An Exeter based homelessness charity launches a survey today aimed at raising awareness of the causes of homelessness, while also giving an insight into the life of people sleeping on the streets.
It’s believed to be the first opinion gathering poll of its kind in the city and St Petrock’s staff hope it will provide valuable information about people’s attitudes and knowledge about rough sleepers and the causes of homelessness, which will help inform the charity’s communications and fundraising plans.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is among only a handful of organisations in the city to have received a special Commendation Award from the Lord Mayor.
Two representatives of the Choir, Vicki Henderson and Geoff Poad, attended a reception at the Guildhall on Friday 10th May to receive the Award from the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, for the Choir’s services to vocal music and cultural life in the City of Exeter.
The Lord Mayor awards his own Commendations once a year to people or organisations who have gone above and beyond for the City. Presenting the award,...
The upgrade of the Devon Hotel roundabout has been completed as part of the ongoing infrastructure improvements in south west Exeter.
Capacity has been increased on the western arm of the roundabout, with an additional lane entering the roundabout.
The central island has also been realigned, and traffic signals and a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing have been installed.
The improvements are part of the ongoing £55 million infrastructure enhancements, funded by the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, to support the development of 2,500 new homes and...
Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have been picking up their paddles and taking part in the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the country!
Pickleball, once a niche sport, has exploded into a nationwide craze in recent years, captivating players, regardless of their age or skill level. The game first emerged in the 1960s and is a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong, it has gained momentum in recent years as the ultimate social sport, bringing people together to take part in a fun and accessible form of exercise.
Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this week’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Arena.
The show, to be held on Thursday, 16 May, Friday, 17 May and Saturday, 18 May averages an attendance of up to 100,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.
Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly the M5...
St James School in Exeter, part of the Ted Wragg Trust family, recently hosted the Devon Physical Disability Super Sports Event alongside Devon’s Physical Disability Team.
Twenty five students from across Devon attended the event and the school’s Year 9 Sports Leaders were on hand to help out on the day.
On the menu for the day was inclusive tennis, wheelchair basketball and a multi-sports skills session. There were also games of boccia, a game where athletes throw, kick or use a ramp to propel a ball onto the court with the aim of getting closest to a 'jack' ball. It...
With its beautiful countryside, coastlines and rich heritage, Devon offers a variety of days out for people living with dementia and their carers. From scenic countryside walks to engaging cultural experiences, here are some of the best dementia-friendly days out in Devon.
Seaside Strolls at Sidmouth and Exmouth
A sure fire-way to fire up all the senses is with sand, sea and fresh air. Both Exmouth and Sidmouth boast stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and there’s plenty of room along the esplanades for a seafront stroll.
Extra funding to help repair Devon’s battered roads has been approved but comes as the county’s backlog of repairs hits an estimated £200 million.
Thanks to savings accrued during the year and a budget underspend, Devon is now able to put £12 million extra into maintaining the county’s roads, notably repairing its deluge of potholes and improving drainage issues.
But Devon County Council’s cabinet heard that the extra cash comes as the repair bill for outstanding maintenance on the county’s roads is thought to be £200 million.
IKEA has announced that it will be hosting a car boot event in Exeter this spring, following a successful pilot last year.
The retailer is set to host the event on 18th and 19th May, giving more customers the opportunity to sell and purchase pre-loved homeware bargains.
The IKEA car boot gives locals a space to sell unwanted home furnishing goods, decorations and more (which don’t have to be IKEA products) to give a new lease of life to old items. With a growing environmental awareness shaping the way consumers value the things they own, and how they shop, the event also...
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has made a generous donation of £1,500 to Okehampton Primary School to support the renovation of its playground facilities for more than 500 students.
Recognising the need to improve its two outdated playgrounds which cater to younger and older students, the school has embarked on a project to revamp these areas, ensuring they provide safe and engaging environments for years to come. The generous donation from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter will directly contribute to the much-needed upgrade.
