Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has recently donated £1,500 to Balloons, a small, local charity working across Exeter, East and Mid Devon, as part of the developers community fund initiative.
The Barratt Developments community fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. Balloons, set up in 2007 is dedicated to providing essential bereavement and support services to children and young people aged five-25, when someone significant in their lives dies. For many children this is their first experience...
Humbug!, an immersive Christmas experience created by Devon-based theatre company Wandering Tiger, will commemorate its 100th performance on Friday 8th December.
Since its debut in 2017, Humbug! has transported over 4000 people back in time to Victorian England, immersing them in a festive world of magic and wonder.
The site-specific show takes place throughout St Nicholas Priory, Exeter's oldest building, and brings the story of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to life with a mixture of performance, video projection, and live music.
Exeter local Katie Derrick and her team at Right at Home Exeter & Exmouth embarked on a hair-raising charity skydive last week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
Katie, 34 who is Manager of the Devon homecare provider was joined by CareGiver Belinda Blackwell (60), along with Katie’s mum Anne Charles (60) for the skydive, which took place at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Honiton.
The team all had a brilliant time and were delighted to find they surpassed their impressive fundraising target, raising £1865 to date. Alongside the fundraising efforts they have also been...
A landmark partnership agreement has been signed between Devon County Council and the University of Exeter .
The Devon County Civic University Agreement formalises and strengthens the existing links between the two organisations.
Having received the backing of the County Council’s Cabinet and the University’s Executive Board, the aim is to generate greater benefits for people and businesses in Devon, supporting the county to be a thriving, sustainable and prosperous place to live and work.
Three immediate priorities of the partnership agreement are: -...
DONATE A COAT, WARM A HEART! Safestore is Supporting WrapUp Exeter to keep the Homeless Warm This Winter Donations can be made from 21 October to 4 November at Safestore Exeter
Safestore , the UK’s largest self storage company, is urging people across Exeter to donate good quality, unwanted coats to ‘WrapUp Exeter’ which is being run by the Rotary Club from 21st October to 4th November with various drop off points available.
This winter will mark the 12th year of the UK’s largest self storage company’s support for the WrapUp campaign which began in London and to date has...
Local people can share their ideas on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look.
By answering a short survey at eastdevon.gov.uk/cranbrook-town-centre before 10th November 2023 , you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher.
Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, said:
“This is an important opportunity for you to help shape the future of Cranbrook. Your ideas really matter. We want to hear from as many people as possible – especially young people and those who don’t normally get...
A major event organised by 307 Squadron Project will be taking place at Exeter’s Guildhall between 13-15 November 2023, to remember the Polish 307 Squadron. This night-fighter squadron was part of the RAF, who defended the South West of England during WW2. It prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942. The event includes:
- The story of the Polish 307 Squadron. - The History of RAF Exeter where 307 Squadron were based from 1941-1943. This free event in both English and Polish, will take place at the Exeter Guildhall, from: Monday 13th...
Devon & Cornwall Police have been taking part in phase six of the South West's regional Operation Scorpion, after five successful phases.
Operation Scorpion six coincided with the national County Lines Intensification Week, which ran from 9 to 15 October 2023, during which forces have clamped down on county lines activity in communities through various operational activities such as warrant executions, inputs into schools, and safeguarding vulnerable people.
A collaboration between the South West's five police forces (Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Avon & Somerset...
Financial experts Old Mill have appointed Financial Planner and digital advice specialist Hugh Johnson to the Wealth Management team.
Hugh, who is originally from Canterbry in Kent, began his career in financial services in 2008, working as a foreign exchange broker in the City of London before finding his vocation in financial advice where he felt he could add more value to his clients.
After a few years as a trainee adviser in London, Hugh - a keen surfer and lover of the outdoors - decided he wanted to move out of the city. He took a role at Bristol-based Jelf where...
Christmas has officially arrived at Devon Air Ambulances’ (DAA) Heavitree shop today with the team working hard to showcase their stock of over 300 preloved Christmas jumpers and other festive bric-a-brac.
On the shops' Facebook page , the team, managed by Paul, have been building the excitement for the launch of Christmas stock by posting a series of videos counting down to Monday 16th October. The shop has an unbeatable range of Christmas stock including jumpers, dresses, and T-shirts, in both adult and kids' sizes.
Heavitree Shop Manager, Paul Sewter said: “In recent...
