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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

Healthy activities to do in Exeter

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:51am

In today's day and age, it is important to remain focussed on our health, even if we are on vacation or exploring our own home town. If you are planning a vacation this December and plan to get away with the family by escaping to Exeter, you may want to consider maintaining your healthy lifestyle so that when January does come, you don’t have the extra pounds to worry about. For all those trying to get healthy or remain healthy this festive season, here are a few healthy activities you can do during your stay in Exeter.

Don’t forget to pack your yoga mat in as the countryside can...

More Otters are back

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 1:04pm

Moor Otters are set to return to Dartmoor National Park next summer – and this time, they’ve got company. Dartmoor National Park is delighted to announce that the hugely successful Moor Otters arts trail is coming back in 2020. From May to October visitors can expect to see over 80 sculptures, each individually designed and decorated by artists and local talent, dotted across Dartmoor and surrounding areas. This time, the otters will each be accompanied by their cub and there’ll be some special surprises and competitions too. With the locations spread across the moor and further afield...

Peter Booth, chairman of South West Conservatives, is keen to welcome people to The Big Clean events across the region this weekend.

Exeter Conservatives wage war on weeds as part of campaign backed by Environment Secretary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:16am

Members of Exeter Conservatives are waging war on weeds as part of a campaign to clean up the South West’s streets, beaches and countryside, which has been backed by Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers.

There have been lengthy delays in weed-spraying across Exeter after the contractor used by the Labour-led city council was held up.

The contractor had been due to start work in Exeter in mid to late July but had still not arrived by early September.

Katherine New, deputy chair of Exeter Conservatives, is organising a weeding session in Heavitree on Saturday(10....

Co Bikes is front row at this year’s sold out Slow Fashion Show

InExeter is delighted to announce that local city business Co Bikes is supporting this year’s sold out Slow Fashion Show.

Returning for its second year on 21 September, Exeter’s flagship fashion event, Slow Fashion, is the champion event for the sustainable fashion movement. Founded and organised by Sancho’s in partnership with InExeter, this fashion forward event focuses on sustainable, environmentally conscious, innovative fashion. Sancho’s is an ethical fashion store that exists to combat fast fashion

Co Bikes, the UK’s first electric on-street bike hire scheme...

Organising a Local Event? Don’t Forget These 4 Essential Elements

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:07am

Local events like carnivals, town open days, and arts events take a lot of planning by a whole team of people. Planning for these types of events usually starts way in advance, sometimes even years, if the event is particularly big or if licences need to be granted by the council.

Whatever type of event you are planning to put on, including these 5 essentials should help to make it a great occasion that is enjoyed by all.

Security

For very small events, you will not need to worry about having security, or a lot of it. It may be useful to let the police know that you...

Exeter residents asked to help elderly get ready for autumn

Exeter residents asked to help elderly get ready for autumn

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 4:14pm

EXETER residents are being asked by a leading home care agency this month (September 2019) to help prepare elderly relatives and neighbours for the autumn and the inclement weather to come.

Guardian Homecare says as the cooler temperatures set in, so too does the heightened risk of seasonal-related illnesses, falls and even loneliness, as the elderly and vulnerable stay indoors, preferring not to venture out.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, which cares for people in Exeter and surrounding areas, Catherine Porter, explains: “As the leaves start to fall, the evenings draw in...

East Devon District Council Tenants Garden Competition 2019 - Results

East Devon District Council Tenants Garden Competition 2019 - Results

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:23am

This year's garden competition saw 48 East Devon tenants competing for the ultimate prize of Best in Show 2019

The tenants of East Devon District Council have excelled themselves in this year's Tenants' Gardening Competition with an outstanding selection of garden entries.

There were 48 entries in this year's competition, which is an annual event organised by Bev Anderson, Tenant Participation Assistant in the Housing Service at East Devon District Council.

Horticultural Consultant Kieron Bewes kindly agreed to judge the competition and used the Royal Horticultural...

Postbridge Visitor Centre to close for building works

Postbridge Visitor Centre to close for building works

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:21am

Postbridge Visitor Centre is about to embark on a new chapter in its history as it undergoes a £500,000 extension. Dartmoor National Park Authority is taking the next steps in its ambitious vision to transform the centre and tell the Dartmoor Bronze Age story in greater detail. The centre will close its doors from Monday 23 September for preparation work. Construction will start on 21 October and will last 32 weeks. Dartmoor is the most important area for Bronze Age archaeology in Western Europe with iconic sites such as the prehistoric settlement of Grimspound and the double stone rows at...

Pioneering University of Exeter research nominated for higher education “Oscars”

Two pioneering University of Exeter research projects which will help bring about major reforms to divorce law and improve lives for people with dementia in care homes have been nominated for prestigious awards.

Work by academics at the university’s Law School and Medical School has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education awards, known as the “Oscars” of higher education.

Professor Liz Trinder’s research in the Law School led directly to government proposed divorce legislation to introduce no-fault divorce, to prevent family conflict and end the blame game. Her work...

Exmouth Town Concert Band

Exmouth Town Concert Band receives cash boost

Authored by alymarlow
Posted: Sat, 09/14/2019 - 6:27am

Exmouth Town Concert Band has become one of the first beneficiaries of the Hendy Foundation which was set up to support charities and good causes.

The band has been given £1,470 by Hendy Foundation which will be used to buy jackets for new members.

“We’re delighted with this donation to help the band as the jackets really help with our identity,” said Kelly Hammond. “We are a community wind band providing entertainment to the local community by performing at a variety of events in the area.”

Forthcoming events include free music in Remembrance Sunday where the band...

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