Councillors from East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Broadclyst Parish Council joined housing association Sovereign to celebrate work starting on 69 new affordable and highly sustainable homes on the edge of Exeter.
Ground was broken by Cllr Olly Davey, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning at EDDC, alongside the Chair of Broadclyst Parish Council, Henry Massey.
The homes at Moonhill Rise will be the first built to the highest rating in Sovereign’s Homes and Place Standard for sustainable homes, which was created alongside Sovereign customers.
Following the success achieved in more than 100 cities worldwide, this live, multi-sensory musical experience will take place in outstanding locations in Exeter from September
Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, brings the Candlelight Concerts to Exeter, with a series of special performances, kicking off with concerts in Tribute to Coldplay, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Hans Zimmer’s Best Works and more. This expansion to the region comes on the heels of the experience’s success, having delighted audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and across a plethora of...
For many families, summer is a chance to plan day trips and holidays together to coincide with school holidays. This includes the estimated 14,900 people living with dementia in Devon.
According to Alzheimer’s Society a well-planned holiday can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of people affected by dementia. They can provide new and shared experiences for the person with dementia and their loved ones.
Derek Dodd, Devon Regional Manager – Local Services for Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Holidays offer people living with dementia the chance to visit new places or...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHSFT (RDUH) has hailed the success of a project aimed at improving organisational efficiency and infection control for nurses and patients in the community.
Following the completion of a prototype developed with medical bag manufacturers CorrMed, the launch of a new community nurse bag will help support community teams in their challenges around storage and transportation of clinical equipment, also ensuring patient safety through adherence with infection control protocols.
A network of community nurses, clinical matrons and...
Insect-based pet-food company Mr Bug, which makes planet-friendly nutritious treats for dogs all over the world, has won top prize in the Best Product of the Year category at the Global Good Awards 2023.
The Global Good Awards rewards businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes that are blazing a trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership.
Mr Bug is a pioneering insect farm in Exminster, Devon that breeds its own sustainable, nutrient-dense mealworms to produce high-quality healthy treats for pet pooches everywhere....
The summer holidays are here, beckoning us to grab the sun cream and explore the great outdoors with our families. RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve in Devon, is inviting families to enjoy a Big Wild Summer by hosting a series of fun, nature-themed activities for families to discover nature at their local RSPB reserve and all to celebrate Heath Week.
From, Pond Dipping to Nightjar Walks and exploring for Things with Wings - RSPB Aylesbeare can help the whole family spend precious time together, reconnect with nature, and make happy memories outdoors.
Tickets for the official Oktoberfest Exeter are selling fast.
This event will be hosted at the Guildhall on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st October 2023.
Tickets are available as standing, unreserved bench seating, standard tables for eight or 12 people and or our exclusive VIP tables; these include entry for up to eight people, table service from waiters/waitresses, incredible views of the stage and a free gift per person on the table.
We have seen huge demand for Oktoberfest tickets with Saturday evening VIP tables and unreserved bench seating already fully sold...
The search is on for kind-hearted professional tradespeople from Devon who have gone above and beyond the call of duty after a leading builders merchant launched a new national campaign.
Selco Builders Warehouse has launched the Extra Mile Awards to recognise those working in the trade who have given extra support to an individual or a wider local community in need.
Members of the public are invited to nominate tradespeople who they believe are deserving of the award between now and July 31 by visiting www.selcobw.com/extramile and providing a short 100-word overview....
A Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, based near Exeter, is seeking support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to people of all ages to teach them how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch with simple, affordable ingredients - at a time when cooking healthily, cost-effectively and sustainably has never been more important.
The idea of creating a bespoke teaching kitchen at Westbank Community Health and Care began simmering away a year ago following the Covid lockdowns. During the pandemic, the charity...
Hendy Group has signed a high-profile partnership with cricket legend Sir Ian Botham who has become an ambassador for the motoring group’s sports and premium brands.
The partnership comes at a busy time for Ian who has a range of public engagements and events lined-up for 2023. There is also the Ashes Series against Australia currently underway in the UK, and plans for a new documentary later this year.
As part of his role Ian, will be involved in the expansion of Hendy Group’s sports and premium offering which includes Maserati, Land Rover, Jaguar and Lotus at...
