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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

Exeter Racecourse is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) for ELF Raceday, taking place on Friday 5th December 2025.

Through this collaboration, ELF and Exeter Racecourse will launch a special gifting programme aimed at bringing joy to children and families supported by the charity during the Festive season.

Exeter Racecourse will support ELF’s work by gifting toys to children who are patients or family members affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. Racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys and the local community are being...

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Candles on the Canal: Family, Live Music and a Time to Remember…

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 06/25/2019 - 11:22am

Candles on the Canal is a new event hosted by local charity Hospiscare . Its purpose is to bring hundreds of local people together for a relaxed and uplifting evening in memory of loved ones who have died, taking place on Saturday 21 September from 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome regardless of who they are remembering, how long ago their loved ones died or whether they were looked after by Hospiscare.

Starting and ending at the relaxed and family-friendly environment of the Double Locks , participants will walk alongside the canal returning to see a raft of glowing candles, each one...

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Stagecoach South West support Armed Forces Day 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:41am

Stagecoach bus companies across the UK are helping to support Armed Forces Day 2019. With events planned across the country, it is a chance to celebrate the great work of our Armed Forces. Stagecoach South West is offering free travel for armed forces personnel, as part of the Armed Forces Day celebrations.

On the day itself, Saturday 29 June, Stagecoach South West will be offering free bus travel to armed forces personnel wearing their uniform or carrying a military ID card. The free bus travel is also available to veterans wearing their uniform or veterans badge.

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Out of conflict, out of mind: The impact of forgetting our Forces

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/25/2019 - 6:43am

This Armed Forces Day, SSAFA calls on the nation to update their view of the Forces and celebrate the ‘everyday’ heroes serving our country

New research from SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, reveals outdated misconceptions of the modern-day military are having a concerning impact on public support for the Forces.

The findings, commissioned for Armed Forces Day, show over a third of people in the South West (34%) do not actively support the Armed Forces.

Concerningly, 43% would only support an Armed Forces charity during times of conflict and almost a quarter (31%)...

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Your library needs you!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:36pm

This summer, your local library is looking for people aged 14-19 to help out with the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge.

If you’re a lover of words, a keen people person or on the lookout for something to do during your summer break, this could be the perfect opportunity to learn some new skills whilst helping Devon’s youngsters to enjoy the magic of stories whilst school is out.

Helping with the Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to get some real hands on work experience, whilst also making a real difference to the lives of children aged 4-11.

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Volcanoes, nanoparticles and wireless chargers: Women in science showcase reseach in town centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:28pm

The public is invited to see women in science present their research in Princesshay on Saturday June 29.

The Soapbox Science event returns for its fifth year, with its most diverse series of presentations yet. 12 researchers from across the University of Exeter and beyond will present their research to the public.

Topics will range from how diseases can be detected with intelligent nanoparticles and how exactly we can charge our phones without the use of wires, to measuring learning and memory in squirrels.

The speakers will also show off a wide variety of...

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Pets at Home to host free pet workshops for children

For families looking for a fun activity to do once the schools have broken up, Pets at Home is hosting a series of fun and free interactive pet workshops during the summer holidays. Taking place in stores across Devon the workshops will educate attendees about how to look after animals as pets and are aimed at children between the ages of 5-11.

The My Pet Pals workshops offer hands-on activities to educate the next generation of pet owners about keeping pets safe, happy and healthy. Children can expect to find out about the fascinating world of pets, with interactive games and ‘...

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Temporary closure of path near Kings Arms Swing Bridge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2019 - 3:01pm

Work is nearing completion on the replacement of the Kings Arms Swing Bridge near Exeter Quay. The new 15-metre span steel structure has now been lifted into place, and to enable the path to be reinstated on either side of the crossing, the paths leading to the pedestrian swing bridge will need to be closed for four days this week.

The path near the bridge will be closed from 7:30am tomorrow (Tuesday 25 June) and is expected to reopen by Saturday morning (29 June).

A signed diversion will be in place, advising people to use the route around the Quay using Cricklepit...

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Council commits to reopening Riverside pool in 2020 and says the facility will be better than ever 

Councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the pool at the Riverside Leisure Centre as soon as crucial repair works are completed.

Leading councillors took part in a site visit to see progress on work to repair major structural weaknesses at the building which were discovered following a major fire in 2017.

The on-site team explained how detailed surveys have found significant, major defects in the building which will require the roof structure and pool surround area to be rebuilt.

A significant part of the roof area will need to be replaced, whilst...

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Teignbridge flies a flag for Armed Forces Day 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:23pm

Teignbridge councillors, staff, dignitaries, service personnel (including cadets and veterans) and pupils from Chudleigh Primary School marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at the council’s Forde House headquarters. Teignbridge Chairman Cllr Richard Keeling led the ceremony today at 10am, paying tribute to those who currently serve and have served in the past. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. It takes place on the last Saturday...

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The Donkey Sanctuary and Barclays celebrate a 50-year partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/23/2019 - 10:56pm

The Donkey Sanctuary’s golden anniversary was celebrated last week alongside its 50-year banking partnership with Barclays bank.

Representatives from Barclays visited the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth where they presented staff with an engraved Dartington Crystal glass vase. The inscription on the vase read ‘The Donkey Sanctuary - Celebrating 50 years in 2019 - Presented by your proud supporters - Barclays’.

Barclays has been The Donkey Sanctuary’s bank since it was founded by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen in 1969. During this time, it has grown from a charity...

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