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Return of Hospiscare Festive Adventure fundraiser

This December, Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is once again hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for local charity Hospiscare.

Running from December 17 to 23 (excepting December 18) it’s perfectly timed to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Held in a special venue at the...

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Babcock International Joins Race Across the UK as Headline Sponsor for RNRMC Charity Challenge  

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is excited to announce Babcock International as the headline sponsor of our nationwide fundraising challenge, Race Across the UK.

From today, Tuesday 2 September to Friday, 5 September 2025, participants will take on the ultimate test – travelling from Edinburgh to Dartmouth using only traditional navigation, teamwork, and what they can...

Cofton Holidays Throws 50th Birthday Bash with Family Fun, Food & Festivities

Devon’s award-winning Cofton Holidays is turning 50 – and everyone’s invited to the ultimate birthday party!

On Saturday 13th September, the much-loved family holiday park will celebrate its golden anniversary with a spectacular all-day Birthday Bash packed with live music, family fun, and community spirit – and it promises to be one for the memory books.

This year marks...

Roly’s Fudge Opens New Pantry in Tavistock

Roly’s Fudge, the much-loved artisan fudge brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its new fudge pantry in Tavistock. The new pantry will not only serve its famous handmade fudge but will also become the official home of Roly’s Fudge Sauce. The honour of declaring the shop open fell to the Mayor of Tavistock, Steve Hipsey, who joined well-wishers in celebrating the arrival of the new...

Winner of Visitors' Choice Award 2025 announced

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has announced the winner of the Visitors' Choice award in the THG Open exhibition.

The THG Open 2025 showcased over 100 artworks by South West artists reflecting themes connected to the natural world. The Visitors’ Choice Prize was voted for by visitors over the duration of the exhibition (12 July - 23 August).

The votes have been counted and THG...

Students award University Centre South Devon top marks in independent survey

Students from University Centre South Devon, part of South Devon College, have awarded the University Centre top marks in an independent survey.

88% of eligible higher education students from the University Centre took part in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). The annual survey gives students the opportunity to give honest anonymous feedback on their college or university...

Learn to Play is back: Music makers in Devon invited to join UK’s free national music making event

UK charity ‘Music for All’ have announced that their highly anticipated annual flagship event Learn to Play is returning this Autumn, and are opening the opportunity for anyone interested in music-making a chance to take part in the biggest free music making weekend of the year!

The event will be held by Crediton Youth Orchestra in Crediton on the 9-12 October and is open to everyone...

Friendship group brings monthly Monday meetups to Torquay

Heart of the West Oddfellows is bringing a new monthly Monday meetup to Torquay as the local friendship group celebrates a nationwide campaign to promote the benefits of friendship.

The expansion follows the success of establishing a similar group in Newton Abbot, where local members have been enjoying getting together for around a year.

The regular meetups will start on...

Ghostly Nights Named Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West

Ghostly Nights, the South West’s leading paranormal events company, has been officially recognised as the Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West, celebrating its authentic and immersive ghost-hunting experiences.

With autumn nights drawing in and Halloween around the corner, Ghostly Nights offers the perfect alternative night out. Guests can step inside...

Devon pine marten highways project – helping rare species cross the road

National Highways is working with Devon Wildlife Trust, the Two Moors Pine Marten Project and Devon County Council to help create safer road crossing opportunities for pine martens.

As part of the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, 15 pine martens were released into eastern Dartmoor last September, with the reintroduced animals dispersing across South Devon, including the Haldon Forest...

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