Magic Carpet, an Exeter-based charity that runs weekly art and drama groups for adults with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties, is to become part of Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI).
The move will benefit both charities allowing them to share resources and save costs.
Magic Carpet has been running for over 40 years but like many small charities, the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis has seen its income fall and costs climb, despite the growth in demand for its services.
Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives has also recently...
The announcement of a major new employer locating to the Gravity smart campus in Somerset has been heralded as a key opportunity for the region.
Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has been confirmed as the operator of the UK’s new battery gigafactory on the Gravity campus close to junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset.
It represents a £4 billion investment in Somerset, which will directly create 4,000 new jobs and thousands more in the wider supply chain.
By the 2030’s, it is anticipated that it will be contributing almost half of the UK’s...
An innovative scheme which employs prisoners to construct environmentally-friendly housing has been described as a ‘game-changer’ by a former inmate and a ‘triple win’ by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk.
Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) started out as a pilot scheme in South West England. Funded by five Police and Crime Commissioners and the One Public Estate programme, which is managed by the Cabinet Office, the Local Government Association, and the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, PBH is working with housebuilders to employ prisoners across the country and is on...
Strength training is a valuable component of any runner’s training program. It develops physical resilience, systematically improves motor control and increases force output which leads to greater projection with every stride.
I commonly hear that athletes are following split strength programs in the gym. Split programs are where certain muscle groups and/or movement patterns are performed on separate days. I prefer athletes to complete balanced strength sessions where most primal movement patterns are performed. Split programs have their origins in bodybuilding and are popular...
A major Exeter-based developer is working towards bringing new homes to the city.
Persimmon Homes South West secured outline planning consent for up to 50 high-quality homes, 35% of which will be designated for a local housing association, in line with Exeter City Council policy, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt.
The site is 3.2 hectares in size with family housing making up around a third of this while the remaining area will be provided as open space and surface water drainage.
To the south, the open space land will extend the existing basin to...
The universities of Exeter, Plymouth and Falmouth have joined forces to launch a new initiative that will harness the region’s academic and research expertise to improve people’s lives, empower communities and drive the economy across the peninsula and with UK benefits.
The South West Think Tank (SWTT) will draw upon the universities’ highly regarded experts, working across a rage of disciplines, to produce policy alternatives and bold proposals to address key issues facing Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
Focussing on developing evidence-based policy options, the think...
Officers and staff from Devon & Cornwall Police have taken part in a national event to launch the Police National Dyslexia Association (PNDA).
Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell, Assistant Chief Officer Alexis Poole, Sergeant Maria Canning and Police Constable Chris Walton-Tate travelled to the House of Lords on Tuesday 20 February 2023 to join representatives from forces across the country.
The PNDA is a privately run association comprising of UK police officers and staff and aims to support police colleagues with dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions, while...
The Retreat, nestled within the esteemed Hotel Indigo Exeter , has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Luxury Spa in Devon at the esteemed Best of British Getaway Awards 2023. This recognition underscores The Retreat's commitment to providing unparalleled relaxation and rejuvenation experiences for guests in the heart of Exeter.
Located just a short walk from Exeter's iconic landmarks such as Princesshay, Guildhall, and the historic cathedral, The Retreat offers a serene oasis in the bustling city centre. Boasting luxurious amenities including a Niagara Falls rainfall...
Aspiring barristers can get a glimpse into the life of a lawyer from their desktops after Browne Jacobson launched a virtual work experience programme.
The UK and Ireland law firm has created the UK Law job simulation on the Forage platform, which provides online courses to help students from less advantaged backgrounds discover and land jobs at reputable businesses.
The free programme enables delegates to step into the shoes of Browne Jacobson ’s barrister team and complete tasks that replicate the specific type of work it does on a daily basis.
The Ted Wragg Trust , a family of 16 schools based across Devon has been shortlisted for a prestigious Multi Academy Trust (MAT) Excellence Award.
The trust has been shortlisted for the Staff Development Award. To succeed in their mission to ‘transform lives and strengthen communities to make the world a better place’ our family of schools knows they must ‘grow great people’ as the teachers and co-professionals across schools are the ones who support, inspire and help unlock the potential of children across their school communities every day.
