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Johanna Harakis named first ever Owens Coffee Barista Champion

Owens Coffee, one of the region’s leading coffee roasters, hosted its first ever Barista Championship on Thursday 13 October. The new competition, which set out to find the best espresso-maker, saw baristas from across the region compete for the title at its headquarters. Johanna Harakis, of The Guardhouse Café, Brixham, was named this year’s champion.

Jenny McDonough, head of...

Get vaccinated to keep loved ones safe

Carers urged to have Covid-19 and flu jabs

Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.

As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses...

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage Kitchen & Store officially launches

The new River Cottage Kitchen & Store has officially launched.

Open 9am-5pm, seven days a week, with breakfast served 9am-11.30am and lunch served 12pm-3pm, this casual cafe is located within the famous River Cottage HQ - a stone’s throw from the recognisable Farmhouse and gardens.

Whether dining alfresco on the outdoor terrace or enjoying the light and airy space...

Do your children understand the importance of money?

No one wants to make their children grow up too soon without enjoying the innocence of childhood. But along the way to adulthood, there are some fundamental lessons in finance that can prepare them for the real world.

More than ever before, the ability to appreciate and respect money can be a huge advantage in life. Here’s how you can get your children to see money saving as a key...

Whisky tasting events

South West restaurants invited to offer exclusive tasting events at their premises

Local restaurants and food businesses are being invited to join Azu Spirits, a specialist Devon spirits company, to offer unique whisky tasting and food pairing events to customers.

Dartmoor-based Azu runs a range of popular whisky and gin tasting events, offering customers the opportunity to taste premium spirits through social, engaging group experiences.

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Top 4 Essential DIY Materials for Home Improvement (2022)

There comes a time in every homeowner’s life when they’ll need to make some home improvements. Whether that is something as simple as replacing a kitchen cabinet door to something more extensive like building a new fence, all these projects will require high-quality DIY materials .

When finding and buying DIY materials, you’ll need to take into consideration the source of any timber...

What are brick slips and why should you use them?

If you start looking into the world of bricks for your next project, then you might find a lot of information about brick slips in there as well. Brick slips have become very popular in the world today, and they have a lot of advantages over traditional bricks that you can take advantage of.

But what are brick slips and why are they the best choice for your brick laying needs? Well,...

Chance for more people affected by dementia in Devon to experience the joy of singing

Interest in singing groups for people living with dementia has soared in Devon thanks to a moving two-part documentary fronted by TV star Vicky McClure, says Alzheimer’s Society.

Following last night’s final episode of the BBC One show ‘Our Dementia Choir Sings Again’, the charity has recorded a marked increase in enquiries about its popular Singing for the Brain service.

In...

Home Education at The Forest School at Totnes

Extra sessions for Totnes home educated children

Due to popular demand, The Outdoors Group is adding an additional session to its home education provision at its Totnes site.

From November 14 the new Monday session will run from 9.30am to 3pm during term time. The existing Wednesday sessions will continue as usual.

As well as providing local home educated children with another option for activities, this extra day will also...

Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps , delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council, offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

The 16 weeks of training offers...

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