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Winkleigh's much-loved fair returns

Winkleigh's much-loved annual Fair is now underway, with a packed programme of community events and celebrations continuing throughout the week following a successful opening ceremony held on Sunday in the Town Square.

The Winkleigh Fair is one of Devon's oldest surviving community...

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When kids go home, adults Go Ape this summer!

Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).

Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply...

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All@C bringing ukulele magic to Deer Park

Ukulele band delights residents at Holsworthy care home

Ukulele band  All@C  struck a chord with residents at  Deer Park  nursing home, delivering a sound that ‘put a smile on everyone’s face’ during their visit to the Holsworthy care service.

The popular Bude-based community group are favourites with residents, staff and visiting family alike and a much‑loved regular on the home’s activities calendar.

“All@C have this brilliant way...

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Students and volunteers at the Big EO Clean Up

Exeter Businesses Collect 100kg of Litter in City-Wide EO Day Clean Up

Fourteen businesses from across Exeter joined forces on Friday 19th June 2026 to collect more than 100kg of litter during a city-wide clean-up celebrating Employee Ownership (EO) Day 2026.

The Big EO Clean Up 2026, led by Absolute PR and Marketing , Coastal Recycling , Market Carpets and Stephens Scown LLP , brought together more than 50 volunteers to clean shared spaces across Exeter...

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Exmouth author returns with new children's book full of chaotic fun to get kids reading!

Exmouth author Chris McGuire has released the second book in his children’s series Crooks and Nannies Too , continuing a fast growing world of mischievous characters, secret organisations and plenty of humour aimed at younger readers.

Chris, who lives in Exmouth, is a former children’s television producer and now writes full time. His latest book follows on from Crooks and Nannies: A...

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Residents at The Firs enjoy seaside cruise with Stuart Line Cruises

Residents from The Firs enjoyed a wonderful day out at sea this week, as they boarded a Stuart Line Cruise for an afternoon of sunshine, sea air and beautiful coastal views.

The group set sail along 2.5 miles of golden sandy beach before heading out into the English Channel, where residents were able to take in the fresh sea breeze and stunning scenery on what turned out to be a...

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Dementia UK shares advice on how to look after yourself as a carer ahead of free clinics in The South-West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to 15 Nationwide branches in The South-West over summer, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and...

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Cranbrook Gate to Plate Food Festival

Cranbrook Gate to Plate food festival Sunday 13 September in Town Square and Tillhouse Road.

Join us for a delicious day out celebrating great local and regional producers most from within a 30 mile radius of Cranbrook. eat:Festivals and Gate to Plate are putting on a cracking one-day festival that is low cost for the producers to attend – meaning that money goes straight back into...

Alcohol Awareness Week shines a light on drinking habits

Alcohol Awareness Week this year is all about "alcohol and me". Alcohol is often made to feel central to everyday moments – from birthdays and barbeques to celebrations with friends – and this year’s campaign invites everyone to pause and reflect on the role alcohol is playing in their lives.

The campaign running all next week (6 to 12 July), supported by Public Health Devon, aims to...

Plymouth residents honoured for their actions in emergency situations

“It’s not every day you meet people who put aside all fear in emergency situations to help those in need.”

That was the message from Chief Superintendent Alexandra Doughty at a recent awards ceremony in Plymouth, where four members of the public were honoured for acts of bravery when faced with emergency situations.

Rebecca Ferris, Joanne Raw and two other members of the...

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Rowcroft Hospice raises nearly £15k at Live at Powderham concert

Twenty-eight dedicated Rowcroft Hospice volunteers and staff braved soaring temperatures on Friday 26 June to raise an incredible £14,644 during Live at Powderham, where the hospice was proud to be the charity partner for a fabulous performance by Alanis Morissette.

The Rowcroft team spent the evening collecting cash and card donations from thousands of concertgoers at Powderham...

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