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Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín: Umbilical Cord, Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery, 20th June – 2nd August 2025

Elizabeth Xi Bauer is proud to announce Umbilical Cord , a new solo exhibition by Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín , running from 20th June to 2nd August 2025 at the gallery's Exmouth Market space. This exhibition marks an exciting milestone in Pichillá’s ongoing exploration of Maya heritage, cultural resistance, and the intricate relationships between Indigenous traditions and contemporary art...

Sparkworld raises dough for Rowcroft Hospice with a sweet 40th anniversary fundraiser

Newton Abbot-based home appliance retailer Sparkworld is marking its 40th anniversary in the most heartwarming way – by joining Rowcroft Hospice’s Big Bake!

Sparkworld last took part in The Rowcroft Big Bake back in 2016, incredibly raising over £2000 to support local people living with life-limiting illnesses. Now they’re donning their aprons and firing up the ovens once again, and...

Devon charities celebrate share of £1million fund

] Six charities based in the county have each received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work.

Children’s Summer Club and Exmoor Zoological & Conservation Centre both based in Barnstable, Bampton Heritage and Visitors Centre in Bampton, Embercombe in Exeter, The Bank Youth Project in Newton Abbot and The Word Forest...

67% of Devon Parents Left in the Dark About SEND Support – The Fidget Project Hits the Road to Help

A shocking new survey has revealed that nearly seven in ten parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Devon don’t know what support exists in their area.

As families struggle in silence, The F i d g e t Project has launched a crowdfunder to deliver urgent, specialist support directly to children and families via support sessions offered in the...

The Ilfracombe Academy Leads the Way in Tackling Disadvantage in Education

The Ilfracombe Academy , part of the Athena Learning Trust, has proudly hosted a regional disadvantage conference, welcoming school leaders, teachers, and education specialists from across the South West to share strategies, insights, and real-world success stories in supporting disadvantaged students.

Held on site at The Ilfracombe Academy, the event began with a warm welcome and...

Brand new work announced from Theatre Royal Plymouth’s community group, Our Space

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) community group, Our Space, will return with a new show, Domestication, which explores the human experience through its signature style of bold visual storytelling and immersive soundscapes.

Our Space is TRP’s outreach programme that works with adults who may have lived experience of homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, reoffending or social...

100k run to raise funds for Exmouth charity Charlie’s Beach School

On Saturday 10th May, Exmouth-based, Olly Westray (44) will be running 100K (62 miles), the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly will start his challenge at 6.00am at Dartmouth and will...

Westbank Community Health and Care commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day

A themed celebration has been held at Westbank Community Health and Care on the eve of Victory in Europe Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. On 8 May 1945 huge crowds took to the streets to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war against Nazi Germany. At Westbank’s Healthy Living Centre in Exminster today a group of staff, volunteers and...

The Rise of Online Pharmacies

Online pharmacies have become increasingly popular in the last ten years, providing a new ease of access to prescription medications without visiting a brick-and-mortar chemist. This has revolutionised how many people in the UK receive medications, especially those with long-term conditions or those treating sensitive health problems. However, this advancement in healthcare comes with the...

Understanding Children’s Behavioral Health: Key Warning Signs and What to Do

Children's behavioral health is often misunderstood or overlooked until a problem becomes too big to ignore. Yet subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or functioning can quietly signal that something deeper is going on beneath the surface.

Early recognition doesn't just help—it can change the course of a child's emotional and social development. Caregivers who understand the context...

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