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St Petrock’s announces date for The Big Night Out

Exeter's local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, is inviting the community to participate in The Big Night Out, a charity sleep-out event designed to raise both awareness and funds for the charity’s work with those experiencing homelessness during what is the charity’s 30th year. The event will take place on Friday, 25th April 2024.

Emma Jones, Community Relations Manager, shares, “St Petrock’s plays a vital role in supporting those facing homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in our city is sadly rising yet again, placing more pressure on our services, so every...

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Drawing competition to inspire children.

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2024 - 4:19pm

Creative colleagues in Exeter are inviting youngsters to get to the art of the matter by helping to raise awareness about good eye health.

To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), staff at the city’s Specsavers store are inviting children to let their imaginations run wild for a drawing competition.

Children aged 13 and under can pick up a template drawing of glasses from the High Street store and draw what they would like see through the glasses.

Emma Pope, store manager at Exeter Specsavers, says: ‘This is a lovely competition and we are looking...

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Brendon Prince with Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter Brand Manager Anthony Pearson

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2024 - 3:20pm

Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter has partnered with Brendon Prince, founder of the Above Water charity, to support his mission of educating children on water safety and organising the SUP English Riviera Championships (SUPERCHAMPS).

The dealership has provided Brendon with vehicles, including a Jaguar F-Pace and Land Rover Defender, to facilitate his nationwide outreach efforts. Additionally, they are supplying a vehicle for the organisation of the SUP English Riviera Championships, an event that has bid to accommodate a world championship in the coming years.

Above Water...

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Exeter celebrates 20 years of Medical Imaging excellence

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2024 - 2:45pm

Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter is celebrating 20 years of teaching and research excellence, training much-needed radiographers for the NHS and beyond.

Since the programme was launched in 2004 to help address a national shortage of radiographers, Medical Imaging has trained more than 1,000 radiographers, with active student placements in ten NHS trusts across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. The programme is consistently ranked among the best in the country, producing outstanding radiographers to help meet the needs of the NHS.

Professor Karen Knapp ,...

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Degree student from Exeter graduates and says it's all been worth it

Authored by ClareG
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2024 - 9:33am

South Devon College, with campuses in Paignton and Torquay, celebrated the achievements of its University Centre students at a joint ceremony held at Torquay’s Grand Hotel.

Across four ceremonies, 398 graduates and their guests, celebrated their success.

43 year old Amie Harris from Exeter, who gave a vote of thanks at the graduation ceremony, went back into education to help her progress her career and inspire her young daughter.

“I was terrified about coming back to learning. I’d had a 21 year break from study, a job and a family. I was looking for an...

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How Exeter Ranks in Internet Speeds Compared to the Rest of Devon

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:59am

With the whole country pushing toward a digital future, it’s no surprise that the government pays close attention to the nation’s internet speeds. Data is kept for every constituency in the country, including those in Devon. This means we can see where Exeter ranks amongst its neighbours, as one of the best places to go online in the area.

Mending Digital Divides

As one of Devon’s foremost urban centres, Exeter enjoys faster internet compared to a lot of nearby rural communities. However, as we head into the future, both government and the private sector are working hard to mend...

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Exeter church hosts huge LEGO event in unique experience for families

Each year, a staggering 36 billion of the world-famous LEGO bricks are produced and enjoyed by people all over the world.

And in a few weeks time, just some of these will be heading down to Exeter to a city church for a special and innovative event that it’s hoped will attract families and children from across the city

For the first time, and in a unique expression of church activity, Rediscover Church, which has recently moved into The Former Range store at Exeter Quay with over 1200 seats in the building, will host the event to inspire budding builders with creativity...

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Cumberland Grange marks housekeeping week

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:45pm

Residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating Housekeeping Week, which takes place from September 9th – 15th. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful housekeeping staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living there.

Housekeeping Week is an annual event held every year during the second week in September. The week is dedicated to recognising the efforts of hard-working housekeeping staff around the world.

Residents and staff reminisced about how housekeeping has...

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Two children take part in a science event

Free festival of discovery right in the heart of Exeter

Authored by Anna Murray
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 9:19am

This month, Exeter city centre will become a place to explore the extraordinary, as the free FUTURES festival rolls into town.

Taking place across the weekend of 28th – 29th September, visitors can immerse themselves in family-friendly activities, get hands on with science and culture, and dive into awe-inspiring research with the University of Exeter.

Step into a world of wonder in a Pop-Up Curiosity Shop in Princesshay, work with real scientists at a Killer Fungus Interactive Event, journey along a Treasure Trail weaving around the city centre, and embark on Walkie...

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Twenty years of the FORCE Cancer Charity Centre

This autumn marks a significant milestone in the history of FORCE Cancer Charity.

The FORCE Support and Information Centre has been welcoming local people affected by cancer for 20 years.

It opened its door for the first time on September 20, 2004, followed by the official opening in February 2005 when the entire building was tied in a red ribbon and everyone who helped create the Centre was invited to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

On Friday September 27 this year, the Centre will open between 9am and 4:30pm to supporters, friends, colleagues and...

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Guide Dogs guests of honour at Pinhoe Country Park

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:41am

Bloor Homes has teamed up with Guide Dogs for the Blind to celebrate the launch of a brand-new country park with a dog-friendly Family Fun Day on Saturday 21st September.

Guide Dogs and Guide Dog puppies will coming along to the ‘dog-friendly do’ at the ‘Bloor Homes at Pinhoe’s development in Exeter, where there will also be a dog-themed charity raffle and an ice cream van complete with dog ice cream. There will also be a Guide Dogs stand including a Tombola and Guide Dogs merchandise and all proceeds will go to the charity locally. There will be opportunities to meet a Guide Dog...

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