A national expert on cancer diagnosis will take a lead role in a new £4.75 million centre to create research that guides policy.
Professor Willie Hamilton, of the University of Exeter Medical School, has been appointed Early Diagnosis Lead for the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Cancer Awareness, Screening and Early Diagnosis.
The new unit is a collaboration between a number of universities to try to improve cancer treatment and survival rates. Professor Hamilton said: “Early diagnosis of cancer is crucial to getting the best...
We're excited to share that The Bear Trail Colour Bomb is back for 2018 and it's BIGGER & BETTER!! Come and join The Bear Trail for a day of colour, mud and family fun!! We have 27 obstacles for you to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in! Sunday, 22nd July, 11am-1pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm
The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion! Colour explosions will shower you in a fabulous rainbow whilst you make your way around the course!
RSPCA staff have been left scratching their heads after a string of call-outs to collect ‘drunk’ gulls.
The animal welfare charity is concerned that the birds have been gaining access to waste products from a local brewery or alcohol producer which has been making them ill.
RSPCA officers Jo Daniel, Clara Scully and Paul Adams have collected a number of birds exhibiting the same symptoms in recent weeks.
“We have had a number of these come through over the last couple of weeks,” Inspector Daniel said. “We think they’re gaining access to some brewing waste products...
Chartered Legal Executive Donna Hart from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in the national CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Awards 2018.
The awards are designed to celebrate the work and achievements of CILEx members and stakeholder partners. Donna is a finalist in the Visionary Leadership Award category, which recognises Legal Executives who encourage innovation, diversity and best practice from those around them.
Donna, who is a Director and Shareholder of The Family Law Company, was nominated for the award because of her ongoing commitment to...
Explore this magical heathland at night Join the Countryside rangers and the Learning Officer from the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a night walk as part of Heath Week celebrations.
Listen for nightjars and bats, learn about your night vision and finish off with a hot yummy chocolate.
A Heath Week event with Devon Orienteering club Come along to Uphams Plantation and try out this exciting activity.
Use a map to find the hidden locations. Suitable for beginners and families.
All maps and instructions provided. Multiple courses to suit different abilities.
Organised by Devon Orienteering Club in partnership with Clinton Devon Estates and Wild East Devon. Dogs welcome on leads. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Suggested donation £1 per child. No booking required.
elebrate the amazing heaths - Exmouth's natural playground! Heath Week is a week of activities catering for wildlife, sport and history enthusiasts. The week kicks off with the Family Festival on Sunday 29 July at Woodbury Castle.
Discover more at heathweek.org and facebook.com/heathweek
A partnership event with Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths and Clinton Devon Estates.
Suggested donation £5 per group. No booking required.
