Devon's finest recognised in New Year's Honours

A host of inspiring people from Devon have been recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Those named include:

CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire)

Rt Hon (John) Michael Jack, Chairman, office of Tax Simplification. For services to tax policy. (Plymouth)

OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)

Dr Sarah Buck, Fellow, Institution of Structural Engineers and Director, BSW Consulting, Exeter. For services to Engineering and Education. (Newton Abbot)

MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

Charles Albert...

Cigarettes ‘rot’ the body from the inside

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/30/2014 - 10:14pm

New research reveals that poisons in tobacco smoke break down the body’s main systems, damaging bones, muscles, brain, teeth and eyes.

Public Health England (PHE) have launched a powerful new campaign to highlight how smoking damages the body and causes a slow and steady decline in a process similar to rotting.

The campaign starts as a new expert review commissioned by Public Health England highlights the multiple impacts that toxic ingredients in cigarettes can have on your body. While many smokers know that smoking causes cancer and harms the lungs and heart, the new...

Carers take to the (virtual) skies

On 10 December, nine members of the Torbay Young Adult Carers (TYAC) group, along with two development workers, paid a visit to the state-of-the-art Virtual Jet Centre based in Chudleigh. The occasion marked the first of several fun and inspiring events for the TYAC at the Centre aimed at giving this dedicated group of young adults some essential respite from the responsibility of caring for their loved one(s).

Based in Brixham, the Torbay Young Adult Carers (TYAC) Service supports young adult carers aged 16 to 25 in Torbay, offering essential advice on money/benefits, transport,...

ABode bring Christmas cheer to Air Ambulance crew

There are many people who work over the Christmas and New Year period, due to the nature of their job. Devon Air Ambulance crews, along with all other ambulance and emergency services are no different.

Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said: “I would like to thank Matt Collins and Michael Caines of ABode who have gone that extra mile and are cooking and delivering our Exeter on duty crew with a special festive lunch on Christmas Day. This is an amazing and generous thing to do and really does encompass the true spirit of Christmas, where we have the chance...

Beavers, Water and Culm Grassland

Event Date: 
12/01/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bastin Hall, Elm Grove, Exmouth

Talk by Mark Elliott, Working Wetlands Project Manager.

Find out more about the fascinating natural history of the Eurasian beaver and the work of the Devon Beaver Project.

The talk will examine the impacts beavers are having on Culm grasslands and on the watercourse that runs through their North Devon enclosure.

Free.

Organised by Exmouth DWT Local Group

Further details: Contact Phone Number: 01395 260442

www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Tales from the Wild City

Event Date: 
27/01/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cowick Barton, Cowick Lane, Exeter

With otters, dormice, horseshoe bats and peregrines found within the city limits, Exeter has the real wildlife X factor.

Hear about Exeter Wild City project, what’s happening, planned, how to join in, and develop ideas for our own projects.

Talk with DWT’s Emily Stallworthy and Exeter Local Group. Donations welcome.

Find out more about Exeter Wild City. http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/exeter-wild-city/

Organised by Exeter DWT local group.

Further details : 07972 175340 (after 7pm)

www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Milling at Cricklepit

Event Date: 
13/02/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Cricklepit Mill, Exeter Quay

Watch local history come alive as the mill’s waterwheel starts turning and grain is ground into flour.

Volunteer millers will show you how the mill works and if you feel inspired to get baking, the stone-ground wholemeal flour is available to buy.

Free admission and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools.

10am-noon

www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Milling at Cricklepit

Event Date: 
09/01/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Cricklepit Mill, Exeter Quay

Watch local history come alive as the mill’s waterwheel starts turning and grain is ground into flour.

Volunteer millers will show you how the mill works and if you feel inspired to get baking, the stone-ground wholemeal flour is available to buy.

Free admission and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools.

10am-noon

www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Baby and Children's Market

Event Date: 
07/02/2015 - 9:00am
Venue: 
St James High School, Exeter

Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children's items from birth to eight years plus a small selection of unique businesses.

Open 9.30am-11.30am.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1554619451447389/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=explore&unit_ref=suggested_events

Tiny Tots Devon Baby & Children’s Market

Event Date: 
21/02/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Magdalen Court School, Victoria Park Road, Exeter

Lots of stalls, jewellery make and take session, tea, coffee, cakes, bouncy castle.

Children welcome and plenty going on to keep them amused.

Free parking on site.

11am-1pm

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1523174817932373/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

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