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‘Experiencing the Archive’ explores untold stories, communities, histories and legacies

Arts University Plymouth launched the project with Knowledge Exchange funding, promoting meaningful engagement and collaboration with artists, archivist and communities

Dr Steven Paige and Arts University Plymouth recently completed work on ‘Experiencing the Archive’, investigating the ways that archival collections are gateways to communities and histories that reflect important...

•	Images show previous RGB Building Supplies’ teams taking part in the Pavestone Rally.

RGB team getting ready to take on charity rally for the third time

An adventurous team from RGB Building Supplies is taking part in September’s Pavestone Rally and is inviting people to a curry and quiz evening at the Ebberley Arms in Barnstaple to support the team’s fundraising.

The Pavestone Rally is a fundraising challenge in aid of four charities – The Rainy Day Trust, Variety, Crash, and British Heart Foundation – and is open to teams that work...

Local housebuilder supports Bradworthy Bowling Club Triples Tournament

Local housebuilder, Allison Homes South West is supporting Bradworthy Bowling Club as part of its ongoing commitment to the community.

Earlier this month, Allison Homes South West sponsored the Open Triples tournament afternoon. The sponsorship went towards the cost of prizes and providing competitors and guests with refreshments.

Michele Jones, head of sales and marketing at...

Local developers support pre-school summer fair

A leading housebuilder has donated luxury raffle prizes to Cullompton Pre-School’s Spring Fair.

Persimmon Homes South West’s Field Sales Manager, Pauline Wadham, and Sales Advisor Keira Ashford were on hand to deliver the garden furniture to Pre-School Leader, Amelia Joyner, ahead of the fair, which took place on Saturday 8th July.

The five-star homebuilder is constructing a...

Hundreds of school children visit Drake Circus for storytelling event to encourage reading

Drake Circus welcomed 199 school children from Stuart Road Primary Academy, Pilgrim Primary Academy, and Pennycross Primary School for a storytelling session, aimed at helping them fall in love with reading.

Hosted in Drake Circus, the event allowed children to listen to stories from professional storyteller John Hughes and was part of the Young Readers Programme, an award-winning...

Stevens' partners with Parish Council in '20's Plenty' campaign

Stevens Estate Agents, the Experts in Property in Okehampton, has partnered with Sticklepath Parish Council in promotion of its ‘20’s Plenty’ campaign for road safety.

Amidst beautiful countryside just three miles from Okehampton, the village of Sticklepath sits on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park and attracts walkers, cyclists and other visitors. With its primary school,...

Plymouth rated one of UK’s best places to live, work and invest 

Britain’s Ocean City is riding high in the ratings as one of the UK’s most desirable destinations to live, work and do business.

Plymouth not only topped 2023’s list of most improved UK cities in the Good Growth Index, but its quality-of-life ranking is also second only to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

And earlier this year the South West’s maritime gem was revealed as...

RHS Rosemoor hosts Vintage Weekend

Reminisce about the good old days at RHS Rosemoor’s celebration of all things vintage, which returns to the beautiful gardens near Great Torrington on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.

More than 150 authentic vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and other agricultural machinery will grace the gently sloping lawn in the spacious...

Photography Competition Celebrates Dartmoor's Native Ponies

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural photographic competition in collaboration with Flapjackery, Taylor and Moor, the Dartmoor Soap Co., and Malcolm Snelgrove Photography.

The competition invites participants to submit their captivating photographs showcasing Dartmoor's beautiful native ponies. Whether you are a budding photographer or a...

Far-reaching scheme to give pupils the strongest start in life

Tesco’s Stronger Starts grants will help schools and children’s groups provide equipment for healthy activities or nutritious food and healthy activities, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, to support young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing.

Customers can support their local school and children’s groups by dropping the Tesco blue token they receive at checkout into the...

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