There are around two million people living with sight loss in the UK. Guide Dogs aims to support people with a visual impairment to keep their independence and maintain their lifestyles. There are lots of different services on offer, ranging from our most well-known service, the guide dogs, through to children and young people’s services, technology, and our volunteering services such as My Guide.
To support the running of these services we have many incredible and dedicated volunteers, and Guide dogs was proud to present the Local Volunteer Awards event for the South West region...
Managing director of Redrow West Country, Nigel Palmer, has been working with local schools in Devon to educate teens on interview practices and inspire young people to pursue careers in housebuilding and construction.
Redrow aims to collaborate with education partners to positively impact people and communities and to inspire the next generation to build. Nigel visited Devonport High School for Boys along with Redrow JJgraduate trainee, Hannah Pullinger. The two led a presentation to 25 pupils to educate them about Redrow and to inspire students to pursue rewarding careers in...
This July Exeter Phoenix presents a stunning line-up of new and exciting theatre, performance, cabaret and workshops. The Summer Showcase will run from Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22 July. This July Showcase opens with a free cabaret workshop for beginners with local performance artist Rhys Slade-Jones, who will also be performing his new show The Land Of My Fathers And Mothers And Some Other People. Exeter Phoenix’s associate artist Willy Hudson presents a free LGBTQ+ writing workshop, alongside a preview of his Edinburgh Fringe-bound show Bottom. Following on from their Edinburgh Fringe...
Exmouth based, visually impaired Author, Paul Stretton-Stephens has launched his latest novel, Shades of Loyalty.
This is the second book in The Jack Jago Thriller Series where Paul himself a veteran, writes about a Jack Jago an ex-Royal Marine and Royal Military Policeman.
When law enforcement agencies in five different locations across two countries can’t solve a string of deadly explosions, a drowning and the theft of £24.25million, it’s time for Jack Jago and his team to join in. Only they don’t have to play by the rules. Undaunted by the possibility that the...
The fact you’re reading this article means you’re more than likely considering moving out of your current home. It’s an important decision that should not be taken lightly. After all, your home is the place where you’ve spent time creating the perfect haven, created precious memories with your family, and the place you’ve retreated to at the end of a hard day.
If you are undecided about whether to remain in your current home or invest in a new property, you might need a little help making up your mind. Take a look at the following six reasons why it might be time for you to move...
A boat with an unusual mission, supported by Exeter’s Coastal Recycling launched off the Salcombe coast.
The boat belongs to an innovative off-shore recycling scheme and social enterprise, Till the Coast is Clear, which aims to reduce the impact of plastic waste on wildlife and the environment of the South West’s coastline.
The Till the Coast is Clear scheme will see environmental entrepreneur Gary Jolliffe take to the water, travelling around the South West coastline collecting otherwise impossible to reach plastics and debris from creeks, caves and tiny beaches. Covering...
An innovative new programme to prevent people in Devon developing Type 2 diabetes, has been developed by Devon County Council. The service, provided by Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care (Westbank) will begin this month.
In Devon there are around 79,000 people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. However, many of the risk factors associated with developing Type 2 diabetes are preventable through lifestyle changes.
'Healthier Devon' is a new support programme for people at the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Once referred by their GP,...
The next ExIST ( Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology ) event will take place on Thursday 19th July 2018 at Sandy Park .
This event will explore the good, the bad and the ugly of digital and crypto currencies such as 'Bitcoin' and how digital technology such as Blockchain is impacting on businesses and the individual.
Speakers at the event will include:
Julie Hawker - Joint Chief Exec of Cosmic Julie will be Chairing the event as well as introducing the topic, and talking about the wider context of cryptocurrencies as well as providing an overview
Scott Kelly joins the Tower of London as the 409th Yeoman Warder (more commonly known as ‘Beefeater’) since records began in the 19th Century. Yeoman Warder Kelly takes on this iconic role following more than 23 years of distinguished service in the Army Air Corps.
Over the next few months, YW Kelly will learn word-for-word the Story - the script of the famous Yeoman Warder Tour - before being allowed to lead a tour himself. He will also become familiar with each of the 21 separate duties that the Yeoman Warders conduct each and every day, including the Ceremony of the Keys, a...
