TEDxTruro 2017 to focus on inclusion, connection and optimism

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Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 7:21am

The eagerly anticipated second TEDxTruro event will take place on Friday, 27 October at Truro & Penwith College’s Truro campus. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the theme for 2017 is ‘Beyond Barriers’.

TEDxTruro 2017 will focus on inclusion, optimism and connection and its speakers will challenge the audience to think about difference and what connects us, examining ways we can transcend our restrictions and go beyond barriers.

Explaining the Beyond Barriers theme, Katie Moore, TEDxTruro Co-Licensee, said: “Barriers can make us feel safe and help...

Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

When it comes to budgeting and spending patterns, over two fifths (43%) of Brits say their parents have been their biggest influencer on their money behaviour while one in 10 (11%) attribute this to their partner, that’s according to new analysis from Santander UK.

Interestingly, 40 million people (78%) believe that being good with money is a learned behaviour that anyone can pick up with practice. The study, which investigates the savings habits of the nation, also reveals that over a quarter of Brits (28 %) say they overspend on a weekly basis, by a collective £788 million each...

Join the Big Pollinator Survey

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 9:25pm

Buglife and Torbay Council are re-launching the “Big Pollinator Survey” as part of the Torbay’s Buzzing! project which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and aims to help stop the decline in Torbay’s bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

People across Torbay are invited to take part in the “Big Pollinator Survey” over the Spring and Summer to see how the wildlife on their doorstep is doing. Taking part is easy, and doesn’t require any previous bug knowledge!

Find a copy of the survey form on our website (at https://www.buglife.org.uk/activities-for-you/...

Voulez Vous

Event Date: 
01/07/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Its time to dust off your platform boots and brush down your denims because on July 1st the Exmouth Pavilion will be all things ABBA.

Voulez Vous will be bringing their fab and groovy show to the theatre to get everyone on their feet and dancing to the classic tracks from the supergroup. Featuring award winning vocalists who have been wowing audiences for the last 20 yrs all around the world.

Tickets are £16.50 - £19.50

Box Office - 01395 222 477

Voulez Vous head for Exmouth

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 9:06pm

Its time to dust off your platform boots and brush down your denims because on July 1st the Exmouth Pavilion will be all things ABBA.

Voulez Vous will be bringing their fab and groovy show to the theatre to get everyone on their feet and dancing to the classic tracks from the supergroup. Featuring award winning vocalists who have been wowing audiences for the last 20 yrs all around the world.

Gary Birtles who performs as Bjorn and has been with the band for several years says’ I love this music, it’s so uplifting, all the songs are so catchy and are guaranteed to get your...

X Factor star heads to Devon

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 8:52pm

This year, former X factor winner and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is delighting fans up and down the country on her Sing My Heart Out Tour and on Saturday 6th May, she will be wowing audiences at Torquay’s Princess Theatre with her powerhouse vocals and support from upcoming star Miracle Chance.

Following a successful second album of the same name, Sam is back with her 32-date Sing My Heart Out tour, stopping at some of nation’s most prestigious live music venues, including Princess Theatre.

Speaking about her new tour, Sam says “For me, nothing is more rewarding than...

American Duo, Porter-Nickerson

Event Date: 
13/05/2017 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd. Exeter, EX4 7AH

Porter-Nickerson are a duo that embody the best of what live music has to offer: “Bonfire to Ash” has it all: heart, grit, and the kind of raw musicianship that transforms listeners into long-time fans.

Willy Porter’s searing finger-picking guitar style deftly blends with Carmen Nickerson’s lush vocals to create an unforgettable sound that resonates long after the last chord fades.

Searching for the shaman that lives inside the guitar has led Willy Porter on a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 10 albums, and multiple continents.

His journey...

Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 5:04pm

Global warming will thaw about 20% more permafrost than previously thought, scientists have warned – potentially releasing significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere.

A new international research study, including climate change experts from the University of Leeds, University of Exeter and the Met Office, reveals that permafrost is more sensitive to the effects of global warming than previously thought.

The study, published today in Nature Climate Change, suggests that nearly 4 million square kilometres of frozen soil – an area larger than India –...

'A Celebration of Books' featuring books and cupcakes from the Exeter Authors Association

Event Date: 
17/06/2017 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Library, Belle Parade, Crediton EX17 2AA

Exeter Authors Association is holding a book celebration as part of CredFest17 on 17th June from 2-5pm at Crediton Library.

This will be a highly interactive, free event to celebrate writing in Devon.

There is room for only 80 visitors in the venue, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The Performances- There will be readings from books/ poems. Local published poets and authors will be reading in 10-minute slots. The authors and poets include some of the best south-west writing talents such as

  • Samantics Poetry from one of the South West's
  • ...

Citizens Advice Exeter concerned over rise in welfare benefit enquiries

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Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 3:18pm

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has released its latest advice trend statistics.

In the period 1 April 2016 – 28 February 2017 the charity helped 7267 people directly with advice and information. The advice trends over the period were as follows:

Welfare benefits Overall, the charity dealt with 10.3% more welfare benefit enquiries. The main increases being:

• 20.7% increase about disability benefits (PIP/DLA) • 12.4% increase about employment and support allowance • 2.6% increase about attendance allowance

The charity also dealt with...

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