In response to the upcoming roll-out of Universal Credit and other recent changes to the benefit system, Citizens Advice Devon, in partnership with Devon Communities Together, has launched a series of new training courses for organisations and individuals who work with benefit claimants. The sessions are designed to keep people up-to-date with how the upcoming changes will affect their clients and ensure they’re confident about supporting them to claim everything they’re entitled to.
In recent years, the Government has introduced a wide range of changes to the benefit system, which...
Over 70 guests gathered at the Exeter Phoenix to celebrate the reveal of the Rebellious Sounds Archive touring Listening Booth. Housing the first oral archive of activism stories from women across the South West, the booth is set to engage and educate people from all walks of life about the importance and impact that women have as change-makers.
Proudly opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter Councillor Ms. Lesley Robson, the Rebellious Sounds Archive, developed by Dreadnought South West, commemorates contemporary women’s stories whilst deliberately taking place during the centenary...
You have to go back some three years to note the last time Exeter Chiefs lost three Aviva Premiership fixtures on the bounce. However, Rob Baxter’s side have that statistic looming over their heads after they were undone 13-7 by play-off rivals Wasps at the Ricoh Arena.
Marcus Watson’s first half try - converted by Danny Cipriani - and two second half penalties from Jimmy Gopperth proved enough to down the defending champions in an attritional contest which was more for the purist than that of the masterpiece many had predicted pre-match.
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 February).
THEATRE
The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A magical tale of big ideas and sky-high courage… Some pretty odd ideas are floating around Paul’s street. There’s Mabel, whose brother hides under a brown paper bag. And Clarence the poodle who thinks he can fly. But Paul has the oddest idea of all. He thinks that the moon is a hole in the sky and he’s going to climb into it. Anything’s possible in this warm and very funny story by David Almond. https://...
Libraries Unlimited, the charity responsible for running Devon’s library service, has appointed two new independent trustees to its Board following an open recruitment process.
Richard Watts and Morgen Witzel will officially join the charity’s Board in February. As a mutual organisation, Libraries Unlimited has a Board of 11 trustees, made up of independent, staff and community trustees, whose role it is to help shape the strategic direction of the charity in achieving its aims and ambitions.
Born in Devon and committed to supporting the people and culture of his home...
‘Many suffragists spend more money on clothes than they can comfortable afford, rather than run the risk of being considered outré and doing harm to the cause’ Sylvia Pankhurst
The fashion collection at Killerton has opened its doors for 2018 with a new exhibition called Branded: Fashion, femininity and the right to vote. To mark 100 years since some women got the right to vote, the exhibition reflects the timeline of the campaign for women’s suffrage from 1866 until 1928 through the changing styles of fashion.
The exhibition highlights the relationship between politics and...
BBC Children in Need has awarded £6,100 in new funding, as part of Curiosity – a brand new partnership with Wellcome that is providing opportunities for children and young people experiencing disadvantage, to take part in science activities that are meaningful and fun!
The first round of the Curiosity programme has awarded 32 grants of up to £10,000 to fund projects which use the power of inspiring science activities to create change for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The programme aims to support young people to build their confidence and self-esteem,...
A pilot scheme to help Devon’s homeless gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to get their lives back on track and pursue a career in hair and barbering, has been launched.
The scheme gives new hope to homeless and vulnerably housed adults who want to learn a trade so they can support themselves and their loved ones.
Now Devon County Council’s adult education service Learn Devon, Hair@theAcademy, a specialist training salon supporting vulnerable people, Exeter salon The Hair Boutique and homeless shelter Gabriel House have joined forces to give the homeless...
This year has seen the Freemasons celebrate their tercentenary and as part of their annual support of hospices throughout the country the Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire W. Bro. Chris Yard can be seen here presenting a certificate denoting the £1,000 given on behalf of the Freemasons of Devonshire and the Masonic Charitable Foundation to Maggie Draper, Head of Supportive Care at Hospiscare’s Kings House Day Hospice in Honiton.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation will this year give grants totalling £600,000 to the 245 hospices in England and Wales, including nearly £...
