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Bays Brewery Sets Sail with New Charity Beer Supporting Torbay Lifeboats

Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale raising a glass—and vital funds—for the heroic crew of Torbay RNLI.

Officially setting sail on 14 July 2025, ‘Ahoy’ is the third release in the family-run...

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Barnstaple’s Boutport Street revitalised thanks to Devon Air Ambulance 'Super' Charity Shop

On Saturday 15th July the new Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Superstore Charity Shop and Community Hub opened to the waiting public who were keen to see how the charity had transformed this huge retail space into a fashionable and vibrant place to shop.

The charity’s mascot, Ambrose bear was there to welcome customers along with members of the DAA crew and the Samba Baia Steel Band who...

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Specialist tool event at RGB Building Supplies in Holsworthy

The Holsworthy branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting the community and local tradespeople to a free specialist tool demonstration event on Wednesday 2nd August.

Between 8am and 4pm, visitors will be able to speak to a representative from DeWalt who will be bringing their demonstration van. There will also be a range of special offers on tools from leading brands, including Makita...

Devon-based prisoner resettlement charity celebrates 10 remarkable years

LandWorks, the award-winning prisoner resettlement scheme at Dartington, welcomed 275 supporters, volunteers, and partners to its annual Supporters Day on 14th July 2023 to celebrate 10 remarkable years of achievement.

Despite the damp weather, the event attracted a record turnout and raised over £3,000 through sales of the charity’s wooden and ceramic gifts, garden furniture and...

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More details released for Coldharbour Farm’s summertime festival

Ottery St Mary’s popular award-winning café Coldharbour Field Kitchen has released more information about its mini festival on August 5.

The Summer Sessions are a chance to see six brilliant home grown bands: The Barefoot Bandit, Revelation Roots, Gigi and the Grits, Tricky Situation, The Kieron Garret Quartet and The Kabins. But as well as enjoying performances, festival goers will be...

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Qualified Nordic walking instructor offers free courses through funding from ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants

Exeter-based Nordic Walking instructor, Sue Holden is offering free training sessions together with a set of poles on loan for residents of Cranbrook. The courses in this accessible form of walking are being funded by ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants scheme, supported by Live & Move.

A qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructor through British Nordic Walking, Sue started her business ‘...

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Housebuilder supports Barnstaple Pride with £500 donation

To continue its support of Pride Month, which took place throughout June, housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £500 to Sunrise Diversity’s Pride event in Barnstaple in Devon, where its South West region is building homes across the county.

Sunrise Diversity is a grassroots community organisation, providing activities, training, services and events for people living in Northern...

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From Newcomer to Adventurer: Getting Ready for Devon’s Charms

Nestled in the picturesque southwestern corner of England, Devon captures the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With its stunning coastline, rolling hills, and quaint villages, Devon offers many opportunities for exploration and adventure. With Torquay and Ilfracombe on the top 10 list of seaside towns in the UK , it is unsurprising that many Brits plan trips to this southwestern corner...

Charity brings military teenagers ‘all together’ in Devon for forces club

Military teenagers who have parents serving in the British Armed Forces were brought together in Devon this weekend by the charity Little Troopers.

The residential break at Barton Hall, near Torquay, was part of the charity’s ‘All Together’ deployment club to support young people while their military parents are deployed overseas or due to deploy soon. Teenagers from all three...

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Kick off your summer with a trip back in time at Buckland Abbey’s Elizabethan Weekend

Head to Buckland Abbey near Plymouth this weekend (22 and 23 July) for two days of jam-packed Elizabethan entertainment. Step back in time as the Abbey is transformed into a Tudor mansion with falconers on the lawn, Elizabethan dancing in the Great Hall, Tudor cooking in the Abbey kitchen and much, much more.

Eleanor Hopkinson, Visitor Operations and Experience Manager said: “We look...

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Teignmouth to receive new banking hub

LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, has today announced locals and businesses in Teignmouth will soon find it easier to access banking services thanks to a recommendation for a new banking hub in the town.

Following today’s announcement of the closure of the final bank branch in town, LINK has confirmed that the town will benefit from a new banking hub as part of a wider...

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