Exeter charity celebrates a successful year of holiday activiites

Exeter Charity, The Hollow Lane Club is celebrating the success of its holiday clubs this year including its well-loved Summer Club which ran for 12 days across July and August, helping 63 children from 57 different families.

The local charity supports children and young people with complex disabilities, providing year-round clubs and activities helping children socialise with the support of the club’s playworkers.

The Club organised a variety of activities for the children to enjoy in Summer – including group trips off site to locations such as Paignton Zoo and Exeter...

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Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and Training2Care join forces as partners sharing the language of dementia

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) are delighted to have joined forces with Training2Care and their Dementia Interpreters partnership programme.

Launching in Exeter next year will see the alliance offering three hour immersive interactive sessions around communication and the language of Dementia.

With small groups of six from all sectors to care homes, community groups, family carers, local businesses, the list is endless and open to all.

“We are first in the South West to be offering the training” said Gina Awad, founder and lead of the alliance....

Solo bids to uphold Paul Nicholls’ fine record in Friday’s Grade Two Betway Haldon Gold Cup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/08/2023 - 6:07pm

Harry Cobden feels stable favourite Solo has a ‘nice chance’ of maintaining his progression over fences and enhancing 14-time champion Jump trainer Paul Nicholls’ excellent record in the Betway Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on Friday ( November 10th ).

The Johnny de la Hey-owned seven-year-old will bid to give Ditcheat handler Nicholls a record-extending ninth win in the extended two miles and one furlong Grade Two feature at the Devon track which has attracted a final field of six runners.

After a frustrating first season over fences Solo got his act together last campaign...

Luxury new homes on the timetable for former Exeter school

Once a thriving private school, Bramdean, located in Heavitree Exeter, has been given a new lease of life by specialist residential developer, KHP Group. Renamed as Richmond Grove, the former school site is being transformed into a unique development of 25 high-end detached homes and apartments.

The site, made up of two linked late Georgian houses have been a feature of the landscape in Heavitree since 1834. The buildings were originally built as houses during the expansion of Exeter in the early 19th Century and their use as residential dwellings was continuous up until 1904, when...

Inspirational Exeter Chiefs star shortlisted for a 2023 Premiership Rugby HITZ Award

Callum Douglas from the Exeter Chiefs HITZ programme, has been recognised for his achievements on and off the pitch with a nomination for the Academic Achiever Award at the this year’s Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards.

A young star with a story of self-discipline, commitment and courage, Callum has worked against all odds to improve his own life and the lives of others within the inclusive environment, fondly referred to by its participants as the ‘HITZ family’.

This award recognises the journey a young person on HITZ has taken in their academic development. It also...

Wealth Management Services for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/08/2023 - 7:31am

Wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) represent a specialized and intricate segment of the financial industry. These services cater to individuals and families with substantial financial assets, offering a comprehensive suite of financial planning, investment, estate planning, and asset protection strategies. In this extensive exploration, we will delve into the world of wealth management for HNWIs, examining its key components, strategies, benefits, challenges, and the evolving landscape in this critical area of financial services. Filatov Ilya Valentinovich...

Betting with Caution: How the UK Leads in Responsible Gambling

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/08/2023 - 6:30am

Betting responsibly sounds easy on the surface. But it’s only after you’ve fallen in love with slots or sports betting that you realize it isn’t. Sticking to your budget is the most challenging bit of online gambling.

You might think you’ll follow your budget consistently. Unfortunately, emotions, a losing streak or friends can pressure you into spending more money than you should.

The government knows it’s difficult to bet cautiously. As a result, it mandates every gambling company in the country to provide the following responsible gambling tools to their customers....

Active Streets trial zone traffic figures welcomed

By Guy Henderson, Local Democracy Reporter.

Supporters of a controversial traffic scheme in Exeter which sparked angry protests have welcomed figures which show traffic levels plummeting in the streets it covers.

The Active Streets experiment in Heavitree and Wonford is designed to take through-traffic away from residential streets to cut pollution and improve road safety.

Bus gates and bollards restrict driving through the so-called Low Traffic Neighbourhood, but opponents say it is driving traffic and pollution elsewhere and making journey times longer....

Boiler Innovations 2023: The Latest Technologies Heating up the Market

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 11/07/2023 - 10:58pm

The boiler industry, once regarded as relatively static, has seen a burst of innovation in recent years. With mounting environmental concerns and the increasing need for energy-efficient solutions, 2023 has unveiled an impressive array of cutting-edge technologies in the boiler market. This article delves into the key advancements shaping the industry, providing insights to homeowners, installers, and stakeholders about the heating trends of the future.

1. Green Boilers: Carbon Neutral Heating Solutions

One of the most groundbreaking introductions in 2023 has been the emergence...

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