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East Devon businesses get help to reduce carbon and save money

East Devon District Council is pulling out all the stops to support local businesses with a new Carbon Action Programme, followed by a linked grant scheme due in the Autumn.

The Carbon Action Programme (CAP) is a free package of support for businesses and community organisations looking to increase profit while reducing their carbon footprint. Free one to one support will help...

Potting up  eco-pots at Otter Garden Centre in Ottery

South West garden centre business is first in country to introduce eco-pots

Otter Garden Centres has announced trials of a new style of plant pots that offer an eco-friendly alternative to plastic pots.

As the first garden centre in the country to introduce the eco-pots, this represents a major step in Otter’s ongoing commitment to reduce the use of plastic in its business.

The Bioplasmar eco-pots offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic...

Live and Move’s Local Active Lives survey 2024

Residents in Cranbrook are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to find out how much physical activity they do each week.

The survey, developed by the Sport England supported Move More Cranbrook programme, takes place each year to measure whether efforts to make it easier for families to be more active in Cranbrook, are working.

Everybody in Cranbrook is eligible...

Get free legal advice on the beach in Devon this summer with the University of Exeter

Beachgoers can get free legal advice by the ocean this summer thanks to the University of Exeter and local solicitors.

The University’s Law School Community Law Clinic already helps people with issues ranging from housing, employment and immigration.

Now the clinic is decamping to Teignmouth and Exmouth to run pro-bono sessions near the beach next month. People can get...

Allison Homes announces its Bradworthy showhome is now open for property seekers

With the first residents now moved into their Bradworthy development, Allison Homes is continuing to invite Devon property seekers to visit the Primrose Meadows showhome. The showhome officially launched in February and is open Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm for homeseekers to visit, and will give people the chance to see what a new home at Primrose Meadows includes.

Francesca,...

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LandWorks shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2024

Devon-based charity LandWorks is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards , the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.

LandWorks has been shortlisted in the ‘Social Care, Advice and Support’ category for its pioneering resettlement and rehabilitation project, which provides a supported route back...

Little sister inspires Big Oke abseil to help find brain tumour cure

A 12-year-old girl living with life-changing effects of a brain tumour has inspired family members, including her elder sister, to take on the Big Oke abseil to help find a cure for the devastating disease.

Leah Martin from Paignton was diagnosed with an aggressive medulloblastoma brain tumour at the age of two and underwent several operations and a gruelling regime of high-dose...

Active Devon To Deliver A Two Year Child Pedestrian Training Programme Across Devon

Active Devon Launch 'Walkability', a Child Pedestrian Training Programme During Walk To School Week

Walking is good for children, families and their environment. A generation ago, 70% of primary school children walked to school – now it’s just over half*. To help reverse this trend, Active Devon is delighted to announce they are launching a two-year Child Pedestrian Training...

Long-awaited flower shows signs of bloom in Devon

A plant which can take years to flower is showing signs of bloom at the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre garden, near Brixham in Devon.

The Agave americana , nicknamed the Century Plant, is a hardy succulent native to Mexico and Central America, that can mature for years before it begins growing a unique flower spike. A member of the asparagus family, the spike resembles spears of...

Willand School Fayre has a touch of magic thanks to local housebuilder

A local housebuilder worked its magic to ensure that children at the Willand School Spring Fayre were spellbound.

Bellway South West, which is building 125 new homes at Fox Mill Gardens in the village, donated £400 to pay for a magician to entertain the youngsters at the free event.

Devon-based magician Ian Symons whose stage name is Ozzy D and who is a member of the Magic...

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