The Christmas spirit is alive and well across Devon, as students from schools across the county have embraced the holiday season with a burst of festive creativity.
Children across Devon have taken part in a Christmas card design competition judged by artists from the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts (SWAc.) SWAc is a charity dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the South West, its core members are outstanding practitioners of fine and applied arts with varied practices, backgrounds and styles.
The iconic 80s retro festival, Let's Rock, has unveiled its official line-up for summer 2025 at Let's Rock Exeter- and it's the best ever!
Part of the UK's most successful retro festival series, Let's Rock Exeter proudly announces that UK super-band, Squeeze will headline the festival next summer.
The stellar line-up also includes Matt Goss (Bros) for his first ever Let's Rock appearance, Kim Wilde, Go West, Bad Manners, Then Jerico, T-Pau, Jennie Bellstar, Pat Sharp, Thereza Bazar's Dollar, Owen Paul and many many more exciting 80s acts. Tickets start at just £39.50 and...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking local communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.
The Trust has already been experiencing significant and sustained demand across its 999 services this winter - a position that is echoed by other health and care organisations locally, regionally, and nationally.
Traditionally, the time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest periods of the year for the service and in response to this, Trust leaders...
Cumberland Grange, a Barchester care home in Exeter, recently presented Exeter Foodbank with crates packed with food collected by the home.
Exeter Foodbank do a fantastic job supporting local families and the local community. Cumberland Grange wanted to do all they could to help this deserving charity, especially in these challenging times over the festive period.
Bethanie Cheffings, General Manager at Cumberland Grange said: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities. We have so many charitable residents here at Cumberland and when we...
As we enter the holiday season Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are driving.
Many of you will be travelling on our roads to visit loved ones or attend festive events this week, the message from Devon and Cornwall Police is clear – if you are driving, do not drink any alcohol or consume any drugs.
Roads Policing Team Sergeant Owen Messenger said: “If you are driving and consuming alcohol or drugs you are risking your own life as well as the lives of other innocent road users.
Stores in Exeter have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.
There were 6,159 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25-30 November in large and Express stores.
Every item donated in Exeter provides much-needed support for charities FareShare and Trussell in the run-up to Christmas.
Donations to Trussell help food banks to provide emergency food parcels to people who cannot afford the essentials, while donations to FareShare support thousands of frontline local charities...
Devon carers have been honoured for more than one thousand years of dedicated service to the Southern Healthcare care group.
The care home group, which has award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish, invited 93 team members to an event celebrating long service for five, ten, 15, and 20 continuous years at the company.
Geoffrey Cox, managing director of Southern Healthcare, expressed his gratitude to the honorees, commending their passion and dedication, which helps create vibrant communities within their care homes.
RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.
The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry.
The customers were selected to attend the evenings after taking part in RGB’s scratch-card competition. Each winner brought a friend to join...
Family meetings can be a great way for parents, foster carers, and children to connect, communicate, and strengthen their relationships. By setting aside dedicated time to check in, share feelings, and solve problems, families can gain understanding, improve cooperation , and build trust. Here are some tips for making your family meetings a success.
Schedule Regularly
The first step is to establish a consistent schedule for your family meetings. Sit down together and decide on a regular schedule that works for everyone, such as weekly or monthly. Mark it clearly in your calendars...
Selecting the perfect coffee blend for your cafe is more than just picking a few beans. It’s about crafting an experience that will keep your customers coming back for more. The coffee you serve will define your cafe’s identity, setting you apart in an increasingly competitive market. This guide will help you make informed decisions to ensure you choose the ideal blend for your establishment.
Understand Your Audience
The first step in selecting a coffee blend is understanding your customers. Are they professionals stopping by for a quick espresso, or are they leisurely...
