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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...

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Bikeability cycle training for 7,000 children in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/25/2019 - 11:27am

Bikeability cycle training will be provided to more than 7,000 children in Devon next year thanks to a successful bid by Devon County Council.

Devon is receiving a £280,000 grant through the initiative as part of the Government’s announcement of £13 million funding nationwide for next year’s programme.

Bikeability offers three levels of training, providing children with important cycling skills and confidence to help them cycle more safely and more often.

Devon County Council has helped almost 80,000 children to take part in the cycle training since 2006. They are...

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Cofton Holidays shortlisted in FIVE categories at the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2019

Cofton Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, has been shortlisted in no-less than five categories in Devon’s most prestigious hospitality and tourism awards.

The family-run business is through to the final rounds of the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2019, having been shortlisted for: Holiday Park of the Year; Self Catering Accommodation of the Year; Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism business of the year; Dog Friendly Business of the Year, and Café and Tea Room of the Year.

Now in its 10th year, the Visit Devon Awards saw a record...

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Choirs and brass band combine for charity concert

Exeter Male Voice Choir will be putting on their popular annual autumn charity concert at St Peter’s School in Quarry Lane on Saturday November 23.

The show will feature a mixture of traditional tunes and modern classics.

The men will be joined by the Decibelles women’s choir from Topsham and the Lympstone Training Band.

The concert will be raising money for FORCE Cancer Charity and Haemochromatosis UK.

It starts at 7:30pm and tickets cost £7.50 on the door or you can book in advance by calling 07733 135711 or 07497 204168

The musical programme will...

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Create your Exmouth patch for nature

It’s no secret that nature is facing threats. Habitat loss is one of the reasons for declining species numbers. East Devon District Council’s Wild Exmouth team are working with the local community to increase space for nature, creating new homes for insects, birds and wildlife.

The Heritage Fund and local councils have funded My Patch for Nature in Exmouth, to help local people to make a change for nature in their gardens, allotments, or even window boxes.

From creating access for hedgehogs to building a bee mansion, making a pond for frogs and newts to planting a window...

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A Helpful Guide On What You Should And Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog

There are individual decisions you need to make about what your dog should be fed. Proper nutrition is just one of the basic needs of a dog, and it entails more than just the brand.

What Type Of Dog Food Would Be Best To Feed My Dog?

  • Even better, think about a home-prepared meal plan with the guidance of your vet. Moreover, to enhance home-made meals as well as to feed your pet with some additional nutrients, you can definitely use natural pet supplements like LivelyPaws .
  • Grain-free, natural, and holistic diets are generally pricier. If you’re buying on
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How Could 5G Benefit Exeter?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:37pm

The news that Exeter will be one of the cities to benefit from 5G in 2020 is promising for the communication and business links of the Devonshire city. While many telecoms customers will be reticent or even apathetic to this news, especially those whose main mode of communication is still a landline, the benefits for Exeter extend far beyond the house for its 5G implications. But what is 5G, and how could Exeter benefit from it?

What is 5G?

5G is essentially an improvement of the speed and bandwidth of the internet conditions. This means feature films can be downloaded...

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Stagecoach announces improvements to South West bus network

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:30am

Stagecoach South West has announced that, from 27 October, there will be changes made to services in Exeter and East Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

The changes are being introduced following a review of all Stagecoach South West services, including analysis of the bus company’s route data. The continued growth and changes in travel patterns in certain areas have been taken into consideration.

The changes are set to provide customers with a number of benefits, including improved reliability and connectivity across certain routes in Exeter, Plymouth, Mid Devon, East...

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Knightshayes calls for help to make hundreds of stars for celestial Christmas art installation

The public are being asked to help make over 500 starry Christmas decorations at Knightshayes, near Tiverton, which will be strung together to make a one large celestially-inspired Christmas art installation for all to see at the National Trust property. It’s all to celebrate that the ornate and Gothic ceilings at the Devon property have inspired much of the National Trust’s Christmas collection this year, with motifs from the ceiling adorning many items being sold in the charitiy’s shops across the UK.

A closely-guarded secret, the final design of the celestial Christmas...

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Dress to Address: 5 Basic Tips on How to Look Luxurious

Everyone wants to look good and presentable every time they go out. For you to achieve this, you will need to learn the basics so that you’ll know what are the essential things you need to do for you to be the best version of yourself. Some people settle for cheap things while others prefer buying expensive things for them to feel and look good.

There are a lot of things you can do for you to look luxurious. Doing some window shopping or canvassing is the first step so that you’ll be financially prepared before buying the things you want. You can also check the latest fashion...

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Celebrate Diwali in Exeter with fireworks, food and dancing

Diwali will be marked at the University of Exeter with a free spectacular firework display, dancing, food and storytelling.

Students have organised the community event, to which all are invited, to help celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, which honours the triumph of good over evil.

Guests can take part in dance workshops, watch Dhol drummers, have henna tattoos and sample delicious Indian food. There will be storytelling and craft activities for children, and the chance to dress up in Bollywood outfits. There will also be dance performances from students.

The...

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