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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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Top 5 family attractions in Devon

If you choose to holiday in Devon with your family, England, be sure to visit these 5 amazing family attractions:

• Buckfast Abbey, located in Buckfastleigh, Devon, is one of the monasteries still active today. Founded in 1018 and dissolved in 1536, it was restored and governed by the Benedictine order in 1882. The monks sell honey, mead and beeswax to tourists and maintain the...

Seeds to help Heathfield Farm grow

This year there’s going to be a glut of delicious vegetables at a vocational learning centre in Broadclyst, thanks to Otter Garden Centres.

The garden centre in Ottery St Mary donated a box chock full of packets of seeds after MD Jacqui Taylor received a request from Heathfield Farm Project Manager, Karen Adamson.

Karen explained: “We were getting ready to plant the seeds we...

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Flapjackery pledges to help plant trees for The Queen’s Jubilee

A Devon-based confectionary company which specialises in making decadent and delicious hand-made gluten flapjacks is celebrating HRH The Queens’ Platinum Jubilee by donating proceeds from the sale of its flapjacks to the Plant A Tree For the Jubilee appeal. Flapjackery will donate £1.50 to The Queen’s Green Canopy every time someone buys eight or 12 flapjacks from any of its shops which are...

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6 Healthy Habits for Families

Our eating and lifestyle habits can make a significant contribution to our overall health. For this reason, it’s vital to form good habits that include exercise and a healthy diet that’s varied and natural. That being said, nutrient requirements vary from person to person. What’s more, gender, age, constitution, living conditions, etc., should be taken into consideration when forming a...

Plymouth residents are top 10 most at risk of ageing from sun exposure

In new research conducted by the Clarins Beauty Daily team, Plymouth residents are 6th most at risk of skin ageing from UV rays. Based on the number of sunshine hours per UK city – this area in the SouthWest sees an average of 1,732 hours (72 days) a year according to Met Office data.

Whilst SPF is essential everyday as there is still risk irrespective of the weather – residents in...

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The Bathroom Renovation Checklist: 5 Things to Tick Off

There is a multitude of reasons why it may be time for a bathroom renovation. Whether you’re about to put your property up for sale, improve functionality, add a touch of luxury, or save on energy costs, getting organised from the start is essential. Whether you’re doing everything yourself or leaving it up to the professionals, here is a checklist you can use to tick off the basics....

Known Cities to discover in the South of France

Travelling to France is always a fun experience, as there is so much to discover in this country. But if we are to travel, why not enjoy more clement weather as well? That is why the south of France is so interesting for Brits, so we can catch a tan in a few days. But instead of Cannes, Nice and Marseille, here are a few cities that are well worth taking time to discover, on your next trip in...

Advice for Replacing Your Window Shades

If you need to get some new window shades for your home, there are a few things you should know before making a purchase, but with so many varieties of shades available on the market, it can be hard to know what window shade is right for you and your home.

This is why we’ve spoke to the team at DotcomBlinds.com to get you some advice to follow, before purchasing a new window shade...

Sadness vs. Depression: What's the Difference?

Sadness is one of the basic emotions. Just like the feeling of happiness, sadness is a natural response to certain situations that we experience in our lives. One may feel light sadness after watching a sad movie or extreme sadness after losing an important person — there are different degrees of sadness, and it can last for different periods of time.

However, no matter how long...

4 Tips for Switching from Smoking to Vaping

Whether you’re doing it for health reasons, to save money or because of your family, there are lots of reasons to quit smoking. And these days, giving up smoking is easier than it used to be with more alternatives on offer that don’t have the same negative impact on your health.

E-cigarettes have become a popular choice among people who want to quit smoking as they offer an intake of...

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Lifestyle

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

Top 5 family attractions in Devon

Seeds to help Heathfield Farm grow

Flapjackery pledges to help plant trees for The Queen’s Jubilee

6 Healthy Habits for Families

Plymouth residents are top 10 most at risk of ageing from sun exposure

The Bathroom Renovation Checklist: 5 Things to Tick Off

Known Cities to discover in the South of France

Advice for Replacing Your Window Shades

Sadness vs. Depression: What's the Difference?

4 Tips for Switching from Smoking to Vaping

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