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Charity launches appeal for new centre

A Tavistock-based children’s charity that provides free respite breaks for disadvantaged has launched an appeal to help open their new centre, with a little help from comedienne, Jennifer Saunders.

CHICKS has been running for 23 years and supports young carers and disadvantaged UK children suffering from issues such as poverty, neglect and abuse.

The charity currently has two...

Thousands flock to Food Fair

The Alice in Wonderland inspired The Shops at Dartington Food Fair this weekend (24th – 25th May) attracted record crowds of over 7,000 people. Over the action packed weekend visitors to the free The Shops at Dartington Food Fair, which celebrated its fifth birthday, enjoyed tasty treats from Devon food and drink producers, an abundance of fun and educational workshops, live music and plenty...

Planning underway for Ivybridge Lions Funday

A LIVELY day is planned for Ivybridge’s annual Lions Funday this July and organisers are looking out for people to take part.

The Funday, set for Saturday, July 4, is open to all and will have Circus Skills, Fairground Rides and a slide as well as a ‘Funtasia jungle run’.

Ivybridge Rugby Club will host the event, which is in its thirteenth year. Lion President Adam Winzer said...

Snooker legends head for Plymouth

Plymouth Pavilions have announced that on Saturday 22nd August the world’s most popular snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan is coming to the Pavilions to take on the people’s champion Jimmy White.

It’s The Rocket v The Whirlwind!

The previous Legends Events have been fantastically attended, the first visit to the Pavilions of ‘The Rocket’ is sure to make this a sell out so get in...

Hospital's new helipad gets its 'H'

After nearly seven months, the official launch of Derriford Hospital's new helipad is now fast approaching and will be taking place on Friday 5th June.

The helipad is going through its final stages of completion and now has a marked letter ‘H’ in the centre, allowing it to be clearly visible from the air.

The ‘H’ symbolises that this is a helipad and that it is operational....

Plymouth to host Marvel-lous event

Special guests including Dalek’s from Dr Who, the Ghostbusters and Film and TV Special Effects expert, Graham Brown, will be among those attending DEV CON – Plymouth’s biggest sci-fi and Marvel comic fair.

Organised by Events Frontier this family event is a one stop shop for all sci-fi fans. Taking place in the Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 30 May from 10.30am to 4pm visitors will be...

Walking around naked: What makes a Plymouth house a home

Having a set place on the sofa and feeling comfortable enough to go to the toilet with the door open are what makes a house a home in Plymouth, according to a new study.

It takes someone living in Plymouth on average just under four months (15 weeks) before they believe their house has become a home and it is the simple things like having a “house smell” which make all the difference...

South Devon - A hub of activity this Devon Restaurant Month

Whether you love fine dining in one of Devon’s many exquisite restaurants or prefer a relaxing lunch, dinner or afternoon tea in one of the county’s abundant pubs, cafés or delis, South Devon has something for everyone this Devon Restaurant Month. Throughout the 30 days of June, locals and visitors alike will be able to celebrate Devon’s amazing producers, chefs and eating establishments...

Do parents lack faith in the British education system?

Nearly a quarter of state school pupils in England and Wales, aged 11 – 16, have regular private tuition. Further findings from the Sutton Trust show there is almost a 20% increase on the figures from 2005.

So, is it just good parenting to get your child a tutor? Or does it represent a lack of faith in the British education system?

Many would claim the rise of the private...

Collabro return to Plymouth

Fresh from the success of their debut No.1 album, current reigning Britain's Got Talent champions Collabro return with the spellbinding 'Act Two’.

'Act Two’ sees the band expand their musical horizons, recording some of the greatest songs that have influenced them as a band. The record includes some surprising re-interpretations of recent pop music’s finest moments such as Kodaline’s...

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