Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter got their hands dirty as they planted a number of sunflower seeds, ready to start a sunflower competition.
As we start to enjoy all that spring has to offer, with daffodils and tulips making an appearance in the garden, staff and residents plan to plant lots more flowers, herbs and vegetables to bring the garden to life. But for now, we start with sunflowers!
Residents have name tagged their own sunflower pots and wait patiently for them to start growing.
Independent Renault Trucks distributor, Sparks Commercial Services, is widening its reach across the South West with the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter.
Operating as Sparks Commercials Exeter from 1st April 2022, this latest acquisition takes the number of Sparks Commercial Services sites to five, joining well-established facilities in Southampton, Portsmouth, Poole and Swindon. The company has confirmed that all 12 former employees of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter will transfer to Sparks Commercial Services to join its growing workforce of 122.
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is pledging to support its most vulnerable customers in Devon with grants from its Community Matters Fund ahead of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The upcoming awareness week (9-15 May) aims to tackle loneliness, particularly in the wake of the pandemic – which has left many people from all walks of life reporting feelings of isolation.
To provide much needed support for the local organisations tackling these vital issues, WPD is calling on charities, councils and community groups in the South West to apply for grants of up to £10,000,...
Devon’s local authorities are supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to the Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.
A new website now hosts the latest guidance and information as it becomes available.
Team Devon, which includes Devon County Council, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge and Torridge District Councils, West Devon Borough Council and Exeter City Council, condemned Russia's actions when it first invaded Ukraine.
The local authorities are giving particular support to families in Devon...
The RSPB are supporting the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (the RD&E) to enhance their outdoor spaces for staff, volunteers, patients, carers, visitors and local wildlife.
A number of the outdoor spaces located at the RD&E Wonford site’s have recently been renovated – this includes the development of a new wildflower meadow area, a staff garden, and a memory courtyard. The support offered by the RSPB will help the RD&E to enhance these spaces and make sure they benefit the Trust’s local wildlife too.
Over 1,000 supporters stepped up for their local hospice charity by taking part in its iconic fundraising event last month.
Men’s Walk returned on 12 March to raise sponsorship for Hospiscare ’s vital end-of-life care for local people living with a terminal illness.
The hospice cares for over 2,500 patients and their families every year across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. With just 18% of the charity’s income funded by the NHS, events like Men’s Walk are crucial to the survival of Hospiscare.
This year’s Men’s Walk was a true milestone for Hospiscare. Not only was it...
In today’s digital era, advertising has moved a notch higher by adopting the digital way of advertising. The outdoor digital screen advertising method is slowly gaining popularity amongst businesses to drive traffic to their businesses. Its versatile usage influences its popularity and comprehensive, vivid imaging.
The installation of the outdoor digital screens requires quite a significant amount; its repair may cost as much; hence taking care of it must be prioritized. Reasonable care will guarantee long-term service. Here are some ways to maintain an LED display screen, shield...
Pensioners and their loved ones in the South West are being urged to take-up Pension Credit, as the Government launches a new campaign today that will help those of pension age with the cost of living.
New figures show around 117,800 pensioners in the South West currently receive Pension Credit. However, many are still not claiming this extra financial help, which can offer a vital financial boost worth over £3,300 a year.
Starting this month, advertising for Pension Credit will feature in internet search results and on social media, before being expanded to national and...
Having electric appliances on or on standby all night can add over £1,000 to a yearly bill.
Energy bills are rising across the UK and many households will be looking for ways to cut back on costs.
The cost of running electrical appliances is set to increase in April 2022, with the energy price cap increasing for approximately 22 million people in the UK after wholesale prices have quadrupled in the last year.
Whilst the price increases are unavoidable, small things that can be done to alleviate expenses. New data has shown how much energy could be wasted when...
All eligible laboratories at the University of Exeter have now achieved Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) accreditation.
Exeter labs began applying for LEAF status in early 2021, and the awards mean that all labs are officially greener and more sustainable than 12 months ago.
This makes Exeter just the second institution in the LEAF programme to reach this 100% milestone.
LEAF, created by University College London, aims to help labs become more efficient, thus reducing costs, waste and carbon emissions.
