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Open days to showcase carbon neutral, modular, social housing solution

You are invited to tour and give feedback about an innovative form of carbon neutral social housing, that could come to a community near you.

The demonstration house, which is in the car park of East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Blackdown House headquarters in Honiton, will be open for anyone living in East Devon to view, on Friday 28 July and Saturday 29 July from 10am-2pm....

Free events at East Devon's green spaces for Love Parks 2023

Love Parks returns to East Devon with a packed programme of fun, free activities for the whole community.

A wide range of events will be taking place from Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August from 10am-2pm at the following locations:

  • Monday 31 July – The Green, Budleigh Salterton
  • Tuesday 1 August – The Glen, Honiton
  • Wednesday 2 August – Manor Gardens
  • ...

Expanding its energy offering – Foot Anstey appoints two Legal Directors

Growing national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has strengthened its Energy and Infrastructure sector team with two new Legal Directors, Laura Rajanah and Adam Weatherley.

Laura Rajanah has dedicated 15 years of her career to the energy sector, focusing on the real estate elements associated with projects. She has been involved in various UK projects that have involved new technologies...

Barnstaple’s Boutport Street revitalised thanks to Devon Air Ambulance 'Super' Charity Shop

On Saturday 15th July the new Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Superstore Charity Shop and Community Hub opened to the waiting public who were keen to see how the charity had transformed this huge retail space into a fashionable and vibrant place to shop.

The charity’s mascot, Ambrose bear was there to welcome customers along with members of the DAA crew and the Samba Baia Steel Band who...

Specialist tool event at RGB Building Supplies in Holsworthy

The Holsworthy branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting the community and local tradespeople to a free specialist tool demonstration event on Wednesday 2nd August.

Between 8am and 4pm, visitors will be able to speak to a representative from DeWalt who will be bringing their demonstration van. There will also be a range of special offers on tools from leading brands, including Makita...

Devon-based prisoner resettlement charity celebrates 10 remarkable years

LandWorks, the award-winning prisoner resettlement scheme at Dartington, welcomed 275 supporters, volunteers, and partners to its annual Supporters Day on 14th July 2023 to celebrate 10 remarkable years of achievement.

Despite the damp weather, the event attracted a record turnout and raised over £3,000 through sales of the charity’s wooden and ceramic gifts, garden furniture and...

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More details released for Coldharbour Farm’s summertime festival

Ottery St Mary’s popular award-winning café Coldharbour Field Kitchen has released more information about its mini festival on August 5.

The Summer Sessions are a chance to see six brilliant home grown bands: The Barefoot Bandit, Revelation Roots, Gigi and the Grits, Tricky Situation, The Kieron Garret Quartet and The Kabins. But as well as enjoying performances, festival goers will be...

Qualified Nordic walking instructor offers free courses through funding from ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants

Exeter-based Nordic Walking instructor, Sue Holden is offering free training sessions together with a set of poles on loan for residents of Cranbrook. The courses in this accessible form of walking are being funded by ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants scheme, supported by Live & Move.

A qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructor through British Nordic Walking, Sue started her business ‘...

Housebuilder supports Barnstaple Pride with £500 donation

To continue its support of Pride Month, which took place throughout June, housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £500 to Sunrise Diversity’s Pride event in Barnstaple in Devon, where its South West region is building homes across the county.

Sunrise Diversity is a grassroots community organisation, providing activities, training, services and events for people living in Northern...

From Newcomer to Adventurer: Getting Ready for Devon’s Charms

Nestled in the picturesque southwestern corner of England, Devon captures the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With its stunning coastline, rolling hills, and quaint villages, Devon offers many opportunities for exploration and adventure. With Torquay and Ilfracombe on the top 10 list of seaside towns in the UK , it is unsurprising that many Brits plan trips to this southwestern corner...

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