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West Country housebuilder boosts Tiverton homelessness charity with £1,471 donation

West Country housebuilder, Devonshire Homes, has presented its first donation to its charity of the year — the housing, debt and money advice charity, Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT).

CHAT based in Mid Devon, provides vital services to individuals and families facing housing insecurity and financial difficulties. The charity offers housing advice, tenancy support, and emergency assistance to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community receive guidance and practical support.

Devonshire Homes ’ first donation of £1471 will contribute to CHAT’s...

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Youth Smoking Rates

Teens in the South West Still Smoking: 11-15 Year Olds Defy Declining National Trends

Authored by Fran
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:32pm

New data reveals that youth smoking rates in the South West of England are among the highest in the country, with 5% of 11-15-year-olds in the region reporting that they are regular smokers. A report on the overall state of youth smoking highlights the alarming figure that stands in contrast to regions such as the North West and East Midlands, where the rate is as low as 1%.

While youth smoking rates have been declining across England according to recent ONS data, the South West, along with the South East and East of England, continues to report the highest smoking prevalence among...

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Sandford Orchards' Devon Red Cider Scoops More Awards

Sandford Orchards’ Devon Red Cider Scoops more Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:43am

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards, based in Crediton, is celebrating two more awards for its hugely popular session cider, Devon Red. It has just scooped a Gold at the Food Drink Devon Awards and a Silver at the Great British Food Awards. These are in addition to the Gold it was awarded at the Taste of The West Awards earlier this year.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “Devon Red is our flagship cider and the one that is most well-known and widely adored by our fans. Just last year it was voted ‘best drink’ by the readers of Food...

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Bradfords launches the ‘MoBros’ fundraising campaign to drive donations this Movember

Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.

Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...

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New Street Art Map Celebrates 10 Commissions from InExeter

] InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter is excited to unveil a new map highlighting 10 street art projects across the city. Since 2022, InExeter has collaborated with local and national artists to transform overlooked areas into bright, colourful spaces.

The initiative began in John Street , where a previously graffiti-covered path leading to the iconic local pub, The Fat Pig , was revitalised by artists Fark FK and My Dog Sighs. Landlord Paul Timewell said, “ We're a bit off the beaten path, and the walk from Fore Street to the pub used to be frequently defaced...

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Exeter's annual charity fireworks event returns

Devon Air Ambulance is delighted that Exeter Round Table has chosen to continue supporting the charity with this popular event for 2024.

The event takes place at Westpoint Arena this Saturday, 2nd November.

The display, performed once more by British champions, Sonic, will be synchronised to music from across the iconic Disney catalogue and is hosted by Radio Exe. This firework extravaganza promises a fun Saturday evening for the whole family with funfair rides, various catering outlets, and licensed bars.

Lottie Clark, Community and Events Manager at Devon Air...

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Ambulance service offers five safety tips this Halloween

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/28/2024 - 8:05pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging people across the region to enjoy a fun, but safe Halloween.

The service is sharing some important safety advice for those who will be out trick-or-treating or celebrating the spooky event on Thursday 31 October.

The ambulance service can face increased demand during the winter months. So SWASFT is sharing five tips to ensure a safe, but spooktacular Halloween:

  1. Ensure that you can be seen in the dark. Wear something reflective and carry a torch so you can be seen by
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Exeter veteran to join Cenotaph march-past in charity delegation

A former RAF Police dog handler, originally from Exeter, is one of 44 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to their fallen comrades by joining the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (10 November), in London.

In total, 33 veterans who have been supported by the Charity, will form part of Help for Heroes’ largest delegation yet to attend the annual parade, which sees 10,000 members of the veteran community marching shoulder to shoulder in an act of remembrance along Whitehall.

Dean Hinton, 61, a former pupil at Exeter’s Bradley Rowe...

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Exeter’s Newly Refurbished GO Outdoors Store Now Open For Business 

A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store opened for business in Exeter with a grand store opening event celebrating its success on Saturday, October 26th inviting customers to secure gift cards, and goody bags to join in on the celebration.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Kevin Mitchell joined Store Manager Andrew Pollard for the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of an eager crowd.

Andrew Pollard, store manager, comments: “We had a great day celebrating the newly refurbished Exeter store and look forward to welcoming even more visitors. Whether you visited the old store, or this is...

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Local homebuilder supports creative workshops for adults with learning disabilities in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:51pm

D'Arts Exeter, a charity dedicated to providing creative workshops for adults with learning disabilities, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter. This funding will support the charity’s mission of fostering inclusivity and offering enriching artistic experiences.

D'Arts Exeter was founded fourteen years ago by volunteers who identified a pressing need locally: accessible arts opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities.

The charity organises monthly workshops led by professional artists,...

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Solo soprano Sam Cobb will be singing with Exeter Philharmonic Choir

Choir returns to its roots for first concert of the new season

Exeter Philharmonic Choir will begin its new concert season in November with Handel’s wonderful Messiah, the first work it performed in public in 1847, a year after the Choir was founded.

Handel composed his Messiah during 24 days of concentrated creativity in 1741. Since Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s first performance of this dramatic work, the Choir has returned to it many times - to the delight of members and audiences alike.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Director of Music, Howard Ionascu, says everyone is very much looking forward to the concert at Exmouth’s Holy Trinity...

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