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Experience the Softness: A Deep Dive into Quatro Sheepskin Rugs

When it comes to enhancing the comfort and style of your home, few things compare to the luxurious softness of a sheepskin rug. Among the various options available, Quatro Sheepskin Rugs stand out as a top choice for those seeking both quality and elegance in their interior decor. In this article, we will take a closer look at these exceptional rugs and explore why they have become a favorite...

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Saltram House and Guide Dogs team up to provide accessible visits for people with sight loss

Guide Dogs and Saltram House collaborated recently to improve the visitor experience for visitors to the property who have a vision impairment.

Last month, 13 members of staff and volunteers from the National Trust property situated on the outskirts of Plymouth received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.

Guide Dogs is currently piloting this...

Explore North Devon's breathtaking countryside: walking adventures at The Collective at Woolsery

In the heart of North Devon's wild and rugged countryside, The Collective at Woolsery is the perfect base from which to embark on a walking holiday. Dramatic coastal walks on the South West Coast Path and a plethora of peaceful village strolls combined with staying and eating at this beautiful place make this an outstanding location for an active break. In autumn and winter this remote and...

Wide Open programme animates Paignton town centre with creative projects and events this autumn

Inspired by the people and places of Paignton, Torbay, Wide Open’s Autumn Season offers free experiences and creative activities for everyone. Over two packed weekends (22–24 September and 20–22 October) with lots happening in between, residents and visitors can enjoy five new artistic commissions, alongside a broad range of exciting cultural and community events across Paignton town centre...

Local people urged to get winter vaccinations to protect the NHS

Thousands of people across Devon can now book their flu and covid-19 vaccines online, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service.

As part of the NHS’s commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, all eligible adults can book their vaccination appointment through www.nhs.uk/live-well...

Present Makers 2023 to showcase contemporary glass in Christmas craft exhibition

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) opens their popular exhibition of contemporary craft this November.

A leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar, Present Makers features hand-crafted gift ideas showcasing the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West.

This year, THG shines a spotlight on glass through their collaboration with the...

World War One play The Last Post heads to Bideford’s Kingsley School this November

A new World War One play will be coming to Bideford’s Kingsley School this November, ahead of Remembrance Day.

The Last Post brings to life a series of letters between a boy in Folkestone and his father who is fighting on the Western Front in Belgium. The span of the play is 70 years but begins in 1914. William Downing is desperate for his father Joseph to come home in time for...

LED Open Weekend offers free exercise classes and children's activities

Free exercise classes, gym sessions, fun activities and children's events will be on offer at LED Community Leisure centres across East Devon.

The Open Weekend, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October, will give the chance to try the very best of activities LED centres have to offer for free.

Visitors can try out their brand new instructor-led Les Mills classes, get a great...

TALKWORKS teams up with the Devon County Football Association to promote mental health in the community 

Football players and coaching staff across Devon are being encouraged to talk about mental health for World Mental Health Day.

TALKWORKS (Devon’s NHS Talking Therapies service) and the Devon County Football Association are today launching a partnership to encourage more adults across Devon to access mental health and wellbeing support.

The new partnership kicks-off with a ‘...

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Lifeworks College student, Chloe, has won 1st prize at a NATIONAL Arts Award

Lifeworks College student, Chloe, has won 1st prize at a NATIONAL Arts Award. The Unique Art Awards is a national competition for young disabled artists aged 7- 21 years funded by the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists - UK trust fund.

Chloe had a choice of 3 themes and chose - Sun, Sea and Sky. She created a stunning painting and won the Youth section Gold award for 2D art, and won a...

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