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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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Sup-paw-ort your local RSPCA branch today with #EveryoneForEveryAnimal

Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal.

Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for their own animal welfare projects in their own communities. Many of the branches have also included unique rewards for their supporters as part of...

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East Devon’s first Tiny Forest is taking root in Exmouth

A tiny forest, made up of more than 600 trees and planted in a space roughly the size of a tennis court, has taken root in Exmouth.

Nearly 100 volunteers, aged three to 96 years old, braved patchy and muddy weather to transform a 300-square metre area at the edge of King George’s playing field on Carter Avenue.

The new forest has been influenced by the Japanese Miyawaki tiny...

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Mini Museum opens in Tavistock to celebrate policing history in Devon and Cornwall

Decades of policing history in Devon and Cornwall was celebrated with the official opening of a new ‘mini’ museum in Tavistock.

The Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall (MOPIDAC) unveiled its premises last week (5 March) and guests at the special event included the Acting Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police - Jim Colwell, the High Sheriff of Devon – the Rt Rev Nicholas...

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Labour's Isabel Saxby Campaigning for Torridge and Tavistock: A Fresh Voice for Rural Progress

The Labour Party is thrilled to announce the selection of Isabel Saxby, for the people of Torridge and Tavistock, as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming elections. Isabel brings a fresh perspective, representing a new generation of leadership.

A lifelong resident of West Devon, Isabel Saxby has deep roots in the community she seeks to represent. Having worked in the local...

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Volunteer recruitment day at Buckland Abbey

The National Trust team at Buckland Abbey are looking for new volunteers to help take care of this much-loved gem in the Tavy Valley.

The team are hosting a volunteer open day on Friday 22 March,where anyone interested in getting involved can meet the team and find out more about what it's like to help look after the medieval Abbey and its estate.

The team at Buckland Abbey...

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Four New Breed classes planned for Devon County Show 2024

The Devon County Show livestock committee is delighted to announce a full range of classes for four new breed categories at the 2024 event in May.

First up is the Red Poll Cattle breed, No longer on the rare breeds survival trust watchlist thanks to the hard work of the Breed Society, these multi-purpose cattle will grace the Devon County Show for the first time in the 150 year show’...

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There’s no place like home – a local Plymouth artist challenges the issues of homelessness through her own experience.

On Friday, March 8, Shelter Devon and Cornwall orchestrated a vibrant evening celebrating art, music, and activism. The event showcased a thought-provoking art exhibition addressing the pressing housing and homelessness issues in the city.

Plymouth-based women’s charity Trevi, a local beacon of support for women, seized the opportunity to champion one of their own, Carole, whose...

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South Devon Railway’s NEW experiences for 2024

It is full steam ahead for visitors to South Devon Railway, with the announcement that the attraction is launching two new experiences for 2024.

First on the list is a fabulous Freight Train Experience, in which enthusiasts take a return trip through the beautiful Devonshire countryside on wagons usually only used for railway maintenance.

One such wagon is the brake van,...

Cofton Holidays takes home a trio of wins at prestigious South West awards

Cofton Holidays, an eco-friendly tourist destination managed by a local Devon family, has earned some well-deserved acclaim with three prestigious awards, honouring their years of dedication to enhancing the visitor experience on-site.

Amidst fierce competition from various businesses across the South West, Cofton Holidays proudly clinched Bronze for Holiday Park Of The Year at the...

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Planet Ocean exhibition will dive deep into our connection with the sea at The Box

A new exhibition that will plunge audiences into the heart of our world’s vast ocean and explore how it holds the key to our survival in the face of climate emergency, opens at The Box tomorrow (Saturday 16 March).

The highly anticipated Planet Ocean will immerse visitors in Plymouth’s pivotal relationship with the sea, celebrating its role as ‘Britain's Ocean City’, exploring...

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