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Two Plymouth exhibitions mark the centenary and legacy of Britain’s most popular painter

100 years after her birth, Beryl Cook (1926-2008) once named Britain's most popular painter is finally receiving the serious artistic recognition that eluded her during her lifetime thanks to two companion exhibitions that open in Plymouth this weekend.

The Box Plymouth’s landmark...

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Lifeworks named as finalist of the BBC Radio Devon Make a Difference Awards

We are delighted to announce that Lifeworks Learning Disability Champions have been shortlisted as finalist in the BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference Awards 2023 , in The Together Award Category. The Together Award is awarded to an individual or group of people who inspire diverse communities to come together. They do this by creating real change and breaking down barriers, bringing people from...

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£12,000 to help military families in need

A Honiton based charity, which has helped members of the military and their families to get the funerals they deserve, has been given a donation of £12,000.

The donation to The Bastion Baton Trust, known as ‘The Baton' is thanks to the generosity of families who have funerals at East Devon Crematorium and agree for any metals which remain after cremation to be recycled.

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Get creative this summer with THG’s Youth Network

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) launches a free brand new youth network and wider programme for the young people of East Devon.

THG's Create Our Space (COS) Youth Network invites 16 -25 year olds to collaborate, learn something different, get creative and shape the future of THG!

The project is led by young people - for young people. It combines creativity and learning with...

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Switch from plastic to paper provides support for environmental charity

Otter Garden Centres has made a massive leap in its journey to improving eco-credentials by switching from plastic to paper carrier bags.

What’s more, the family-run business, which has seven branches across the South of England, has donated the money raised from the sale of plastic bags over the past two years to Devon Environment Foundation, which funds a variety of grassroots...

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Top Spots in Devon to Enjoy a Summer Break or Holiday

It’s undeniable: even if everyone in the UK tries to look for holiday spots in exotic locales and destinations, there are plenty of spots within our own shores that are as breathtaking and spectacular as the sun-bleached shores and enthralling mountain towns found in the rest of Europe. With its breathtaking coastline, rolling hills, and picturesque villages, Devon, for example, is a...

Lifeworks students teambuilding a plastic beach clean

14 Lifeworks students were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a full funded session at Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre funded by Surfers Against Sewage .

The action-packed day involved developing teamwork skills on bell boots where students supported each other on the water. This was a new experience for many students and one which was fully embraced.

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Allison Homes welcomes public along to its ‘welly walk’

South West housebuilder Allison Homes is welcoming members of the public to its High Moor View development in Winkleigh for an exclusive ‘welly walk’ tour of one of its latest developments.

Prospective homeowners can get a look at the homes under construction on Saturday 3 June from 10am – 5pm.

Full site safety wear will be provided, and visitors will be given the opportunity...

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Funding boost to local Okehampton school

An Okehampton school, St James CofE Primary and Nursery, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder towards new play facilities.

St James opened in September 2018 with the nursery opening the following year. The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust which was established in 2018 with the vision to create ‘Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community’....

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The Gambling Revolution: UK's New White Paper and BGC's role"

The British Gambling Commission (BGC) has recently declared its full readiness to work with the UK government on a future White Paper on gambling . This announcement is a crucial step towards regulating and safeguarding an ever-evolving industry. The BGC's proposed collaboration plan aims to promote responsible gaming and consumer protection through a series of innovative measures, including...

Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we...

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