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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...

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Annual big clean keeps Seaton beautiful

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/06/2018 - 12:14pm

Volunteers are invited to join Seaton Town Council on Saturday 10th March for its annual Big Beach and Town Clean ahead of the summer season and the famous Grizzly which starts and finishes in Seaton on Sunday 18th March.

The annual clean is a community event that brings the town together to ensure the beach and town are spotless for the imminent tourism seasons.

Peter Burrows, Seaton Town Councillor, says, “The mile-long pebble beach at Seaton Bay sits right on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO world heritage site, and is a beautiful environment that we are keen...

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Medicine student volunteers help hospital weather storm

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/06/2018 - 11:34am

Exeter’s Medicine students stepped up to volunteer in a wide range of support roles to help staff at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to continue delivering high quality patient care over the severe weather period.

The RD&E NHS Foundation Trust has thanked Medicine students for their response to an urgent appeal for staff to work after snow and ice, which meant the hospital was extremely busy at a time when many staff were unable to reach work. Among those to answer the call were up to 40 Medicine students in years 3- 5 at the University of Exeter Medical School.

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Exeter students go the extra miles for first aid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/06/2018 - 6:01am

Students from Exeter are all set to run over 100 miles to raise money for St John Ambulance, this spring. A team of six members of the Exeter University First Aid Society (EUFAS) will run the Bath Half Marathon this Sunday (March 4), with one of them using it as training for competing in the following month’s Virgin Money London Marathon. You can sponsor the students online by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/EUFASbathhalf Jess Ball, 22, is a Maths and Mathematical Biology student who is taking on both events. She has been volunteering as a dedicated first aider since 2012. ‘...

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Can you reuse the things you no longer want? Find out how during REUSE Week

Devon residents can find inspiration on how to give the things they no longer want a new lease of life next week, by repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or giving them to someone else.

Recycle Devon is championing the second annual 'REUSE Week’, from Monday 5 March to Sunday 11 March, which showcases the work of Devon's many and varied Reuse organisations.

REUSE Week is a celebration of these diverse and numerous organisations and what they do. Some groups help people swap, donate and loan the things they no longer need; while others specialise in fixing, renovating or...

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Murder Mystery Dinner at the Cowick Barton Inn

Authored by Jeff Sleeman
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:50am

An interactive dining experience in which you are invited to turn detective and help solve the crime. Includes a three course dinner, complimentary aperitif and a highly original and intriguing evening's entertainment.

Renowned crime fiction author Fred Herring is holding a book launch for his latest whodunit blockbuster 'Dead of Night'. It's only a story.... but could real life imitate fiction?

Come and find out on Friday 16th March at 7pm

A limited number of discounted tickets are available on the Eventbrite website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cowick-barton-...

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Exeter Homes Trust unveils plans for £9m Exeter redevelopment

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:44am

Exeter Homes Trust has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of the Fairpark Almshouses, in St Leonards, as part of their mission to combat the city’s homeless crisis.

The three 90-year-old apartment buildings, situated in Fairpark Road, currently contain 12 one-bedroom apartments. The redevelopment will transform the site into 31 modern dwellings, comprising a mix of one and two bedroom units arranged over four floors.

The Trust yesterday welcomed Fairpark residents and neighbours to find out more about the proposed redevelopment at three consultation events.

The...

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Charity’s investigation finds flawed disability benefit assessments

People with disabilities are being wrongly denied the financial support they are entitled to, causing hardship, stress and anxiety. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Citizens Advice Exeter.

The leading local advice charity is calling for the Government to tackle the flawed system which determines whether people are eligible as a result of a disability for benefits.

Its research reveals many people in Exeter and across the country are having their applications for personal independence payment (PIP) or employment and support allowance (ESA) rejected, only for the...

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Nigel Perrin and Exeter Festival Chorus announce first concert of their 25th anniversary season

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 10:40am

“Our spring concert in Exeter Cathedral takes us to Rachmaninov’s Orthodox Russia, with his Liturgy of St John Chrysostom; it’s not such a well-known piece but extremely beautiful,” explains Nigel Perrin, Choral Director of Exeter Festival Chorus.

“The litanies will be sung on the move, in candlelight and a haze of incense; it will create a marvellous spectacle.”

This first concert of the Exeter Festival Chorus 25th Anniversary Season is an immersive experience evoking the ancient musical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. As the house lights dim, a hush falls over...

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Flood alert for Devon rivers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:14am

The Environment Agency today urged Devon residents to be prepared for potential flooding.

A number of alerts are in place across the county including on the rivers Axe, Exe and Otter

The weekend rain has combined with snow melt caused by warmer temperatures causing rivers to rise steadily.

Low lying land and roads are expected to flood and owners of vulnerable properties should take action to protect themselves and property.

For the full list of flood alerts click here https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings

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Hunt for Devon and Cornwall's secret, forgotten or unknown memorials announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:12am

Devon and Cornwall is home to murals and shrines, statues, inscriptions on benches and trees - from a memorial to those who lost their lives in the worst theatre fire in British history in 1887 to a commemorative stone engraved to celebrate John Wesley, the founder of Methodism.

Now, as part of a nationwide call-out, Historic England is asking people in Devon and Cornwall to share their knowledge of secret, unknown and forgotten memorials in the area.

The public body responsible for championing and looking after England’s historic environment wants photographs and...

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