People whose lives have been affected by dementia have worked with well-known professional artists to create insightful images and poems that capture some of their experiences, to form a new book.
The project involved people with dementia and their partners who are part of Age UK Exeter’s Budding Friends project and who spend time together on the charity’s allotment or at a local art studio. The members of Budding Friends were involved in creative workshops with photographer Ian Beesley, cartoonist Tony Husband and poet Ian McMillan. Together, they created “The Allotment of Time”,...
British Army veteran, Gareth John, who has recently based his firm at Plymouth Science Park, has been shortlisted for a top accolade at the prestigious national BSI Resettlement Awards, being held in Manchester on Tuesday 31 October.
Gareth trained to be a surveyor when he was in the Army and saw two tours of duty in Afghanistan where he served with 6 Rifles and 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment respectively.
Having left military service, in 2014, he established G John Surveys, which has a growing reputation across the south of England with a newly opened office in London....
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has raised concerns about an overall 3.8% increase in the number of housing repossession cases listed at Exeter County Court in the six-month period ending 30th September. This is in comparison to the same period in 2016.
Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “In the last six-months there were 296 cases listed for repossession, an overall 3.8% increase, or 11 cases, on the previous year. However, there was a small reduction in mortgage repossessions, which were down by four cases.
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has launched a £500 million growth fund to help British businesses improve productivity through investment in technology and equipment.
The fund aims to support sectors where high-spec machinery and innovations like automation and other technology can help businesses boost productivity and grow in a competitive marketplace.
Firms will be able to use asset finance to get quick access to the funds they need to buy expensive business critical equipment without damaging their working capital.
Equiniti Data and Equiniti Cyber Security, an Exeter-based provider of enterprise software platforms, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new software development centre in Pynes Hill. The centre works across both areas of the business and allows Equiniti to accelerate the development of innovative data platforms and cyber security solutions aimed at large enterprises across the UK and beyond.
Equinitech will be home to new software development and engineering teams responsible for delivering a portfolio of innovations from identity verification and compliant data...
Princesshay and Visit Exeter have announced dates for two large-scale street performances coming to the city centre this festive season.
One of the shows, Spark! is a mesmerising thirty minute group display that combines high impact drumming with kaleidoscopic lighting. Three separate shows will be held on Thursday 7th December at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm on. Each performance will begin in Princesshay Square and slowly move around the centre, enchanting shoppers.
This eye-catching show will take place during two of Princesshay’s six late night shopping evenings kicking off with the...
Arco street performance in Princesshay, Exeter Princesshay and Visit Exeter have announced dates for two large-scale street performances coming to the city centre this festive season.
The first of the two free shows is ‘Arco’, a magnificent fifteen minute display of acrobatics, performed to music from a 12 metre high inflated arch. Three 15 minute performances starting at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm will wow shoppers in Princesshay Square on Thursday 30th November. The giant arch features its own light show, changing colour while framing the amazing aerial performer.
This year Roman Walk in Princesshay, Exeter will become home to 35 Christmas Trees as part of the annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival.
The Charity Christmas Tree Festival will officially be opened by the Lord Mayor on Friday 17th November at 5pm, and will feature its own mini lights switch on as part of the celebrations. The Christmas Tree Festival will include thirty-five trees decorated by various local charities including Children’s Hospice South West, Princesshay’s charity of the year. The trees will stay in place for Princesshay visitors to enjoy until Christmas Eve....
Princesshay is marking its 10th Christmas in Exeter, creating a truly festive atmosphere with Christmas lights, live festive performances and even granting Christmas wishes.
The Christmas festivities will start in Princesshay Square on Thursday 16th November from 4pm – 7.30pm, as Exeter BID presents the annual Christmas Light Switch On which will officially begin the Christmas countdown. The much loved festive event will include a performance of traditional carols from a local school, followed by live music and festive entertainment. Alongside the Christmas lights, visitors can see...
Police are appealing to the public after a burglary in Springfield Road, Exmouth.
The incident took place between 17th and 23rd October and several Items of jewellery were stolen along with a mini Acer Laptop.
Missing jewellery includes:
A man’s white gold rounded wedding band with the inner raised band squared off A ladies white gold band with circle diamonds and a pearl middle An 18” gold chain around 42cm long An oval gold locket with silver flowers A gold wishbone ring with tiny diamonds one of the stones is missing If you have been offered any of these items or...
