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How to get vaccinated this summer

The spring booster programme draws to a close this month, but it’s not too late for people who are eligible to have their vaccination and clinics will still run over the summer.

People turning 75 on or after 1 July will not be eligible for the spring booster, however anyone who is eligible on 30th of June will still be able to have their vaccination during July.

This means that anyone who is 75 and over, immunosuppressed or a resident of a care home for older people on 30th June will still be able to have their spring booster vaccination. People who are immunosuppressed...

The Horses of Spain and Portugal Head to Westpoint

This September, the beautiful horses of Spain (PREs) and Portugal (Lusitanos) are heading to Westpoint Arena in, Exeter.

A packed weekend is topped off with two star studded Extravaganza Shows being closed by the World famous Frederic Pignon and Magali Delgado.

During the weekend of 2-4 September, daytime competitive events include showing, dressage and Working Equitation indoors, and outside on “La Plaza” visitors can enjoy authentic Spanish and Portuguese food and drink from an array of food vendors, Flamenco Flash mobs throughout the day and shopping with over 60...

Alliance Healthcare Raise Over £40,000 for Health and Wellbeing of Children

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/06/2022 - 11:10pm
Alliance Healthcare teams cycle more than 1,000km across the UK with a starting line from Exeter to raise more than £40,000 for charity

During the sweltering heat, and blistering northern winds, two teams of cyclists completed Alliance Healthcare’s annual charity Tour D’Alliance cycle challenge. The teams, departing from Coatbridge, Scotland, and Exeter, Devon, set off across the UK towards the Alliance Healthcare Leigh Service Centre, Greater Manchester, for a finish line event on Saturday 18th June. In addition, 16 colleagues competed in a virtual challenge across 7 days, collectively...

Emirates holding open day for cabin crew recruitment in Exeter

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day on 26th July at Mercure Exeter Southgate.

The airline is looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering simple yet personalised and impeccable hospitality while creating memorable moments for its customers. Safety being one of Emirates’ highest priorities, the ideal candidate will lead confidently and take control when it comes to managing aircraft services, security, and safety...

Stark warning on spending from Devon finance chief

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/05/2022 - 6:03pm

Devon County Council is facing an unprecedented black hole in its finances caused by the cost of living crisis and spiralling demand for help for vulnerable children and adults, the authority's director of finance warned today.

Angie Sinclair predicts the council could overspend by more than £40 million in the current financial year.

And she says urgent action must be taken by every council department to rein in spending.

A panel of senior officers is already looking at options for councillors to consider including spending cuts, remodelling services to save...

Cost of living crisis pushes thousands of Devon’s unpaid carers deeper into financial hardship and poverty

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/05/2022 - 5:21pm

Thousands of unpaid family carers across Devon, who were already experiencing financial hardship after having to give up paid work to perform their caring role, are being pushed deeper into debt and poverty, according to Devon Carers. Devon Carers is a service provided by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster, near Exeter.

Even before the pandemic, a funding crisis in the social care system meant thousands of unpaid family carers in Devon and across the South West were under real pressure. Funding cuts and the closure of local care services have...

New gallery’s first solo show explores the Exe Estuary

A new art gallery on the banks of the River Exe in Devon is showing work which reflects the dynamic nature of the Estuary and is offering people the chance to try ‘en plein air’ mixed media painting by the waters of the Exe for themselves.

The Seaglass Gallery in Lympstone, in the village’s old newsagents, is run by Charlotte and Bruce Ellis, who say the local landscapes and environments are at the heart of the work they exhibit.

Curator and artist, Charlotte Ellis, says: “Being a new gallery, with a focus on art and wellbeing, we wanted our first solo exhibition in...

Bringing a charity’s wish one step closer

A Devon charity providing round-the-clock care for vulnerable people with mental health issues has been awarded £1,000 by a local housebuilder to help adapt an ageing hospital building to support its clients.

Step One, which has its headquarters in New North Road, Exeter, contacted Persimmon Homes for a donation from its innovative Community Champions programme, in which the company provides financial backing for local charities and good causes.

Spokesperson Carey Mackenzie said: “We cater for people who have experienced mental health crises. As part of their...

Bingo Loco

Event Date: 
06/08/2022 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Unit 1, Exeter

The most supersized, wild and spectacular bingo party in all the land is back with another red hot run of parties for summer. Bingo Loco carries on its exceptional run of form with events planned through until August all over the UK, including Unit 1 in Exeter on Saturday 6 August.

Step into any of the venues Bingo Loco pulls up at and you will be in immediate awe and then lost in a world of high thrills and high jinx. They are brought to life with sensory-stimulating production with confetti explosions, CO2 cannons, speed Macarena, foul-mouthed wind-up merchants and cheeky stage...

Bingo rave returns to Exeter this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/04/2022 - 8:43pm

The most supersized, wild and spectacular bingo party in all the land is back with another red hot run of parties for summer. Bingo Loco carries on its exceptional run of form with events planned through until August all over the UK, including Unit 1 in Exeter on Saturday 6 August.

Step into any of the venues Bingo Loco pulls up at and you will be in immediate awe and then lost in a world of high thrills and high jinx. They are brought to life with sensory-stimulating production with confetti explosions, CO2 cannons, speed Macarena, foul-mouthed wind-up merchants and cheeky stage...

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