Taylor Wimpey Exeter recently helped pupils at St Martin’s Primary School in Cranbrook plant 10 new trees to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The donation from Taylor Wimpey was to support the school’s involvement in The Queen’s Green Canopy campaign, a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee this year which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
Pupils worked together to plant the trees with the help of a Taylor Wimpey Sales Executive from the Cranbrook development.
84% of children and young people aged six to 17 in the South West believe they are capable of making a positive difference to the future of the planet, but almost three in five (59%) of those say they need others to help them.
The findings, from a poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to coincide with the launch of the year’s Great British Spring Clean, reveal that taking ‘eco-action’ outside, such as litter-picking, makes children feel happier (58%) and like they are taking control and doing something positive for the environment (44%)....
It’s a tale nearly as old as time. For decades, the historic counties of Devon and Cornwall in the Southwest of England have feuded over the ownership of the traditional cream tea - and now a new study of TripAdvisor data finally lays to rest the debate around the best place for staycationers to enjoy this quintessentially British delicacy this year.
Although the exact origin of the ‘cream team’ is controversial, there is evidence to suggest that the tradition of eating bread with cream and jam originated from Tavistock Abbey in Devon during the 11th century. Since then,...
Generous shoppers in Devon are being encouraged to support a fundraising campaign for three leading health charities.
Last year Tesco's ‘Helping you to live healthier’ campaign raised more than £1million after customers rounded up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills.
The money raised is helping Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK to continue their vital work to improve and save lives.
As the charities fight back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Devon shoppers are again being urged to round up their shopping to...
It is well documented that getting a new business off the ground is extremely risky. With statistics reporting 20% of businesses failing in their first year and around 60% going bust within the first three years, making sure a start-up survives during the first few years is critical.
Add in the impact of Covid-19 (3.9% of businesses have ‘no confidence’ that they will survive over the next few months), owning a start-up remains a challenge for entrepreneurs.
WIth the statistics seemingly working against most new businesses, launching a brand new company as the world was...
When retirement rolls around, it’s important to have your finances in order so you can get the most out of your golden years.
Aside from a pension and personal savings , one other way to go about this is through equity release. This basically boils down to taking a loan that’s based on the current value of your home, and only needing to repay this and any interest after you die or enter care in old age.
There are benefits and downsides to equity release which you have to bear in mind when weighing up whether to go ahead, so let’s look at some of the most impactful...
National Family Mediation (NFM), a charity which helps families to sort arrangements for children, property, finance and other important matters, says that nosediving divorce statistics is not a true representation of the number of families in conflict.
According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the number of divorces completed in 2020 was 103,592. A 4.5% drop on the previous year.
However, while the data suggests more people are working through their problems and choosing to stay together, experts say that isn’t the case.
Domestic abuse victims in the South West and their children will receive extra support to help them rebuild their lives in a safe environment, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced today (15 February).
Over £11 million will be given to councils in the South West as part of £125 million government funding across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital support services including healthcare, social workers and benefits.
Drug or alcohol support and other specialist services...
With the influx of medical concerns, the healthcare system should upgrade now more than ever. Learn how e-signatures can benefit operations within the medical field.
The Tour of Britain will not return to Devon this year, but the county council hopes it will host stages again in the future.
Last week the locations for this year’s tour were announced, with Devon missing out on hosting in 2022, despite the success of last September’s event.
Set to a backdrop of glorious sunshine beamed to TV viewers across the world, over a hundred riders raced from Sherford near Plymouth to a packed Queen Street in Exeter, via a circuitous route including Dartmouth and Dartmoor.
