In response to the upcoming roll-out of Universal Credit and other recent changes to the benefit system, Citizens Advice Devon, in partnership with Devon Communities Together, has launched a series of new training courses for organisations and individuals who work with benefit claimants. The sessions are designed to keep people up-to-date with how the upcoming changes will affect their clients and ensure they’re confident about supporting them to claim everything they’re entitled to.
In recent years, the Government has introduced a wide range of changes to the benefit system, which...
Over 70 guests gathered at the Exeter Phoenix to celebrate the reveal of the Rebellious Sounds Archive touring Listening Booth. Housing the first oral archive of activism stories from women across the South West, the booth is set to engage and educate people from all walks of life about the importance and impact that women have as change-makers.
Proudly opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter Councillor Ms. Lesley Robson, the Rebellious Sounds Archive, developed by Dreadnought South West, commemorates contemporary women’s stories whilst deliberately taking place during the centenary...
You have to go back some three years to note the last time Exeter Chiefs lost three Aviva Premiership fixtures on the bounce. However, Rob Baxter’s side have that statistic looming over their heads after they were undone 13-7 by play-off rivals Wasps at the Ricoh Arena.
Marcus Watson’s first half try - converted by Danny Cipriani - and two second half penalties from Jimmy Gopperth proved enough to down the defending champions in an attritional contest which was more for the purist than that of the masterpiece many had predicted pre-match.
A medal and certificate from the early 1900s awarded to an heroic sailor is to be auctioned by Chilcotts in their March sale.
Research into the award has thrown up some fascinating nuggets of maritime history, say the auctioneers.
Dating from 1910, the medal was presented by the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society to one Charles MacIver for ‘most skilfully rescuing one of the crew of the yacht Cintra , knocked over board by the breaking of the mast at the Dartmouth Regatta on the 26th August 1910.’
MacIver was a British sailor who had competed in the London 1908...
All children look forward to the school holidays. It gives them a chance to let off steam from school, catch up with their friends or laze around the house. For parents though, having the kids out of school can be stressful; half term activities can cost a lot of money and you may need to rearrange work commitments. What’s more, as a parent, you don’t want your child sitting in front of the TV all week long, or glued to their phone. So, what are the activities you can do as a family which don’t cost too much and can also be beneficial for your child’s development?
Starting school is a milestone for parents and children alike. For you, the auspicious first day of education is both exciting and emotional, but your child may be especially anxious about this new phase in their life. Being away from home in an unfamiliar environment is nerve-wracking, but your child should also know that it is the start of an adventure and a chance to make new friends.
However positively you frame it, starting school is a phase of adjustment, so it's bound to be difficult for some children. Here are four ways you can help prepare your child for the big wide world...
EXETER City Football Club said “no to homophobia” at its home game with Mansfield on Saturday, February 17.
The match was designated as the Club’s annual “Football v Homophobia” fixture and a number of initiatives to mark the day were organised by Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and Proud Grecians, the club's newly formed lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+) and allies supporters group.
It was the ninth time that an annual Exeter City home game has been designated as a Football v Homophobia match.
Figures just published show that 5,615 new companies were formed in Devon during 2017 – demonstrating that the county provides a supportive environment for new business ventures.
This brings the total number of registered companies in Devon to 48,848, up from 47,095 at the end of 2016, which equates to 3.7% growth.
The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of UK Company Formations using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
Plymouth formed the most new businesses (1,214), followed by Exeter (741) and Torbay (721).
Women and girls we have a date for your diaries! Saturday 7th July sees the return of the annual Hospiscare Twilight Walk . This year’s theme is “Pink Fizz”, so dig out all things pink to wear and there will be a glass of 'fizz' waiting for you on your return. The walk is once again kindly sponsored by Western Power Distribution.
The sponsored walk starts from The Maer, Exmouth and both routes take in stunning views of the coast. There will be entertainment at the start and along the route, and a well-deserved glass of 'fizz', a bacon sandwich and a cuppa at the end.
Despite the current cold spell, RGB Building Supplies is looking forward to the warmer weather by asking community groups, charities and schools in the Exeter area to get in contact and tell it about spring projects as part of its Well Built Community Fund giveaway.
On offer is £1,000 to spend on building materials at an RGB branch to help a group possibly transform an outdoor area, or maybe give a community centre a spring spruce up; whatever the need, RGB would like to hear about it.
From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go through to vote where the...
