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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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New ‘Noble Grand’ at Plymouth Oddfellows

Members of Pride of the West with Saint Andrew's Lodge of the Oddfellows Friendly Society which meets in St. Budeaux Community Centre, Plymouth, have witnessed a special ceremony during which Bro. Michael O'Leary who has served as Noble Grand - in effect Branch Chairman - for many years handed over the role to Sis. Brenda Lowe who was installed as Noble Grand.

Michael now becomes...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s James Mackenzie-Blackman recognised in The Stage 100, 2024

National newspaper, The Stage, has revealed its annual Top 100 list of the most influential individuals in UK theatre, with Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, securing a coveted place in the annual list.

Since taking on the role in January 2022, James has initiated a significant period of independent industry consultation...

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Midi TV Awards to Recognise and Celebrate Musical Talent in Devon

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce that the first “Midi TV Awards” will be held at Bomba on Exeter Quay, Friday January 26th from 7.30pm.

MIDI TV is an online TV Station, akin to MTV for Devon. The MIDI TV awards aim to recognise and celebrate the huge amount of musical talent in Devon, with awards across 10 categories for the...

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Plymouth pensioner opens surgeons’ eyes to a bygone era

The unique ‘time-travelling’ experiences of Barrie Furzeland have given Plymouth eyecare consultants a rare insight into the amazing changes of sight-saving surgery during the past three decades.

Barrie was at Newmedica Plymouth eye clinic to have a cataract operation when he astonished staff with tales of having a cataract removed from his other eye 34 years previously.

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Green light for East Devon business funding to go green

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet have approved a £207,000 package of decarbonisation support for local businesses and community groups.

Organisations will be able to benefit from free training, carbon surveys and carbon action plans to help them save money and increase profitability by reducing waste and carbon emissions. Firms which take part will be able to apply for grant...

RGB Holsworthy thanking community for generous donations

The Holsworthy branch of RGB Building Supplies is thanking customers and the local community for generously donating to its Christmas present appeal in aid of Children's Hospice South West.

Thanks to the incredible support, the branch had a sleigh full of gifts that were handed over to the charity for distribution to children and their families during the festive period.

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A Harmonious Gesture: Indoor Self Storage Totnes Brings Musical Joy to Lifeworks

n the heart of Totnes, a small town with a big heart, community bonds are strengthened through acts of kindness and generosity. Recently, Indoor Self Storage Totnes made a heart-warming contribution to Lifeworks College and Lifeworks Community Programmes , demonstrating the power of community collaboration and the joy that comes from giving back.

Indoor Self Storage Totnes , a local...

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Growth journey continues for IMP Software, as MAT finance experts prepare to celebrate fifth anniversary

IMP Software, market-leading specialists in budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), has reported another sensational year of growth as the firm prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month.

The company, which has locations in Exeter and Peterborough, ended 2023 working with 370 MATs, including 57% of large trusts (MATs with 15+ schools)...

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2024 at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth are ready to kickstart 2024 and this year will see a wide range of exciting and spectacular shows, including Disney’s Aladdin , the magical Life of Pi, the new production of Wizard of Oz and the enchanting ballet, The Sleeping Beauty .

2024 will also see two huge TRP co-productions in The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada , which are not to be missed!

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East Devon Daytime Band Serenades Sundial Care Home

Sundial Care Home recently experienced a day filled with laughter, joy, and heartwarming melodies as the East Devon Daytime Band paid a visit to perform for the residents, who the home fondly refer to as Family Members. The power of music to uplift spirits and create a sense of community was on full display, creating a heartwarming experience for everyone involved.

The atmosphere at...

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