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Recycle your Christmas tree and raise money for two local hospices

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is partnering with St Margaret’s Hospice Care to offer a Christmas tree recycling service for households across Somerset.

Last Christmas, ‘treecyclers’ raised almost £8,000 for CHSW, which runs the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in North Devon, as well as Charlton Farm near Bristol, and Little Harbour in St Austell. This year, it is...

Brightside to celebrate local heroes with free Christmas party! 

‘Tis the season of goodwill and the teams at Brightside Honiton and Exeter are spreading some festive cheer. They’re throwing a community Christmas party at Brightside Honiton on Thursday 7th December and Brightside Exeter on Saturday 9th December and would like to hear from anyone who knows an individual or organisation who deserves a treat.

Charlie Jones, Operations Manager,...

Theatre Royal Plymouth partners with Sam Mendes’ Theatre Artists Fund

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has become one of the partner organisations of Sam Mendes’ Theatre Artists Fund which recently announced a £1.5M roll-out of its two-year pilot programme.

Sam Mendes’ Theatre Artists Fund provides crucial support for mid-career artists by creating full time professional positions in arts organisations across the UK. TRP successfully applied to be a part...

Christmas at the Castle is BACK, with the special gift of a sign-language grotto.

Powderham Castle, a historic gem nestled in the heart of South Devon, is set to transport visitors to a winter wonderland with the return of its highly-anticipated Christmas at the Castle event, which this year sees the introduction of a BSL Christmas grotto.

As part of this magical celebration, Powderham Castle invites visitors to experience the historic grounds in a whole new light...

Costa Coffee gives a little lift to Plymouth’s town centre thanks to modern store refresh  

Costa Coffee, the Nations Favourite Coffee Shop* has unveiled its uplifted New George Street store in Plymouth, which re-opened yesterday (29thNovember 2023). Giving customers a new way to Costa by the Sundial, the uplifted store transforms the coffee experience by introducing a range of brand-new and exciting features that are yet to be seen in its town centre stores.

With convenience...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe issues advice to keep dogs warm and safe during cold spell

As the temperature begins to drop, and with snow and freezing weather set to hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is urging owners to follow some simple steps to keep their dogs safe and warm this winter.

While many people enjoy a winter stroll, the cold weather poses several risks to dogs and their owners. To help ensure dogs remain healthy and happy, the nation’s largest dog...

Donkey Sanctuary Gift Shop scoops top Devon award 

The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site Gift Shop has won the Best Devon Attraction Retail Shop of the Year award.

The venue at the Sidmouth sanctuary has been named as the overall Devon winner for its best range, choice, appropriateness, local sourcing, display and pricing in the Devon’s Top Attractions’ 2023 awards.

The Gift Shop, in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary, is stacked...

Decision to be made on preferred location of a new community near Exeter

A report on proposals for a second new community to the east of Exeter will be considered by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Strategic Planning Committee on Tuesday, 5 December.

Members of the committee will discuss residents’ feedback from the Draft Local Plan consultation, that closed in January 2023, and consultants’ continued assessments of the suitability of the three...

Financial boost for Newton Abbot Museum

A local housebuilder in Newton Abbot has committed £2,000 to the local museum in a show of commitment to the town.

Persimmon Homes South West made the donation as part of its Community Champions scheme which seeks to leave a positive and lasting legacy in the areas in which it builds. In attendance at the cheque presentation, which was held at the Museum, was Mayor David Corney-...

Aerial view of Exmouth Seafront

Permanent repairs to Exmouth’s seawall planned for January

From January 2024, for approximately two months, engineers will fully secure the sections of Exmouth’s seawall damaged by recent storms.

Although it may appear quiet on site, the new wall is being designed, and contractors will carry out trial holes and investigate the state of the current wall in the week commencing 11 December. East Devon District Council (EDDC) aims to refine the...

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