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Devon Artist Network and Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) collaborate on new exhibition supporting Devon's creative communities

'FRESH! Devon Artist Network' brings together key works by leading Devon artists and creatives from Devon Artist Network (DAN).

THG will host this exciting new exhibition at their Honiton-based gallery as part of their Creative Communities initiative in East Devon, understanding the value of individual and collective creative expression, and fresh ideas and perspectives.

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Holiday home income rises by 19% in South Devon

New research from leading holiday home company Classic Cottages, shows that 2021 was a record year for the self-catering industry in South Devon with search demand for holiday homes up by as much as 100%, compared to the last full year for bookings in 2019.

The report shows that average incomes for holiday homes in South Devon increased by 19% compared to 2019.

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Devon Freemasons help Ukraine refugees at home and away   

I n the usual way amongst Freemasons Louis Marchesi Masonic Lodge which meets at Uffculme in Devon set to planning how they could help the refugees fleeing to Poland to escape the invading Russian forces.

Within ten days they had turned a plan into a reality. Although this started off as a Louis Marchesi lodge enterprise, it has now been infiltrated by Round Table and Lady Kingsman...

Watch Your Step in Devon to help the RSPB protect ground nesting birds this spring

People have been noticing nature much more during lockdowns, as garden birds and other wildlife have helped lift spirits and connect us to the world outside. A recent survey commissioned by the RSPB showed that 41% of participants reported seeing wildlife near their homes that they had never noticed before between 2020 and 2021.

Almost half of the UK population have said they have...

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Devon-based group leads the way in supporting autistic learners

World Autism Acceptance Week runs this year from 28 March to 3 April. Revealingly, numbers of diagnosed children are on the increase, with most recent statistics saying that around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum.

One of the most problematic issues that parents face is to do with education; depending on where they are on the spectrum, autistic children...

Hop along to the Bucket & Spade this Easter and meet the Easter Bunny!

For a memorable family breakfast on Easter Saturday 16th April or Easter Sunday 17th April, hop along to the award-winning Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, for some Easter indulgence and fun; guaranteed to make you and your little bunnies smile from ear to ear (£10 per adult and £8.50 per child). A delicious Easter lunch will also be available during this weekend (two courses for £20 and...

Artists taking up residence at the Bucks Mills Cabin to celebrate Devon dialect

‘Word-Hoard’ is coming to Bucks Mills, North Devon from 30th March - 22nd April. This letter carving project celebrates Devon dialect through collecting, debating then carving local words on stones on the beach. Sculptor Jo Sweeting is taking up residence at the artist cabin in Bucks Mills along with other female artists such as Louisa Thomsen Brits, Tanya Shadrick and Merlyn Chesterman....

Abbeyfield Trustees retire after combined 80 years’ service

Three Trustees from the Abbeyfield Exmouth Society have made the decision to retire from their roles after a combined incredible 80 years of service to the organisation.

The Abbeyfield Exmouth Society, a member of The Abbeyfield Society, is the charity that manages Harding House, a sheltered housing complex for 13 older people in Littleham. As with all charities, it is run by a Board...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans. There’s loads going on this season with guided tours, exhibitions, and Easter egg hunts. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.

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Council’s community testing service ending but outreach team will continue to support vaccinations

Devon County Council's community testing team, which has been delivering a mobile lateral flow testing service, as well as COVID-19 vaccinations, to local communities across Devon since January 2021, will change its operations from 1 April .

The government’s ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan will see the end to universal access to free lateral flow and PCR tests for most people at the end...

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