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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

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The top places to play poker in London

As one of the most exciting and historic cities in the world, London has so much to offer. From tourist attractions like the Tower of London and Big Ben, thisissoho offers much insight into one of London’s cultural hostspots and the West End’s theatre district and the fantastic shopping, there is so much to see and do in England’s capital city — which is why millions of people around the...

The sky’s the limit for local father of three as he celebrates remission from cancer

On 30th April, a local father of three young children, will take to the sky for a charity skydive followed by a 30-mile cycle from Exeter to Torbay, in celebration of him reaching remission from a terminal colon cancer diagnosis.

Forty-two-year-old, Scott Davis, as well as friends, Shaun Ripley and Simon Hutchins, hope to raise £4000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, as a thank you for...

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Bridgerule Primary School voted as a Surprise Supplies winner

Bridgerule CofE Primary School has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Surprise Supplies initiative and now has £1,000 to spend on materials at RGB’s Holsworthy branch.

RGB invited charities, schools, community groups and care homes from across the region to get in touch and explain how a donation of materials would help to complete a project. Alongside Woodside Animal...

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New lamps from old bottles!

With upcycling now an established part of the eco-friendly reuse, recycle culture, the team at Ottery’s Coldharbour Farm Shop has got into the spirit of it - literally!

Just arrived at the shop are new candles and lamps made from empty Flaming Barrel gin bottles.

The gin was launched in the autumn of 2021 by Andrea Broadhurst and Beth Ashfield who own and run the popular farm...

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Planning a Home Renovation: A Mini Guide

More and more people are choosing to purchase fixer-uppers these days. The homes are cheaper, and you get the opportunity to tailor them entirely to your needs. If you need more room than the house currently has, you can also choose to build an extension while you are renovating. You get the opportunity to make a house into a home. That being said, renovating is not necessarily easy; there...

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Straight from two triumphant seasons at The London Palladium, the sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Theatre Royal Plymouth from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April 2022.

Alexandra Burke reprises her celebrated role as The Narrator, joining Jac Yarrow who is preparing to don the famous coat in...

5 Reasons why you should go to Alicante this Summer

Alicante is one of the sunniest destinations you can pick for a holiday. Having 218 kilometers of coastline, golden sandy beaches, and 330 days of sunshine every year, Alicante is the second biggest city in the Valencia community. Alicante is also one of the most popular spots for holidaymakers who want to spend time under the sun. With great food, friendly people, and lots of history in the...

Fungal infections: The most common types and how to avoid them

Anyone can develop a fungal infection, also known as mycosis, but there are a few areas of the body that are more prone than others. There are literally millions of different types of fungi out there and most of them are harmless but certain types that cause infection. Sometimes, a naturally occurring fungus on the human body multiplies more than necessary, other times, an area of your body...

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust sees improvement in oesophago-gastric cancer treatment

At the start of January, the national oesophago-gastric cancer audit was published for the period of April 2017 to March 2020. The audit found that University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) had continued to be better than the national average across many areas of oesophago-gastric cancer care.

Throughout the period covered by the report, UHP delivered the second largest number of...

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Getting the help you need this Easter weekend

With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to be prepared ahead of the bank holidays and the two-week school holiday period.

The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure on health services when most GP practices are closed and more people are outdoors enjoying everything Devon has to offer.

Most GP practices will be closed for Easter...

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