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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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Huma Mulji’s ‘Your Tongue in My Mouth’ comes to MIRROR

South West Showcase artist Huma Mulji’s solo show opens on Friday 22 July and runs until Wednesday 14 September 2022

‘Your Tongue in My Mouth’, a solo exhibition of work by South West Showcase artist Huma Mulji , will open to members of the public at MIRROR in Arts University Plymouth on Friday 22 July, with the opening drinks reception on Thursday 21 July from 5pm to 7pm.

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The Mayflower returns to Plymouth

Royal Marines Band Plymouth, Plymouth Pavilions, 30 July 2022

In 2020, 400 years after the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth to the New World, Plymouth was due to host numerous events to mark this historic landmark. Unfortunately, the Mayflower commemorations were curtailed by the COVID19 pandemic and most of the planned events were not able to take place. These included a huge outdoor...

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Three Devon B&Bs shine in AA B&B Awards

AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has today announced the winners of the AA B&B Awards in a virtual ceremony, recognising the UK’s top B&Bs and the dedicated teams who run them. Now in their 26th year, the AA B&B Awards cover categories including Friendliest B&B, Inn of the Year and Regional Breakfasts of the Year.

In Devon, Highcliffe House in Lynton has won the AA...

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RGB opens new Barnstaple plumbing and heating centre

The Barnstaple branch of RGB Building Supplies celebrated the opening of its new dedicated plumbing and heating centre with a week of events to showcase what they have available.

Between Monday 13th and Friday 17th June, hot water cylinder provider Gledhill, plumbing and heating control distributors EPH, piping system company SANHA, manufacturer of sanitary equipment SIAMP, and...

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LiveWest set to build 218 rural homes in Devon over the next two years

A leading housing association is set to build 218 homes in rural areas across Devon over the next two years.

In a week when the housing sector celebrates Rural Housing Week – a yearly event organised by the National Housing Federation – LiveWest has demonstrated its commitment to rural housing by building 508 rural homes in the past two years.

LiveWest has invested close to...

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All You Need To Know About Podiatry Services In Singapore

Podiatry services refer to treatments and surgery involving the foot region. Around 10% of Singaporeans experience foot-related diseases and disorders every year. Most foot problems could be treated locally and conservatively. They usually require minimal intervention, for example, non-surgical treatments, local infusions, and treatments such as anti-inflammatories, supportive shoeing, and...

Everything you need to know when you want to start playing online slots

Slot games make up more than 70 percent of total game activities at online or internet casinos, which shows how widespread they are. Ever since the invention of the one-armed bandits, the slot machine form and aesthetics have undergone significant alterations. Slots are all now enjoyed on comfortable platforms encouraging lengthy operations at land-based casinos. Nowadays, you can enjoy...

Taylor Wimpey announce new site in Cullompton coming soon

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is pleased to announce that it will be launching the first homes for sale at its Culm Valley Park development in Cullompton on Sunday 2nd July.

The Cullompton-based development offers a collection of 105 homes, providing a range of two, three and four-bedroom properties. From first-time buyers to growing families, the development has been designed with areas of...

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Devon charity launches summer programme of free online mental health courses and workshops

Mental health charity, Step One, has been supporting people in Devon with mental health and learning disabilities for 85 years, working closely with local NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and communities across the county. With mental health problems increasing and a reported 1 in 5 people now showing signs of depression (compared to 1 in 10 before the COVID-19 pandemic), the ‘BeWell@StepOne’ project...

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How to get vaccinated this summer

The spring booster programme draws to a close this month, but it’s not too late for people who are eligible to have their vaccination and clinics will still run over the summer.

People turning 75 on or after 1 July will not be eligible for the spring booster, however anyone who is eligible on 30th of June will still be able to have their vaccination during July.

This means...

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