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EX2 Group welcomes apprentice electricians

EX2 Group welcomes new apprentice electricians from Exeter College

Leading South West building services engineering company EX2 Group has welcomed three new apprentices this week, as they begin their professional training in Electrical Installation with Exeter College.

Christian, Alfie, and Harvey were welcomed to the Exeter offices by James Rayner (right), Project Manager. The apprentices will combine on-site experience with classroom learning as they work towards their Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications. Under the guidance of EX2’s experienced team, they will gain practical skills on projects ranging from decarbonisation and energy...

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Exeter Homes Trust marks Platinum Jubilee at historic 20th Century Almshouses

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 1:38pm

Local charity, Exeter Homes Trus t, celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week by taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and unveiling a commemorative plaque at one of the Almshouse properties.

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, was founded over 900 years ago. Providing housing for people, who are unable to remain in their own homes by reason of reduced circumstances, the Charity owns and manages 143 Almshouses in the city, at 8 estates. A board of 10 directors governs Exeter Homes Trust.

The Exeter-based charity paid...

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Exeter care home starts sunflower growing competition

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter got their hands dirty as they planted a number of sunflower seeds, ready to start a sunflower competition.

As we start to enjoy all that spring has to offer, with daffodils and tulips making an appearance in the garden, staff and residents plan to plant lots more flowers, herbs and vegetables to bring the garden to life. But for now, we start with sunflowers!

Residents have name tagged their own sunflower pots and wait patiently for them to start growing.

General Manager, Michele said: “...

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WPD supports charities in Devon with £500,000 fund to tackle loneliness and isolation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:29pm

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is pledging to support its most vulnerable customers in Devon with grants from its Community Matters Fund ahead of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The upcoming awareness week (9-15 May) aims to tackle loneliness, particularly in the wake of the pandemic – which has left many people from all walks of life reporting feelings of isolation.

To provide much needed support for the local organisations tackling these vital issues, WPD is calling on charities, councils and community groups in the South West to apply for grants of up to £10,000,...

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New website to help support Ukrainian refugees launched

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:27pm

Devon’s local authorities are supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to the Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.

A new website now hosts the latest guidance and information as it becomes available.

Team Devon, which includes Devon County Council, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge and Torridge District Councils, West Devon Borough Council and Exeter City Council, condemned Russia's actions when it first invaded Ukraine.

The local authorities are giving particular support to families in Devon...

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RSPB brings nature’s healing power to NHS

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:26pm

The RSPB are supporting the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (the RD&E) to enhance their outdoor spaces for staff, volunteers, patients, carers, visitors and local wildlife.

A number of the outdoor spaces located at the RD&E Wonford site’s have recently been renovated – this includes the development of a new wildflower meadow area, a staff garden, and a memory courtyard. The support offered by the RSPB will help the RD&E to enhance these spaces and make sure they benefit the Trust’s local wildlife too.

In addition, the RSPB are supporting the Trust...

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Record-breaking fundraising for Men’s Walk in Hospiscare’s 40th anniversary year

Authored by SofyR
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 11:00am

Over 1,000 supporters stepped up for their local hospice charity by taking part in its iconic fundraising event last month.

Men’s Walk returned on 12 March to raise sponsorship for Hospiscare ’s vital end-of-life care for local people living with a terminal illness.

The hospice cares for over 2,500 patients and their families every year across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. With just 18% of the charity’s income funded by the NHS, events like Men’s Walk are crucial to the survival of Hospiscare.

This year’s Men’s Walk was a true milestone for Hospiscare. Not only was it...

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New campaign calls on pensioners in the South West to check eligibility for Pension Credit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/03/2022 - 10:21pm

Pensioners and their loved ones in the South West are being urged to take-up Pension Credit, as the Government launches a new campaign today that will help those of pension age with the cost of living.

New figures show around 117,800 pensioners in the South West currently receive Pension Credit. However, many are still not claiming this extra financial help, which can offer a vital financial boost worth over £3,300 a year.

Starting this month, advertising for Pension Credit will feature in internet search results and on social media, before being expanded to national and...

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The real cost of overnight energy use

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/03/2022 - 8:07pm

Having electric appliances on or on standby all night can add over £1,000 to a yearly bill.

Energy bills are rising across the UK and many households will be looking for ways to cut back on costs.

The cost of running electrical appliances is set to increase in April 2022, with the energy price cap increasing for approximately 22 million people in the UK after wholesale prices have quadrupled in the last year.

Whilst the price increases are unavoidable, small things that can be done to alleviate expenses. New data has shown how much energy could be wasted when...

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LEAF status for all Exeter labs

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sat, 04/02/2022 - 6:33pm

All eligible laboratories at the University of Exeter have now achieved Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) accreditation.

Exeter labs began applying for LEAF status in early 2021, and the awards mean that all labs are officially greener and more sustainable than 12 months ago.

This makes Exeter just the second institution in the LEAF programme to reach this 100% milestone.

LEAF, created by University College London, aims to help labs become more efficient, thus reducing costs, waste and carbon emissions.

This is important for the whole...

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Calling on the stars of Exeter, Mecca Bingo's Got Talent wants you!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/02/2022 - 6:26pm

Mecca Bingo will be the official bingo partner of the new series of Britain’s Got Talent, which is back on TV screens across the UK this Spring.

To celebrate the partnership, Mecca Bingo is launching its own talent competition, Mecca Bingo’s Got Talent. Launching on Monday 4th April, the competition will be running alongside the TV show, scouting the nation for the hottest acts. Mecca Bingo will also host exclusive Britain’s Got Talent bingo games online and in-club with prizes including tickets to the live final of the UK’s number one entertainment show.

Mecca Bingo...

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