Students from the University of Exeter’s English department are reading to older people in residential care homes, as part of a project that uses literature and poetry as a stimulus for senior citizens, including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The Care Homes Reading Project is in its second year of operation. This year eight care homes and 160 student volunteers have signed up to participate in a programme which uses reading aloud as a basis for creating intergenerational relationships. Strengthening links between young people and the ageing population in the...
What a great night we had on 5th November, courtesy of The Exeter Daily. I just can't believe how much money must have been spent on the fireworks, the pictures on this site are great but don't do the event full justice. The display went on for ages and the fireworks were spectacular from start to finish, towards the end it was mind-blowing with lots all being set off at the same time and merging together in the cold night sky. Great that it was a clear night, even though very cold.
Thank you Round Table, well worth a visit and I will be coming again next year !
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has led a Parliamentary debate on the proposed introduction of regional pay by the South West Pay Consortium.
The motion reads: That this House believes national pay agreements are an important part of the infrastructure that underpins a national health service; notes the statement by the Deputy Prime Minister ruling out regional pay in the main public services; notes with increasing concern attempts by twenty trusts in the South West of England to opt out of national agreements by reducing staff pay and changing terms and conditions; notes with...
Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Commercial Litigation team further with the appointment of Partner Jonathan Sharp.
Jonathan is the latest Partner to join Ashfords' Commercial Litigation team, which has grown following the firm's merger with London law firm Rochman Landau in March and the appointment of new Partner Andrew Perkins in September.
Jonathan said: "I am pleased to be joining a leading law firm, and an expanding team, which, when it comes to dispute resolution, has a reputation for its expertise, depth of resources and practical commercial...
Devon and Cornwall Police Authority chairman, Mike Bull, has been accused of breaching data protection laws by emailing some staff about his preferred police commissioner candidate in the forthcoming elections.
Exeter's Labour MP, Ben Bradshaw, said he has reported Mr Bull to the Information Commissioner after a police officer from his constituency showed him one of two emails sent by Mr Bull.
The MP said: "Clearly the use of and access to the police database to electioneer is potentially a legal matter. That's why it's very important that the Information...
A series of special events for anyone interested in fostering start this month, as Devon County Council continues its drive to recruit much needed carers.
The Council is hosting a mixture of information events and stalls in a bid to encourage more people to consider becoming foster families and give those interested the chance to find out whether fostering would be suitable for them.
Devon has over 700 children in care, and just over 300 fostering households. However many current foster carers are approaching retirement age so the County Council needs to...
Fresh from performing two critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Award-winning comedian, Sean Hughes, brings his hilarious comedy to Exeter's Corn Exchange as part of a 34-date national tour.
From the moment the lights come up on Life Becomes Noises , revealing a hospital bed and Sean dressed in a slightly inappropriate costume, it is apparent that this is going to be no ordinary comedy show.
It has been over a year since his father died, and Sean...
A thousand paper poppies made from copies of love letters written during World War II have been used in an art installation at Exeter Northcott.
The 2.7m high installation has been created specially for the theatre foyer for the month of November by paper artist Gillian Taylor who has used copies of letters loaned by local people following a request in the media.
Gillian’s work is influenced by her interest in how we communicate and how that has changed over the years. She said: “The letters were all written at a time of great uncertainty and heightened emotions. Sometimes...
South West Highways will be closing the A30 eastbound from Moor Lane Roundabout to the intersection of the M5 south bound exit slip on the nights (8.00pm – 06.00am) of Wednesday 7, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 November.
The work requires the following road closures:
The A30 eastbound will be closed from Moor Lane Roundabout to the M5 southbound off slip intersection.
The M5 Junction 29 northbound on slip will be closed.
The J29 northbound off slip will be closed.
These closures will necessitate the following diversion...
With winter well on its way, South West Highways and Devon County Council are making sure they are fully equipped to keep Devon moving during any severe weather over the coming months.
The Council have welcomed an investment of almost £1 million by South West Highways to purchase 12 new tractors which, during the winter months, will be fitted with the special snow ploughs to help keep the roads clear of snow.
Throughout the rest of the year South West Highways will use the tractors for other general road maintenance services, such as grass cutting, around...
