Local charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau today publishes its annual advice trend statistics for the year-ending 31st March 2015. The charity helped 6170 people directly with advice and information on 15081 individual problems.
On average, clients with money problems have debts totaling £14,746.65, up by £2,046.48 compared to the previous year when the average was £12,700.17.
The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide has increased in the following areas compared to last year:
Families for Children Devon Adoption's office is open on one Saturday of every month where you can talk with specialist adoption social workers and experienced adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption.
Their next open morning is June 6th from 10am to 12 noon.
10am – 11am Presentation with the chance to hear from one of our adopters 11am – 12 noon Staff and adopters available for individual questions and discussion Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.
You can book a slot by calling 01364 645480 or email enquiries@familiesforchildren.org.uk , or turn up on...
A Season of 12 classic plays at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth from Thursday 25 June to Friday 25 September 2015 Paul Taylor Mills Ltd is delighted to announce The Summer Rep Season 2015, bringing weekly rep back to Manor Pavilion Theatre with one company presenting a season of twelve classic revivals from Thursday 25 June to Friday 25 September 2015. On sale Friday 22 May at the box office and Saturday 23 May by phone. Paul Taylor-Mills said today: "We are absolutely delighted to be returning for our third year at the Manor Pavilion Theatre with such a brilliant team and company...
Forthglade based in Winkleigh, Devon, first started producing high quality natural pet foods over 40 years ago. Whilst many of the large local production firms were forced to close over the years, Forthglade’s success remained bright, thanks to a new team taking on the company’s challenges three years ago, with the belief to invest in its future.
Today the medium-sized business produces over 500,000 meals each week for cats and dogs throughout the UK. Selling through local pet shops and popular online shopping sites, Forthglade’s sales have soared, with an impressive 50% growth...
If you are looking for something to do or somewhere to go this weekend, there’s plenty to choose from in our essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter.
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8.30pm, Lemongrove, Exeter University The very best of UK live stand up comedy with Adam Kay (headliner), Adam Rushton, Mark Simmons and compere Cerys Nelmes. Tickets are £10. www.exetercomedygrove.club Doors open 7.30pm and show starts at 8.30pm
Nel Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Meet Nel; a quirky, shy foley artist, who, for the first time in her life...
Whether you are a seasoned sneezer or an itchy eyed weeper, the weather may affect your hayfever symptoms.
The pollen count is usually higher on sunny days – particularly if it follows days of cloud – as the pollen builds up in the flowers and is only released during full sunshine. Rain on the other hand, can bring relief for some people as it washes the pollen from the air. But there is no need to wish for rain at the Exmouth Carnival Spring Fun Day this Saturday to avoid your symptoms, as preparing early makes all the difference. Kate Kittow, Boots UK Pharmacist at the Boots...
The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) is launching an exciting project called 'Having a Voice' in the South West.
This proactive scheme enables people with Down's syndrome to contribute to both local and national policy, to directly influence the national charity and to share their life experiences. Not only does this give people with Down's syndrome a united voice, it is the perfect place to develop new friendships and build stronger links within the community.
The first meeting is on May 17th in Newton Abbot and there are already people signed up from across the region...
Tomorrow's Aviva Premiership encounter between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks is a complete sell-out.
A crowd of over 12,600 is expected to pack into Sandy Park for the final home fixture of the season.
With Rob Baxter's side firmly in the hunt to grab one of the two remaining play-off spots, demand for tickets has gone through the roof with supporters desperate to be part of the match-day crowd.
It will mark the seventh time this season that Sandy Park has welcome a crowd in excess of 10,000 supporters.
The stadium itself will be open from 12:30pm with...
Green fingered volunteers are improving gardens, streets and green spaces all over Exeter for this years’ RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Four ‘Village’ entries from St David's, St Thomas, St James and Wonford will each be working to achieve top awards for their neighbourhood.
An Exeter man has caused an internet sensation by strutting down the city’s High Street wearing hotpants and heels – all in aid of Hospiscare!
More than 137,000 people have watched videos of bearded Mark Williamson, wearing a tie, shirt and jacket, with bright blue shiny hot-pants and heels, strutting his stuff to bemused shoppers.
Mark,47, was dared to carry out the crazy stunt, copying the Money Supermarket’s ad, Dave’s Epic Strut, and after practising in his lounge and the garden he stunned and amused Saturday shoppers who of course got their phones out and filmed him....
