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Pete Waterman to rededicate attraction’s steam train

Beer, Devon - Pecorama, one of Devon’s most charming and well-loved attractions, is gearing up for a spectacular week of half-term festivities, culminating in the much-anticipated Big Engine Gala Weekend, to celebrate the 20th birthday of one of its cherished locomotives, Claudine - named after Claudine Pritchard.

To mark this special occasion, renowned railway enthusiast and music...

Dartington Hall Trust: Trustee changes

The Trust is providing an update regarding its Board of Trustees.

Rachel Watson, who joined the Board in June 2020, has decided to resign after almost five years of service.

As a matter of priority, we are actively engaged in finding additional, appropriately qualified trustees. David Lovett joined the Trust board in April 2025. Mr Lovett knows Dartington Hall well and lives in...

Choir’s summer smörgåsbord: ‘A Feast of English Choral Music’

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different...

Cranbrook New Outdoor Gym Community Launch with International Calisthenics Championship

Cranbrook, Devon – 21 May 2025 – Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the official launch of the Cranbrook Outdoor Gym with a vibrant community event and international calisthenics competition on Sunday, 1 June 2025.

Established within the award-winning Cranbrook Country Park, this state-of-the-art Outdoor Gym, one of the finest in the Southwest, has been designed to...

University Centre South Devon responds to crisis in the nursing sector

A Devon university is responding to a crisis in growing and retaining nursing students, apprentices and early-career nursing staff, by offering unique programmes that will ensure a robust and future-ready nursing workforce.

University Centre South Devon is the first and only Further Education (FE) college in the UK with higher education provision approved by the Nursing and Midwifery...

Nearly £10m granted for East Devon community projects

Nearly £10million of major infrastructure projects across East Devon, including a new school, healthcare facilities, transport links, and sports facilities, have secured funding.

Several community projects submitted bids for a portion of the money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), with a total funding ask of £17million, significantly exceeding the available funding of...

From Broadway tribute acts to thrilling exhibitions – why Devon is a key stop for art lovers

Devon has long been known as a county with lots to offer visitors and residents alike. This is easy to see when you consider the awesome destinations and lively places it has to explore. It’s also a county that is full of natural beauty, stunning landscapes and historical landmarks.

For many though, it’s the sheer range of things to do in Devon that helps it stand out. Playing games...

New platform launches to support people living with dementia and their carers

Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.

This week marks Dementia Action Week and the launch of a new web platform created to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Developed using lived experience and extensive research, the platform fills a gap in user-friendly online support,...

Drake Circus calls on local talent to step into the spotlight at The Barcode this summer

Drake Circus is calling on performers, musicians, and entertainers across Plymouth for a chance to take centre stage at The Barcode this summer.

As part of an exciting new entertainment programme designed to celebrate and support local talent, Drake Circus is shining a spotlight on the region’s emerging performers.

Every Thursday throughout June, July and August, the centre is...

£1.5 million to empower Devon communities to act on climate issues

Communities across Devon are set to benefit from a major new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.

The five-year project – Together for Tomorrow – will be led by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, in partnership with CAG Devon, a vibrant network of grassroots sustainability groups supported...

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