On 16th July 2025 staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative.
Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Cumberland Grange care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.
Five Rivers Child Care is delighted to announce that all of its residential children’s homes have been officially rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the UK’s independent regulator of services for children and young people. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable children.
With nine homes located across England, Five Rivers provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who are unable to live with their families. The recent Ofsted inspections praised the homes for...
LockFit, the UK's leading Franchised mobile locksmith network, today celebrates an extraordinary milestone: Casey Metcalfe, one of its first female locksmiths and former professional kitesurfer, has officially joined forces with husband Scott Metcalfe to deliver unmatched emergency and security services across South Devon. Together, they now command an astonishing 13 towns with quick response times, making them the region's most formidable locksmith power duo.
"When Scott found success in Exeter, I saw a chance to push both my career and our community forward," says Casey, whose...
The next ‘Build It Live’ show takes place at Westpoint in Exeter on the weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025. A visit to one of the Build It Live shows which take place around the UK are a great way to pick up someexpert top tips to guarantee a successful home renovation or extension.
As well as free one to one advice and free clinics and seminars, you can also meet hundreds of local and national suppliers including architects and companies offering kitchens, oak framed homes, heating solutions, glazing options and so much more…
Devon Air Ambulance has launched the Heart of Devon Summer Appeal 2025 , urging residents and visitors to support its lifesaving missions during their busiest time of the year.
With the stunning weather, thousands of locals and visitors flock to Devon’s coastlines, moors, and countryside, the demand for emergency prehospital care surges. The charity is calling on the community to help fund the critical care teams that respond to emergencies by air and road—often in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
‘Summer is our busiest season,’ says Courtney Buchanan, Individual Giving...
Topsham business HCT Turf has launched a community-focused campaign with a rather unusual prize up for grabs - a donation of turf.
The turf-growing specialist, established in 1973, is calling for nominations from community groups, schools, sports clubs, charities or even individuals whose grounds or lawns could benefit from returfing with hard-wearing, locally grown turf.
Up to 150 square meters of turf – the equivalent of a third of a netball court – together with professional turf-laying will be won by one lucky nominee.
Heating your home efficiently and protecting the environment is now easier. Lekto hardwood heat logs offer a sustainable alternative to traditional fuels. They provide warmth without sacrificing performance.
Hardwood heat logs are a game-changer for home heating. Made from premium compressed wood, they burn consistently and cleanly. This meets the highest eco-friendly energy standards.
Lekto's heat logs are perfect for modern homes that care about the environment and warmth. They offer a smart solution for sustainable heating. This reduces carbon footprint while keeping...
Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel Payne, Business Development and Fundraising Manager, Libraries Unlimited said: “The generous donation from the Morrisons Foundation will help us create an exciting new interactive feature for the new...
Exeter City Football Club is proud to announce a new partnership with Taking Care, who join the Grecians as the club’s official back-of-shirt sponsor.
This exciting collaboration marks the first time Exeter City and Taking Care have worked together, bringing together two organisations with strong ties to the South West and a shared commitment to community wellbeing and support.
Part of AXA Health, Taking Care is the UK's leading provider of personal alarms and digital health and wellbeing services for older adults. With a mission to help people live independently for...
Hosted by Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, the 22nd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 2 July 2025, at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction, and regeneration across the South West. This year, the Awards continued to recognise projects that demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation, and sustainability, positively impacting communities and environments throughout the region.
The prestigious title of Building of the Year 2025 was awarded to the Babbage Building in Plymouth. This landmark educational...
