A sponsored swimming challenge which raises vital funds for Diabetes UK returns this spring – and a call has gone out for people from the south-west to sign up.
Swim22 runs between 22 March and 22 June and involves swimming a total of 22 miles – the same distance as the English Channel. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, anywhere they like, accumulating the miles across the course of the 12 weeks.
All funds raised will go towards Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with diabetes gets the care and...
Now in its 47th year, International Women’s Day 2022 is taking place on Tuesday 8th March, promoting a world of gender equality and less discrimination. One industry that is still perceived as largely male-dominated is the construction sector. Tackling this stigma, Exeter based developer Burrington Estates employs a number of women in dominant roles, encouraging women into the industry. Here, Katie Wells, Michelle Mitchell and Natalie Tucker explain more about their roles at Burrington Estates, and why more needs to be done to encourage women into this rewarding sector.
Bluebird Care’s offices in Exeter, Exmouth, East Devon, and North & West Devon have announced a 17% pay rise for their Care Assistants.
The inflation-beating pay rise has been announced in response to the exceptional work of their team.
The home care provider, who is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission – the highest award available in the industry, delivers premium home care services throughout the region, including home visits, live-in care, companionship and complex care plans.
Bluebird Care Exeter, Exmouth, East Devon, and North & West...
Leading housing association Sovereign is working with crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder to invest in employment and training projects.
Groups and charities that have a focus on these projects and are based within three miles of Sovereign homes in the South and South West of England can apply for a share of £100k to boost the fundraising they’ve already done.
Sovereign is particularly interested in projects that focus on supporting people to upskill, access training, find work or better work, or self-employment opportunities.
Sovereign Housing Association will invest nearly half a million pounds over the next two years in giving young people a voice in their housing and community future.
The housing association, which has homes across the south of England, will receive £225,250 in funding from the #iwill Fund, a £54 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) – and will invest the same itself – meaning that nearly half a million pounds will go towards encouraging youth participation.
Short breaks and holidays by coach, picking up in Exeter
We all need something enjoyable to look forward to and with the popularity of the Staycation on the increase, why not book a coach holiday from your doorstep?
Tally Ho Holidays are delighted to now offer pick ups from Exeter Services.
A holiday by coach means you can set off from home, travel in comfort on our modern, comfortable coaches, taking in the scenery, arriving at your hotel refreshed and not having endured the stresses of driving, navigating, finding somewhere to park.
New research by McCarthy Stone, which is behind Pym Court Retirement Living Plus development on Exeter Road, has found that almost two fifths (39%) of older people in the South West, equating to an estimated 495k, would consider moving, with more than a quarter (27%) of retirees in the region – 343k – potentially needing to downsize.
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic creating a strong desire to move home, McCarthy Stone’s research found that South West retirees felt there were too many barriers that disincentivised them to move.
Coaching Focus , a consultancy dedicated to enhancing the performance of people and their organisations by helping them foster a coaching mindset, is growing from strength to strength, with the news of a new senior executive hire and office move.
The Exeter-based business, founded by Trayton Vance, has recently announced the appointment of retired Senior British Army Officer, Ivan Jones, who will be joining as a Senior Partner. Jones, who spent over 33 years’ serving in the Armed Forces, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering large organisational transformation,...
National charity and leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding training across the UK and Ireland, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), is urging people to get summer ready by brushing up on their water safety skills and knowledge.
With over 400 people dying each year in the UK and Ireland from accidental drowning, it’s clear that it’s a topic that needs more attention.
Lee Heard, Charity Director at RLSS UK said: “With June, July, and August proving to be the months with the most fatalities, it is vitally important that everyone has an understanding of water safety,...
Mental health services at Cranbrook Education Campus in Devon are set to receive a £500 boost thanks to the Community Champions scheme operated by regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West.
Laura Temple, who is a mentor to the pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus and applied for the funding, said: “We have seen a big rise in mental health issues among teenagers and the pandemic has only accelerated many of these problems.
“I work with many of the vulnerable students at Cranbrook and we regularly see young people seeking help with anxiety, self harm, eating...
