Volunteers in the east Devon town of Topsham are dusting off the decorations ahead of a spectacular programme of Christmas events ranging from lights and stilt-walking entertainers to a unique market featuring dozens of artisan stalls.
The programme begins on Friday November 25 with three major events in the town.
The first is The Big Switch On , a half hour of entertainment between 4.30pm and 5pm at the town’s Matthews Hall - there will be festive food, music, a Town Crier in full illuminated regalia and spectacular stilt-walkers ahead of the lights countdown.
Devon’s Work Hub network is continuing to grow across the county with the addition of three more hubs. Axminster, Ivybridge and Totnes are the latest to join the network, which now has a total of 22 flexible coworking spaces. The unique aspects of each of these three Hubs reflect emerging trends in the coworking world, providing niche offerings and a heightened focus on community. Waffle Work , located on Axminster High Street, is a community driven Hub and is free of charge to use. The Hub has on-site tech support and runs a free tech surgery on Tuesday mornings. Its on-site Waffle House...
This October welcomes the arrival of a brand new winter dining offer at Michael Caines’ renowned country house hotel, Lympstone Manor.
Available only in the Pool House, non-members and non-resident guests will be able to enjoy a two or three-course lunch overlooking the 11-acre vineyard and the hotel’s outdoor pool with views of the Exe Estuary beyond.
Since opening earlier this year, this is the first time local guests will be able to experience the relaxed ambience of the Pool House with the menu available from Wednesday to Sunday until March 2023.
As the weather starts to get colder, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to think about fire safety when trying to save money on their energy bills.
The service is concerned that people may put themselves at additional risk as the cost-of-living increases.
As part of a new campaign called ' Save Safely ', the service is asking people to think now about preparing for winter, by carrying out three checks:
1. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detection
You should have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, and a carbon...
Devon-based hearing specialist Chime has been named the UK’s best healthcare science delivery service at the prestigious 2022 Chief Scientific Officer’s (CSO) Excellence in Healthcare Science Awards.
Celebrating the contributions and achievements of the healthcare science workforce and the impact they have on patient outcomes, the awards validate Chime’s innovative model as a not-for-profit social enterprise which has delivered NHS Audiology services for 11 years.
After being judged by a panel of esteemed senior healthcare professionals led by Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief...
Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.
As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses.
If you care for someone who may be at greater risk, it’s easy to pass these viruses on without knowing.
NHS Devon’s Deputy Chief Nurse, Susan Masters said: “Both flu and Covid-19 can...
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced £500,000 of funding for development of a Tourism Data Hub working with the Great South West Tourism Partnership.
The new Tourism Data Hub is a priority in the Great South West Tourism Partnership regional recovery plan to build a sustainable comprehensive data and research programme to support tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses, to help drive productivity across the region.
The Hub will provide Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and businesses with consistent, robust, and valuable...
Mourners in Devon can now arrange a more environmentally friendly send off for their loved ones thanks to the introduction of a new electric-powered zero-emission hearse.
Funeral Partners are the first funeral business in the south west of England to introduce the green machine to their fleet of vehicles.
The more environmentally friendly vehicle option is available at Torbay & District Funeral Service and Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service, both in Torquay, Maunders Funeral Service in Paignton, J H Way Funeral Services in Dawlish and Teignmouth, Exeter & District...
Since 2009, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated October as World Menopause Month, but year-round, one local home care company and employer is lifting the taboo regarding menopause. By hosting monthly meetups for their team members, Home Instead aim to encourage women to talk about their own experiences, enable them to support each other, and discuss how workplaces can be more accommodating.
Classed as an officially 5 Star Employer in Care, many of Home Instead Exeter & East Devon’s workforce are women aged 36-65, making the company keen to open a dialogue about...
