Local charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, is appealing for volunteers.
The charity, which is based in Dix’s Field, is recruiting new information guides, gateway assessors and advisers.
Information guides meet clients and visitors upon arrival at the bureau and assist with self-help resources. Gateway assessors help clients to identify issues and help with the next steps. Advisers provide clients with generalist advice in both face-to-face and telephone interviews.
Steve Barriball, Exeter CAB Chief Executive said: ‘We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working...
Neil Parish MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare, has hosted the Launch of the UK's first 'Manifesto for Cats' in the House of Commons, on Tuesday 10th February.
Cats Protection, the nation's leading cat charity, unveiled the 10-point document, with support from PetPlan, at a reception attended by more than 35 MPs and Lords including Lord de Mauley, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for natural environment and science; and Angela Smith MP, shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs.
Brit-Award winners Blake are back and better than ever, with a refined new sound, new songs and their biggest UK tour yet that is coming to Exmouth Pavilion on 7 November 2015.
Re-inspired by the enduring trio harmonies of The Three Tenors, The Bee Gees, The Lettermen & Boyz-II-Men, Blake’s latest concert show entitled ‘In Harmony’ sees them combining classic songs from their first four albums, with exclusive new songs from their critically acclaimed fifth album ‘In Harmony’ which was released earlier this year.
Musicals, pop and classical songs collide in the group’s...
The Housing Service at East Devon District Council has found a way to maintain many of the support services for elderly and vulnerable tenants, which came under threat following cuts of around half a million pounds in funding from Devon County Council for the coming year alone.
The new scheme, which comes into effect on 6 April, has the approval of East Devon’s Housing Review Board and is aimed at minimising the impact of the cuts on over 1,300 elderly and vulnerable tenants in the district. It follows careful examination of the options and a comprehensive consultation exercise...
Small businesses across the South West are being advised to prepare themselves for pensions auto-enrolment says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Figures show that there are 513,000 companies across the region that are classed as being a small or medium sized business.
The government reaffirmed their commitment to auto-enrolment (AE) in the June 2010 budget. The rollout has been phased so that larger companies were required to bring the scheme earlier, this started in 2012. Throughout 2015 the scheme will be extended to cover smaller businesses. Official...
Three quarters of Exeter professionals (75%) are required to work outside of their regular office hours more than they were five years ago, according to a recent research from Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace. The survey canvassed the opinions of over 3,000 business people in the UK on their attitudes and approaches to work.
A similar proportion of the Exeter workers surveyed (72%) say that fixed hours are no longer suited to their duties; perhaps offering some explanation as to why so much extra time is spent at the office. 57% also reported a rise in...
Whether you’re in love with music or need some romance, the Locked Horns Jazz Orchestra are inviting you to kick off the Valentine’s weekend with them on Friday 13 February at the Buccaneer’s Bar.
Boasting more than 20 musicians, the band will be belting out a mix of songs from the sixties to the naughties. The band play a mix of classic and new arrangements and are led by local musician Alfie Pugh. The Locked Horns formed just over a year ago and have already wowed audiences with their rich sounds.
Everyone is welcome to attend this fantastic evening – bring your friends,...
A stolen car. An accident takes the life of a little girl. Four years on, the parents and the joy-rider meet.
Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. After the Accident will visit The Bike Shed Theatre from 17th to 21st February with tickets available from just £5.
Through brilliant storytelling and compelling characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process...
Be first over the line and your sponsorship money doubles! That’s the challenge Mike Kocziban has accepted when entering Hospiscare’s The FUGBY12 men’s walk.
Mike popped into the city’s hospice to meet Hospiscare patients, Ted Gordon and Tim Webb, pictured, who are both sponsoring him. Ted and Tim both regularly attend day care therapy sessions.
“It was a privilege to meet Ted and Tim and to see the great work that Hospiscare do,” said Mike. “I was completely out of shape for the first walk and set myself a personal challenge to complete it.
