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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

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The Naturally Healthy Campaign Encourages Everyone to Enjoy Nature This May

It isn’t a myth – spending time in nature is proven to help improve people’s health and wellbeing*.

To celebrate these amazing benefits, Active Devon and Devon County Council, on behalf of the Devon Local Nature Partnership, have launched their annual campaign, Naturally Healthy May. The campaign...

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One year on for the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club

The new RPCYC opened its doors in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and despite all the challenges this period brought with it they now boast over 230 members, with just short of 80 affiliated boats and are being referred to locally as ‘the cruising club of choice in Plymouth’.

Its new clubhouse can be found on the popular Barbican and with a full cruising and social calendar...

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Community Buildings Fund reopens for new applications

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is making grants of up to £5,000 available for community buildings and community shops in rural areas of the district.

The council is urging rural community organisations who have a building used by multiple groups or community shops and are planning a capital project or refurbishments to apply for financial help from its successful Community...

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Social Gin Tasting at Local Holiday Home

Local spirits company offers unique blind tasting experiences

Devon-based Azu Spirits have launched an exciting new gin and whisky tasting experience across the South West, just in time for summer.

Azu is partnering with venues and holiday homes across the South West to offer premium tasting experiences to private parties, businesses, and events. The blind tasting showcases six distinct Scottish single malt whiskies or British gins. Azu also...

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Inspiring Learning adds Bideford Bicycle Hire to enhance its offer in North Devon

Inspiring Learning, a leading provider of outdoor learning programmes for all ages, is delighted to announce that Bideford Bicycle Hire (BBH), located on the River Torridge on North Devon’s famous Tarka Trail bicycle path, will be joining the Group’s family of UK wide outdoor education activities. Its addition to the Inspiring Learning family both expands and complements the Group’s presence...

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Thank you Beary much! Mama Bear gifts employees with special treat

South West nursery group Mama Bear’s has celebrated the hard work of its employees with a special treat box to show their appreciation.

Employees at Mama Bear’s settings across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and Devon received the surprise box filled with treats from the management who wanted to say ‘thank you’ for all their hard work.

The box was accompanied by a...

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Water vole watchers needed this spring

Country-wide effort needed to save Britain’s fastest declining mammal

Forget the Easter Bunny, this Easter is all about water voles! Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across England, Scotland and Wales to take part in their national water vole survey, which starts on Good Friday.

Immortalised by Ratty in The Wind in the Willows,...

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College calls out for memories

2022 is a big year for landmark anniversaries.

Along with Her Majesty the Queen, South Devon College is celebrating a long reign.

Originally founded as a technical college, with its first intake of students back in the 1931/32 academic year, it’s celebrating its 90th birthday this June.

To mark this prestigious day the college wants to hear from former students....

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Pollinators create a buzz in Plymouth on World Earth Day

Pollenize and Real Ideas showcase biodiversity in a 360-degree immersive dome

Environmental organisation Pollenize and community interest organisation Real Ideas came together on World Earth Day, (22nd April), to celebrate biodiversity through a 36,000 children-strong mass wild seeding, and a one-of-its-kind interactive, 360 degree, immersive, cinematic, experience at The Dome, Market Hall,...

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Local health and well-being charity appoints new Business Development Manager to grow services for Devon residents

An award-winning, local charity, which promotes and improves the well-being of communities and individuals across Devon, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of a new Business Development Manager.

Chris Bloye recently joined Westbank Community Health and Care in Exminster, bringing extensive experience in the commercial sector. Chris is responsible for driving growth...

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