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Shadow Armed Forces Minister visits Plymouth veterans

Shadow Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP joined one of Help for Heroes’ coffee mornings, in his Plymouth constituency, for personal and in-depth discussions with veterans who told him of some of the issues they face.

The coffee morning – part of the Charity’s regular recovery event programme for veterans – was hosted at Wolseley Business Park. Representatives from the Department...

Some of the team getting creative in the new Community Cookery School at Westbank

Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks support and sponsors for new community teaching kitchen

A Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, based near Exeter, is seeking support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to people of all ages to teach them how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch with simple, affordable ingredients - at a time when cooking healthily, cost-effectively and sustainably has never been more important...

Will new homes continue to concrete over the countryside?

Devon CPRE responds to PM's vow not to 'concrete over the countryside' for housing

Devon CPRE, the local branch of the countryside charity, has campaigned for many years for the right type and number of new homes to be built in the right places at prices local people can afford.

Responding to new housebuilding plans announced by PM Rishi Sunak and Housing Secretary Michael Gove, Devon CPRE Director Penny Mills said: “While it’s heartening to hear Mr Sunak promise not...

Watcombe Beach reopens to the public

Watcombe Beach has officially reopened to the public following repair works and the creation of a new access point.

Located on the edge of Torquay, it was closed by Torbay Council in February 2020 after storms and heavy rains destroyed much of the path and steps leading down to the beach, making it difficult to access the beach safely.

Groundwork South Trust, Watcombe ward...

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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