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The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars...

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Drake Circus to host school uniform donation drive this week

Drake Circus will be hosting a school uniform donation drive this week to collect pre-loved clothing that can be supplied to families needing support ahead of the new school year.

Run in partnership with the Uniform Store Plymouth, the donation point at the centre will allow customers to drop off much needed school uniform items such as polo shirts, blazers, jumpers, trousers, and...

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Devon Communities Encouraged to Join a Challenge and Move More this August

Active Devon launch free Active Summer Challenge for families and friends

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve...

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New family musical Alice in Wonderland, co-produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, opens this week

Following a successful opening run in Liverpool, the funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Stockroom, opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth this week (1–5 August).

A riotous musical adventure for all the family, Alice in Wonderland features original new music inspired by the best of British pop, by Olivier Award winner Vikki Stone. The show opened at...

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Make Memories this Summer in Britain’s Ocean City

From the thrill of the sea to cultural highlights and culinary delights, Plymouth is the place to be

Spectacular seascapes, Instagram-worthy backdrops and adventures galore – Plymouth has it all rolled into one memorable summer staycation.

And that’s pretty impressive for one of the world’s most underrated destinations.

According to Time Out magazine the historic port is...

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Devon’s Best Food and Drink Experiences to Enjoy this Summer

Want to learn more about your favourite Devon food and drink, meet the producers, taste their creations, make your own and learn some new skills?

Whatever your favourite tipple or pastime, there’s a masterclass or guided tasting to suit everyone. Dip into chocolate making. Explore the spirit world. Get hands-on in the kitchen with some serious cookery skills. Dust down the barbecue...

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Waterwheel conservation work put on hold after Dipper fledglings found

Works to conserve the waterwheel at Manor Mill in Branscombe have been postponed due to a protected species of bird setting up home in the banks of the stream next to the wheel.

National Trust rangers were delighted to find fledglings of the dipper bird using the stream whilst preparing for conservation work at the 300-year-old water mill.

The dipper is classified as ‘amber...

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The aliens have landed: Cockington Court launches summer of fun with space-themed sculpture trail

Cockington Court has launched its summer holiday season with a space themed sculpture trail. Doctor Who has even landed the Tardis to join in the fun!

The trail leads visitors around the grounds of Cockington Court and into the Manor House, featuring 29 unique sculptures created by local artists and sculptors. The annual Sculpture Trail is popular with art and culture enthusiasts and...

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Library campaign gets famous backing

Stephen Fry and children’s author Michael Rosen have backed a campaign to save Devon’s mobile libraries.

Earlier this month the county council’s ruling Conservative cabinet voted to close the service after hearing user numbers are down and three of its four library vans are coming to the end of their “serviceable lives.”

Several opposition councillors criticised the plans,...

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Part of Exe Estuary Trail to close for three months for repair work

Part of the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed for three months later this year for repair work.

The Courtlands Boardwalk section, between Lympstone and Exmouth, will close in late September after an inspection found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.

In order for them to be replaced with a “more durable fibre-reinforced material,” Devon County Council...

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Identity Fashion wins Best Women’s Fashion in the UK

Plymouth & Totnes fashion store, Identity Fashion, has just scooped the Best Women’s Fashion Award in the UK from top women’s lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettoes at their much loved National Muddy Awards .

Devon-based fashion designer brand Identity Fashion has been named ‘Best of the Best’ Women’s Fashion beating fashion stores in 27 other counties across Britain.

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