Gina Awad and Colin Bray, Exeter Dementia Friends Champions, delivered an information session to 100 Year 7 students at Westexe School recently.
The students were informed of the 5 key messages that the national initiative is aspiring to deliver. "A thoroughly engaging group, that were keen to learn more" said Gina who is also leading the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance in working towards a dementia friendly city.
The students were keen to go back to class afterwards and create a short poem or poster to illustrate their learning.
Additional rate taxpayers could lose thousands this year if they don’t act quickly on pensions.
Brewin Dolphin one of the UK’s leading wealth managers is urging higher earners to act swiftly to take advantage of existing pension tax reliefs while they are still available – ahead of anticipated changes in the July Budget. Additional rate taxpayers could lose as much as £13,500 this year if they don’t act swiftly to take advantage of existing pension rules while they are still available. The newly-elected Conservative government included plans to reduce pension tax relief for anyone...
“Stay safe in the water” is the message that East Devon District Council is promoting with its Water Safety Day, which is taking place at Beach Gardens (opposite Exmouth Pavilion) in Exmouth, on Sunday 5 July, from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.
The event, which also involves local water sports companies, clubs and charities, aims to raise awareness of the potential risks involved in water sports, whether at sea or on inland waters, and to get people thinking about keeping safe while having fun.
Throughout the day there will be a number of informative presentations,...
Exeter Chiefs star Tom Johnson believes the influx of new talent brought to Sandy Park this summer will only make the club stronger as they look to build ahead of the 2015/16 season.
The Devon club posted their best-ever finish in the Aviva Premiership last term, narrowly missing out on the end of season play-offs by virtue of an inferior points difference.
At the same time, Rob Baxter’s side reached a first-ever European semi-final, as well as being edged out right at the death by rivals Saracens in their attempts to defend their LV= Cup crown.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Olwen Foggin, to officially open CASA, a new independent furnishings and giftware store in Topsham.
Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings, a family-owned company trading in Exeter for nearly half a century, hosted the summer launch event to celebrate the opening of their second new store inviting customers, suppliers and local businesses.
More than 100 guests enjoyed wines by award-winning Pebblebed Wines and canapés by Posh Nosh. A charity raffle with prizes kindly donated by local businesses...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured following a collision with a car in Crediton at the weekend.
The collision involving the boy, who was a pedestrian, and a blue Volkswagen Polo, happened at around 4.25pm on Saturday 13 June, on or close to the pedestrian crossing on East Street, near the junction with Church Street.
The boy was taken by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, with serious leg injuries and minor head injuries.
He has been transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital where he is described as being in a...
The fire engine and vintage vehicle rally is to be held at Nutwell Court Estate, Lympstone, on Sunday 28 June, 10am-5pm.
There will be plenty to see and do including steam engine rides, family dog show, co-responders, children's rides, craft marquees, refreshments and much more.
There will be two special guest appearances in the main arena by the St Giles Steam Pump and Percheron Horses, courtesy of the owner Mr John McDermot.
Vehicles on show will include vintage fire engines, steam engines, miniature steam engines, tractors, cars, motorbikes, and stationary...
Debra Myhill, Professor of Education at the University of Exeter has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her leadership of the Secondary PGCE programme and the Centre for Research in Writing.
The fields of language and literacy are Professor Myhill’s main areas of expertise, with a focus on the teaching of writing, gender and literacy, and talk. Her research is conducted collaboratively with colleagues in the Centre for Research in Writing. Their most recent research has looked at the role of grammar in the teaching and learning of writing, with a focus on...
Devon and Cornwall police are taking a special approach to combating rural crime.
On Saturday 6 June, special constables carried out an operation around Axminster. Operation Betony which was led by Special Sergeant Piers Layburn and was carried out by a total of nine Special Constables and one Police Constable.
Op Betony involves running stock-checks on all vehicles throughout the evening and undertaking searches if necessary.
Special Sergeant Piers Layburn said: “This is the third time we have carried out an Operation Betony in the Axminster area. The majority who...
Celebrate the beginning of a very exciting rugby season at the home of the Exeter Chiefs, Sandy Park, at our Season Launch Dinner on Saturday 12th September.
With World Cup Rugby coming to Sandy Park and the Aviva Premiership more competitive than ever before, 2015-16 is set to be the best season of rugby yet here.
This new celebratory evening will include a delicious three-course meal and a raft of entertainment including guest speaker Ian Robertson, comedian Paul Boardman and live music from Basher Tate.
Ian Robertson is best-known as a voice of BBC Rugby,...
