Exeter Junior School pupils and staff were delighted to welcome Staff Nurse Bernard Langlois and Matron Lynne Forster from the Mardon Rehabilitation Centre to assembly on Monday 6 June. The Mardon Rehabilitation Centre nurses received a cheque for £427.95 and thanked the pupils for their donation. The money was raised as part of the Virgin Money ‘Make Your £5 Grow’ Independent Maths Project. The Mardon Rehabilitation Centre is one of three charities to receive a donation – Sports Relief and Cancer Research UK also received the same amount. In February, Year 6 pupils received a loan of £5...
The village of Branscombe once again hosts some of the world’s top musicians with the fourth Branscombe Festival from Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July 2016.
The Branscombe Festival combines world-class musicians with an idyllic countryside setting. Over three summer days, leading classical and opera artists perform in the village’s most picturesque venues, with cream tea served on Saturday afternoon and a hog roast that evening.
The festival culminates in a free concert on Branscombe beach by the Camborne Town Band.
The Festival is curated by Ian Rosenblatt, BBC presenter...
Jess is an an extraordinary young songwriter from Wiltshire with a unique and gorgeous voice has which has been compared to many, (Kate Bush, Iris Dement and Maria Muldaur) but is so distinctive that it could only be JESS VINCENT.
Utterly captivating live, she delivers her songs with subtle arrangements on guitar, baritone uke & harmonium and shruti box reveal a maturity that belies her youth, yet allows her vulnerability to shine through.
"Jess Vincent is a name that should become as familiar on the lips as the wind is upon the trees" Fatea Records
Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer. The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.
There have been increasing numbers of people choosing to enjoy Dartmoor by bike, particularly road cycling, and the increase in popularity of cycle sportives – timed road cycling events which can impact on local communities and other visitors. The growing participation in cycling reflects the...
A nurse from Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has won a Medal for Excellence, awarded for her professionalism and support for learners over the past 18 years.
Around 100 medals are given out annually in the UK and abroad, to recognise success amongst City and Guilds learners and tutors.
As a lecturer specialising in nursing, Tracey Gillard has helped almost 1,000 students achieve their NVQ/QCF award. Tracey has also supported seven health care assistants in achieving their own Medal for Excellence.
Dr Alison Diamond, chief executive of the Trust, said: "We are...
Equestrian team members from the Maynard School in Exeter, the South West’s leading independent girls’ school, made the long trip to Hickstead in Sussex worthwhile when winning the NSEA Eventer’s Challenge on 3 June 2016.
This was a complete surprise for the newly crowned National Champions who had travelled to the event with low expectations and were really only looking forward to the opportunity to ride at the hallowed All England Jumping venue.
“Unfortunately two of our team members had to drop out after the entry stage but, just when we thought we would have to withdraw...
A man has died following a collision near Ottery St Mary.
At around 6.38pm on Thursday evening (16 June) police were alerted to a serious road traffic collision just off the A30 at the Daisymount roundabout on the B3174, near Ottery St Mary at around 6.38pm on Thursday evening (16 June).
A white Nissan Kubistar van, travelling from Ottery St Mary had been involved in a single vehicle collision.
Fire and ambulance emergency services were also at the scene. The road was closed and was reopened shortly before midnight.
Leading West Country financial planners Old Mill have become one of only 25 currently certified firms in the country to meet top financial planning standards. As part of its commitment to offering the best possible service to its clients, Old Mill has completed the certification programme for BS 8577 –the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms. Set out by Standards International, BS 8577 sets out a framework for best practice and process; it was developed with industry, professional experts and consumer representatives including, the British Standards Institute...
The overall experience of inpatients at Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT) has improved this year, according to the latest national inpatient survey.
Nearly 600 people shared their views about the care they received at NDHT.
The results have been published by the Care Quality Commission as part of its look at standards around the country.
The survey also puts NDHT in the top fifth of trusts for issues such as feeling looked after by hospital staff and the level of respect and dignity for patients.
Dr Alison Diamond, chief executive for the Trust,...
