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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

What is a bridging loan and how much does it cost?

What is a Bridging Loan ? Bridging loan is a short-term loan which is usually taken for a short period. Normally bridging loan is taken when an individual or business is in need of quick money. Depending on the need, bridging loans are termed as a first charge or second charge. First charge loan is when the bridging loan is the only loan outstanding on the borrower’s property. Whereas the second charge loan is when the borrower has another loan on his/her property. First charge loans are cheaper as compared to second charge loan as the lender has more security. Bridging loans have a...

Children from Trinity C of E Primary School are pictured with (L-R) Senior Mace Sergeant John Davies; Dominic Goodhew, CITY Community Trust PL Primary Stars coach; and the new Lord Mayor of Exeter Cllr Peter Holland

Youngsters help CITY Community Trust celebrate selection as the Lord Mayor’s charity

Children from Exeter’s Trinity C of E Primary School helped the area’s leading health and wellbeing charity, CITY Community Trust, celebrate this week.

The charity, which provides activities to people of all ages focused on health, education and wellbeing, has been named as the new Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity for 2019-2020.

The announcement was made at the Guildhall on Tuesday evening during the ceremony when Cllr Peter Holland was elected to the ceremonial position. Every new Lord Mayor chooses a charity to support during their mayoral year. Many events, including...

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Teignbridge beaches flying the flag amongst the best in the UK

For the first time Teignmouth has received the prestigious Blue Flag award and joins Dawlish Warren, celebrating its own 21st consecutive year, in being recognised as amongst the best beaches in the UK.

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy today also announced that Coryton Cove in Dawlish, Dawlish Town and Shaldon's Ness Cove have retained their Seaside Awards. The independently assessed seal of approval is awarded to beaches which achieve very high quality standards excellent cleanliness, safe access and appropriate signage.

By being awarded the prestigious Blue Flag,...

5 Factors to Look at When Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Choosing a wedding photographer is often a lot easier said than done. In fact if you’ve already started to look at different photographers and go through your options, you may find yourself feeling at a loss and unsure how to begin deciding which is best.

To make sure that you choose the right wedding photographer for your big day, there are five factors in particular that you should look at closely:

  • Style

Ideally before you look at photographers, you should first decide on the style of wedding photos that you want – be it...

Overnight closures for improvement work to A382 Ford Street, Moretonhampstead

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/15/2019 - 3:55pm

Overnight road closures are needed to carry out essential resurfacing work on the A382 Ford Street, Moretonhampstead later this month.

Circumstance and weather permitting the work will take place over 5 nights from Monday 20 to Friday 25 May 2019.

To minimise disruption and enable the work to be carried out safely the road will be closed to vehicles overnight from 7pm each day, reopening no later than 7am the following morning. Except for Thursday 23 May when the European Elections are taking place, so the road will remain open until after the polling station at...

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Free advice for Dementia Action Week 2019

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 05/15/2019 - 1:47pm

EXETER residents who would like more information on Dementia or have any questions regarding care can drop into a care provider’s offices in the south Devon area next week (May 20-26, 2019) for free advice.

Guardian Homecare, which cares for people in Exeter and Torbay, is supporting Dementia Action Week from May 20-26 and will have expert staff on hand on May 22 and 23 to answer any questions people may have.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare in Devon, said: “According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK,...

Gina Awad delivering a recent Dementia Friends session and sharing the work of EDAA at Wonford Community Centre

Dementia Action across the city

Monday 20th May 2019 will see Dementia Action week begin.

Across the UK communities will be coming together to raise awareness and take action for dementia.

With over 850,000 people living with a dementia diagnosis in the country and no cure yet it is vital we continue to consider how as a society we can collectively collaborate and make a difference for those living with the condition and their families.

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) are a social action movement in the city and have over 70 organisations who have pledged to make a difference through...

Mangalitza Pigs to make their debut at Devon County Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:52am

Visitors to Devon County Show will be able to admire rare breed Mangalitza pig for the first time in the Show’s history.

Mango, a Mangalitza and her litter of nine piglets, will be located in the outdoor pig feature next to the pig showing rings for the duration of the show which takes place from 16-18 May.

Mango’s owners, Amelia and Jason, who run an organic farm in Broadclyst with four Manga Sows and one Boar, are delighted to be attending. Amelia said: ‘These are lovely pigs, highly social, docile and with strong maternal instincts. They are fantastic for the organic...

Understanding success: How the Internet can help with everything

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:36am

The internet has a huge influence on everything in daily life, and offers new opportunities for learning, including how to play high variance slots in online casinos.

Can you remember a time before the internet was part of daily life? Baby Boomers may well recall what the world was like before the internet came along, but for Generation Z the idea is inconceivable.

From starting out as a frivolous luxury, the world wide web has gradually become an essential for living. Want to know what the weather is like on another continent? How to rewire a plug? Or when that film is...

Andrew Millington accompanies Exeter Philharmonic Choir for its summer concert

Former musical director Andrew Millington rejoins Exeter Philharmonic Choir for its summer concert

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 05/15/2019 - 10:43am

Exeter musician Andrew Millington will be back performing with the city's oldest choir for a one-off performance at Exeter Northcott on June 1st.

This time around Andrew, who retired as the Choir's Musical Director in 2017, will be rejoining EPC on the piano rather than on the rostrum. He'll be accompanied by two other musicians who have greatly contributed to Exeter's musical life: David Davies, also on the piano, and Stephen Tanner on the harmonium.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir's summer concert combines musical drama and colourful, memorable tunes.

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