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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 care home residents enjoy a virtual afternoon of festive fun

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter got into the Christmas spirit by joining a virtual afternoon of festivities along with the staff and residents at over seventy Barchester care homes across the south of England, Jersey and the Isle of Wight.

Cumberland Grange’s staff and residents worked as one big team to try and win Barchester’s Big Christmas Quiz of the year. The afternoon provided much entertainment and laughter amongst the home and when they weren’t quizzing, residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods and mulled wine prepared by the home’s chef, Simon....

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Major exhibition on Devon’s links with transatlantic slavery to open at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in January 2022

Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has announced a major new exhibition exploring the museum and Devon’s links with the Transatlantic Slave Trade in early 2022.

In Plain Sight: Transatlantic slavery and Devon will investigate aspects of Devon and Exeter’s relationship with the Transatlantic Slave Trade that are all around us, but for some remain ‘hidden in plain sight’. Using RAMM’s collections and the expertise of many contributors, it aims to shed light on this hidden history.

The exhibition is the result of research that began...

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Multi-million pound investment for adult social care

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/30/2021 - 3:46pm

Millions of pounds are being pumped in to support adult social care providers in Devon this winter, to help ease the pressure on hospitals, and help them recruit and retain valuable care staff.

Following Devon County Council's announcement this month of £3 million for domiciliary care staff, the Council today has announced a further £5.3 million to help support independent sector residential and nursing care workers.

The funding comes from the government, and NHS Devon has also contributed to the one-off funding package.

The additional investment is to support...

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Generous Devon shoppers thanked for donating more than 25,000 meals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/30/2021 - 7:50am

Generous Tesco shoppers in Devon have been thanked after helping to donate more than 1.5million meals’ worth of food to help charities feed people during Christmas and the winter months.

During the twice-yearly Tesco Food Collection, which ran in Tesco stores from 18-20 November, customers were asked to donate long-life food to support FareShare and the Trussell Trust.

Stores reported that customers had given the highest volume of food donations to support local charities since the start of the pandemic, providing 1.57million meals during the campaign, with shoppers in...

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Taylor Wimpey continues its support for community parkrun in Cranbrook

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated a further £750 towards parkrun events at Cranbrook Country Park.

The social running event was initially set up in 2019 by Matt Rowett, who is the founder of the Cranbrook Running Club and a resident at Taylor Wimpey’s Cranbrook development.

The initiative originally began as a two kilometre running event for children in the local area, but due to its popularity within the community, Matt has now also launched a five kilometre parkrun for adults.

Since its...

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In need of a mood boost? This donkey livestream will increase your happiness levels, expert reveals

The Christmas rush is over, the flurry of updated news is constant so it’s no wonder that things may be feeling somewhat stressful in what's supposed to be a relaxing time of year. But fear not, this live webcam of furry friends may be the perfect distraction.

The past few years have showcased the endless benefits of animal therapy* such as lowered blood pressure and the ability to boost your mood, but the reality of incorporating this into your routine regularly may be somewhat of a struggle. So, with this in mind, you can now watch the perfect online equivalent from the comfort...

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150 cats in the South West adopted in 2021 thanks to locals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/28/2021 - 2:48pm

150 cats from the South West have found their forever homes in the past year, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Cats Protection’s centres in Cornwall, Exeter and Ferndown helped dozens of locals find a new feline friend in 2021.

One such cat was Scarab, who was originally adopted from the Cornwall Adoption Centre in 2020 but went missing shortly after.

Scarab’s owner, Jayne, searched and searched for him but was unable to find him, despite putting up posters, using social media, and driving around for hours every day.

Despite being...

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Antique silver spoons

Spoon sale exceeds expectations!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 12/28/2021 - 9:52am

Chilcotts Auctioneers final sale of 2021 was a roaring success, not least a collection of antique silver spoons that had garnered huge amounts of interest.

‘The Charles C Brian Collection’ included many excellent examples of rare early West Country spoons, some dating back to the late 16th century.

In total, 53 lots of spoons were sold together with several additional items of Exeter. The initial estimate of £20,000 to £30,000 was quickly exceeded, with the final hammer total reaching an impressive £43,000.

Buyers ranged from serious private collectors, specialist...

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Skateboarding helps middle-aged people navigate depression and bond with their children, study shows

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/28/2021 - 7:53am

Skateboarding in middle age helps people navigate depression, bond with their children and cope with personal trials, a new study shows.

Older people who take part in the sport say it has a “spiritual meaning” in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness. Physical benefits are a by-product.

Skateboarding allows them access to a community and gives them an identity separate from other parts of their lives.

One reason could be because the measure of success in skateboarding is more fluid compared to other sports, and failure is seen as part of the...

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One of the UK’s rarest fungi found at The Donkey Sanctuary

One of the UK’s rarest fungi, which looks like an underwater coral, has been unexpectedly found in woodland belonging to international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

The violet coral, Clavaria zollingeri, was recently discovered by one of the charity’s conservation officers, Helen Cavilla, at Paccombe Farm which is home to more than 350 donkeys.

The sighting is only the second time this fungus has been recorded in Devon, whilst other records are from just a handful of sites across the UK.

The violet coral is scarce and one of the UK’s rarest fungi...

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