Charities come together to transform the lives of more people with complex needs

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/01/2014 - 12:29pm

Two charities are coming together to help improve the independence and well being of more people with complex needs.

Community Care Trust, a mental health charity based in Devon, is set to join St Loye’s Foundation within a newly-formed group structure.

The move will enable the delivery of enhanced specialist support, training and employment services to more people in the future.

Chris Knee, Chief Executive, St Loye’s Foundation: said: “We are delighted to be able to announce that the Community Care Trust is joining us in a mutually beneficial relationship. By...

Devon smokers urged to sign up for Stoptober

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:59am

Today (October 1) sees the launch of Stoptober - the 28-day campaign to help smokers who want to stop smoking for good.

Devon County Council is encouraging smokers in the region to sign-up, and has joined forces with Smokefree South West and Public Health England to support the campaign.

Dr Virginia Pearson, Devon’s Director of Public Health, said: “Quitting smoking is as easy as searching ‘Stoptober’ online or contacting your local, council-run, Stop Smoking Service by calling 01884 836024 or emailing ndht.stopsmoking@nhs.net .

“If you stop smoking for 28 days, you...

Slade looking to kick on

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:02am

Henry Slade insists he and his Exeter Chiefs are prepared to go to "dark places" in a bid to see off their Aviva Premiership rivals.

With three victories from four starts already this season, Slade was again at the heart of Exeter's latest success story as he helped himself to a maiden Premiership try and two penalties in the Devon club's 36-13 win over Harlequins at Sandy Park.

Alongside fellow young gun Sam Hill in the Exeter midfield, the 21-year-old back has enjoyed a stellar start to the 2014/15 campaign, producing a string of impressive on-field displays that have had...

New Exeter comedy club opens this month

New comedy club to open in Exeter

A brand new comedy club is opening in Exeter 's Lemon Grove on Friday 17 October.

Five top comedians from the national stand-up circuit will be on stage at Exeter's Comedy Grove, the newest comedy club to the city, bringing down the best acts on the national stand-up circuit, with many who have appeared on shows such as Live at the Apollo and Russel Howard's Good News.

Tickets are only £10 for a evening of fun, fun, fun... so why not come along for a great night out with top quality comedy with the bar open throughout...

Exeter researchers go plastic-free for a month

Researchers from the University of Exeter will attempt to live a life free from plastic during October and are calling for others to follow suit.

Dr Jennifer Sanderson and Miss Lindsay Walker are undertaking the month-long challenge to help raise awareness of our dependency on plastic packaging.

Members of the public are invited to join the initiative by visiting the ‘Unpackage me’ website and pledging to not purchase any products that contain or use plastic for a day or more during October.

Miss Walker and Dr Sanderson, who are based at the Penryn Campus in...

High Tea & Live Music

Event Date: 
05/10/2014 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle

Exeter Castle Presents: High Tea and Live Music from Tom Bott's High Society Orchestra.

Experience the opulence, style and glamour of vintage Hollywood and London high society...in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballroom at Exeter Castle.

There are two dates to chose from on either Sunday 15th June or Sunday 5th October 2014 - or maybe you would like to come along twice!

Don't wait to experience an afternoon of lovely entertainment provided by Tom Bott's High Society Orchestra and fine food supplied by Posh Nosh. Transporting you back to an era where the likes of...

Chapter House Recital with Gioisca Trio

Event Date: 
05/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

The first event of the Exeter Bach Society’s new season 2014-5 is an exciting recital by the newly-formed Gioisca Trio featuring David Davies (piano), Héloïse West (soprano) and Claude Lamon (trumpet), who will play a selection of music by Bach, Scarlatti, Handel et al.

David is the Assistant Musical Director at Exeter Cathedral and a well-known organist, as well as Director of Music for the Exeter Bach Society and for St Peter’s Singers, while Heloise is a popular local soloist with wide oratorio and operatic experience, who trained at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall...

RSPB Bowling Green Hide official opening

Event Date: 
03/10/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Topsham

A proper grand opening on Friday 3 October from 11 am till late, and everyone is welcome.

A fun and creative day iso promised with activities for all the family, a chance to start work on the new community wildlife garden, live performances and tasty food. There's something for everyone!

• 12 noon-12.30 pm – Ribbon cutting by special guest, Miranda Krestovnikoff, RSPB President.

• 12.30 pm-1.15 pm – Join your RSPB guide on a stroll to our viewing platform to watch the winter waders arrive on the estuary.

• From 2 pm - Get digging! Grab a spade and help us...

Pebblebed scoops gold in prestigious awards

Authored by Metis Media
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2014 - 5:45pm

Devon vineyard Pebblebed, has been judged top sparkling wine in the South West winning a prestigious gold medal in the South West Vineyards Wine Awards 2014.

The increasingly popular Pinot Noir, red wine was also recognised with a bronze award.

The wine is produced at the Clyst St George winery just outside Exeter.

Owner Geoff Bowen said: “We have a very loyal following for our wines and its great to have this reinforced by a panel of wine experts. A lot of hard work by the Pebblebed team goes into making the wine, from the all those who help with the harvest; to...

End of the road for tax discs

On 1 October 2014 a small paper disc which has been a feature on car windscreens in the UK for 93 years will be consigned to history.

From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle although vehicle excise duty (VED) must still be paid. If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, it can be removed from the vehicle and destroyed from 1 October onwards. Your vehicle will still be registered as taxed in the database of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

The DVLA will rely on electronic records to...

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