 In this issue...
- Book an appointment to meet with staff at EDDC
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BUA50 Honiton event a moving and uplifting commemoration
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Mobile Support Officers and volunteers start on the Churchill Court Garden renovation
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Independent investigation launched by East Devon District Council
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This week marked National Stress Awareness Day
 News and updates:
Don’t forget you can book an appointment to meet with staff at EDDC
Blackdown House, Honiton
If you didn’t know, East Devon District Council continues to operate an appointment system at both of its offices in Exmouth and Honiton for people to meet with officers.
If you need to meet with an officer that is possible by booking this in advance.
BUA50 Honiton event a moving and uplifting commemoration
Left: Councillor Ian Thomas and Mahendra Dabhi with the plaque outside Blackdown House, Bottom: the team stood around the tree planted to mark the anniversary, Top: Universirty of Exeter students dancing.
Last Saturday, 29 October saw the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Ugandan Asians to the Heathfield Resettlement Camp in Honiton.
The day was supported by EDDC and began at Blackdown House with the unveiling of a plaque and planting of a silver birch tree by EDDC Chair Councillor Ian Thomas. The anniversary then moved to the Beehive in Honiton and was marked with traditional music, singing and dance, as well as a platter of Asian food.
Touching speeches were made by fellow British Ugandan Asians who experienced life in the Honiton Resettlement Camp.
A special highlight of the day were the appearances of two individuals both born on the Camp, as well as the doctor who had delivered them fifty years ago.
Mobile Support Officers and volunteers start on the Churchill Court Garden renovation
EDDC's Mobile Support Officer and volunteers at Churchill Court, Lympstone
Braving the inclement weather on the afternoon of Tuesday, 25 October, a group of hardy East Devon District Council Mobile Support Officers and volunteers met at Churchill Court, Lympstone to commence a garden facelift which is set to run into early 2023.
Sheltered tenants who found themselves struggling to maintain their own garden area asked for help to get on top of overgrown areas outside their flats and around the community centre.
Work carried out included hedge trimming, pruning of shrubs, removal of seeded sycamore saplings, weeding, tidy up of a beautiful rose bed that was weed bound and leaf collection.
In total the group filled 6 wheelie bins and they plan to revisit Churchill Court at the end of each month for an afternoon session to continue improving the environment for the tenants.
A great sense of achievement was felt by everyone involved.
Independent investigation launched by East Devon District Council
Verita Consultancy Ltd have been appointed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to carry out an independent investigation into the actions of the council following the allegations, criminal charges and subsequent conviction of John Humphreys.
If anyone wishes to submit evidence, written statements or to request a meeting with the investigation team in the context of the terms of the reference of this investigation, please write to Verita Consultancy Ltd through their confidential email channel at: SpeakToUs@verita.net
This week marked National Stress Awareness Day
 We know what it is like to feel stressed and being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse.
There are many ways you can feel better. Every individual's stress-relieving activities may differ, but trying out new activities can give you a new spirit and motivation every day. Here are a few lifestyle changes you can try:
- Get outside more. Take some time during your day to go on a walk and get some fresh air.
- Watch a film or television show that will make you laugh. After all, laughter is the best medicine!
- Listen to music or a podcast. Why not turn the radio on as you get ready for work in the morning?
- Exercise. This doesn't have to be vigorous or time consuming, a simple brisk walk or a light jog is enough. Just try to do something that gives you a few moments to yourself and will release those much-needed happy hormones!
- Write down how you feel. Just a few sentences a day can help you to understand how and why you are feeling a certain way.
A small step each day will help you to gradually cope with stress. Please remember, you are not alone.
Business update
The Centre for Smart Grid's inaugural Open Day at the University of Exeter
Andy Wood from EDDC delivering a keynote presentation
The Centre for Smart Grid, as a part of the University’s strategy and vision to support the society to achieve Net-Zero targets, had their inaugural Open Day on Friday, 21 October at the University of Exeter premises.
This day event was attended by about 90 guests from electricity utilities, OEMs, renewables, battery and hydrogen energy storage system integrators, as well as representatives of EPSRC, IET and CIGRE, and internal guests from the University of Exeter.
Andy Wood, Service Lead for Growth, Development and Prosperity at East Devon District Council, attended on our behalf and delivered a great keynote presentation.
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 LED update
Swim England and Good Boost partnership wins two prestigious health awards
 A programme offered by LED Community Leisure supported by a partnership between Swim England and Good Boost has won two prestigious honours at the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Awards.
It was a successful evening at the East Wintergarden in London as the partnership were announced as winners of the Community Health Development category, followed by the Public Health Minister’s Award.
The recognition comes following the work done to create more accessible, inclusive and welcoming aquatic spaces which has included developing the Good Boost Aqua Rehabilitation app.
Good Boost sessions are available at Exmouth Leisure Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 - 11:00am or Sidmouth Swimming Pool on Wednesdays at 14:45 - 15:45pm.
Latest news and newsletters
East Devon District Council also produce regular newsletters and news on different topics, in the last week we have issued the following which may be of interest:
Thelma Hulbert Gallery: festive shopping event
LED Newsletter | November 2022
Key applications received
Decision on key applications
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place in our Council Chamber at Blackdown House in Honiton.
Following the decision of councillors to resume in-person meetings, we hope to be able to stream public meetings to the Council’s YouTube channel.
There are no meetings next week.
The next meetings are:
Monday, 14 November
Tuesday, 15 November
Thursday, 17 November
 Recycling news
Be Pump-kind
Sometimes, we can’t save them all! Join The #Pumpkinrescue! If you haven’t managed to eat all your pumpkin, don’t throw it away! You can put it in the food caddy or place, sealed in a bag on the lid of the food caddy.
Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?
Join over 30,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection.
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 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Festive shopping event
Join us for the launch of Present Makers 2022, our Christmas selling exhibition of contemporary craft and design.
Opens from Saturday, 12 November, from 10am - 5pm until 24 December.
Enjoy demos including jewellery, printmaking and glass from featured makers throughout the day, as well as mulled wine and mince pies.
*10% discount on all shop and exhibition items (15% for THG Friends).
Wreath making workshop
On Saturday 3 December, from 10am – 1pm.
Join artist Agnieszka Wanowicz to create a beautiful, decorative Festive Wreath, ideal to adorn your own space or give as a festive gift. Choose either to make a chandelier wreath to hang from the ceiling or one for your door or wall.
Adults £45 (£40 THG Friends/ Students).
All materials and refreshments provided.
Very limited places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
 Wild East Devon
Wreath Making at Seaton Wetlands
 Come and join us to learn how to make a festive wreath. Create your own willow base and decorate it with a range of foliage and natural materials.
All resources will be provided.
Hot drink and mince pies included.
Booking essential - £20 per person.
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