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Seventh annual Killerton walk in memory of colleague

An intrepid group from The Family Law Company with friends and families braved the weather to undertake a fundraising walk in memory of a cherished colleague. This year’s ‘Walk for Helen’ raised just under £280 for FORCE.

Helen Finch lost her fight to cancer in 2019. Since then, an...

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The pharmacist will see you now...

People in Devon are being urged to think “Pharmacy First” to fix their winter health problems.

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and they spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment or even in busy hospital Accident and Emergency departments, which are often under extreme pressure at this time of year.

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Exhibition of work by major British land artist Sir Richard Long comes to Devon and launches Culture and Climate programme

The relationship between man and the natural world will be explored in an exhibition by internationally acclaimed British artist Richard Long. ARTIST ROOMS Richard Long - Being in the Moment will open at the Thelma Hulbert in Honiton, East Devon on February 22 and run until May 23, 2020.

Drawing from the ARTIST ROOMS collection, the exhibition presents works spanning 40 years of Long...

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New trail helps children to notice nature at Cotehele

A new outdoor trail at Cotehele, the National Trust property near Saltash in Cornwall, encourages children to notice nature by looking and listening for the different birds found on the estate.

The trail, Bird Bingo, identifies nine birds commonly sighted at Cotehele for children to seek and is filled with interesting facts about the birds and ways children can care for and encourage...

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Àclèaf Restaurant now open at Boringdon Hall

South-West chef Scott Paton has opened Àclèaf, a British restaurant in Devon’s historic country hotel and spa, Boringdon Hall. Taking over the former Gallery Restaurant space, the 40-cover restaurant takes guests on a culinary journey, led by the abundance of produce available in Devon and matched with Scott Paton’s remarkable talent.

From the four-course Table d’hôte Menu to the six...

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Diabetes UK is looking for healthcare professionals for innovative programme in Devon

Diabetes UK is looking for healthcare professionals from Devon to lead improvements in diabetes care. The charity is searching for healthcare professionals with a special interest in diabetes to take part in its Clinical Champions programme.

The award-winning initiative launched in 2014, in partnership with Novo Nordisk, is to address the significant variation in patient care and...

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Exeter Rainbow Run tickets on sale now!

Families are being invited to get their tickets for ‘Exeter’s brightest’ 5k charity fun run, taking place at Westpoint this summer.

Registration for Rainbow Run on Saturday, June 20 opened yesterday Thursday (January 30), with a 25 per cent discount available for those who sign up early.

More than 1,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations...

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What are the healthiest cities in the UK?

A nationwide health survey of over 38,000 people has revealed that Exeter is the fourth healthiest city in the UK , with Plymouth finishing nineteenth.

Babylon Health collected data from 38,800 users of its Healthcheck app across the UK. They assigned a score out of 100 to every city in the UK based on nine indicators of a healthy lifestyle. The higher the score, the healthier the...

Win family tickets and meet the stars in our Cirque Berserk! competition

** COMPETITION CLOSED **

After sell-out London West End runs and two sensational summers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is back with a full nationwide tour.

And you could win a Meet-the-Stars Family Ticket to see the show free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability) at Exeter Northcott Theatre...

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Leading charity Diabetes UK is looking for swimmers in Devon

Diabetes UK is looking for people from Devon to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May.

Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. People taking on the challenge can swim in their local pool alone or, better still, with family, friends or colleagues.

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Daniel Sloss comes to Vue

THIS February, Vue invites you to experience one of the world’s most popular laugh-out-loud comedy shows, as Daniel Sloss bring his critically-acclaimed solo show Daniel Sloss: X to Vue.

Performing off the back of an already glistening comedy career, Sloss’s record-breaking tenth solo show, and third comedy film, delivers a unique satire on the uncomfortable topics of modern society...

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