Staff and residents at Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are celebrating because two of the homes much-loved characters, Avril Tucker and Brian Edwards, have been elected as Resident Ambassadors, a role they are extremely proud of and one they do very well. With their kindness and support to new and existing residents, no one at Cumberland Grange could think of better people to represent them.
Originally from London and living in another care home at the time, Avril moved down to Cumberland Grange in August 2022 to be closer to her sister-in-law. She said: ‘I arrived here and...
Two Ted Wragg Trust schools, St James School in Exeter and Marine Academy Primary in Plymouth, have been appointed as Lead Schools for the Department for Education’s new Attendance and Behaviour Hubs programme.
They are among the first 21 schools nationally to be selected for this prestigious role, leading the way in supporting schools across the country to improve attendance, strengthen behaviour cultures and create supportive environments where every child can thrive.
Both schools previously served as Behaviour Hub Leads between 2022-2024, in recognition of the...
Devon-based Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero has just won gold and been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, less than a year after it was launched. This latest achievement follows gold awards from Taste of the West and The Farm Shop and Deli Awards, with undoubtedly more to come.
Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “We took our time creating Red Zero because we like to do things properly at Sandford Orchards. It was not the first non-alcoholic cider to market but we like to think that it is one of the best and it seems that the experts agree....
Exeter is set to host two enthralling Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals at Sandy Park this weekend.
The tournament, which kickstarted on August 22nd, has already been seen as a generational moment for women’s rugby, with it expected to become the most viewed women’s rugby event of all time.
It has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 400,000 tickets sold, and tickets are still available for this weekend’s quarter-final action at Exeter’s Sandy Park.
The Birdhouse Café in Exeter’s Pinces Gardens has launched a £20,000 crowdfunding campaign to expand its indoor space and renovate the kitchen to ensure this popular community hub can thrive all year round.
The café provides vital paid work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities from Garland Support , enabling them to learn new skills and interact with customers. As a social enterprise, any profits go back into the community.
Currently, the indoor space is limited to two small rooms. By knocking down a dividing wall, the café can create more customer seating...
The Family Law Company is the first specialist law firm to be awarded a nationally recognised CX mark by customer experience specialist, insight6 .
This is in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering the very best customer experience.
Head of HR and Training, Jessica Everett explained: “Our clients are often coping with highly stressful situations that require sensitive responses and compassionate support. We know we need to be consistent in how we treat every enquiry and create a safe, empathetic experience from the very first contact.”
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The National Association of Building Contractors (NABC) has today announced a new strategic partnership with Zo Architects , a distinguished architectural practice based in South Devon. This collaboration introduces a fully integrated offering from architectural design through to project completion providing homeowners and developers with a seamless, trusted service.
Look, nobody likes thinking about their gutters. I get it. They’re up there, doing their thing, and you’d rather not mess with them until you’re ankle-deep in rainwater inside your hallway.
But honestly? Those boring little troughs up top are the unsung heroes of your house. Ignore them, and you’ll be forking out for new paint, mould removal, or god forbid repairs to your foundations. All because some soggy leaves decided to set up camp in your downpipe. That’s why many homeowners turn to trusted firm Blast Away gutter cleaning in Bristol .
Wildlife lovers are being invited to sign up for the RSPCA’s autumn active fundraising event ‘ Walk on the Wild Side ’.
The event invites participants across England and Wales to complete a walking challenge throughout October.
The fundraising challenge comes at a critical time for the charity as it reveals that last October (2024) was its busiest month for hedgehogs in the last five years*, and also marks the beginning of ‘seal pup season’ - when the RSPCA’s wildlife hospitals also typically see a spike in grey seals admitted as orphans, or struggling to feed and are...
A range of businesses based on scientific breakthroughs from the University of Exeter were showcased to Science and Tech Minister Peter Kyle as part of his visit to the city campus.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology visited four Exeter spin-out companies, which are working to bring the benefits of new research findings in health, climate and AI. The new businesses are providing highly skilled graduate employment and economic growth for the city and region.
The visit was part of Universities UK annual conference. The Exeter spin-out companies...
