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Livery Dole spreads festive cheer in Devon community

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:18pm

This holiday season, Livery Dole, the esteemed Isuzu UK dealership based in Exeter, is extending its commitment to the local community by partnering with Devon Young Farmers to bring joy and support to various causes.

This collaboration with the Devon Young Farmers, an association nurturing the skills and community involvement of young individuals aged 10-28, showcases Livery Dole's dedication to fostering positive relationships and giving back during the festive season.

In a significant gesture, Livery Dole has formed a lasting partnership with Devon Young Farmers,...

A lady making a Christmas wreath in a cosy home environment

Navigating Christmas with Dementia

Following new research last week from Alzheimer’s Society which found 65% of dementia family carers felt ‘robbed’ of a care-free and joyful Christmas, The Filo Project , a local not-for-profit dementia day care provider is sharing expert advice to help Devon families navigate the festive period and support their loved ones with dementia to feel involved in home festivities.

The busy changes to many families’ routines and home environment at Christmas-time can be challenging for relatives or friends who have dementia. Decorations suddenly appearing, noisy family gatherings and...

Exeter Northcott Theatre launches spectacular Spring/Summer 2024 season

Exeter Northcott announced today over 100 exciting new events at its Northcott and city centre Barnfield theatres from January until June 2024, including:

  • Musical extravaganzas: smash-hit parody Unfortunate and Windrush celebration RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey .
  • Laughs for all: must-see comedies The Time Machine and The Importance of Being... Earnest? and stand-up from Georgie Carroll and Romesh Ranganathan .
  • Social justice spotlights: Women’s History Month brings powerful stories Protest and WANTED
  • Family entertainment: Belongings , a
  • ...

Hall & Woodhouse to open its doors to tackle loneliness in Devon this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2023 - 8:12am

The initiative will welcome over 300 individuals to Hall & Woodhouse’s estate of pubs on December 25th

Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, is offering a complimentary three-course meal for locals who will be spending Christmas alone this year. Across its estate of pubs, over 50 managed houses from Devon to Hertfordshire are taking part in the ‘Community Christmas Table’ initiative.

The concept promises to host Christmas dinner for more than 300 people in the UK who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Those benefitting from the initiative will be...

Exeter is a Top 20 Best Student City 2023 according to student reviews

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 7:51pm

Exeter has placed #20 in StudentCrowd's Best Student Cities 2023 league table against more than 70 cities in the UK.

The city ranked as one of the best across all review categories: cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport.

Exeter is home to the University of Exeter. In total, there are over 30,000 students in Exeter - making it a hub for higher education and student life in the region.

One student who rated their experience at Exeter on StudentCrowd said: "The city has a lot to offer. There are many shops, restaurants, pubs and...

Residents reminded ‘tip-tax’ changes don’t mean free-for-all

Devon residents are being reminded that changes to waste disposal charges in the new year do not mean a free-for-all at its tips.

The government is amending legislation so households can take small amounts of DIY-waste to local disposal centres for free, but restrictions will remain.

Councillor Alan Connett (Lib Dem, Exminster & Haldon) welcomed the move by Westminster to remove what he called a ‘tip tax’, and urged Devon County Council (DCC) to give the county’s residents an “early Christmas present” by scrapping the fees immediately.

However, Cllr Roger...

Water Babies Swim School Wins Hat Trick of Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/11/2023 - 9:57pm

Water Babies, based in Exeter, Devon, is thrilled to announce its latest achievement as one of the leading franchise businesses in the UK. Amid fierce competition spanning various industries, Water Babies has successfully secured a prominent position among the top five by claiming the fourth spot in the highly regarded Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) rankings – announced on 4th December, the title will proudly be held by Water Babies throughout the entirety of 2024.

This accolade follows swiftly after exciting wins at two other awards ceremonies in the past month - the 2023 BFA...

Road repair schemes to benefit from extra funding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/11/2023 - 6:06pm
More than 65 road repair schemes in Devon are being brought forward with additional funding recently announced by Government.

Devon County Council is receiving an extra £6.663 million for highway maintenance this financial year.

The money is a share of the Government’s £8.3 billion investment in roads over the next 11 years using funds redirected from the cancelled HS2 rail line extension to Manchester.

The initial schemes prioritised to start in the coming weeks are mostly minor routes and residential roads across the county. They include:

Baddaford Cross in...

Give a gift to charity or donate instead of sending Christmas cards

It’s traditional to send seasonal greetings at this time of year but a Devonwide health and wellbeing charity is encouraging people to make a donation instead of giving Christmas cards.

Westbank Community Health and Care has launched its ‘Donate in Lieu of Christmas Cards’ campaign, asking people to make a charitable gift rather than spending money on buying and posting cards this festive season.

Katie Elliott, Westbank’s Head of Fundraising and Marketing explains why, “Every donation we receive, however large or small, makes a real difference to our ability to provide...

Late night festive cheer and tea tasting at Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Its snow joke, Christmas is coming, so let’s get festive.

Throughout December, Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores around the UK will remain open after hours for its Christmas Lock-in events…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.

The after-hours events will take place at 11 of its stores - including Exeter. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they have warm hands, warm heartsand are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London Portobello and Angel, Manchester...

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