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Popular Christmas Nights Out In Devon

This article explores non-pub Christmas nights out in Devon, including themed crazy golf, bingo, axe throwing and festive dining. It examines where these activities take place, why they attract visitors and who they suit, whether friends or colleagues.

Bingo, for example, continues to...

Amy Fenton

Amy Fenton

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Devon residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign

For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to ten charities each day - with 120 charities in total benefitting from a festive financial boost.

Nominations are now open, and residents in Devon are...

Stu's at Ivybridge - copyright Chris Plant Photography

New independent café bistro in Ivybridge brings fresh energy to town’s dining scene

A new independent café bistro has opened in the centre of Ivybridge, bringing fresh energy to the town’s dining scene.

Stu’s at Ivybridge, located at 15 Fore Street, is serving world-inspired cuisine featuring bold flavours and locally sourced produce, alongside traditional dishes infused with Devon heart.

The venue provides breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, and...

Local charities receive significant sum from The Cadbury Foundation

Two local charities have received a combined £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, nominated by a local employee at Mondelēz International’s Crediton site as part of a £75,000 initiative supporting charities across the UK&I.

The Baby Room Exeter, which aims to serve the community by providing an affordable venue for local parental classes and groups, received a £3,000...

3 women holding up big cheque for Age UK Devon

Moorland Fuels Raises over £1,300 for Age UK Devon

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which has provided domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across the South West for more than 20 years, has donated over £1,300 to Age UK Devon as part of its ‘What matters to you, matters to us’ commitment.

Ranging from free ‘scams awareness’ training through to homes support, and even foot care, Age UK Devon provides a vital...

School children stood with teachers and construction director at Coln Signature Homes building site

Newton Ferrers school children receive a lesson in sustainable building at Collaton Park

Foundation, Year One and Year Two pupils from Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School became VIP visitors for the day at a local new homes development set in the charming South Hams village, located on the River Yealm estuary.

The development is a result of a joint venture between Coln Signature Homes and Pillar Land Securities, combining their expertise as bespoke developers...

Exterior of Exeter Cathedral during Advent

Choir’s ‘Carols in the Cathedral’ bring festive sparkle to winter nights

Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the...

Operation Rudolph

Making Christmas possible - Operation Rudolph invites East Devon residents to access support

East Devon families and individuals struggling with loneliness, food insecurity or simply a shortage of cash this Christmas are being encouraged to access help from Operation Rudolph.

Operation Rudolph supports the local community during the festive season with a variety of options:

  • Meal boxes with all the ingredients needed to cook a Christmas meal at home.
  • A
  • ...
Chloe Morter and her textile art

Talented East Devon textile artist named one of Top 40 Artisans in the country

A gifted East Devon artisan has been recognised in Country Living magazine’s nationwide search for the 40 Best Artisans of 2025 .

Textile artist Chloe Morter, who lives in Buckerell near Honiton, was nominated by her sister, a long-time admirer of her vivid embroidery art inspired by the natural world. She was stunned to discover her business had been selected by the expert judging...

Working with local communities to manage green spaces could help biodiversity crisis, new study finds

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Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study from the University of Exeter.

Local councils in the UK are under growing pressure to increase publicly accessible...

The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during...

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