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LandWorks shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2024

Devon-based charity LandWorks is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards , the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.

LandWorks has been shortlisted in the ‘Social Care, Advice and Support’ category...

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Sandford Orchards wins gold and category trophy at the International Cider Challenge

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards , based in Crediton, has just scooped a host of accolades at the 2023 International Cider Challenge. These include a gold medal and the category trophy for its vintage cider, The General , making it officially the best tannin led cider in the world.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are over the moon to...

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National award for South West marketing firm for campaign tackling harassment against women

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at UK Agency Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major national award.

South West based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the UK Independent Agency Awards 2023 for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter Partnership .

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Study reveals a Devon beach wedding venue is the most Instagrammable in the UK!

The most Instagram-worthy beach wedding venues in the UK have been revealed in a new study, and a stunning Devon venue ranks number one in the list !

Golden sands, serene ocean views and the gentle sound of waves hitting the shore, there’s no denying the romantic appeal of a beachside wedding.

Wedding invitation company, Aura Print , analysed 70 of the most sought-after beach...

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Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global...

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Devon’s Gaia Spa is named finalist in the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2023

Plymouth business recognised at worldwide spa awards

The award-winning Gaia Spa at the five-star Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plymouth are thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist in the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2023 . The Devon-based spa and Boringdon Hall Hotel were previously crowned “Hotel Spa of the Year – Western Europe & Scandinavia” in the 2019 awards and are thrilled to be...

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East Devon's 'golden mile'

Three different businesses in close proximity to each other not only scooped a coveted Gold at the recent Devon Tourism Awards but have all been named finalists in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Located in Ottery St Mary and Gittisham, Coldharbour Field Kitchen , Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages and THE PIG at Combe have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the...

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Plymouth proves its sustainability credentials with more Green Tourism awards 

Plymouth businesses are flying the flag for the city’s sustainability mission, celebrating fresh success with more Green Tourism awards.

A further four businesses have been recognised for their commitment to the initiative – a partnership between Green Tourism and Destination Plymouth – which supports Plymouth’s position as a leader in sustainable tourism and helps businesses across...

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Whisky Tasting Event at The Golf & Country Club

Specialist spirits company and the Exeter Golf & Country Club host their first blind whisky tasting

Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits , are hosting their first blind tasting event at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26th January at Wear Park Restaurant. Following a range of successful guided tasting events in Devon, Azu Spirits are now offering their signature blind tasting experience at this exclusive event, which will explore a diverse collection of premium single malt...

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South West restaurants invited to offer exclusive tasting events at their premises

Local restaurants and food businesses are being invited to join Azu Spirits, a specialist Devon spirits company, to offer unique whisky tasting and food pairing events to customers.

Dartmoor-based Azu runs a range of popular whisky and gin tasting events, offering customers the opportunity to taste premium spirits through social, engaging group experiences.

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Zoo teams up with Guide Dogs to help visitors

Guide Dogs and Dartmoor Zoological Society are delighted to announce a new pilot project, aimed at improving the customer experience for visitors who have a vision impairment.

This July, 22 members of staff and volunteers from the Zoo have received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.

Guide Dogs is currently piloting this new partner model, in...

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