It may be just 20 months since Devon family brewery Hanlons opened its new facility, but it’s already delivering on its promise to source as much of its ingredients as possible from the local area – and that includes the electricity used to brew its Devon Darkness ale, which will be launched this winter. After starting production of its award-winning ales using water from the borehole on its farm in Half Moon Village, near Exeter, it’s next ‘green’ step forward has been to generate the electricity to power its machinery from a tailored-made solar PV system on the brewery’s roof. “It all...
Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that Brush DJ, an app designed to encourage youngsters to adopt and maintain an effective oral health care routine using evidence-based techniques, is effective in its aims.
Brush DJ was launched on the Apple App Store at the end of 2011 and in 2013 it was accepted into the NHS Choices Health Apps Library. By February 2015 Brush DJ, which is free with no advertisements or in-app purchases, had been downloaded on more than 197,000 devices in 188 countries. It can be used with any type of toothbrush.
Enquiries from potential adopters are falling across Devon amid reports of fewer ‘young children’ being available.
Local Adoption Agency and charity, Families for Children, are appealing to those who have ever thought about adoption not to hold back, and possibly considering opening their hearts to an older child, sibling group or those with extra needs, who are waiting and will wait the longest.
Figures to the end of June this year show that despite being an abundance of approved adopters waiting they cannot be matched to the some 47 children in local authority foster care...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry is partnering with Exeter City Council and swcomms to hold an event explaining how local organisations can benefit from up to £3,000 Broadband Connection Vouchers, currently being offered by the Government. The Broadband Connection Vouchers are part of a national scheme available in more than 50 cities across the UK, to help businesses improve their internet connectivity.
Taking place at Sandy Park on Wednesday 16 September 2015 the event is open to businesses across the city and its surrounds. The event will be a chance for businesses in the...
The summer may be over but there are still plenty of reasons to visit A La Ronde, the sixteen-sided National Trust house near Exmouth.
Come along to Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 of September and enjoy free entry to the house and grounds throughout the day.
Pick up a bargain from our second hand book sale where a wide range of fiction and reference books are available to choose from, or join the final session of ‘Okay for Croquet on Tuesday 8 September from 12 noon until 4pm with free tuition from the Sidmouth Coquet club.
As new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show the number of drug-related deaths in England and Wales has increased for the second year in a row, drug and alcohol treatment charity Addaction has called for the government to rethink proposed cuts to local authority health spending.
“These tragic figures paint a stark picture of the shifting landscape of drug misuse in England and Wales,” said Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive of Addaction, which works in partnership with EDP to delivery drug and alcohol services across Devon as RISE Recovery.
Financial support is available through the NHS for those who need full-time care, says campaigner Roger Burgess.
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is funded solely by the NHS for people who have a primary health need.
It covers 100% of their care fees including accommodation and food where appropriate for people who require full-time care primarily for health reasons, and it is available in any setting whether you are in a care home, in your own home, in a hospice or anywhere else.
This is one of the NHSs best kept secrets; it is sometimes referred to as the “Secret...
Nine Below Zero’s founding members, Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham are going back to their roots to perform a series of intimate, acoustic concerts as a duo. These will be the first ‘old style’ blues shows that the pair will perform in the 35 years they have been working together and will be coming to Victory Hall, Whimple on the 24th October 2015.
As well as playing unplugged versions of well-known Nine Below Zero material the duo will cover songs by blues legends such as Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Jimmy Reed, Slim Harpo and Lead Belly.
Exeter Raspberry Jam Saturday 5th September 10:00 - 12:00
The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 5th September at Exeter Library between 10:00 - 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with.
Police are reminding the public to be vigilant about telephone scams and to follow some simple advice to prevent them from becoming a victim of this type of crime.
Devon and Cornwall Police have been working with partners and the community to raise the awareness of the sudden rise in elderly victims who are conned out of thousands of pounds by tricksters who convince them they are calling on behalf of the police or the bank. The criminals will specifically call elderly residents and using clever guises, convince the elderly person their money is at risk in their own bank account...
