I ask this as recently we had a conversation during a dementia training session about local community resources and I brought the term into conversation.
There were several attendees working in the health and social care sector who had not heard of this important community role leading me to write this brief overview.
At its simplest a Social prescriber (SP) centres around connecting people with activities and services that improve their health and well-being. Before I go on allow me to share the interchangeable terms you may hear to avoid confusion which in essence mean...
Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures is celebrating its second anniversary this June with the launch of a new Quest in Exeter, reimagined website and app as well as a limited time only discount code for Quest-goers.
Turning city streets into adventure playgrounds, Go Quest Adventures is a hugely popular interactive walking treasure hunt with a twist. Since its inception it has already established Quests in 23 cities across the UK.
As part of their birthday celebrations, the city trail company has announced Exeter as its latest Quest to be unlocked giving...
When most people are making plans to hit the beach or take it easy, one intrepid group of volunteers from The Nayamba Trust are preparing to jet off to Zambia on Saturday (15 June) to lead a week of phonics, sport and PSHE in a small rural community.
The volunteers are all connected in some way to the East Devon-based charity and as well as giving of their time free of charge, they have raised the cost of their travel and expenses in keeping with the ethos of the Trust in sending 100% of donations raised to Zambia.
A rich and varied programme has been prepared in advance...
For most, Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate and share their love for a parent. But for those who have experienced the death of a fatherly figure, including dads, step-dads and grandads, or are a bereaved father themselves, it can often bring up feelings of grief and upset.
With research from Co-op Funeralcare showing that 83% of people in the South West experienced the death of a loved one in the past five years, Exeter (Co-op) Funeralcare on Cowick Street is reaching out to the community this Father’s Day to offer advice and support for those who may be struggling this...
Jewson Live, the annual event for the UK’s professional tradespeople, is back – and for the first time, is coming to the Westpoint Arena.
One of four Jewson Live shows hosted by national builders’ merchant Jewson – now part of STARK UK – the event will take place at Westpoint in Exeter on Thursday June 13, running from 8am to 2pm, for customers across South West.
The event will cover three distinct areas – the Trading Zone, Future Zone, and Wellbeing Zone. In each zone, high profile speakers and trade experts will share the latest industry news and developments,...
A new Chief Fire Officer has been appointed to lead fire and rescue services across Devon and Somerset.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, the body that governs the fire and rescue service for the two counties, appointed Gavin Ellis at its meeting on 10 June 2024.
Gavin has been serving as interim Chief Fire Officer since May 2023. He will replace Lee Howell, who is currently on secondment at the National Fire Chiefs Council and
is retiring in September, as permanent Chief Fire Officer responsible for the day to day running of the Service.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the second of four expansion areas at Cranbrook.
The expansion at Treasbeare closely follows the permission issued in April for the Cobdens area . Together they will bring forward more than half of the town’s planned growth.
This planning permission will enable the development of up to 1035 homes, 5 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers, up to 10ha of employment land, a primary school and a sports hub with full sized artificial grass and turf pitches. Other community facilities will include a...
St Luke’s and St James’ schools, both part of the Ted Wragg Trust, are working together to host a range of community events this summer.
The events are open to families of children at St Luke’s, St James’ and Whipton Barton Primary and are all free, places just need to be booked in advance!
The schools want to share their facilities with the community and help to bring local people together.
There will be a cooking competition at the Ready, Steady, Cook event with ingredients provided on the 24th of June at 4pm at St Luke’s. The group will also be joined by a...
The Motability Scheme is returning to Westpoint in Exeter, and this time for a two-day motoring show on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June 2024.
With a new focus on electric motoring, The Big Event, Exeter gives visitors a chance to see a range of electric vehicles, speak to manufacturers and Scheme experts and try out the latest accessible innovations.
The automotive industry is changing and Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability Scheme, is committed to educating its customers about the switch to electric. The Scheme has already helped to change the lives...
Urgent funding needed to save last of its kind Fishing Smack, securing youth employment project too.
A 109-year-old sailing ship is desperately seeking a new financial lifeline to stay afloat, as her dedicated owners lead a national campaign to save her.
Britannia, the last functional example of an East Coast Fishing Smack, is currently undergoing community restoration in Exeter with the goal of returning her to a working life at sea. However, plans to revive her will shortly run aground if the £250,000 needed to fund the rest of the project isn’t found. Not only does...
