Baker, Chief Steward of Crafts & Gardens at the Devon County Show, the Show Committee member behind the challenge, is confident of achieving the target of 31,200 flags, the amount required to smash the existing record and giving the...

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