DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours or relatives they might have (December 2018).
Christmas can be a bleak time for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in south Devon and has offices in Exeter, is asking people to check on relatives and neighbours.
Katie Jewell, Regional Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included,...
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Nobody wants their loved ones to suffer. Whether it’s mental health problems, the loss of a partner, or even recovery from an accident, just being there for those you care about can often be enough to have a positive influence. However, sometimes you need to do more than that.
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Oral health has a long and often brutal history, with evidence to suggest that dentistry began almost 6,500 years ago in the form of a tooth that had been filled with beeswax. Dentistry figures in many ancient societies, from the Egyptians creating the first toothpaste made from rock, mint, salt, pepper and dried iris, to the Victorian era, where tooth extractions feature in literature from the time. However, although dentistry is evident from the earliest of our civilisations, oral hygiene has an even rockier past. Many great improvements were only made popular in the 20th century when...
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To celebrate winning a Gold award in the 2018 Devon Tourism Awards, The Donkey Sanctuary are offering visitors the chance to pick up a free goody bag worth £50 at their Sidmouth centre. Every day, between Wednesday 26 December and Sunday 6 January, a Golden Carrot will be hung from the Christmas tree in the main reception area. The first person to find the carrot and take it to the gift shop wins the day’s goody bag. The international animal welfare charity won the Gold award in the ‘Large Attraction of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2018 Devon Tourism Awards in November. The Donkey...
The reopening of the pool and health suite at Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre will not take place early in the New Year as previously expected.
The building suffered fire and smoke damage to surface coatings, mechanical and engineering plant, roof decking and structural elements, as well as smoke damage throughout the facility, following the blaze in February 2017.
The sports hall, gym and fitness studios reopened to the public soon after the fire. But the pool and health suite remain closed.
A spokesperson said: "The majority of the repairs from fire damage are...
Police Mutual, the not-for-profit financial services provider, revealed that it had provided just under £2.1m in 2017 towards wellbeing initiatives which help improve the lives of its 200,000 Police family members across the country with Devon one of the areas which benefitted. “Wellbeing is at the heart of what makes life happy and satisfying. We know that one of the easiest ways to improve wellbeing is to be part of a supportive community, because a strong support network helps make individuals more resilient, content and fulfilled. The wellbeing initiatives we run – from financial...
Julia’s Collection, an independent women’s occasion wear boutique, opens its doors next week in Princesshay, Exeter.
On Saturday 22nd December, mother and daughter duo, Maria and Julia, will open their boutique featuring exclusive international brands that specialise in mother of the bride and groom outfits, special occasion outfits, prom wear and evening gowns. From dresses and shoes through to accessories, Julia’s Collection introduces a range of international designers including Condici, Inspirato, Michaela Louisa and Alba Conde. Maria and Julia have carefully chosen a...
