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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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New purpose-built student accommodation in Exeter should be available to all

New purpose-build student accommodation should be available to all members of the community, according to City Council Leader Phil Bialyk.

The council has been talking to developers about its proposals for co-living to create balanced and sustainable communities in the city centre.

Co-living would see room space made available for anyone to rent alongside students in new purpose-built accommodation.

Cllr Bialyk said: “Exeter is a thriving community and we need to keep it that way. We are very happy to talk to anyone who wants to come and invest in Exeter.

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 ‘Spooktacular’ Half-Term Tricks and Treats at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:37am

Have a scream this Halloween by exploring the Donkey Trick or Treat Trial and try your hand at Pumpkin Carving at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth.

When: Saturday 19 October - Sunday 3 November (9am – 5pm)

Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

What: Have a scream this Halloween and discover a packed programme of ‘spooktacular’ fun at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth during the October half term.

Follow the trail of pumpkins around the sanctuary with the Donkey Trick or Treat Trail to discover ‘treats’ that keep the donkeys happy and healthy...

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Sea change for women in water sports

The Teignmouth-based company and the regional variation of the UK’s viral #ThisGirlCan campaign are encouraging more women on the water by offering ladies-only half price taster sessions in sailing.

According to Sport England, there are 62% more men than women taking part in regular water sports across the country (source: Active Lives Survey 17/18, 397,700 v 247,500).

The sailing sessions build on a successful ladies-only paddle boarding event hosted by SeaSports Southwest and Devon Girls Can earlier this year, in May.

The events proved so popular that additional...

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County Council Reuse Officer wins national award for 'outstanding contribution to recycling

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:00am

Devon County Council’s Reuse Project Officer Catherine Causley has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to recycling at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Catherine was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Recycling Award 2019 at the recent annual Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Conference in Birmingham.

The LARAC represents local government recycling officers across the UK.

Catherine joined DCC in October 2017 with the task of developing reuse and repair initiatives in Devon. She set up a range of programmes including Devon...

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Electric car charge points to be installed in East Devon car parks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/13/2019 - 9:13pm

A two-year £1.3m joint project to install at least 25 electric vehicle charge points for public use in car parks across Devon begins in October 2019

Once complete the Devon Low-carbon Energy & Transport Technology Innovator (DELETTI) programme will prevent more than 300 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere every year.

The project follows Devon County Council securing a grant of £817,712 from the European Regional Development Fund.

The project is being led by Devon County Council in partnership with East Devon District Council, North Devon District...

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Tina Grose (centre), with Interim Chief Nurse at the RD&E, Dave Thomas, and Chief Nursing Officer for England, Ruth May.

RD&E nurse receives prestigious award in recognition of major contributions to patients

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 10/12/2019 - 12:01pm

A cancer nurse at the RD&E has received one of the country’s top nursing awards for her contributions in improving patient care.

Tina Grose, Lead Cancer Nurse at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, has received a prestigious Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Silver Award by Ruth May, CNO for NHS England and NHS Improvement, during a visit to the Trust last week.

Announced earlier this year, the CNO Silver award is designed to recognise major contributions to patients and the profession for nurses and midwives, while the CNO Gold award recognises lifetime...

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Volunteers needed in Exeter for Christmas food collection

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:02am

Leading charities the Trussell Trust and FareShare are appealing to people in Exeter to volunteer to help in the UK’s biggest food collection for people in need.

From 21-23 November, the two charities will be collecting food in Exeter’s Tesco stores during the annual Tesco Food Collection. They are looking for local volunteers to encourage shoppers to donate so that as much food as possible can be collected.

During the collection, customers are encouraged to donate long-life food to help food banks and community groups support people in need at Christmas. Tesco will top up...

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Love playing the lottery? These are the local causes that benefit

More than 32 million UK adults play the lottery every week. That’s an incredible 70 percent of the adult population. There’s plenty said about the popularity of casino games and sports betting in the online age, but the lottery remains far and away the most popular form of gambling.

But what makes it so popular? The possibility of a seven figure jackpot is certainly part of the attraction. But if it was just the outside chance of scooping an unimaginable sum of money, we’d all have abandoned the lottery years ago in favour of something like Lotto Winner or 188 đánh đề online , to...

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Budleigh Salterton's new £150k skate park to be officially opened

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2019 - 10:18am

On 25 October 2019, from 12pm, East Devon District Council will be hosting the official opening of its new £150,000 concrete skate park in Lime Kiln car park in Budleigh Salterton.

The event will be managed by the council’s skate park designer and contractor, Maverick Industries Ltd. The council’s Chairman, Cllr Stuart Hughes, will open proceedings with a speech at 12pm followed by pro rider demonstrations from Rubicon Skateboards, Dominator Scooters and Scott Hamlin BMX.

There will be jam format competitions for scooter riders, followed by BMX riders and finally...

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FORCE Cancer Charity Patron Nigel Acheson

Dr Nigel Acheson becomes new patron of FORCE

Dr Nigel Acheson is the new Patron of Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity.

He becomes only its fourth patron after former diplomat Sir Anthony Parsons, FORCE co-founder Chris Rowland and Martin Cooper, the former Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Medical Director who died last year.

“It is an enormous privilege to become Patron of FORCE,” said Dr Acheson, who will also continue as a trustee of the charity which supports anyone locally affected by cancer.

“I know from my time as a cancer specialist how FORCE provides support to patients and their families, as...

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