Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.
Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean.
They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, facing 40-foot waves, scorching heat, exhaustion, salt sores, isolation and total self-sufficiency at sea – all while on their boat Oardrey which is just under nine metres long.
A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board
With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025.
This is not an easy message for me to share. The Alliance has been a massive, life-defining chapter of my heart and soul.
For 11 years, I have lived and breathed this work every single day. It has shaped who I am and the way I see the world.
When I founded the Alliance in 2014, it was born from a deep need to create a community that truly sees and...
Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.
The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.
The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...
Isca Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Student Leadership Team, following a record number of applicants from across the school community. The high volume of interest reflects the growing commitment among students to make a positive impact on school life and champion the values at the heart of the school.
The newly appointed student leaders have taken on a range of important roles, including as primary liaison officers, anti-bullying ambassadors, enrichment activity leaders, and mental health ambassadors. Each role is designed to give students meaningful...
With 84% of people saying society should do more to promote neighbourliness, a new campaign running throughout October is calling on people to use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back to carry out a simple act of kindness in their community. Created by tech-for-good platform, Neighbourly , #TheExtraHour is a national campaign encouraging individuals, families and businesses to pledge their time for good – from checking in on a neighbour to helping out at a local food charity.
The campaign has already been embraced by hundreds of charities and community organisations...
Exeter has proudly scooped a Gold Award at the South West in Bloom Awards, held in Torquay this week. This prestigious recognition follows months of dedicated preparation and showcases the exceptional planting and greening delivered across the city by InExeter BID, Exeter City Council, and the University of Exeter.
This year marked a significant milestone, as Exeter entered the competition as a unified city-wide application for the first time in several years.
This award is not the first recognition from South West in Bloom - previously, InExeter and University had...
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .
The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about symptoms...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people across the South West to take part in free community events this October to learn lifesaving CPR, as part of the annual Restart a Heart (RSAH) initiative.
Led by Resuscitation Council UK, the initiative raises awareness of cardiac arrests and equips people with the confidence and skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use a defibrillator. By learning these simple techniques, members of the public can play a vital role in improving survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac...
An Exeter veterinary practice has welcomed the former head of a South African zoo who has treated everything from chimpanzees to penguins as its new exotics vet.
Stephen Vanderspuy has joined Linnaeus-owned City Vets in Exeter, an appointment which coincides with the arrival of practice director Stuart Ford-Fennah from renowned referral centre Cave Veterinary Specialists, in Somerset.
Stephen has an illustrious career in his birth country of South Africa. He moved to the UK several years ago where he says there is a high demand for treating exotic pets.
Did you know that in Exeter, in 12 months, there has been a 36% increase in the number of teenagers involved in Explorer Units (boys and girls aged 14 to 17)? There is also a waiting list of people wanting to join, which is the first time in 25 years.
The reason for the increase is due to the tremendous programmes the Units run, which are shaped by the young people in the Unit. The increase is also due to the brilliant programmes that are offered to Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14). This means they are staying involved and want to move on to Explorers.
