As has happened in other periods of history, we are now witnessing a surge in the growth of ‘tribalism’. This is partly the consequence of a culture which anonymises people to such a degree that it produces pervasive loneliness and alienation. We do not know where we belong and we thrash about in the water of isolation seeking a lifebelt.
There is a tension between the individual and the collective, and at present our society is pushing enormously towards individualistic atomisation. We feel lost in a world that seems unloving, uncaring and, at times, unforgiving.
Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, has opened a new shop in Exeter. The shop on South Street is the first the charity has opened in Exeter and will raise vital funds to help Marie Curie Nurses care for people living with a terminal illness. The shop was officially opened by local Marie Curie Nurse, Linda Haynes, Shop Manager Vikki Coshall and Devon Community Fundraiser Connie Thomas who cut a ribbon and celebrated the opening of the new store. The charity is urging shoppers in Exeter to shop and donate, and help support the 97 Marie Curie Nurses who work across Devon, currently...
As the nation gears up for the last 16 game, England’s two most capped goalkeepers, Peter Shilton and David Seaman are encouraging men to save the nation through blood donation, as new donors needed NHS Blood and Transplant is rallying for a new kind of English hero during the World Cup – as there is a need for blood donors, particularly O negative, B negative, male, or black donors with the rare subtype Ro. Potential donors are encouraged to register and to book an appointment at a local donor centre and if they cannot get an appointment, look to book it for when the tournament has...
On the evening of Saturday 28th July, locals are set to be delighted by the Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards performing inside the atmospheric Exeter Cathedral. The concert will be raising money for the Devon branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, following a connection made by the SSAFA Devon Branch Patron, Lord Clifford (a former Coldstream Guards Officer and President of the local Coldstream Guards Association).
As part of an event to mark the Coldstream Guards’ Freedom of the City of Exeter and to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War, the Band...
Learn to meditate outdoors Join local instructor, Katherine Bolton in the peaceful wildlife garden at Seaton Wetlands for a morning of mindfulness and meditation.
Learn basic meditation skills and take home some quick-fix tips for handling stressful or busy times.
If poor weather the class will take place in the Reed Base Classroom.
Please bring a mat/ towel to sit on and wear comfortable loose fitting clothes.
Discover food in the forest Join the Education Ranger for a foraging walk in the woods, followed by snacks cooked over the fire including seasonal wild foods.
