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Gender reveal at Butterfly Lodge

Residents cheer for Chloe's baby gender reveal

A mum-to-be has honoured the elderly people she helps care for in Plymouth by involving them in the gender reveal for the baby she is expecting in December.

Chloe Bryant, 26, works as a kitchen assistant at Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux, an award-winning nursing home for...

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Spirits add to the fundraising flames

Ottery St Mary’s Carnival Committee is launching two branded spirits as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts for Tar Barrels.

The ‘Ottery Tar Barrels’ gin and rum are made by Lyme Bay Winery and have been specially rebranded with the instantly recognisable Tar Barrels logo.

The traditional dry gin has botanical flavours of juniper, floral, and citrus notes alongside...

Want to become a storyteller for a more inclusive society?

If you love storytelling or are from a diverse ethnic background and would like to share your story to create a more inclusive society then be at The Beehive, Honiton on 29th November for an informal launch event for the town’s new Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots project.

The team from Telling Our Stories will be there to talk about the multicultural history project’s aims,...

Exeter Green fleet-tech company hands out £1.3m of prizes to enhance better driving and behaviours among workers

  • £1m of prizes to be given away in 2024
  • 30,000 tonnes of CO2 cut from fleets in 2022
  • CO2 saving equivalent to planting 1.4m trees

Exeter headquartered Lightfoot, the pioneering developer of rewards for better driving, has passed the £1.3m mark of prizes handed out to date to encourage better driving and working habits among workers in the UK and mainland...

Devon charity celebrates 25 years of supporting unpaid carers

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is this month celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county and is planning several events throughout the coming year as part of its landmark anniversary.

The charity provides a wide range of support services to those who look after family members or friends because they are ill, frail, or have a...

South Devon College holds ground-breaking Skills Summit

A ground-breaking Skills Summit has recently been held at South Devon College.

The event brought together 60 partner employers representing a broad range of sectors to map out the essential needs and objectives for a modern, sustainable curriculum, and develop the skills for a future workforce.

This year’s summit had a sharp focus on green skills, zeroing in on local and...

GBCA finalist Carrie-Anne Dalton

Carrie-Anne is shortlisted for Great British Care Awards

Staff and residents at a specialist dementia care home in Plymouth are celebrating the success of healthcare assistant Carrie-Anne Dalton, who has just been shortlisted for an award in the category of Care Newcomer in the Great British Care Awards.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, who was responsible for writing the nomination, said: “Carrie-Anne only started working...

Get that festive feeling with the National Trust in Devon this Christmas 

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with carols, open fires and mince pies. There’s lots on offer this season, from Father Christmas stopping by to festive family trails and Christmas markets to Beautifully...

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A tempting incentive to drive for Christmas festivities!

While it’s no fun being the designated driver for parties and dinners over the Christmas period, one hospitality venue has put some generous incentives in place as a thank you.

Aquarius Bar at Kitlake Farm near Crediton has introduced its ‘Drive Safe December’ campaign with two different types of incentives to show support for the driver.

For any December booking, anyone...

Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency hosts inaugural sustainability conference

Exeter-based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to be hosting an inspiring and purpose-packed conference, that’s not to be missed.

In an era where corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices are at the forefront for many, the ‘Balancing Profit with Purpose’ Conference, aims to show how sustainability and purpose can deliver a positive impact...

Exeter IT company shortlisted for technology expert award

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to...

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