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Drake Circus announces Armed Forces Day offers

Stores and restaurants at Drake Circus and The Barcode will offer a series of exclusive discounts and promotions to mark Armed Forces Day (29th June).

Plymouth Armed Forces Day is a chance to salute servicemen and women across the local community, and further afield, who go above and beyond in service to the nation.

From Friday 28th to Saturday 29th June, forces personnel will...

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From Runway to Rumway Devon’s Hattiers Rum creates new cocktail for the regional premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

Premium Devon rum brand Hattiers partnered with Theatre Royal Plymouth to create a new cocktail, ‘Rumway’, for the regional exclusive press launch of The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical, which centres around a fictional fashion magazine called Runway and its demanding, frosty editor Miranda Priestly.

Described as a ‘fresh and fruity aged rum cocktail with a devilish kick’, B Corp...

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Torbay Freemasons Help Lola to Hit the Right Notes.

Little Lola Wearne, who is only 8 years old (nearly 9 she now tells me) has over a long period had to attend the Moorfields eye hospital in London. Where she has undergone 3 major operations to save the eyesight in both her eyes due to a diagnosis of bilateral congenital Glaucoma.

Amazingly Lola is now learning to play the piano & attends lessons with Marlene Hine a local Piano...

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Newly formed Hair in the Community kickstarts its unique barbering school with two sisters from St Petrock's

Hair at the Academy (HATA) announces its newly formed sister organisation ‘Hair in the Community CIC’ (HITC) a not-for-profit social enterprise, has kickstarted its free Community School of Barbering by taking on two sisters from St Petrock’s.

HITC has worked closely with St Petrock’s, an Exeter-based charity working on behalf of people experiencing homelessness, by providing free...

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Drake Circus extends independent quarter with a new cocktail bar and retro arcade

Drake Circus welcomes two new independent local brands to the centre this month - cocktail bar, Olive and Twist, and retro arcade, Continue?

The new openings have created 35 jobs in total across a range of positions, bringing a host of unique opportunities to the area.

Located on Old Town Street, Drake Circus’ bustling independent quarter, Olive and Twist’s stunning new venue...

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Unpaid carers thank Devon charity for making them ‘feel visible’

Westbank’s Devon Carers organised a well-attended conference and a multitude of free activities for unpaid carers during Carers Week (10 - 16 June 2024)

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, has received uplifting feedback from participants after putting on a host of events to celebrate Carers Week this June. An unpaid carer who enjoyed free entry to the...

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Blackpool Sands unveils unique beachside Café, Lounge, and Restaurant in South Devon

Blackpool Sands, widely regarded as one of the UK's most picturesque beaches, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new café, lounge, and restaurant.

Opened in June, this premier beachside dining experience offers a relaxed atmosphere set against the stunning backdrop of aquamarine seas and iconic cliffs adorned with Pine trees that descend into clear, crystal waters.

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Exceptional Police Community Support Officer honoured in Plymouth

Devon & Cornwall Police has honoured a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for her outstanding work in supporting communities and fellow colleagues across Plymouth.

At an awards ceremony on Friday 14 June, PCSO Debbie Hollinson was awarded PCSO of the year. She was recognised for her positive attitude and natural ability to make people feel heard and safe.

Inspector...

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Exeter’s Head of Student Entrepreneurship reveals ‘double life’ as musician

If being an independent musician requires an entrepreneurial mindset, then it bodes well for Emily Davies.

Emily is the University of Exeter’s Head of Student Entrepreneurship, a role in which she helps Exeter’s student and graduate startup businesses to flourish.

But for years she has balanced the full-time job she loves with a passion for making music, which she accepts is...

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Calls to protect Devon volunteers as community engagement grows

With the latest research from The National Lottery Community Fund [1] revealing an enthusiasm for volunteering among UK adults, Ansvar Insurance is urging charities and organisations in Devon to prioritise the safety and management of their volunteer programmes.

The research indicates that half of UK adults (a slight increase on last year) plan to volunteer in 2024, with 14%...

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