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A tradition of kindness: Armed Forces charity hits 17 years of Christmas hamper delivery

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, organised 100 hampers to be delivered across Devon to local veterans this Christmas. Now in its 17th year, this annual initiative is a cherished tradition uniting the community with a shared vision to spread joy and offer meaningful support. ...

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Optometry taster day for clear-sighted pupils

Plymouth University hosted a special taster day for 50 South West pupils to inspire them to be tomorrow’s opticians.

The event was organised by Lecturer in Optometry Alice Cottle and sponsored by Specsavers.

The pupils, all in Years 10 to 13, met academic staff from the University’s Optometry programme, attended mini lectures on eye anatomy and visual processing, and had the...

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Visit South Devon and Discover Dartmouth partner with new South West 660 road trip

Visit South Devon has become the latest partner for the South West 660 driving route, an iconic road trip following the beautiful coastline of southwest England.

The 660-mile route runs from Poole in Dorset through Devon and Cornwall and finishes in Watchet, Somerset, passing Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Coastal sites as it hugs the sea.

Encouraging...

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Roarsome family fun coming to Central Park in Plymouth

Stomping into Plymouth this May half term, Dinosaurs in the Park features 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and is sure to delight dino fans of all ages.

Transforming Central Park into a palaeontologist's playground from May 19th to June 11th, Dinosaurs in the Park offers an educational and enjoyable day out for the whole family. Visitors can wind their way along the Dinosaur Trail...

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Ashburton postmaster marks 10th anniversary with new ideas to improve lives of Dartmoor residents

Inspiring Ashburton Postmaster Stuart Rogers has celebrated his 10th anniversary as the town’s Postmaster (30/4) by coming up with fresh ideas to help more people across Dartmoor.

During the last decade Stuart and wife Jackie have transformed and revitalised support to the town and surrounding area including adding Ashburton community library in 2015 and raising funds for his...

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Royal llamas visit a Devon care home

Royally named llamas visited an Exeter care home in the run up to the Coronation of King Charles.

Harry and George visited residents at Southern Healthcare’s Old Rectory care home and toured the residents’ lounge and bedrooms, enthusiastically greeting everyone they met.

Event coordinator Tom Matthews said: “The residents loved Harry and George. Harry was getting very...

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Police in Barnstaple Reflect on the Success of Operation Loki

Operation Loki in Barnstaple has come to an end and police are thanking the public for their support.

The four week initiative started on 3 April and involved high visibility patrols in town hotspots to tackle public concerns such as anti social behaviour and drug taking and to also increase community engagement levels.

Officers from the Barnstaple Neighbourhood Team were...

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Sharpham House Summer Celebration Open Day & Bioblitz

The Sharpham Estate is opening its doors for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

The Summer Celebration Open Day is organised by The Sharpham Trust, the charity which conserves and cares for Sharpham House and estate, just 3 miles down the River Dart from Totnes.

The Trust has held regular annual open days, but the pandemic stopped them after 2019. Now the rare chance...

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Hemyock Football Club launch new charity kit for the season

Hemyock Football Club team showcases brand new kit sporting the Devon Air Ambulance and St Margaret's Somerset Hospice charity logos .

Prior to last Saturday's game against Amory Green Rovers, Hemyock FC launched their brand-new kit for the season, proudly featuring the logos of two much-loved local charities, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) and St Margaret's Somerset Hospice.

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Communities across Devon prepare to celebrate the Coronation

More than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen this weekend.

HM Lord-Lieutenant, David Fursdon is encouraging everyone in Devon to celebrate the Coronation, with hundreds of events being planned on Devon’s streets and community spaces, ranging from traditional street parties and lunches to live music...

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First edition Pooh and Potter come to auction in Honiton

A variety of first edition and early edition children’s books will go under the hammer at Chilcott’s next auction on May 20.

The books, written by A.A. Milne and illustrated by E.H. Shepard, were discovered whilst the Chilcotts team were undertaking a routine house clearance in Axminster. They include a First Edition 1926 House at Pooh Corner in good condition, although without its...

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