Friends, family and carers of women with learning disabilities are being urged to help ensure that they have regular breast screenings.
It follows the latest NHS data which shows that significant numbers of women with learning disabilities in Devon did not have a breast screening during 2016. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and women with a learning disability are the least likely to attend screenings, even though it can save their life. During October, local authorities, charities and health providers are joining forces to raise awareness among carers, friends...
Lush Exeter customers are in for an experience like no other.
On Friday 29th September 2017, the relocated and new look Lush shop located at Unit 3, Eastgate opened its doors for the very first time.
With a trading area spread across 141m2, the new shop hosts an array of exciting features and concepts, which showcase all that is innovative and inspiring about Lush.
Anna Wiltshire, Lush Exeter Manager: "Lush has been a fragrant presence on Exeter High Street for 14 years now and during that time we have seen more and more interest in our fresh handmade cosmetics....
The team at Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club in North Devon, part of the Bespoke Hotels collection, took part in a special 'Cake Off' competition at the leisure club on Friday 29 September, to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research. With an array of delicious cakes on display, the hotel managed to raise £580 on the day which was then matched pound for pound by Mr Chapman, the owner of Highbullen Hotel raising a total of £1,160. Amongst the winners were Linda Leach with her delicious mint chocolate cake and Annaliitta Damms winning second place for her floral muffins.
Local Heroes to unveil new resources that will inspire children and young people to #CallTimeOut on Hate Crime
Working with young victims of Hate Crime and prejudice, Local Heroes has produced a new Hate Crime awareness resource for children and young people that can be used in any formal or informal youth setting.
This resource consists of short films featuring young people sharing their experiences and the impact that Hate has had on their lives, as well as a call to action in the form of their views of what can be done to “Call Time Out” on prejudice and Hate Crime in...
Glazebrook House Hotel in Devon has been chosen as Hotel of the Year in the Sawday’s British Hotel awards. Tom Bell, Special Places to Stay: British Hotels & Inns editor says: “So many large hotels are anonymous spaces where you are known only by your room number and left to fend for yourself. Small hotels are the polar opposite: warm, intimate places that aren't ruled by a set of corporate instructions.
He said of Glazebrook House “It’s hard to think of another small hotel in Britain that packs such an intoxicating punch.”
Filmmakers, adventurers, thrill seekers and silver screen starlets are invited to take part in Exeter’s 11th annual 48 Hour Film Challenge to write, shoot and edit a 3 minute film in just 48 hours.
This year’s best films will be shown on the big screen at Exeter Phoenix during a special screening at the annual Two Short Nights Film Festival (30 Nov – 2 Dec).
The unusual format of the 48Hour Film Challenge creates an opportunity for creative discovery. With a common theme, last year’s teams produced a diverse collection of films with titles like For a Few Likes More, Love...
If you’re tired of the British weather and your job search is getting you down, spending a year or two working in a foreign country could be the best antidote. Not only will this experience enrich you as a human being, but it will also broaden your employment prospects in the long term.
The benefits of working overseas are plentiful. Learning a new language, exploring other cultures and meeting new people are just a few. However, it’s not as easy as jetting off and hoping for the best, and many people struggle to find jobs despite having lived in their new countries for months....
EXETER health and wellbeing charity the CITY Community Trust is standing by its values and has 30 runners training for the Great West Run – the largest team from one single organisation to take part in this year’s race.
And the charity is supporting two other causes – Exeter Sports Fund and Children’s Hospice South West.
The CITY Community Trust (CCT), which works in partnership with Exeter City Football Club, delivers health, education, wellbeing and physical activity programmes to more than 45,000 members of the community every year.
Are you an experienced amateur wildlife photographer who would jump at the chance to photograph Exe Estuary wildlife from the vantage point of a stationary boat? We are running a special cruise to allow for those 'once in a lifetime' shots.
Your RSPB on-board wildlife guide, Jo King, will point out species such as black-tailed godwits, dunlins, golden plovers – and of course – avocets; liaising with the skipper to stop the boat for fantastic photo opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to get up close with some stunning wildlife! Booking essential.
Despite that the majority of young people are priced out of the housing market, rental costs are at an all-time high. Due to the increased demand for housing, it’s not surprising that those on lower incomes tend to lose out to higher bidders. Sufficed to say, living in rented accommodation is no easy option.
The good news is, there are things you can do to cut the cost of rented living, as long as you are organised. Moving into a rented property doesn’t have to be a huge drain on your bank balance. Here are five ways to save money when you’re looking for a flat.
