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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...

McDonald’s volunteers plant 300 trees in Exeter Valley Park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/12/2019 - 8:32am

Local franchisee David Shawyer and a team of 13 volunteers from his restaurants across Exeter recently came together to plant an impressive 300 trees in Exeter Valley Park. The team embarked on the challenge in a bid to boost the natural woodland, increase the biodiversity of the park and eventually attract more wildlife to the area.

Franchisee David Shawyer who employs 314 members of staff across three restaurants in Exeter, says: “I’d like to thank my staff for giving up their time to be involved in this event. I was proud to see everyone come together in an activity that will...

10 things you didn’t know about a Debt Arrangement Scheme

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/12/2019 - 8:00am

Drowning in debt? Mate, we hear you. Who isn’t struggling to make ends meet in today’s expensive age? You will feel happy to know you are not alone. Most families in the United Kingdom suffer from this financial disease as the total volume of UK debt has reached completely new levels.

The good news is that you’re trying to figure out how to swim up to the surface and get a fresh start by understanding how debt arrangement schemes work or do not work. If you are serious about this, then you probably already know that there are several options you can put in place to manage your...

1 in 6 not registered to vote in the South West, warns Electoral Commission 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:20pm

A new campaign has launched to encourage people across the South West to register to vote, ahead of local elections on 2 May 2019.

The Electoral Commission estimates that 16% of people are not registered to vote in the region. Its ‘Got 5?’ campaign encourages people to take five minutes to register to vote online at www.gov.uk/registertovote .

Elections are taking place in 23 out of 37 local authorities in the South West. Anyone who is not yet registered must do so by Friday 12 April in order to vote in elections in their local area.

The campaign also targets young...

Checking account alternatives: Your options when you can't get a bank account

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 2:56pm

Everyone wants financial security, and for most, that starts with a bank account. For some people, though, this isn’t an option.

There are many reasons why a person can’t or doesn’t want a bank account. Luckily, there are plenty of checking account alternatives available.

Money makes the world go around. If you want to buy something online or don’t have cash on hand, a check or debit card would be a great choice. You may think you've lost many financial avenues without a bank account, but that’s not true.

There are several alternatives that provide you with the...

Cabinet finalises development terms for new watersports centre in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 12:51pm

East Devon District Council and Grenadier are due to sign the final part of the agreement for a new watersports centre which will include a café and restaurant, public parking, communal space and a new ramp giving direct access to the beach at Queen’s Drive on Exmouth seafront.

The district council’s Cabinet agreed (March 6) a report explaining the latest details of the agreement proposed with Grenadier. The council is on target to complete the new road and car park by June 19.

Under the agreement, Grenadier will be required to take on the lease for the site on completion...

New research into the value of public libraries released

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:52am

New approaches and models for generating increased value for libraries and local communities have today been revealed by the University of Exeter Business School in conjunction with Libraries Unlimited.

It is hoped that this unique understanding of the relationship between social and financial value, published in a new research report titled Unlimited Value, will help libraries and the wider cultural sector to consider innovative and enterprising methods of service delivery at a time when budgets are under pressure.

The research, carried out by the University of Exeter...

Exeter Pride appeals for Crowdfunder support to keep event free-of-charge

THE award-winning Exeter Pride has been going from strength-to-strength, delivering a free celebration of LGBTQIA+ diversity and visibility, for the past 10 years.

The 11th Exeter Pride will take place on Saturday, May 11 and to keep the event free for those who go along, the trustees and volunteers who run it are appealing for individuals, businesses and organisations to back the charity's appeal to raise £5,000 within the next two weeks.

To raise funds it has launched an online appeal via Crowdfunder and anyone wishing to donate is asked to do so as soon as possible at:...

What are carbon fiber wallets?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 9:21am

To begin with, carbon fiber is a material consisting of very strong, thin carbon crystalline filaments that are used together with other materials to strengthen them. Its structure consists of carbon atoms that are strongly bonded to make a long link. Due to its structure, carbon fiber is extremely stiff, strong and light in weight. These factors are the main reasons as to why carbon fiber has popularly become the ultimate choice of material for making Kinzd carbon fiber wallets . Among those things that help a man express his personality is a wallet. Not just a wallet but a quality and...

Get suited, booted and bring the family to support the Armed Forces at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 7:56am

Exeter Racecourse is offering Armed Service personnel, both serving and retired, the chance to come racing for just £5 each if they pre-book tickets for Sunday, March 24, when the track will be bursting with free entertainment for all the family alongside a seven race card.

The racecourse and Exeter-based 6 Rifles have combined forces to create an action packed day that will also be a fund raiser for the Army’s national charity, the Army Benevolent Fund with £1 of every discounted ticket sold donated to the cause.

6 Rifles will showcase some of The Rifles key equipment and...

Council aims to deliver outstanding solution to homelessness

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/11/2019 - 7:47am

Homelessness is one of the worst life experiences a person or a household can suffer and an effective homelessness strategy can make a massive difference to people experiencing homelessness. It is also a vital social responsibility, which East Devon takes very seriously and, as a housing authority it is the council’s aim to be outstanding at delivering this duty*.

To this end, the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2023 has been produced (based on the results of a review of homelessness in the area) in order to provide direction and clarity as to how East Devon District...

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