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Totnes community bookshop launches crowdfunding bid to secure its future

Castle Books in Totnes, Devon, has launched a £135,000 crowd-funding campaign to acquire its premises at 4 Castle Street and secure the future of its community bookshop and outreach programmes.

With the building up for sale, and the shop’s lease coming to an end, the future of the historic and much-loved shop is in jeopardy. Now Castle Books’ dedicated team of volunteers are calling...

Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

Region's unique offer of clean energy projects - 535 operational or in development - could generate 11% of the UK’s electricity capacity - boosting the local economy and energy security.

The Great South West of England is set to become one of the leading providers of low carbon energy in the UK by 2035, according to a major new report.

With Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station...

Poster for Hive Live event

Everyone is welcome at Exmouth's Hive Live 2023 event

A lively community and music event taking place in Exmouth’s Manor Gardens in August is open to all.

Hive Live is organised by young people from Exmouth through the charity Space Youth Services, which runs eight youth clubs across the county, including The Hive in the town’s Imperial Road.

The free event includes performances from bands, solo artists, instrumentalists and...

Leading construction supplier stopping off at Devon builders merchants for demonstration events

Leading construction industry supplier TIMCO is touring RGB Building Supplies’ branches giving advice and demonstrations to those working in the trades and property owners.

TIMCO will be visiting RGB’s Exeter branch on Monday 24th July, Crediton on Tuesday 25th July, the Okehampton branch on Wednesday 26th July, and RGB Torquay on Thursday 27th July.

Between 7.30am and 2pm,...

Counting down the days to the North Devon Show

It’s very nearly time for one of the most popular outdoor events of the year. The North Devon Show will return to the familiar surroundings of Barton Farm, Umberleigh on Wednesday 2nd August.

This year’s Show features a spectacular line up of entertainment, including the breath-taking skills of the Squibb motocross stunt show and Jonathan Marshall’s stunning display of horsemanship...

Cridfest is Back!

Cridfest, the all-day music event, is returning to The Cridford Inn on Saturday August 26th.

Recognised to be the oldest pub in Devon and possibly the oldest in England, The Cridford Inn provides a truly unique venue for the event which starts at 12pm and will go on until late in the evening.

There will be live music throughout the day plus crafty stalls, a photo booth,...

Renowned environmental champion announces Phase 1 of it’s extensive renovations at Broadsands is a huge success!

Multi-award-winning environmental champion Venus Company announces the completion of its ambitious Phase 1 renovation project at its beach café in Broadsands, has been a major success and well-received by customers, both existing and new. Providing tasty wholesome food delivered with an ethical philosophy and sustainability at the heart of everything Venus does, it’s their mission to be the...

Devon glass artist shortlisted at the Holt Festival

Eighteen months ago, fused glass artist Susan Purser Hope left her home in Cromer and moved to Devon (Brixham). Now she is back, as her work has been shortlisted for the prestigious Charlotte Fraser Ceramics and Glass Prize at the Holt Arts Festival. Situated in the beautiful Georgian town of Holt and outlying venues, the Holt Arts Festival offers the best in music, theatre, fine art and the...

The National Marine Aquarium makes a splash as it celebrates 25 years and 7 million visitors

The UK’s largest Aquarium proudly celebrates its 25th birthday this July - marking the occasion with a new permanent exhibit displaying its quarter of a century history

The National Marine Aquarium celebrates its 25th birthday this July, solidifying its position as the UK's premier destination for marine education and conservation. Welcoming 7 million visitors and home to more than 5...

Tiverton Adventure Playground gears up for busy summer following donation

A charity in Tiverton that has supported young people, students and their families in the community for 50 years has received a £1,500 donation from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter.

Tiverton Adventure Playground, set within a 3.5 acre wooded playground in Cowleymoor, Tiverton, is the largest designated adventure play facility within a 50-mile radius of Tiverton in...

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