A resident from a local care home has been named as one of the winners in a recent nationwide creative writing competition organised by Barchester Care Homes.
Residents were asked to put on their creative hats and write a short story or a poem about a favourite pet as part of a reminiscence session. Viv wrote her original story, based on memories and memorable experiences that she shared with her dog, called Baron, and it certainly sounds as if they had the most remarkable relationship.
Viv, who moved into Cumberland Grange in Exeter at the beginning of this year has...
Have you ever wondered about your chances of winning those enticing online competitions? With a world of prizes at stake, it's only natural to be curious about the odds. This article explores the realm of online competitions and uncovers the factors that influence your chances of coming out on top. From the number of participants to the selection process, the article shed light on the fascinating world of competition sites and the potential for success. So, dive in and discover what it takes to increase your chances of winning!
1. The Power of Numbers: Understanding Competition Site...
Unity Schools Partnership, a soon-to-be family of 33 secondary, primary, middle and special schools, has become IMP Software’s 300th MAT customer.
The multi-academy trust (MAT), which is located mainly in Suffolk and also on the Essex and Cambridgeshire borders as well as Romford in East London, has purchased IMP Software’s purpose-built tools which provide budgeting, forecasting and reporting software.
Sarah Garner, Deputy CEO and Director of Finance at Unity Schools Partnership, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with IMP Software. This marks the start of a...
According to the Children's Social Work Statistics Scotland: 2021/22 , there were close to 5,600 Scottish children being looked after by the Local Authority at that time. Almost three quarters of those children (4,155) were staying with the 3,415 registered foster families, as per the same report. While we do see a slight boost in the number of foster homes as compared to the previous year, evidently, it’s still not enough.
To put it simply, there just aren’t enough foster carers available in Scotland to take care of all the children in need of it. Anyone who feels like they can...
Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
People in Devon are being advised to treat the symptoms of hay fever at home. General advice is available on the NHS website but if further assistance is required on how to manage hay fever, this is available through local pharmacies.
In line with national guidance , NHS Devon has asked GPs to encourage self-care for hay fever which will allow them to focus on more complex patient issues. GP practices may refer people...
As Benjamin Ball Associates celebrates another bumper crop of new business wins, Steve Jacobs has joined the team as an experienced communications coach and writer. Steve has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate and financial public relations and will be an asset to the team in providing expert advice to their growing client roster.
Steve’s joining has expanded the services offered to blue chip customers from presentation and pitch coaching and investor pitch coaching to include report writing, speech writing, and investor communications.
Independent accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has moved to new offices in Exeter’s premier office park at Pynes Hill just two miles from the city centre.
The move comes just five years after the company opened its first Exeter office at Exeter Business Park. It reflects significant ongoing growth with sales increasing between 20 and 25 percent per annum and staff numbers swelling to 24 full time employees ranging from senior leaders to AAT apprentices.
With offices on the ground and first floors, plus meeting rooms and a boardroom, Courtenay House effectively...
According to a survey conducted by the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, tradespeople across Cornwall and Devon are optimistic about the industry, despite the rise in inflation affecting the price of building materials and the cost of living crisis impacting workload.
The survey of self-employed tradespeople and small to medium-sized companies highlighted that there is plenty of building work taking place, with 83% of respondents confirming they have ‘too much or more than usual’ or ‘a manageable amount’ of work in the pipeline....
The 24th annual Nello cycle ride in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity is on course to raise £60,000.
Nearly 900 cyclists took to the roads around Devon to support the Exeter-based charity, which offers free support and advice to local people affected by cancer.
The riders tackled 60 or 100 mile routes in glorious sunshine, starting and finishing at Topsham Rugby Club.
They came from all over the world to take part.
Craig Muldoon travelled 6,000 miles from Thailand to his former home town of Topsham be a part of an event he first rode 20 years ago.
Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is absolutely thrilled to offer to the market a simply stunning six-bedroom family home with a plethora of facilities in almost four acres of Devon countryside, near the village of Bishopsteignton, crowned by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK 2023.
Lea House is a truly exceptional property with glorious south-facing views high above the Teign Estuary and the rolling hills of the South Hams. The small parish of Bishopsteignton, with its friendly tight knit community,...
