On 23 February, Lymphoma Action will be holding a virtual Live your Life workshop for anyone in the Devon and Exeter area who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their lymphoma doesn’t need treatment straight away (also known as ‘active monitoring’ or ‘watch and wait’.) These unique and interactive workshops are led by someone with a personal experience of lymphoma, and...
Campaigners gathered in Crediton yesterday with one simple message, “nobody should die in poverty”.
The group were collecting signatures for a petition from the UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie.
It calls on the UK Government to give people with a terminal illness their State Pension, no matter their age.
Marie Curie says that a 90,000 people die in poverty every year. Most at risk are people of working age, who are almost twice as likely to fall into poverty at the end of their lives than those of pension age.
Exeter’s Volunteer Fayre is set to return on Thursday, 23 March and promises to be bigger and better than ever!
The fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is predicated to attract more than 50 exhibitors and up to 400 visitors - double the number compared to last year.
It will bring together voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers.
Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out more about the organisations exhibiting and the volunteering opportunities on...
A Devon community group has called on the county’s residents to back its quest to win top prize in a nationwide competition – and with it £5,000.
Punk Against Poverty CIC is one of 12 finalists from around the UK going before a public vote in the Selco Community Heroes competition, which attracted nearly 2,000 entries.
Leading builders merchants Selco Builders Warehouse – which has a branch in Exeter on Filmer Way - has organised the competition, designed to support charities and community groups during the financial turmoil.
Bertram Fairbanks, formerly known as Bertram Law, continues to raise the bar, with the appointment of Julia Knight as a new Partner and Head of Commercial Property at its head office at Belvedere House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, in line with its ongoing ambitious expansion plans.
Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With nearly twenty years’ experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from sole traders to large corporate entities. Julia deals with sales...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, and with good reason. They emit less pollution, are more cost-effective in the long run, and offer a smooth and quiet driving experience. With the recent advancements in EV charging infrastructure, it's easier than ever to charge an electric car in the UK. Whether you're looking to buy a Nissan Leaf or an EV6 Kia , here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the charging options available to you.
Types of EV Charging Stations
There are three main types of EV charging stations available in the UK:...
A stag do, also known as a bachelor party, is a celebration of the groom-to-be's last days of singlehood. It is typically held for the groom-to-be and his male friends and usually involves a night out, drinking, having fun and making lasting memories before the big day. But planning a stag do can be a daunting task, especially if you're the best man or one of the groomsmen. This guide was put together to help you plan the perfect stag do. Below are the necessary steps you need to take.
Step 1: Set A Budget
When planning a stag, the first thing to do is set a budget....
When you own your own home, it opens up a lot of different opportunities for you, one of those being the possibility of adding an extension onto the back of your home. There are so many benefits to extending your home, one of the main ones being that it just adds some extra space. The great thing about building an extension is that it is a very versatile space, meaning you get to choose what you want to do with that extra room. There are endless possibilities with extensions; you could create an extra bedroom, bathroom, or even just a new living area.
A 19-year-old man charged with the murder of Stephen Cook in Exeter is due to appear at the city’s crown court on Thursday 2 February.
Brian Jewell, of no fixed abode, initially appeared before magistrates on Tuesday 31 January where the case was referred to Exeter Crown Court. Jewell was remanded in custody.
Mr Cook, aged 45 and from Exeter, died following an incident in Sidwell Street on the evening of Saturday 28 January.
Police can confirm that three other individuals, two men and a woman initially arrested as part of the investigation, have been eliminated...
Join the Hospiscare team at Double Locks on Saturday 18 March, or take part ‘your way’ by choosing your own route and location, to raise vital funds for your local hospice.
Whichever way you join, everything we love about Men’s Walk will remain the same. You’ll get your own Men’s Walk t-shirt, a drink courtesy of Exeter Brewery, a pasty supplied by Chunk of Devon, the rugby, a great day out and the chance to support Hospiscare!
The only thing missing is you; whether you walk your own route or start at The Double Locks, we will all be walking together to support local people...
