Local charity Hospiscare has over 20 shops in Devon and relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers to run the stores. In the Seaton shop they have a core group of volunteers but could do with at least five more.
June Shaw, 61 from Seaton, volunteers at the shop and has done for the last three years. June commented: “Shortly after my husband died four and a half years ago, I decided to give up work. When someone close to you dies it brings it home to you that there is more to life than work, but I still wanted to have something to do. A friend of mine already volunteered at the...
NEW resources to inspire children and young people to #CallTimeOut on Hate Crime were unveiled at a reception held at Portcullis House, The House of Commons, Westminster in London, ahead of Hate Crime Awareness Week (October 14 to 21).
The charity Local Heroes ( www.lhdiversity.org ) is an education initiative, delivered through schools, to change young people’s attitudes and inspire them to become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society.
Working with young victims of Hate Crime and prejudice, Local Heroes has produced a new Hate Crime awareness...
Have you ever worked at Gregory Distribution? Do you have relatives or acquaintances who have worked at Devon’s oldest existing road transport business?
As Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) approaches its centenary in 2019, the company is calling on all past and present employees to see if they have any old photographs taken at any of its depots in the South West especially ones featuring vehicles.
The call comes as GDL is planning to open a Heritage Vehicle Museum at its Cullompton Depot to mark the centenary with the centrepiece being a restored Model T Truck of the same...
Members of the public are being invited to an interactive talk on, to hear more about the personal experiences of those living with dementia, and the portrayal of the condition in the media.
The event is part the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) annual Festival of Social Science taking place next month. It is part of the Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) Project at the University of Exeter:
Dr Nelis said: “Over 850,000 people have a diagnosis of dementia in the UK, our work focuses on how people can ‘live well’ with dementia...
On Thursday 12th October, representatives from five schools in Devon received a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Licensed Organisation certificate from celebrity presenter, Philip Schofield at St James’s Palace in London.
The five schools, Exeter College, Teign School, Honiton College, Uffculme School and The King’s School received their licence to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award alongside 100 young people from the South West who were receiving their Gold Award at a Gold Award Presentation.
The DofE is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading achievement award for...
A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise – prepare to enter a magical new world.
The Premiere of The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring timeless score from incredible composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. This ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.
Set designer Lubov Sidelnikova says - ‘The Nutcracker...
Be our guest this Christmas and enjoy a tale as old as time with ELTC’s production of Beauty and the Beast.
When the spoiled and arrogant Prince Scott is cursed by an evil fairy, he must learn to love before the last rose petal drops or face staying a beast forever. With the help of his trusted servants he might stand a chance to break the spell when he meets the smart and charming Belle,...
Energy company E.ON is offering under 13 football teams in Exeter the chance to get themselves kitted out for free with the launch of its new ‘Power Kicks’ competition. Winning teams will receive 15 full youth kits in sizes and colours of their choosing. This new scheme is part of E.ON’s commitment to supporting the communities where many of its customers live and its employees work. There is no requirement to be an E.ON customer to take part, and entries can be submitted by football clubs or school teams via the E.ON website between 9th and 30th October 2017. Michael Lewis, E.ON’s Chief...
West Country accountants and financial planners Old Mill have moved up five places in Accountancy Age’s Top 50+50, reflecting the fact that they had another highly successful year. The Top 50+50 is published each year by leading industry publication Accountancy Age. It is based on fee income and is seen as one of the definitive lists of the UK’s leading accountancy firms. Old Mill, which looks after more than 5,000 private and business clients from its offices in Exeter, Melksham, Wells and Yeovil increased fee income by 9 per cent in just a year, taking its total fee income to £18.11m....
Local independent adoption agency and charity, Families for Children, are appealing for potential adopters to come forward who will consider adopting a sibling group. If adoptive families cannot be found soon then it is likely that these brothers and sisters will be separated.
New research published today to mark National Adoption Week (16-22nd October) says that 57% of the children in the South West waiting for adoptive families are brothers and sisters in groups of 2 or more. Figures from national adoption information service, First4Adoption, based on the latest government...
