With 40% of households across the South West being made up of people over the age of 65*, it’s no surprise the region has the highest percentage of older people in the UK. In view of this, there is a wide range of fantastic charities and community groups that care for and provide activities for this aging generation.
It’s these groups that RGB Building Supplies is inviting to apply for £1,000 to spend at one of its branches as part of its Well Built Community Fund.
Whether a care home would like to renovate a room for the benefit of its residents, a charity needs materials...
New illustrated children’s book ‘Finding Ray’s Key’ by Sam Goddard shows that real happiness is possible - and it’s beautifully simple.
At a time when many parents, carers, and children lead disconnected and digitalised lives, the book offers a gentle reminder of the idea of connection - to ourselves, to others, to nature and the real world around us.
For Author Sam Goddard – Principal of Devon School of Reiki, Stress Management Consultant and Mindfulness practitioner working with adults and children - the message of this, her first book, is simple but offers some valuable...
On Saturday 23rd June, nine of the One Voice Media team walked the 18-mile Templer Way to raise funds for The Daisy Garland, a charity based in Totnes which operates across the UK and supports families living with drug-resistant epilepsy.
The charity is close to the hearts of the Exeter-based PR and marketing consultancy as Sharon, a member of the team, has a four-year-old daughter with a rare form of drug-resistant epilepsy.
The charity enables families to access the ketogenic diet, a treatment option for children with drug resistant epilepsy based on a very strict, high...
Exeter could get a stunning new waterside feature.
Plans have been submitted to build a brand new bridge and boardwalk down on Exeter’s Quayside. The new structure would replace the existing Mallison Bridge which spans the medieval leats on the north bank of the River Exe. The bridge had to be repaired in March 2017 after some wooden sections became rotten. After work was carried out, it became apparent that a long-term solution was needed. The City Council has now come up with a design which is both striking and functional. The plans have been submitted to the Council’s planning...
Exeter College has been named national STEM FE College of the Year and has received a prestigious award celebrating excellence in teaching in STEM.
Leading the way– nationally, in the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Exeter College, has received the Further Education College of the Year ENTHUSE Celebration Award from STEM Learning.
Held at The Royal Society in London, we were joined by dignitaries at the highly prestigious awards dinner to share our stories about the impact we are making on young people and adult’s STEM education.
Warm up for the Tour of Britain Devon stage and get ready for Cycle September with the Devon Summer Tour, 16 July – 12 August!
You are invited to form a social team of six riders – just like in the Tour of Britain. You and your team will earn points by riding and encouraging others to ride https://www.lovetoride.net/devon/pages/encourager_points for a chance to win fantastic prizes including VIP tickets for the start or finish of the Devon stage!
New riders in your team will receive double day and miles points! So why not buddy up and support people who would like to give...
THE next Bishop of Crediton will be the Venerable Jackie Searle, currently Archdeacon of Gloucester, 10 Downing Street has announced.
Archdeacon Jackie said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Bishop of Crediton and am excited to be joining the Church of England in Devon. I am very drawn to the Diocesan vision to deepen our prayer, make disciples and serve the people of Devon with joy.
"I look forward hugely to joining in, getting to know the churches, schools, chaplaincies and fresh expressions of the Diocese and all the communities they serve, and working...
The Summer Reading Challenge 2018 is set to get off to a mischievous start this July with the ‘Mischief Makers’. The theme of this year’s challenge is inspired by the historic Beano comics, which celebrate their 80th anniversary this year. Exeter Library celebrates the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 14th of July at its city centre location with a packed programme of events. On Saturday the 14th, Sciencedipity will be taking up residence in the children’s library from 9am - 12.30pm. Sciencedipity is a science themed not for profit organisation making science fun for...
Sixty of Devon’s finest food and craft producers will be lining the High Street of Honiton on Wednesday 18 July to showcase their wares at the first-ever Honiton Gate to Plate event.
The free-to-attend celebration of some of the county and district’s most outstanding businesses is a fantastic opportunity for people to come see, come try, come buy, as the traders will be bringing along samples of the highest quality local food and drink for people to taste.
From traditional fare to the most creative – there’s something for everyone to taste and buy at this huge market which...
Hospiscare supporters will be taking to the skies above East Devon on Saturday 18 August for a morning of skydives at Dunkeswell Airfield to raise funds for the charity, which supports adults with terminal illnesses in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
The skydivers will be in the capable and experienced hands of Skydive Buzz for what promises to be an adrenaline-filled and exhilarating experience. Hospiscare volunteer and first-time skydiver, Shirley Botfield from Exeter, will be jumping in memory of her late husband Keith, who died of mesothelioma at the Exeter hospice, Searle House,...
