Westbank’s Devon Carers organised a well-attended conference and a multitude of free activities for unpaid carers during Carers Week (10 - 16 June 2024)
Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, has received uplifting feedback from participants after putting on a host of events to celebrate Carers Week this June. An unpaid carer who enjoyed free entry to the National Trust’s Greenway in Kingsbridge said, “We often feel invisible but the activities provided throughout the week have put carers on the agenda.”
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes is delighted to announce that it has raised more than £70,000 for its two chosen charities of the year, Hospiscare and Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), during their 2023/2024 fundraising campaign.
The team’s efforts included a variety of fundraising events such as a golf day, a bingo night, a bake-off in the Barratt offices, and a glittering gala dinner held on 17th May. The gala dinner alone raised over £35,000 for the two charities, significantly contributing to the overall total of £72,071.
Outstanding police officers who work across Devon and Cornwall were given special awards last week.
PC George House, based in Exeter city centre, was Highly Commended in the Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year category. The officers received certificates to mark their achievements.
The first annual Excellence in Policing Awards ceremony took place at Sandy Park conference centre in Exeter on Friday 14 June. The event was organised by the Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall and a total of 22 awards were handed out.
With the latest research from The National Lottery Community Fund [1] revealing an enthusiasm for volunteering among UK adults, Ansvar Insurance is urging charities and organisations in Devon to prioritise the safety and management of their volunteer programmes.
The research indicates that half of UK adults (a slight increase on last year) plan to volunteer in 2024, with 14% intending to volunteer for the first time, citing food banks, animal welfare, and charity shops as the most popular initiatives to get involved with.
The benefits of volunteering, such as providing...
On Saturday 22nd June 2024, between 12-3pm, Exeter Quayside will welcome nine female inspiring scientists to the famous Piazza Terracina for a free family-friendly science day.
Now in its eighth edition, Soapbox Science Exeter opens a space for scientific debates and dynamic conversations which brings science to the public in an accessible manner using homemade scientific props. Soapbox Science showcases women’s ground-breaking research, challenging gender stereotypes in science careers. Each hour, women academics will stand on a soapbox and discuss their research with members of...
Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon, a local charity dedicated to giving young children under five the best possible start in life, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder, Barratt Homes.
This significant contribution will boost the charity’s efforts to provide compassionate and practical support to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. The funds will aid in the delivery of vital services such as home visits, group support, and access to essential items for children’s well-being.
Devon and Cornwall Police has recognised police officers, staff and volunteers for their exceptional contribution to policing at the first annual recognition of excellence in policing awards. Organised by the Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall, the ceremony, which took place at the Sandy Park Conference Centre on Friday 14 June saw a total of 22 awards presented to the recipients in the company of colleagues, family and friends. Following nominations from within the Force, as well as endorsements from partner agencies, the honours were presented by Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell...
An optometrist at an independent practice in Exeter hopes to spread awareness during Diabetes Awareness Week, claiming that your eyes may be a key indicator of the condition.
Adam Matthews of Andrew Laird Opticians has spoken out following Diabetes Awareness Week, taking place from June 9thto June 15th, to help raise awareness of a condition that could be detected by an eye examination.
With cases of diabetes steadily on the rise over the past decade, it has become increasingly vital to spread awareness of the signs to look out for. Diabetes UK state that 1.2 million...
A step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has gone out for people from Devon to sign up.
The One Million Step Challenge runs between 1 July and 30 September and challenges participants to complete a massive one million steps over three months – which works out around 10,000 a day. Participants can take on the challenge from their own doorstep, at their own pace, in their own way.
The challenge, which is free to sign up to, is designed to boost your mood and your fitness while helping raise vital funds for...
Step One, a leading mental health and wellbeing charity in Devon, recently held a successful Open Day event to celebrate a new chapter for the organisation. The event, held on 13th June 2024 at the charity's new home, the X Centre on the historic Exeter Quayside, attracted over 50 attendees eager to learn more about Step One's work and its impact on the local community.
“We were delighted with the turnout at our Open Day event,” said Ben Greaves, CEO at Step One. “This marked a significant moment for Step One as we settle into our new home, perfectly suited for hosting peer...
