Lifestyle

Ceramics are to be celebrated!

Seaglass Gallery, an independent art gallery in Lympstone, will be hosting ‘A Celebration of Ceramics’ from Friday 28th April until Sunday 7th May.

The exhibition will be open daily from 10.30am-4pm ( closed Tuesday 2nd May) and will exhibit the work of contemporary ceramicists coming together to celebrate the natural forms and colours of nature.

Beautiful pots, vessels,...

Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award Are Now Open for Entries

Entries are open to all Devon-based food and drink businesses for Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award. Recognising strong and effective sustainable activities being practised by food and drink businesses across the county, the Sustainability Pioneer Award is open to both members and non-members of the organisation. Producers, retailers and hospitality...

Newton Abbot charity given significant financial boost by local housebuilder

Life Chance Trust, a charity helping young people who have had a difficult start in life, has been gifted £1000 by leading local housebuilder, Persimmon Homes South West.

Life Chance Trust, which is based in Newton Abbot, was established in 2022. The charity provides support and empowers young people aged 16-25 for whom significant childhood trauma has led to social, emotional,...

How to Clean Your Property after a Fire

A fire on your property can be incredibly devastating, even more so when it occurs in your home. Restoring your house might feel like an impossible task and could be dangerous without professional intervention.

ICE Cleaning's fire cleaning services can make your home safe and liveable again. Its expert technicians use industry-leading technology to restore your property after a fire...

Why Gaming is the Future of Entertainment

You may have already heard the news that gaming recently surpassed movies and music as the world's highest-grossing form of entertainment. Casino games, for example, have always been popular, but for a long time you'd have to plan a trip to enjoy some of the top titles. Technology has changed all of that. Today, you can log on to your computer or pick up your smartphone and play various slot...

Organisers are being urged to focus on safety for King Charles’ coronation events

With people across Devon preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles, Ansvar is urging event planners to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of all involved.

While these events provide a great opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate, they also carry risks that need to be managed. As a leading insurer for the not-for-profit sector, Ansvar is...

ArtMakers launch 'Spring Breaks'  virtual art exhibition

A brand new online exhibition has opened to the public featuring 19 artworks from the ‘New Atlantic Wave’ of artists in northern Devon.

Curated by ArtMakers, the Spring Breaks theme promises impressionist watercolours, abstract acrylics and vibrant paintings of local wildlife, dramatic seascapes and rolling countryside hills that north Devon is so well known for.

Artists...

Devon families successful in primary school applications

Almost 99 per cent of Devon families have won a place in one of their preferred primary schools this September.

Figures published today (Monday 17 April) reveal that 7,065 applications were made across the county.

And 6,979 families have been offered a place at one of their four preferred schools - that's 98.8 per cent.

The new figures show that 96.7 per cent of the...

It's Tea Time to Celebrate

A free cup of tea for every local in Exeter to celebrate National Tea Day

Fancy 'elevenses', a free cup of tea is available to everyone, between 11am-12pm on Friday 21st April , at each of the Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores across the UK.

Pop into the Exeter High Street store to choose from over 100 tea blends all showcased on the tea wall. There is a flavour for everyone, including...

Devon-based sailing charity gets £5k funding boost from local housebuilder

A Devon-based sailing charity has received a major funding boost from a leading housebuilder.

Dart Sailability, a volunteer-run organisation, has secured a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, which will support the group’s annual operational costs. Based at Dartside Quay at Galmpton, the organisation supports anybody with any disability to enjoy sailing,...

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