With 84% of people saying society should do more to promote neighbourliness, a new campaign running throughout October is calling on people to use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back to carry out a simple act of kindness in their community. Created by tech-for-good platform, Neighbourly , #TheExtraHour is a national campaign encouraging individuals, families and businesses to pledge their time for good – from checking in on a neighbour to helping out at a local food charity.
The campaign has already been embraced by hundreds of charities and community organisations...
Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.
This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.
This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...
Exeter and Devon Crematorium is proud to announce a donation of £5,000 to Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. This contribution is part of a wider initiative involving multiple crematoria, aimed at supporting the vital work Hospice UK does across the country.
Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and end-of-life care. Their mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to compassionate, personalised care at the end of life.
They:
Champion the work of over two hundred hospices across the UK
Exeter Philharmonic Choir welcomes the Bristol Ensemble and international soloists to perform the world première of The Weather Book, composed by Cecilia McDowall, also Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Vaughan Williams’ Toward the Unknown Region, Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody and Poulenc’s Gloria.
Agnes Auer (soprano) Seohyun Go (soprano) Cecily Shaw (Mezzo soprano) Howard Ionascu (conductor)
Cecilia McDowall will lead a pre-concert talk about her composition at 6.30 pm, at the Devon and Exeter Institution, 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter. Admission is free, but tickets are very limited and...
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .
The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about symptoms...
Lit by the warm glow of flaming torches and accompanied by a musical fanfare of medieval instruments and drums, the Mediaeval Baebes’ procession will magically wend its way towards Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December.
Commencing at 18.50pm from H&M on the High Street, step into a world of enchantment. The pageantry will commence with a lighting of the chalice ceremony, symbolically ‘awakening the flame of old’ as described in the torchlit inspired lyrics of the new Christmas song ‘December.’
Dressed in flowing gowns and carrying the flickering flames to guide...
In an age where nearly every part of daily life relies on connectivity, a fast and dependable internet connection has become more than a luxury; it’s a necessity. Whether for work, education, communication or entertainment, the ability to stay online consistently underpins how we live and function in the modern world. As our homes, businesses and communities become more digital, the importance of reliable internet access continues to grow.
The Foundation of Remote Work and Hybrid Living
The global shift towards remote and hybrid work models has highlighted just how crucial stable...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people across the South West to take part in free community events this October to learn lifesaving CPR, as part of the annual Restart a Heart (RSAH) initiative.
Led by Resuscitation Council UK, the initiative raises awareness of cardiac arrests and equips people with the confidence and skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use a defibrillator. By learning these simple techniques, members of the public can play a vital role in improving survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac...
An Exeter veterinary practice has welcomed the former head of a South African zoo who has treated everything from chimpanzees to penguins as its new exotics vet.
Stephen Vanderspuy has joined Linnaeus-owned City Vets in Exeter, an appointment which coincides with the arrival of practice director Stuart Ford-Fennah from renowned referral centre Cave Veterinary Specialists, in Somerset.
Stephen has an illustrious career in his birth country of South Africa. He moved to the UK several years ago where he says there is a high demand for treating exotic pets.
Did you know that in Exeter, in 12 months, there has been a 36% increase in the number of teenagers involved in Explorer Units (boys and girls aged 14 to 17)? There is also a waiting list of people wanting to join, which is the first time in 25 years.
The reason for the increase is due to the tremendous programmes the Units run, which are shaped by the young people in the Unit. The increase is also due to the brilliant programmes that are offered to Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14). This means they are staying involved and want to move on to Explorers.
