Register for free and with no obligation to install panels.
Once registered, you will be contacted in the autumn with a recommendation specifically tailored to your needs, and if you accept this, details will be confirmed with a technical survey and a date set for installation.
Increased Devon COVID cases show importance of vigilence
The number of coronavirus cases has increased in some parts of Devon this week. The national test track and trace programme identified a number of new cases resulting from an infected group of Devon residents returning home from abroad.
Compared to the rest of the country our rates remain low but it is important that we remain vigilant, especially when travelling and take all reasonable measures to protect ourselves from the risk of infection.
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Has getting outdoors improved your wellbeing? Tell us your story
The combination of comfort eating and lack of exercise throughout lockdown, and the resulting weight gain and impact on mental health, has been much debated by health experts in recent weeks.
The Government has launched its obesity strategy to help people tackle the nation's collective excess weight.
But across Teignbridge parks and green spaces we have continued to see lots of people being active, exploring new locations and reconnecting with nature.
Residents have told us that exercising in the fresh air has improved their wellbeing, made them feel more positive and helped them overcome social distancing concerns.
If you’ve found getting out and about across Teignbridge a great way to stay healthy, both physically and mentally, we’d love to hear from you. Send your stories to us about how beneficial getting outdoors has been and do include any pictures or video that illustrate your positive experiences.
With your agreement we may use them to help encourage others to follow your lead and highlight how much enjoyment there is in exploring the great outdoors and getting more active.
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Looking for something to do over bank holiday?
Staying at home over bank holiday weekend gives you a great opportunity to rediscover and explore some of our fantastic open spaces.
Here are just some the places that are well worth a visit:
If you are planning a staycation trip elsewhere in the country, take a look at the latest Government blog giving tips on how to stay safe.
Coming soon
And watch out in September for details of our great ‘‘Connecting Actively to Nature’ projects which are aimed at helping people who are inactive and over 55 to get more active. There will be gentle activity along Teignmouth promenade, and around Hackney Marshes Nature Reserve, strength and balance sessions in Bovey Tracey, and outdoor circuits in Ilsington.
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Enjoy the beach but make sure you stay safe
If you're heading to the coast this weekend don't get caught out by unpredictable sea or weather conditions.
If you are going near to the water’s edge then keep an eye on the tides. The RNLI lifeguards patrol Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth North beaches but others don’t have the same protection. If you see a red flag at a lifeguarded beach, do not enter the water, as it is unsafe for any water activities. If there are no flags, there are no lifeguards.
Details of beaches where there is lifeguard cover are on the RNLI website and have a look at their advice for keeping yourself, friends and family safe when at the beach.
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Back to school guidance
Devon County Council has produced a special 'Back to School' issue of its Connectme covering everything you need to know for September's return of all pupils to school.
It stresses the benefits of children returning to school and the importance of doing so for their social, emotional and academic development.
Connectme has helpful information to help you and your child prepare for September, including what safety measures will be in place, changes to school transport and how to support your child's mental health.
Marking Ashura safely
Shia Muslims will this weekend be marking Ashura, a period of mourning on the 10th day of the start of the Islamic calendar and which marks the martyrdom of Hussein in 680 AD at Karbala in modern-day Iraq. Please follow the government guidelines for safe worship.
NHS consultation gets underway on Tuesday
An eight week consultation on the shape of future health and care services in Teignmouth and Dawlish gets underway on Tuesday 1 September.
A consultation document is being delivered by Devon Clinical Commissioning Group to every home in the Teignmouth, Dawlish, Shaldon and Bishopsteignton areas. To avoid the risk associated with public meetings and to save people travelling, live meetings will be held online on the following dates and times
- Friday 11 September 2020, 14:30 – 16:00
- Thursday 17 September 2020, 10:30 – 12:00
- Wednesday 23 September 2020, 18:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday 29 September 2020, 15:00 – 16:30
- Monday 5 October 2020, 11:30 – 13:00
- Saturday 17 October 2020, 11:00 – 12:30
You can sign up to attend a meeting, ask to receive regular updates or find out more about the proposals on the CCG website.
Latest government advice to control the virus
To protect yourself and others, when you leave home you must:
- wash hands - keep washing your hands regularly
- cover face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth in enclosed spaces
- make space - stay at least a metre away from people not in your household
If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not leave home for at least 10 days.
The government has updated its Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Click an image below for more information.
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