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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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Stagecoach South West’s longest serving driver retires

Mike Prowse of Exeter Devon is Stagecoach South West’s longest serving driver having signed up to a lifetime on the buses back in August 1962. He celebrates his 62nd, and final, year working for Stagecoach this September, connecting thousands of passengers to their destinations across the South West.

Mike’s long service and dedication to Stagecoach was celebrated at The Exeter Bus Station on the 9th of September, where Mike finished his last ever shift. After finishing his last drive on the 2 route, his first ever route driven as a bus driver, Mike was greeted with a party at...

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Hotel Indigo Exeter Announces Mahesh Jay as New General Manager

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/15/2024 - 10:13pm

Hotel Indigo Exeter proudly announces the appointment of Mahesh Jay as its new General Manager, marking a strategic move to strengthen its leadership team following the hotel’s transition to Focus Hotels management in December 2023. With 26 years of industry experience, Mahesh is set to elevate the hotel’s position in Exeter’s competitive market, driving growth and enhancing guest experiences.

Situated in the heart of Exeter’s city centre, Hotel Indigo Exeter is known for its boutique charm, local connections, and premium offerings, including Becketts Rooftop Bar , Colson’s...

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Kittens calling for care at Blue Cross in Devon

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Sun, 09/15/2024 - 3:57pm

Every summer, Blue Cross in Devon sees a rise in the number of unwanted and abandoned kittens arrive at the animal rehoming centre. Some have been abandoned by their mothers and left to fend for themselves and others who were an unplanned litter that owners cannot care for.

Without their mother, young kittens need round-the-clock care and hand feeding every few hours until they are strong enough. Some kittens arrive needing urgent vet care, suffering from flea anaemia which makes them extremely weak, can lead to blindness if left untreated and even death.

Annaliese...

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Kate Few-Singh

FORCE Cancer Charity appoints new CEO

FORCE Cancer Charity has appointed Kate Few-Singh as its new chief executive.

She will take over from Meriel Fishwick, who leaves at the end of October after 34 years with the Exeter-based charity, which supports local people affected by cancer.

Mrs Few-Singh has more than 20 years’ experience working in the healthcare charity sector, for both national and local charities including Sue Ryder and Hospiscare.

Most recently she has been director at an innovation agency, working with charities to develop their strategies based on beneficiary and supporter insights,...

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Knoops to launch new store in Exeter city centre

KNOOPS ( www.knoops.co.uk ), the British brand that is revolutionising chocolate drinks with its unique and completely customisable chocolate % menu, is opening its 21st UK store in the city of Exeter just in time for the colder Autumn weather. Pumpkin Spice hot chocolate anyone?

Opening its doors to the first store in Devon in the centre of town, just in front of Exeter Cathedral, on 13th September, at 63 High Street , shoppers will be able to customise their ideal hot chocolates, iced chocolates, and milkshakes from KNOOPS’ tantalising menu of chocolate %s and additions....

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National Careers Service Southwest Roadshow

National Careers Service Southwest Bus Roadshow: Free careers advice on tour

The National Careers Service Southwest bus roadshow will be offering free, expert careers advice to residents across the Southwest region. From Monday, 30th September, to Friday, 4th October, our specially equipped careers bus will visit five key locations, bringing invaluable resources and guidance directly to the communities we serve.

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to support individuals in making informed decisions about their careers, whether they are seeking new opportunities, considering a career change, or looking to enhance their skills.

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Play the Lottery and help good causes deliver valuable services 

A charitable organisation that supports people living with multiple sclerosis and other long-term health conditions has urged more people to play the Exeter Community Lottery and help support the 120-plus good causes that are currently benefitting from ticket sales.

The South West MS Centre, which is based in Clyst Heath, Exeter, said the Community Lottery helped them raise money to deliver valuable services to people in need.

Caroline Aird, CEO of the South West MS Centre, said: “We offer Oxygen Therapy, Neuro physiotherapy and a number of complementary therapies, not...

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Get involved in Women’s Rugby World Cup now

People are being offered an exciting opportunity to get involved with the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Exeter next year as a volunteer.

Organisers of the tournament have opened up Expressions of Interest for the Volunteer Programme.

The programme will help organisers assemble eight volunteer teams to support the tournament in each of the host locations, one of which is Sandy Park, Exeter.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup takes place between 22 August and 27 September in 2025. Sandy Park will play host to multiple matches in the pool phase as well as an historic quarter...

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The choir's Salamanca tour includes Valladolid's impressive Cathedral

Olé! Spain beckons for Exeter Philharmonic Choir

As Exeter Philharmonic Choir prepares to begin its 2024/25 season of concerts this autumn following a sell-out season last year, 47 choir members will soon be packing their song sheets to travel to Salamanca in Northern Spain for a five-day tour. At the end of September, the group will perform concerts in the Old Cathedral of Salamanca and Valladolid Cathedral and sing in a Mass at The Basilica of St Teresa in Avila.

Ahead of their departure there’s an opportunity for local people to enjoy their Spanish tour repertoire at a free event near Exeter. St Margaret’s Church in Topsham is...

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Council Leader: now is the time to take back control of our bus services

Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk has called on Devon County Council to use proposed new powers to transform bus services in the city.

Cllr Bialyk, a former bus driver, is calling on the transport authority to use new powers unveiled by the Transport Secretary to bring bus services in house.

Cllr Bialyk said he had been inundated with requests from communities in the city for a better and more reliable service.

“We have lots of problems at the moment,” he said.

“Pointing fingers isn’t going to help, but it is fair to say a lot of people are pretty...

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