Lifestyle

Children’s home designs go on display at Fox Mill Gardens

Artwork by pupils at Willand School has been put on display at Bellway’s Fox Mill Gardens development in the village.

The children, aged between four and nine, took part in an art competition organised by Bellway in which they were asked to design their dream home.

Participating children were invited to see their work on display.

Prizes were presented to each of the...

Celebrate World Baking Day with Rowcroft's Big Bake

This year, World Baking Day falls on Sunday 19 May and Rowcroft Hospice is inviting supporters across South Devon to sign up to their latest fundraising campaign, The Rowcroft Big Bake.

Whether you're a baking newbie or the next Mary Berry, the fundraising campaign is open to everyone and is taking place throughout June. Participants are encouraged to organise a get-together, such as...

How one Okehampton man embraced sustainable living in his new-build home

Dr Steve Lo, an expert in sustainable environmental engineering, has recently settled into his new home at David Wilson Homes Exeter’s Hampton Mill site on the outskirts of Okehampton. With a career spanning four decades, Dr Lo's expertise in construction and his passion for lower-carbon living have shaped his decision to invest in this new development.

Dr Lo's journey in the sector...

Marland School congratulated for 'outstanding' Ofsted

Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for services that support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, (SEND), Councillor Lois Samuel, has congratulated Marland School for achieving an ‘outstanding’ grade following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Marland School, in Torrington, is part of a foundation trust of other special schools and provides...

Fragrance Group's new seafront hotel debuts first-of-its-kind dry spa

The ibis Styles Paignton Hotel has today announced the opening of its new ‘Drift’ dry spa, representing a first-of-its-kind in the hotel group’s UK collection.

Open to hotel guests and local residents every Wednesday to Sunday, the new Drift spa boasts the unique distinction of being the first in the ibis Styles’ nation-wide portfolio to offer three beauty treatment rooms alongside a...

Exeter Pre-Prep pupils run over 100 miles to raise money for Devonwide charity

Pupils at Exeter Pre-Prep School in Exminster have recently run the equivalent of four marathons as part of a sponsored fun run to raise money for Westbank Community Health and Care, a local charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Devon.

With 72 children under the age of seven, the school hoped that pupils and staff would be able to run a collective...

What to Gift a 7-Year-Old

Choosing the perfect gift for a 7-year-old can be both exciting and challenging. Children are developing their interests, skills, and personalities at this age, which means the right gift can significantly contribute to their growth and happiness. Here are some top gift ideas for a birthday, holiday, or any special occasion that will delight and engage any 7-year-old.

Memorable...

Ryanair winter schedule now on sale from Exeter Airport

Ryanair’s winter schedule is now on sale from Exeter Airport with flights bookable right through to March 2025.

The airline has just released thousands of winter seats via ryanair.com including flights from Exeter Airport to Alicante and Malaga in Spain, both of which operate year-round.

Ryanair also flies from Exeter Airport to Faro in Portugal and in May this year launched...

Lympstone Manor's Celebration of Speed Returns

On Wednesday 10th July 2024, luxury manor house hotel, Lympstone Manor , in Devon, welcomes back its revered annual Celebration of Speed. The one-day summer festival commemorates Michelin-starred Chef-Owner Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with TV presenter and racing driver, Jodie Kidd and TV presenter and motor specialist, Ant Anstead. As the...

Family of ex-Gulls star Paul gives heartfelt thanks to hospice

As the family mourn the passing of their former Gulls football star Paul Holmes, 56, who passed away at Rowcroft Hospice on 7 May, they have issued a moving message of thanks to the hospice teams for the exceptional care and support that the whole family received from the charity.

After a diagnosis of bowel cancer in June 2023, Paul received care and support at home from Rowcroft’s...

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