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Grand support for wildlife consrvation

A charity committed to wildlife conservation has been given a funding boost by a leading regional builder. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust applied for £1,000 from Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions scheme to support its projects which include a breeding scheme for agoutis at Newquay Zoo. John Meak, curator of the agoutis, said: “Wildlife conservation is a global concern as species...

An enchanted Christmas returns to Saltram

Back again for the third year, National Trust’s Saltram will once again be aglow with even more lights, more trees, more fairy tales and open for more festive evenings to celebrate Christmas every night until 30th December.

The picturesque garden will be washed with a glow as an evening trail is lit up with a rainbow of colours and some magical moments for a third year running. The...

Free family day out The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s festive Christmas Market

The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge invites visitors for a day of festive fun at their Christmas Market on Saturday 15 December. The free day out promises something for all the family and includes a raffle, tombola and numerous local artisan traders, giving visitors the opportunity to pick up some last minute Christmas gifts and support donkeys at the same time.

The day features a Christmas...

Dick Whittington set to enchant audiences at Plymouth Theatre Royal

John Partridge and Samantha Womack will headline in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s spectacular family pantomime, Dick Whittington, joining returning comedy legend Andy Ford in this year’s must-see show from Friday 14 December 2018 – Saturday 12 January 2019.

John Partridge leads the cast as the dastardly rodent, King Rat. No stranger to the stage, John made his professional debut in Andrew...

NSPCC launches 'Letter from Santa' campaign

Dear Editor,

As we approach the festive season I would like to ask your readers in Plymouth to do something amazing this Christmas to support the vital work of the NSPCC by requesting a Letter from Santa.

We’ve teamed up with Santa himself to send personalised letters all the way from Lapland.

Each letter is printed and posted directly to your child in a festive...

Drink Matcha Tea in the morning for an energising boost

Coffee and black tea are ubiquitous amongst morning routines the world over, but by no means do they have a monopoly in assisting our waking minds. Matcha tea is a unique type of green tea that has been fulfilling a similar role in morning routines since the 7th century, with a growing presence in cultural practices. The popularity of Matcha tea in the East led to its integration in various...

Devon Tour for Classic Tale: Elves on Hand to Help this Christmas!

Popular Devon based Theatre Company Above Bounds are delighting audiences this Christmas with The Elves & The Shoemaker, their theatrical retelling of the Grimms Brothers classic story.

This magical, heart warming and interactive show for 3-7s and their families will be in Plymouth (22 December 2018) and Great Torrington (11–12 December 2018) as part of a South West tour. This...

This is BULLS***: Theatre company making new show about female professional bull rider

Plymouth-based theatre company Kick the Dirt are currently making a new show set in the white-knuckle, masculine world of professional bull riding. The catch? It’s about a woman.

BULLS*** is the latest show from emerging female-led theatre company Kick the Dirt. The piece follows the story of Rosie Abbot, a female rodeo rider who wants to compete professionally in the male-dominated...

5 skills needed to become the World's greatest casino player

Casino games in general and table games in particular require a degree of skill that’s greater than that needed for playing new casino sites . There are some types of skills required to get you all the way to the casino rewards.

In the array of casino gaming skills the most important one is to know everything about the game you are about to play. Before you’re ready to play poker you...

Got a minor illness and not sure whether to visit your GP? Try your pharmacy first!

People in Devon are being encouraged to try their pharmacy first if they pick up a cough or cold and aren’t sure whether to visit their doctor.

GP practices and hospital emergency departments are often under even more pressure at this time of year and pharmacies can provide a fast route to medication for minor ailments like aches and pains, sore throat, coughs, colds, flu-like symptoms...

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