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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful...

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Foot Anstey's Client Development team organises Exmouth Beach clean-up

Foot Anstey's Client Development team organised a clean-up of Exmouth Beach in Devon.

Foot Anstey registered the beach clean with Surfers Against Sewage , a charity which campaigns for better water quality across the UK.

The beach clean was spearheaded by Jodie Goff, Senior Bids and Business Development Executive, who said: "It's important to be protecting the environment that...

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Half Term Hide and Treats at The Donkey Sanctuary

Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October half term with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.

Hidden around the sanctuary are Halloween character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.

This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost £5 each and...

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Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council , offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

These Skills Bootcamps offer up to...

Heart of the South West LEP invests £500k to support Regional Tourism Data Hub

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced £500,000 of funding for development of a Tourism Data Hub working with the Great South West Tourism Partnership.

The new Tourism Data Hub is a priority in the Great South West Tourism Partnership regional recovery plan to build a sustainable comprehensive data and research programme to support tourism,...

Chance for more people affected by dementia in Devon to experience the joy of singing

Interest in singing groups for people living with dementia has soared in Devon thanks to a moving two-part documentary fronted by TV star Vicky McClure, says Alzheimer’s Society.

Following last night’s final episode of the BBC One show ‘Our Dementia Choir Sings Again’, the charity has recorded a marked increase in enquiries about its popular Singing for the Brain service.

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Support local makers this Christmas at Present Makers 2022

A leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar, Present Makers 2022 features original, hand-crafted gift ideas showcasing the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is proud to support South West designer makers through their programme of selling showcases in the gallery and gallery shop.

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Live Carols by Candlelight Service returns to The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Carols by Candlelight service returns as a live event at its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon on Friday 9 December

Thousands of candles will illuminate the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary, creating a truly magical festive atmosphere for the hour-long service which commences at 6.30pm.

The event, which for the past two years has been held...

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SW colleges to host region’s biggest esports festival

The region’s biggest esports event has returned for its second year, as five colleges announce a partnership with Tech South West.

Esports, or competitive gaming, is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with a global revenue of over $1bn and an audience of 474m in 2021, according to Newzoo.

The first South West Esports Festival took place in February this year...

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Free half term entertainment in the Lorna Doone Valley as the National Trust host family festival

The National Trust in North Devon are hosting a fun-filled family autumn activity day on Tuesday 25 October at their Exmoor site in the Lorna Doone Valley.

The day is free to attend and will feature a wide range of nature and craft activities from wood whittling and pyrography to river dipping with the National Trust rangers.

Visitors to the festival can also have fun...

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Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps , delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council, offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

The 16 weeks of training offers...

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