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Lynda Palmer with her award standing with Jamie Hambro, Guide Dogs Chairman

National Award for Habilitation Specialist working with children with vision impairment

A Habilitation Specialist who teaches skills to children and young people who have a vision impairment has won a national award.

Habilitation Specialist Lynda Palmer was the winner of the Hambro award for innovation at the Guide Dogs charity’s People Awards on 10 November. The ceremony took place at the Guide Dogs Reading Hub and was hosted by actor Charlie Cox.

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Seasonal snacks could be toxic for your pets

At Christmas, it’s tempting, when eating your favourite festive food, to share seasonal snacks with your furry friends.

But, warns animal expert, what can be a tempting treat for you could lead to a toxic trauma for your pet.

And it's not just at Christmas, warns Laura Roberts a specialist lecturer at South Devon College : "Winter as a whole is a time when our animal...

No Label No Limit for young women in Devon schools

A Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub * programme has been launched across 14 schools in Devon to help raise the confidence and aspirations of 500 young women.

The No Label No Limit programme is a personal development programme, inspiring and empowering young women in year nine and 10 to reach their potential.

Funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company , No Label...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) wins major national funding for 'The Wild Escape' working with Allhallows Museum and Honiton Primary School

Working in partnership with Honiton Primary School and Allhallows Museum, THG's ambitious project for the national 'Wild Escape' campaign will help young children explore local landscapes in the Blackdown Hills through the collections of the gallery and Allhallows Museum.

The project has secured funding from South West Museum Development on behalf of Museum Development England in...

6 Ways to Maintain a Work-Life Balance as  a Garage Mechanic

Maintaining work-life balance is an important part of any garage mechanic’s life. Not only is a work-life balance beneficial to a mechanic but also to the garage owner.

This is because a lack of work-life balance in your garage mechanics’ lives can cause a severe drop in their productivity levels over a period of time. If this continues, it can majorly affect your garage’s labour...

Christmas theatre in Plymouth

Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company bring festive family fun to Theatre Royal Plymouth with Pinocchio

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company have once again teamed up with Theatre Royal Plymouth to bring their newest family-friendly show, Pinocchio , to TRP this Christmas.

Following sell-out shows The Gingerbread Man, The Elves and the Shoemaker 3 and Goldilocks & The 3 Bears , this unswervingly energetic and humorous company returns to The Drum with their latest incredible...

How to Make Better Use of Your Garden for Entertaining

Isn’t it wonderful to be able to entertain guests in the garden on a long summer’s evening? It must surely be one of the biggest delights of summer. You can contain the mess in the garden, ensure that the kids aren’t disturbed, and have an enjoyable relaxing evening with your nearest and dearest. If you want to make the experience even better, read this guide on how to make use of your garden...

How to Plan an Unforgettable European Tour

Europe has it all. Cool cities, iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, the continent has something to offer for everyone. As many travelers have come to realise, the amazing thing about Europe is just how easy it is to get around. Fantastic transport links and services mean that it’s easier than ever to tour the continent.

If an all-encompassing, fun-filled European tour sounds like...

Parkinson’s UK urging more people to take part in clinical studies

This month, people living with Parkinson’s in the Plymouth area are being urged to come forward and take part in clinical trials, the results of which could transform the lives of those with the condition. There are over 3,300 people living with Parkinson’s in Devon.

Parkinson’s UK is supporting recruitment for a study which is looking at whether an already licensed medication can...

Devon Freemasons to Donate £1,500 support to Sense Devon Group

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND”, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire...

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