Homelessness charities providing vital services within Devon have today issued a plea to Devon County Council to reject proposed cuts to homelessness funding ahead of a special meeting of the Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee.
Devon County Council is proposing to cut £1.5m from its Adult Homelessness Prevention funding as part of what its Finance Director labelled a “re-prioritisation”. This funding is shared between five charity providers of services and could result in the closure of five homeless hostel services across the county and a service which works with people to...
Councillors from East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Broadclyst Parish Council joined housing association Sovereign to celebrate work starting on 69 new affordable and highly sustainable homes on the edge of Exeter.
Ground was broken by Cllr Olly Davey, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning at EDDC, alongside the Chair of Broadclyst Parish Council, Henry Massey.
The homes at Moonhill Rise will be the first built to the highest rating in Sovereign’s Homes and Place Standard for sustainable homes, which was created alongside Sovereign customers.
A primary school in Exeter were able to hold their colour run following sponsorship from a leading developer.
Persimmon Homes South West were delighted to donate £500 towards Ladysmith Infant and Junior School’s event organised by the school’s CPTT (Children Parents Teachers Together) group that saw dozens of children able to get colourful and messy, receiving a medal at the end of the race.
Tamsin Saunders, a sales progressor for the company, was able to present the cheque at the school’s Summer Fair.
Persimmon is developing the multi-phase Ashworth Place and...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHSFT (RDUH) has hailed the success of a project aimed at improving organisational efficiency and infection control for nurses and patients in the community.
Following the completion of a prototype developed with medical bag manufacturers CorrMed, the launch of a new community nurse bag will help support community teams in their challenges around storage and transportation of clinical equipment, also ensuring patient safety through adherence with infection control protocols.
A network of community nurses, clinical matrons and...
Insect-based pet-food company Mr Bug, which makes planet-friendly nutritious treats for dogs all over the world, has won top prize in the Best Product of the Year category at the Global Good Awards 2023.
The Global Good Awards rewards businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes that are blazing a trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership.
Mr Bug is a pioneering insect farm in Exminster, Devon that breeds its own sustainable, nutrient-dense mealworms to produce high-quality healthy treats for pet pooches everywhere....
Staff at FORCE Cancer Charity in Exeter, received a selection of freshly made scones, tea and sweet treats, from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter to celebrate FORCE’s scrumptious summer cream tea for cancer.
The cream tea hampers were prepared by local Devon suppliers, making it the perfect gift for a special occasion. FORCE organises this annual event, which started back in 2018 to bring people together to raise money to support their continued efforts to provide services to patients and their loved ones.
Celebrating 50 years in the construction recruitment industry, ITS Exeter is commemorating this huge milestone by pledging to raise £50,000 for the Sue Ryder charity.
Each ITS office is taking part in various fundraising events, which include a charity skydive, The 3 Peaks Challenge, site labouring days, marathons, football matches and much more.
The funds raised will provide hospice care for people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
“As we reflect on 50 years of success, we're reminded of the importance of giving back to those who need...
The summer holidays are here, beckoning us to grab the sun cream and explore the great outdoors with our families. RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve in Devon, is inviting families to enjoy a Big Wild Summer by hosting a series of fun, nature-themed activities for families to discover nature at their local RSPB reserve and all to celebrate Heath Week.
From, Pond Dipping to Nightjar Walks and exploring for Things with Wings - RSPB Aylesbeare can help the whole family spend precious time together, reconnect with nature, and make happy memories outdoors.
Tickets for the official Oktoberfest Exeter are selling fast.
This event will be hosted at the Guildhall on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st October 2023.
Tickets are available as standing, unreserved bench seating, standard tables for eight or 12 people and or our exclusive VIP tables; these include entry for up to eight people, table service from waiters/waitresses, incredible views of the stage and a free gift per person on the table.
We have seen huge demand for Oktoberfest tickets with Saturday evening VIP tables and unreserved bench seating already fully sold...
A Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, based near Exeter, is seeking support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to people of all ages to teach them how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch with simple, affordable ingredients - at a time when cooking healthily, cost-effectively and sustainably has never been more important.
The idea of creating a bespoke teaching kitchen at Westbank Community Health and Care began simmering away a year ago following the Covid lockdowns. During the pandemic, the charity...
