An Exeter man’s volunteering work has been recognised by national charity Epilepsy Action. Simon Privett received the Epilepsy Action Volunteering award in a presentation at the Exeter’s support group Christmas meeting (Wednesday 27 November).
Simon, 37, has epilepsy and is a passionate advocate for people living with the condition. He has set up and manages two extremely successful Epilepsy Action coffee and chat groups in Exeter and Torbay. More recently, he has launched a third support group at Exeter University. He knows the importance of helping people to stay in touch beyond...
Visit South Devon’s impressive 2020 Visitor Guide has gone live with a full version available to view and to download from their website. The 2020 Visitor Guide is an extensive guide showcasing what to see and do in South Devon and is packed full of features and adverts for the very best in accommodation and visitor attractions in the region.
The Destination Marketing Organisation is encouraging its guide users to access the new guide digitally to reduce its environmental footprint. In January, 100,000 copies of the guide will be published on recycled paper, along with 20,000...
The number of people recorded as homeless in the South West has reached 7,127, new figures from Shelter reveal today.
Shelter’s extensive analysis of official rough-sleeping and temporary accommodation figures shows the picture of homelessness in the region has not improved since 2016, when the charity first published its landmark annual report.
For the first time, the charity’s review of government data has also exposed that close to 22,000 people in the South West were threatened with homelessness in the last year.
Despite being the most comprehensive overview of...
Staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter celebrated Elf Day last week to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.
Everyone dressed up in elf costumes for a day of festive fun at the Home and staff organised a special Christmas reminiscence coffee morning. Residents enjoyed looking at old memorabilia and shared their own Christmas time memories. The team also sold cakes to raise money.
Cadogan Court Activities Coordinator, Luan Phillips, said: “We had a lot of fun celebrating National Elf Day. Seeing our staff dressed as elves certainly put a smile on...
Crowdcube is announcing a record-breaking year for overseas businesses raising funds on Europe’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. Despite Brexit uncertainty, investment into businesses based outside the UK has doubled since 2018. Leading e-bike maker, Cowboy, backed by Index Ventures, has raced to €3.5m just five days into its campaign.
In 2019, Crowdcube’s overseas raises drew in €26.6m, which marked a massive 100% hike from 2018. ID Finance, a Spanish based fintech, scoops the No. 1 place in terms of investment raised, pulling in €5.2m in November. More than 4,500 people...
Exeter Guildhall is to be turned green tonight as the City Council shines a light on the NSPCC’s ‘Light for Every Childhood’ Christmas campaign.
The campaign is raising awareness of the nature and scale of abuse and neglect, shining a light on those children for whom Christmas may not be such a joyful time.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Peter Holland, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting this initiative and shining a light on the NSPCC’s campaign and all the good work they do for children.”
Community Fundraising Manager for the NSPCC in Cornwall and Devon,...
Honiton auction house, Chilcotts, has announced its fifteenth year in business as the ‘best ever’ as the family-run business prepares for major change in the near future.
After running a variety of celebration events to mark the anniversary, the icing on the cake was the realisation that not only was 2019 the most successful year in terms of trading, with auction turnover increasing by 6 percent against the 1.2 percent increase in overall UK trade figures, but also that the November 30 sale was the highest selling single auction yet.
A special visitor has been along to the new Barratt Homes development in Exeter recently.
The bearded visitor turned a few heads at the Minerva development, where he had come to ensure all the children who have recently moved into new homes are on his list for deliveries on Christmas Eve.
Sales director Nicki Reid said Father Christmas was seen checking out the best way to arrive at the development and updating his address book with the names of children who have moved into new homes since last Christmas.
“This is definitely the most interesting visitor we have had...
André Rieu will celebrate his 70th birthday with a one-off event in cinemas across the country on Saturday January 4th and Sunday January 5th 2020, featuring a collection of his favourite performances from his spectacular live shows across the world, as well as reminiscing with presenter Charlotte Hawkins about his life and multi-decade career.
Alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra, the show features the maestro performing his most notable pieces from the most stunning locations around the world, including Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio City Music Hall New York and the Coronation...
TCAT in association with Comedy Hall presents... Martin Kemp!
Get Ready for the Biggest 80s Singalong Ever!!
Grab your dancing shoes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ at the biggest 80s night to hit Devon!…Yes, fancy dress is encouraged!
Since his role in the global success of Spandau Ballet, Martin Kemp has gone on to have a truly distinguished career. From playing lead roles in likes of The Krays and Eastenders, and more recently starring on Channel 4`s Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls plus with his famous son Roman on Celebrity Gogglebox, it’s fair to...
