Tilia Homes’ Western region has delivered 75 gifts to Salvation Army centres in the south west, as part of the charity’s Christmas Present Appeal.
The Exeter-based business brought together its employees, contractors, and home buyers to donate toys to the appeal, which Tilia Homes collected at its development sales offices and delivered to its nearest Salvation Army centres. Tilia Homes Western Region has also bolstered the collection of gifts by donating an additional £500 to the charity to support their causes throughout the year.
Devon Air Ambulance supporters jump at chance to sign up to skydive as charity enters its 30th year
As Devon Air Ambulance enters its 30th year of service in 2022, the charity is inviting supporters who would like to raise funds for the local lifesaving charity to take a leap into the blue with a skydiving fundraising challenge.
Over the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend on Saturday 4 June, 2022, Devon Air Ambulance will be championing jumpers on its first ever Community Skydive Day.
Fundraisers will assemble at Skydive Buzz HQ at Dunkeswell airfield in East Devon,...
Some of the best activities in Mallorca have nothing to do with sun, sea and sand. There are many things to do besides go to the beach. Mallorca is a very popular holiday destination and there are many things for visitors of all ages: families, couples or groups of friends. If you are planning to go on holiday to Mallorca, here is a selection with some great recommendations that really should not be missed.
The best boat trips in Mallorca
Being a Mediterranean island and surrounded by sea, there are a great many boat trips and catamaran excursion to secluded coves and beautiful...
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter got into the Christmas spirit by joining a virtual afternoon of festivities along with the staff and residents at over seventy Barchester care homes across the south of England, Jersey and the Isle of Wight.
Cumberland Grange’s staff and residents worked as one big team to try and win Barchester’s Big Christmas Quiz of the year. The afternoon provided much entertainment and laughter amongst the home and when they weren’t quizzing, residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods and mulled wine prepared by the home’s chef, Simon....
The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply affected the world’s immigration process, causing a lot of hindrances like travel bans, lockdowns, quarantines, restrictions, local conditions, and longer waiting times on processing papers and other necessary information. There is also the presence of anxiety and fear as this virus can and could be anywhere. This outbreak has caused the Department of State’s capacity to immediately process and work on immigrant visa applications. Longer delays and a stricter approach have been taken into account when it comes to processing immigrant visa applications....
Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has announced a major new exhibition exploring the museum and Devon’s links with the Transatlantic Slave Trade in early 2022.
In Plain Sight: Transatlantic slavery and Devon will investigate aspects of Devon and Exeter’s relationship with the Transatlantic Slave Trade that are all around us, but for some remain ‘hidden in plain sight’. Using RAMM’s collections and the expertise of many contributors, it aims to shed light on this hidden history.
The exhibition is the result of research that began...
AN AWARD scheme recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer is being launched today in the South West.
Around 120 children are diagnosed with cancer in the South West every year. Nominations for the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, are now open and families across the South West are being called on to nominate young cancer patients and survivors in the run up to Christmas.
The Star Awards are open to under-18s who have been diagnosed with and treated for cancer in the last five...
Everyday encounters with pain are pretty standard for children, especially toddlers. Minor scratches and wounds are part of growing up and being a kid. This is how they learn, and these experiences are responsible for providing numerous opportunities for pain behavior socialization. Nonetheless, the internet seems to lack much information on these minor sufferings; we rarely talk about how to handle them exactly.
You can treat a majority of minor injuries at home; you should be aware that a little blood from such wounds and scrapes is typical. However, how they are treated can...
Millions of pounds are being pumped in to support adult social care providers in Devon this winter, to help ease the pressure on hospitals, and help them recruit and retain valuable care staff.
Following Devon County Council's announcement this month of £3 million for domiciliary care staff, the Council today has announced a further £5.3 million to help support independent sector residential and nursing care workers.
The funding comes from the government, and NHS Devon has also contributed to the one-off funding package.
Even though we all have training clothes, finding a top or pair of shorts that you love is difficult. On the other hand, comfortable, well-fitting women's fitness attire can make or break your enthusiasm to go for a run, hit the gym, or even walk your dog. And if the training apparel you're wearing is attractive and makes you feel good, that's the golden grail.
Technical materials that drain sweat away, dry fast, and possibly provide slight compression to make your body feel supported should be used in well-designed training apparel for women. It should also be well-designed so...
