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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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Silhouettes appear across Exeter to mark First World War centenary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:24pm

A number of striking Silhouettes have appeared around Exeter to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

Exeter City Council is backing The Royal British Legion initiative and has displayed the Silhouettes outside the Guildhall and the Civic Centre, as well as on the Paris Street roundabout coming into the city centre.

The Royal British Legion is leading a national movement to say ‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation. As part of this year’s centenary activities the Legion has launched a range of Silhouettes to encourage businesses, community groups and...

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Hee-Hawsome Summer Festival at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 06/09/2018 - 10:47am

‘Donkeys in the Park’ is the child-friendly family festival not to be missed this summer. Held on Saturday 16 June at The Donkey Sanctuary’s beautiful site overlooking the sea near Sidmouth, it’s the chance to spend the day with family and friends and immerse yourself in a vibrant scene of live music, theatrical performances, family films and feel-good activities. A cracking line-up of local musicians and bands provide the soundtrack for the day, ranging from acoustic vibes to sweet summer sounds with some banging beats thrown in for good measure. To kick-back and relax, visitors can...

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MBE for Exeter energy lawyer’s dedication to community energy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/09/2018 - 12:06am

A leading Exeter-based energy lawyer has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Sonya Bedford, partner and head of energy at Stephens Scown LLP has received the honour for her services to community energy. At Stephens Scown Sonya has built up one of the strongest energy teams in the South West. She has been involved in a large number of innovative projects that aim to ensure the continued deployment of renewable energy including the first grid consortium in the UK, local supply initiatives and grid sharing. In her spare time she sits on the board of five community energy...

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Exeter NHS champions recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:31pm

A Devon community healthcare champion and an Exeter clinical scientist who has helped to transform the lives of thousands of patients worldwide have been recognised by the Queen in her latest Birthday Honours.

Professor Sian Ellard, the RD&E’s Consultant Clinical Scientist and Professor of Genomic Medicine at the University of Exeter, receives an OBE, while Steve Hudson, the RD&E’s former Divisional Director of Community Services at the RD&E, receives an MBE.

Prof. Ellard has pioneered the use of diagnostic genetic testing in mainstream NHS clinical practice...

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Tireless dementia activist awarded the British Empire Medal

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:09pm

Tireless Exeter demetia activist Gina Awad has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Gina is the founder of Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and, among her many achievements, has so far inspired 64 businesses to become Dementia Friendly.

On receiving her Brdtish Empire Medal (BEM) Gina said: “I am not one for resting on my laurels but am delighted to receive this honour and realise it is a tremendous accolade.

“For me it’s about making a difference for people with dementia and their families. I want people to feel included,...

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Princesshay and FORCE Cancer Charity launch 2018 car raffle

Princesshay has launched its charity car raffle to raise vital funds for its charity of the year, FORCE Cancer Charity, based in Exeter. Visitors to Princesshay will be able to purchase a raffle ticket to be in with a chance of winning a Toyota Aygo XPlay worth more than £10,500.

Joe Snowball, General Sales Manager at Snows Toyota Exeter said, “We are delighted to be involved with the charity partnership between Princesshay and FORCE Cancer Charity. FORCE Cancer Charity is a brilliant charity that carries out vital work throughout the region. We would like to wish FORCE Cancer...

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Swim star Liam opens Devon park's new water fun feature

Exeter-born Olympics swimmer Liam Tancock took time out from the fast lane recently to help an East Devon holiday park make a big splash with its guests. Gold-medallist Liam was at Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton where he declared open the new Splash Zone, aimed especially at energetic youngsters. The 160-square metres of wonderfully wet activities and challenges is already proving a hit with grown-ups as well. Set alongside the park's main swimming pool, the zone includes interactive water features, spray guns, and even a sea serpent that sprays water. In front of a large...

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Madeira: Funchal and Islands experience break to launch from Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/08/2018 - 1:22pm

An exciting opportunity to experience the island paradise of Madeira is being offered to holidaymakers flying from Exeter Airport.

Super Break has announced the launch of a brand-new route to the region, on a break that includes Madeira: Funchal and the Islands.

The new chartered service by Super Break will offer a direct flight from Exeter Airport to Madeira, helping more people access the popular Portuguese island destination than ever before.

This is the third chartered flight service to launch from Exeter Airport by Super Break, following the success of its...

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Go wild at Mincinglake Valley Park

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:00pm

A wildlife charity is inviting the local people of Exeter to go wild and celebrate nature at a family fun day in one of Exeter’s best-known Valley Parks: Mincinglake.

The event marks day 16 in Devon Wildlife Trusts’ month long 30 Days Wild challenge; in which members of the public pledge to complete a ‘random act of wildness’ each day, during the month of June.

With guided wildlife walks, wild crafts, bug hunting, and other wild activities on offer, the charity hopes to re-energise participants and inspire more people to take part.

The event is being held on...

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Pay and conserve at National Park car parks

Dartmoor National Park has now installed pay and conserve parking metres at its car parks at Haytor (upper and lower car parks) Postbridge and Meldon Reservoir.

The context for introducing the new pay and conserve scheme follows a 40% reduction in National Park funding since 2011, making the maintenance of car parks and other visitor facilities in the National Park a significant financial challenge. A voluntary parking donation scheme set up in these carparks, which it was hoped would raise income, proved unsustainable as donations were as low as 15 pence per vehicle.

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