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Oke Energy Fest returns

Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .

The Fest offers a welcoming space...

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South Devon Railway Launches £3m Share Campaign

South Devon Railway is aiming to raise £3m as part of a share issue campaign to help safeguard the long-term future of the much-loved attraction.

The share issue represents a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, and railway enthusiasts to contribute to the ongoing conservation efforts and play a vital role in safeguarding this unique piece of heritage.

Planned...

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Discover the Ultimate Co-Working Space Directory for Plymouth

Coworking Space Hub is your premier directory for co-working spaces in Plymouth. As the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for 2024, we provide detailed information, pricing, and membership comparison data for all co-working spaces in Plymouth. Whether you are a freelancer, startup, or established business, our...

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Housebuilder donates £1.5k to Bridgwater primary school

A primary school in Bawdrip is the latest winner of Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions scheme.

Kingsmoor Primary School staff and pupils were handed the £1,500 cheque by the developer on a warm May lunch break, with local Somerset councillor Diogo Rodrigues in attendance.

The school recently received praise as government figures revealed it to be the best performing...

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Active Devon's Volunteer Awards Return For A Third Year

It’s Volunteers’ Week and the dedication of volunteers across Devon who help others to be physically active for their health and wellbeing is amazing. In celebration of their huge commitment and achievements, Active Devon announce today they are bringing back their Volunteer Awards for the third year in a row.

Launching today (3 June 2024) the awards are to recognise unpaid...

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Police in Plymouth prevent the sale of knives to underage people in plain-clothed operation

In a continued effort to keep the streets of Plymouth safe, local police officers conducted a plain-clothed test purchase operation across the city centre on Saturday 18 May.

The aim of this test purchase operation was to establish if knives are likely to be sold to people under the age of 18, and whether the correct training and protocols were in place. The operation also aimed to...

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Devon Air Ambulance celebrates Volunteers' Week

For this year’s Volunteers Week (Monday 3 June and Sunday 9 June), Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are joining organisations from across the nation to celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make to local communities.

The campaign takes place on the first Monday of June every year and is an opportunity for organisations to recognise, celebrate and thank the volunteers that make...

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Mirror, mirror on the wall, theatre royal Plymouth announces the most magical cast of all!

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes have today (Friday 31 May) announced star casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs .

Birds of a Feather ’s Lesley Joseph will star as The Wicked Queen, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man In The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles and West End stars Samuel Holmes and Scott...

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Go Quest Adventures announces new launch, website and exclusive offer to mark anniversary

Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures is celebrating its second anniversary this June with the launch of a new Quest in Exeter, reimagined website and app as well as a limited time only discount code for Quest-goers.

Turning city streets into adventure playgrounds, Go Quest Adventures is a hugely popular interactive walking treasure hunt with a twist. Since its...

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Health and wellbeing charity shares volunteers’ stories to recruit more helpers

Throughout Volunteers’ Week (3 - 9 June), Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the army of volunteers who are the beating heart of the Devon-wide charity and sharing volunteers’ stories to inspire more people to help make a difference.

Volunteers’ Week - now in its 40th year - is a week when charities across the South West celebrate those who give up their time to help...

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New book from Devon poet and novelist

Author R N F (Richard) Skinner is publishing a new book, a novella entitled These Years: 1973 . Publication date is 15th June 2024.

Set in Massachusetts, he book tells the story of Ruth, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, who develops a crush on Greg, a relative visiting from England. He is a professional artist, and being an aspiring artist herself she dreams he will be so impressed by her...

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