Best workspaces in and around Exeter revealed at awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:47pm

Unique desks, spectacular spaces and innovative workplace initiatives were amongst the winners of the 2019 Space Awards at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter.

The awards, which are in their second year, celebrate the best workspaces and work initiatives in and around Exeter, including Best Sustainable Space, Best Corporate Workspace, Co-Working, Well-Being and Coolest Workspace awards.

Held on Thursday September 19, the awards are part of the Future of the Workplace initiative supported by Space, Exeter Chamber and Exeter Live Better, celebrating and encouraging...

Stagecoach South West announce Exeter depot open day 

Stagecoach South West is inviting the local community to its Exeter bus depot, on Sunday 6 October from 10am to 4pm, to find out more about how the busiest depot in the region operates.

The special event will give members of the public the chance to learn more about the bus operations and the opportunity to take part in a guided tour, and enjoy vintage games and giveaways. There will also be an array of old and new vehicles on display, including a number of vintage vehicles exhibited by the Devon General Society. The Centenary Exhibition bus will be on display, featuring memories...

Survey launches to improve continence in children with disabilities

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Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:38pm

A survey for parents, carers, and health professionals has launched to assess how the NHS manages continence for children with disabilities or special educational needs.

The Improving Continence for Children and Young People with Neurodisability (ICoN) study aims to find out how NHS staff assess and treat children with disabilities or special educational needs to help them become continent.

The team are now inviting carers, young people (up to 25 years old), educational staff, and health professionals to complete an online survey.

Continence is the ability to...

Stevie Wonderful - A live celebration of the man and his music

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:10pm

Pavilion Theatre, Exmouth, Sunday 19 November

With a career spanning almost sixty years, and record sales in excess of 100 million records world- wide, Stevie Wonder is without doubt one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century.

The Stevie Wonderful show celebrates this illustrious career performing timeless hits from classic albums such as Innervisions, Talking Book, Hotter than July, Music of my mind, Fulfillingness first finale and the seminal album Songs in the key of life.

“To perform these songs is one thing,” says producer Trevor Newnham, “but to...

First nurses embark on pioneering new Exeter programme

The first intake of nurses today (Monday September 23) embark on a ground-breaking new pre-registration Masters programme at the University of Exeter.

Thirty pioneering student nurses are starting out on the four-year journey, which aims to develop outstanding future nursing leaders.

The structure and ambition of the programme reflects the University of Exeter’s commitment to developing the future of nursing. The course has been developed in collaboration with patients, members of the public, and with nurses from Devon Partnership NHS Trust, and Northern Devon, the Royal...

Exeter celebrates 250 years of racing on Haldon Hill

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 6:12pm

Exeter Racecourse returns to action on Thursday, October 10, and visitors to the track will also be part of its special anniversary celebrations marking 250 years of racing under Jockey Club rules.

Since 1769, Haldon Hill has been the home of racing, although the first record of racing there was during the reign of King Charles II. It has been witness to many famous horses, some household names like Viking Flagship, Desert Orchid, Kauto Star and Best Mate, who have been cheered on by thousands who flock to the course.

General manager Jack Parkinson said: “Celebrating 250...

How a young professional can advance their career with these tactics

Young professionals often times wonder how they could advance their career quickly through a combination of hard work, leveraging relationships, and correct career moves. Being willing to do whatever it takes to get a promotion or a pay bump is the mindset that a person needs to have. With this being said people that constantly undermine others to look better might get a promotion or two but these types of games always are brought to light in the end. Taking a proactive approach to advance a career needs to be done as great jobs simply do not fall in the laps of individuals. The following...

Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:39pm

England’s Seafood Coast is hosting England’s Seafood FEAST – and Torquay’s coastal zoo has a seat at the table.

Of course, seafood is always on the menu at Living Coasts – the penguins, seals and others all love fish. Penguins eat sprats, for example, seals eat mackerel. Guests, meanwhile, can try a local delicacy – mussels.

Spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “As part of England’s Seafood FEAST, Living Coasts is inviting people to enjoy fresh local mussels, accompanied by the panoramic views of the Terrace Café. And the food miles are almost non-existent, as the mussels come...

Neonatal team at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital wins prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:34am

The neonatal unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has received the Water Wipes Team of the Year – Neonatal Excellence Award from Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick.

Bliss has granted the neonatal unit the award in recognition of the fact that the team go above and beyond to ensure every baby that enters the neonatal unit receives the highest standard of care.

Over the last five years, the neonatal team at the Royal Devon and Exeter have driven forward family-centred care, engaging and seeking feedback from parents, allied health...

Dame Judi Dench features in The Winter’s Tale at Vue Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 10:31am

Shakespeare’s acclaimed tragicomedy of obsession and redemption, The Winter’s Tale, is coming this Christmas to the big screen at Vue Exeter.

The state-of-the-art production from The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company features an exceptional cast, including the likes of Judi Dench as Paulina, alongside Tom Bateman (Florizel), and Jessie Buckley (Perdita).

Filmed at the Garrick Theatre, The Winter’s Tale is envisioned by co-directors Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, also responsible for the highly accomplished production of Macbeth in Manchester and Manhattan.

King...

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