The Jolly Good Jaunt on Sunday 29th October will again give walkers the opportunity to take part and raise vital funds for local charity Hospiscare.
The continued success of the Jolly Good Jaunt owes much to the generous support of local businesses and groups including the Deer Park County House Hotel for the splendid venue, the Honiton Agricultural Association for the use of their showground, Denhay Farms, Devon Hog Roast & Tesco`s Honiton for the delicious lunch. Go Outdoors in Exeter are kindly allowing a 10% discount to walkers who produce their registration letter....
Friends, family and carers of women with learning disabilities are being urged to help ensure that they have regular breast screenings.
It follows the latest NHS data which shows that significant numbers of women with learning disabilities in Devon did not have a breast screening during 2016. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and women with a learning disability are the least likely to attend screenings, even though it can save their life. During October, local authorities, charities and health providers are joining forces to raise awareness among carers, friends...
Lush Exeter customers are in for an experience like no other.
On Friday 29th September 2017, the relocated and new look Lush shop located at Unit 3, Eastgate opened its doors for the very first time.
With a trading area spread across 141m2, the new shop hosts an array of exciting features and concepts, which showcase all that is innovative and inspiring about Lush.
Anna Wiltshire, Lush Exeter Manager: "Lush has been a fragrant presence on Exeter High Street for 14 years now and during that time we have seen more and more interest in our fresh handmade cosmetics....
Local Heroes to unveil new resources that will inspire children and young people to #CallTimeOut on Hate Crime
Working with young victims of Hate Crime and prejudice, Local Heroes has produced a new Hate Crime awareness resource for children and young people that can be used in any formal or informal youth setting.
This resource consists of short films featuring young people sharing their experiences and the impact that Hate has had on their lives, as well as a call to action in the form of their views of what can be done to “Call Time Out” on prejudice and Hate Crime in...
Are you an experienced amateur wildlife photographer who would jump at the chance to photograph Exe Estuary wildlife from the vantage point of a stationary boat? We are running a special cruise to allow for those 'once in a lifetime' shots.
Your RSPB on-board wildlife guide, Jo King, will point out species such as black-tailed godwits, dunlins, golden plovers – and of course – avocets; liaising with the skipper to stop the boat for fantastic photo opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to get up close with some stunning wildlife! Booking essential.
“If there is one guarantee in life that’s absolute, it’s death. We are all going to die. However, many never give this a second thought until it happens to someone we are close to. When it does, it can shatter lives. That’s why it’s so important that we talk about death and drop the old stiff upper lip attitude.”
Liz Philpott, 69, from Exeter has been a volunteer for local charity Hospiscare for over 14 years. Having worked previously as a nurse and midwife, Liz began volunteering at Hospiscare as a complementary therapist and reflexologist. Giving treatments to patients and...
A church in Exeter is launching a new event next month aimed at those who are curious about Christianity.
In a recent BBC poll, it was found that a fifth of non-religious people believe in life after death, and a growing number of people are open to exploring the Bible and faith further.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street is now launching Alpha, a new 8 week course, which explores the basics of the Christian faith and is relevant to those who have never come to church before.
Alpha shares stories of finding God from personalities including TV adventurer Bear...
Do you think that your local park, playground or playing field is the best in the country? Here’s your chance to prove it.
National charity Fields in Trust have launched a campaign to find the UK’s Best Park, as voted by YOU! This unique award is open to all public green spaces across the UK through a simple online nomination at www.fieldsintrust.org/bestpark . It might be that your local park is great for a Sunday afternoon stroll, your neighbourhood playground is a hive of activity for children, or a nature reserve provides a stress-free space to relax. This is your chance to...
There’s a new bike on the streets of Exeter this autumn and it’ll be arriving at a school near you soon!
The bike in question is a very special three-wheeler and it belongs to local nature charity, Devon Wildlife Trust. Since April the Trust has been running a project which is working with most of the schools in Exeter, helping them to take their pupils out of the classroom and into the great outdoors to learn more about nature and themselves.
The Exeter Schools Project, as it is known, is being supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Its aim is simple: to...
Amy Jones, having battled with her weight over the years, has found a solution for herself, and a way to help others.
At one time being a fit and healthy mum seemed out of reach for Amy. She was nearly 17 stone and struggling with health issues and anxiety.
Following a history of joint problems, surgeries, three children, and trying every diet plan going, Amy decided to join a Slimming World group in Countess Wear, Exeter in February 2016. She turned to the Extra Easy Food Optimising plan and discovered that weight loss needn’t be a struggle.
