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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring

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Libraries Unlimited launches 'Reading Well for mental health'

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs Devon and Torbay’s library services, has today launched its new mental health reading initiative, in line with the national launch held in London.

The “life-saving” 2018 ‘Reading Well for mental health’ titles by The Reading Agency and Society of Chief Librarians were announced on 5 June at a flagship event at the Wellcome Trust.

Each title will offer invaluable support to people with mental health needs and their carers, who are at increased risk of loneliness according to recent research. 2018’s powerful book list, which will...

One in five young people hacked on social media

It’s very easy to over-share on social media nowadays and it seems a fair number of us are being duped into doling out our card details, bank details and private addresses without a second thought.

New research, commissioned by Nationwide Building Society, has revealed that an overwhelming 83% of young people have encountered people over-sharing personal details on social media. Despite this, over a third of young Brits said they haven’t set their social media accounts to fully private, allowing people they don’t know to view their profile.

Fake messages being sent from a...

Events across Devon to celebrate Carers Week 2018

Carers are being encouraged to stay healthy and connected through a number of events planned across the county next week to mark national Carers Week.

People, of any age, who help a relative or a friend without payment are often unaware that there is support available for them in their caring role. As a consequence, many let a health problem go untreated, or they can feel isolated from friends and the wider community.

While the total number of carers in Devon isn’t known, it’s thought that there are likely to be getting on for 100,000 people who provide care for others. But...

Exeter Junior School pupil to star in British feature film

An Exeter Junior School pupil is delighted to star in a new British feature film called Innocent Candy.

Minti Gorne is set to start filming in Skegness alongside former 'EastEnder' Danielle Harold, John Altman - better known as EastEnders' 'Nasty Nick', former Blue member and established actor Antony Costa and Eddie Peel who is a long-standing star of many shows, including The Bill.

The 10-year-old is no stranger to the world of acting; she starred as young Vivian alongside Mark Wahlberg and Sir Antony Hopkins in last year's Hollywood blockbuster 'Transformers: The Last...

Devon Communities Together announces merger with Devon Senior Voice

Independent charity Devon Communities Together has formally taken over the running of Devon Senior Voice to ensure the organisation is able to continue in its valuable role as the voice of Devon’s older people.

The decision to merge with Devon Communities Together was taken by Devon Senior Voice members at a recent AGM and the business transfer officially took place on 31st May 2018 with all assets including 2000 members, many of whom are active volunteers, being transferred to Devon Communities Together. Members voted with the intention of ensuring that the network can continue...

New Exmouth water Sports Centre operator announced

Exeter-based developer Grenadier has announced local business, Edge Water Sports, as the new sustainable watersports centre’s first key tenant. The multi-million-pound, not-for-profit scheme which will see part of Exmouth waterfront transformed into a brand-new water sports facility, was given the green light by East Devon District Council on Tuesday. The centre will enable beach and water-based training and provide changing facilities, alongside an outdoor events space and a selection of eateries, and will offer immediate beach access for all. Family run Edge Water Sports is the first key...

One Voice Media staff to walk 18 Miles for charity

Nine of the One Voice Media & PR team will be taking on an 18 mile walk, The Templer Way, on 23rd June, fundraising for The Daisy Garland charity which supports a colleague and her four year old daughter, nicknamed Taz, who has a rare form of drug-resistant epilepsy.

This incredible charity is based in Totnes and operates across the UK, supporting families living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

The Daisy Garland funds ketogenic dietitians in NHS hospitals across the UK, each dietician costs up to £47,000 a year, and also provides monitors to help keep children with...

Silhouettes appear across Exeter to mark First World War centenary

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...

Hee-Hawsome Summer Festival at The Donkey Sanctuary

‘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...

MBE for Exeter energy lawyer’s dedication to community energy

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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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

Libraries Unlimited launches 'Reading Well for mental health'

One in five young people hacked on social media

Events across Devon to celebrate Carers Week 2018

Exeter Junior School pupil to star in British feature film

Devon Communities Together announces merger with Devon Senior Voice

New Exmouth water Sports Centre operator announced

One Voice Media staff to walk 18 Miles for charity

Silhouettes appear across Exeter to mark First World War centenary

Hee-Hawsome Summer Festival at The Donkey Sanctuary

MBE for Exeter energy lawyer’s dedication to community energy

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