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From teddy bears to singing penguins: Jack’s Patch raises thousands for Rowcroft Hospice

Otter Garden Centres Jack’s Patch branch has announced the amount raised for Rowcroft Hospice during 2025.

While the fundraising was initially totalled at £4,531 for the cheque presentation, there was more to add from the collection tins, so the final figure was closer to £4,700....

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Theatre Royal Plymouth offers relaxed performances this festive season

Theatre Royal Plymouth has released a new video explaining what patrons can expect from a relaxed performance at the theatre.

Relaxed performances are accessible to everyone and aim to reduce the stress that some of the sensory elements of a show can cause, by creating a more relaxing environment.

The theatre has several relaxed performances available over the festive period...

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Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette. Bayards Cove Inn received the coveted award, as well as four Gold stars for its accommodation and a Breakfast Award, following an overnight stay by AA inspector James Hartley. The awards, established by the breakdown cover company, are recognised as a...

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New Year 2023 in Dubai: ideas for celebrating

New Year in the UAE is celebrated on a grand scale, as are all festive events. A mandatory event is a grandiose midnight firework. There are quite a lot of options for celebrating the New Year in Dubai, and travelers can choose the most convenient New Year's event for themselves. Change winter for summer – go to Dubai to celebrate the New Year 2023!

You can do anything for the New...

Vitamin Deficiency Treatment

The primary aim of vitamin deficiency is to provide your body with all the vitamins it’s lacking; after getting a vitamin test done and your results being reviewed, your healthcare provider may prescribe you with proper dosage and type of treatment that is best suited for you.

There is a variety of treatment supplements for vitamin deficiency, including:

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Blundell’s School announces new Director of Cricket

Leading Southwest Independent School, Blundell’s, has appointed a new Director of Cricket Mr Dean Headley. Dean will be joining Blundell’s in the Summer Term 2023 from Stamford School, where he has spent the last 5 years as Director of Cricket and Assistant Housemaster.

Dean had a very successful career as a cricketer, most notably as an international playing for England from 1996 to...

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Benefits of owning a holiday home

If someone in your family has a home for the holidays, then you might wonder what the benefits are, and whether you should get a home for yourself! Well, there are plenty of benefits to having a holiday home and plenty of opportunities that you can gain from having a vacation home, and we will focus on all of those in this article!

It Gives You A Place To Get Away

One of the first...

How to add value to a property

When looking to sell a property, it is imperative that you make sure your property is going to sell for the best possible price. This means trying to maximise your profit by making some home improvements that will get potential buyers excited and desperate for your property.

But what can you actually do to add value to your home? Well, there are a few ways to do it without having to...

Lifeworks Charity is delighted to be supported by Luscombe Maye Totnes Estate Agents

Lifeworks Learning Disability announce exciting fundraising partnership with Luscombe Maye Totnes

Lifeworks Leaning Disability Charity are delighted to announce that Luscombe Maye Totnes Estate Agents have chosen Lifeworks to be their charity of the year. Luscombe Maye has deep-rooted connections throughout the wider areas of Devon, Dorset and Cornwall and have always prided themselves in supporting good causes in the regions that they represent and operate in. Their Totnes office is at...

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Choir’s carol concerts raise thousands for local charity Dream-A-Way

Two carol concerts by Exeter Philharmonic Choir have raised almost three thousand pounds for local charity Dream-A-Way, which helps make holiday dreams come true for Devon children and adults with disabilities or life-affecting health conditions.

The generosity of concertgoers at Exeter Cathedral on 13 and 14 December raised a total of £2,913, a sum that representatives of Exeter-based...

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Plymouth on course for bumper 2023 cruise season

A busy summer has set Plymouth on course for a bumper cruise season next year with a dozen ships already lined up to visit Britain’s Ocean City in 2023.

The port welcomed thousands of cruise tourists this year with the post-pandemic return of passenger liners bringing an economic boost to the city.

There were seven individual cruise ship visits, including two by the small...

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