On Saturday 8 June, United Truckers organised a convoy of 39 cabs to take children from the Somerset-based charity bibic to visit Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. Each child and their carer travelled in these monster cabs from Bridgwater, arriving at Devon’s Crealy to enjoy a fun day out for free.
Shirley from United Truckers said: “This is the second year that we have taken our convoy from Bridgwater to Devon’s Crealy. The children from bibic are so inspiring and we are very happy that we are able to do this for them. The cabs always create quite a stir when they are driving...
Care home doors will be swung open next week as Devon County Council homes join in with National Care Home Open Day.
On Friday 21 June, homes across Devon will be holding special events and inviting the public to join them. These include tea dances, pamper days, cream teas, live music, craft activities, gardening, cooking, a dog show and pet therapy.
Many of the homes’ residents have been involved in the planning and organisation of their events. The national day has been organised to encourage communities to go in to their local care home and connect with residents and...
Please come to St Sidwells Community Centre on 21 June to get involved with Rabble. This is a new free local magazine for Exeter parents; I hope to make a group to write blogs and articles and form friendships.
You are welcome if you would just enjoy a topical chat and cup of tea, contribute or help other people to write. Think of it as a mothers' meeting with attitude and a chance to see your writing and pictures in print.
If you would like your logo on our publicity items please get in touch, we welcome sponsors from businesses.
We have spaces available for your logo on our t-shirts, banners, pullup displays and much more. Not only does it give you fantastic publicity, it doesn't cost a lot and it will really help your local prostate cancer charity to spread awareness.
To enquire about costs just email us in the office chestnut.appeal@nhs.net and we'll get back to you.
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) in the South West has presented its routemap for regional economic growth - identifying the infrastructure improvements that are vital to the future development of the region’s economy.
In the report - Infrastructure: The Routemap for Regional Growth - CECA identifies the key infrastructure projects required to unlock wider economic progress and called on the Local Enterprise Partnerships in the South West to work more closely together to deliver infrastructure improvements and boost skills. Alan Taylor, Executive Director, CECA...
Devon County Council have announced that the number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in Devon has fallen for the third consecutive month in line with the usual trend seen at this time of the year.
The claimant count across the county was down by 512 from 8,849 in April to 8,337 in May.
Even though the Devon figures reflect the national trend, the month-on-month decrease of 5.8% has occurred at a faster rate in Devon compared to the UK (2.8%).
The claimant count in Devon stands at 1.8% of the working age population, which remains below the national...
'Good Neighbours Day' returns to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park bigger and better than ever on Saturday 22 June.
This year Good Neighbours Day includes free entry to the Park and a free one-night stay at the luxury Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park for the Park’s local neighbours.
This very special ‘thank you’ gift is available to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park's closest neighbours living in Bishops Clyst, Clyst St Mary, Clyst St George, Farringdon, Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton.
To secure your free camping pitch and to avoid disappointment, early...
The NHS in Devon has welcomed the launch of a new national website to help councils and the NHS tackle public health challenges.
Rebecca Harriott, chief officer of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, said the website, which provides statistics on the number of premature and avoidable deaths from public health issues such as smoking, will help identify the challenges for the NHS and local authority.
“We welcome Public Health England’s introduction of mortality data for preventable diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke, lung disease...
A public consultation to discuss what sort of Bishop Devon needs is to be held at County Hall in Exeter next week.
The consultation is open to anyone who would like to have their say on the person needed for the role, which becomes vacant at the end of August. Current Bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, has served for 13 years. A farewell service for Bishop Michael will be held in the Cathedral on Satuday 29 June.
The consultation meeting will be attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Appointment Secretary, Caroline Boddington, and the Prime Minister’s Appointment...
Exeter School is to exhibit artwork produced by WESC Foundation pupils and students for the second year running. An exhibition of sensory artwork produced by visually impaired artists will be held from 18-21 June, 10am – 3pm, in the Andrews Hall to which all are invited, beginning with a private view on Monday 17 June from 6-7.30pm. John Mason, Exeter School’s Head of Art, said he was pleased to host ‘Sensational! 2013’ as it was beneficial for pupils attending both schools. “The exhibition gives our pupils a new perspective on art as the WESC’s artwork touches all the senses.” Irena...
