Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has won a South West Energy Efficiency Award 2020/21. The award recognises ECOE as a leading UK social enterprise for vulnerable customer support. The award comes thanks to ECOE’s outstanding work in the environmental sector and its clear impact in its local communities. Specifically, the award recognises outstanding work during 2020’s pandemic.
From September 2020-March 2021 ECOE’s Healthy Homes for Wellbeing anti-fuel poverty project helped 1145 households to save over £1m collectively. That's nearly £900 per household on average. During the first...
The Devon charity launches its Christmas appeal, reminding us that Devon’s patients are ‘in Good Hands’ at Christmas and every day.
Devon Air Ambulance this week launches its Christmas appeal which reassures supporters that patients are ‘In Good Hands’, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.
Despite the lockdown at the start of the year, the crew has nevertheless delivered uninterrupted time-critical care to hundreds of patients in Devon and beyond, both by critical care car and by aircraft.
The much-loved local charity that in 2022 celebrates its...
Tackling climate change may sound daunting and seem like an impossible task. Individual actions may seem to have little or no impact but collectively if everyone were to take simple steps to reduce one’s impact it can have a profound change on the environment both in the short term and long term. Keep reading to find out what you can do to save our planet! Alternatively, you can also visit justoneearth.co.uk .
Use Your Voice
Firstly, one can start off by speaking up about climate change. Individuals can use different platforms to raise concerns that they have to others who might...
Has your community group, organisation or school been taking action to restore nature? Perhaps you know of a special person who’s been going above and beyond to give wildlife a helping hand? If yes, the Devon Local Nature Partnership wants to hear from you.
The Devon LNP is launching the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards to celebrate parish and town councils, communities, schools and special individuals that have going that extra mile to address the urgent Ecological Emergency.
There are some fantastic projects and initiatives popping up all over Devon that...
If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.
“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.
“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”
23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...
The pandemic significantly changed a number of things in our lives. We were told not to see family and friends, take public transport or even go to the office. Everything we were used to was no longer. Now, as we emerge from Covid, some of our pre-pandemic activities are back on the table. We can eat dinner at our favourite restaurant , enjoy drinks in a cosy pub and hug our loved ones again.
However, there are some things that may never go back to the way we’re used to as a result of lockdown. The main factor that has seen a shift is the way we work and carry out our roles. Gone...
A management buyout is where the ownership party of a company sell the business to members of the management team. Getting advice before a management buyout is essential for extracting the right value. Below we explore the pros and cons of management buyout.
Pros
Faster
The sale process should go faster than usual. Although there are still plenty of legal complexities to sift through, due to the existing relationship between management and ownership, it should be easier to progress.
Are you dreading the treadmill's continual, but immovable strides? What about the gym's overcrowded weight room?
Alternate typical exercises with enjoyable outdoor activities! Outdoor workouts may be equally as beneficial as indoor workouts, if not more so. Whether you're trekking on trails or paddleboarding across the water, these outdoor activities are not to be missed. You'll be having so much fun that you'll forget you're getting a good exercise in! Check out Gunfire if you’re into air rifles for a hunting trip.
Following are some of the best outdoor activities that...
The BBC’s Director-General met with local students as he officially opened the corporation’s new studios in Exeter College, hailing it an “inspiration for future journalists and programme makers”.
Tim Davie praised the forward-thinking partnership between BBC South West and Exeter College during his visit, and conducted a Q&A session with budding journalism students.
The permanent base on the ground floor of the Centre for Creative Industries building in the College will be used by BBC reporters to conduct interviews for regional and national news programmes, such as...
Christmas is a magical time for family and friends alike; a time for giving, sharing and loving as the nights grow longer. Though family takes the centre-stage at Christmas for many people across the country, seeing friends is a favoured Christmas activity for around 8 in 10 Brits . If you’re looking forward to seeing your friends this holiday season, why not make it official with these Christmas activity ideas?
Host a Bonfire
A bonfire is a wonderful way to bring friends together – there is something about sharing a campfire with your closest friends that makes an...
