Exeter Dementia Action Alliance to Close after 11 Remarkable Years

Authored by Gina Awad
Posted: Fri, 10/17/2025 - 6:00am
A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board

With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025.

This is not an easy message for me to share. The Alliance has been a massive, life-defining chapter of my heart and soul.

For 11 years, I have lived and breathed this work every single day. It has shaped who I am and the way I see the world.

When I founded the Alliance in 2014, it was born from a deep need to create a community that truly sees and...

Essential eye clinic changes lives for people in crisis

First-class eyecare was delivered at a free clinic for Exeter people experiencing homelessness.

Leading professionals from the Specsavers Exeter store volunteered their time and expertise in partnership with Vision Care, a charity set up to provide eyecare services to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Seven opticians from the locally owned and run store based themselves at the CoLab Exeter on King William Street to offer free eye tests, glasses and support.

It was part of a nationwide campaign for World Homeless Day, which took place on 10 October...

A Night at The Musicals A Wicked Special

A Night at The Musicals - A Wicked Special

Event Date: 
20/11/2025 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
The Ivy Exeter

On Thursday 20th November from 6:30pm – 9:30pm the Ivy Exeter will be hosting live entertainment to celebrate the Halloween season. The Ivy Exeter will show live performances from vocal duos, showcasing the iconic songs from Wicked The Musical and The Wizard of Oz, providing a slice of theatrical magic to an autumn dinner.

Defy gravity at an extraordinary evening of West End wonder, with dazzling cocktails and spellbinding performances. Featuring sensational vocalists performing unforgettable hits from Wicked, this exclusive live event – A Night at The Musicals: A Wicked Special –...

How to protect your familial inheritance without losing its value

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 10/16/2025 - 9:50am

Preserving the value of a familial inheritance needs great planning and strategic decision-making. With inheritance tax receipts reaching record levels and estates becoming more complex to manage, protecting your family's wealth demands a proactive approach.

Understanding Probate Loans

The probate process can create some financial pressure for beneficiaries and executors. During this period, assets remain locked within the estate whilst essential expenses continue to mount. Probate loans provide crucial access to funds before probate completes , allowing families to...

How Increasing the Installation of Solar Panels in Dublin Can Help Families with Rising Energy Bills

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 10/15/2025 - 1:39pm

In recent years, Dublin households have been facing rapidly increasing energy costs. Fuel, gas and electricity prices have risen sharply, driven by global supply constraints, volatile markets, and policy shifts toward decarbonisation. For many families, this means choosing between heating, lighting, or other essentials. One solution that is gaining momentum is solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. By generating electricity locally from sunlight, solar panels offer both immediate and long‑term relief from energy costs. This read examines how solar can help Dublin families, what incentives exist...

Bring a friend racing for free at Exeter Racecourse, Tuesday, October 21

Bring a Friend for FREE at Exeter Racecourse - October 21, 2025

Event Date: 
21/10/2025 - 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

Racing fans can enjoy the day with family, friends, thanks to the pre-booked ticket offer allowing one free ‘best mate’ per paying guest. Children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by a paying adult, while students and young adults aged 18–24 can secure discounts through the Season’s Pass.

Gates open at 12:10 PM, with the first race at 1:40 PM. Racegoers can expect an action-packed day featuring novice chases, a lively atmosphere, and the perfect celebration of a national jump racing icon. With convenient transport links, including a free shuttle bus from Exeter St David’s...

Celebrate Best Mate at Exeter and Bring a Friend for Free

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/14/2025 - 11:13pm

After a challenging start to the season, Exeter Racecourse is gearing up for a thrilling return on Tuesday, October 21, with the Pricedup Best Mate Novice Chase Day, celebrating one of jump racing’s most adored champions.

Best Mate, the revered champion who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three years in a row (2002–2004), holds a unique connection with Exeter Racecourse. He began his legendary career over fences here on October 17, 2000, marking the 25th anniversary of that flawless chasing debut on Haldon Hill this year. Proving his class a year later on November 6, 2001, Best Mate...

DCW Extends Chiefs Partnership On and Off the Pitch

Recycling rates at Sandy Park soared at the start of the 24/25 season whilst they saw a 25.75% reduction in general waste compared to the same time period in the previous year all thanks to Exeter Chiefs’ sustainability partnership with Devon Contract Waste (DCW). Now, the Devon waste management company has confirmed it will continue the collaboration for the 2025/26 season, as well as sponsoring rising star Christ Tshiunza.

Last season, the partnership delivered impressive results in making Sandy Park more sustainable. With new recycling stations, improved waste segregation, and...

Living Space Architects highly commended in LABC South West Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/14/2025 - 10:03pm

Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.

The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.

The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...

Agrifest South West Launches New Food Village to Attract More Visitors

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/14/2025 - 9:57pm

Agrifest South West is set to welcome a delicious new addition this year: the South West Food Village, bringing a fresh flavour to the region’s premier one-day celebration of prime livestock. Held at Westpoint, Exeter on Wednesday 5th November, the event promises a vibrant showcase of agricultural excellence—and this year, culinary delights too.

The Food Village will feature twelve artisan producers from Devon, each offering a tempting array of locally crafted treats to sample and purchase. From Flapjackery’s indulgent flapjacks to Gotland Gin, distilled to navy strength on a...

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