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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be...

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Alzheimer’s Society Trek26: South Devon Coast

Alzheimer’s Society is urging fundraisers in Devon to take on a new challenge in 2022 and join hundreds of people walking to stop dementia in its tracks at Trek26 South Devon Coast. By signing up to a 13 or 26-mile trek across the breath-taking countryside on 10 September avid hikers and beginners alike can experience the coastline like they’ve never seen it before.

Both the 13-mile...

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Month-long event will celebrate East Devon volunteers

A special month-long event will celebrate East Devon’s volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference to the environment.

This is the first time an event of this sort has been held by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to recognise all the amazing projects happening on our doorsteps right now – from the litter pickers who are out in all weathers to the dedicated volunteers...

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Team GB and double Olympic medallist Bryony Page officially launches brand new activities at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park

Leading UK holiday company Haven celebrates the launch of new high adrenaline activities at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, with Team GB and double Olympic medallist Bryony Page.

Following a huge £1 million investment over the winter across a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, Devon Cliffs introduces the much-anticipated activity The Jump and brand-new addition Tank Off Roaders ahead...

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New solo exhibition by Turner Prize nominee explores secret histories of Devon

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and talking on corners present Ingrid Pollard: Three Drops of Blood , a new solo exhibition by 2022 Turner Prize nominee Ingrid Pollard.

Commissioned by talking on corners , THG's new exhibition illustrates the intimacy, care, nuance and technical skill of Pollard’s extensive practice as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists. This is a very rare...

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New clean room facility in Plymouth to support health tech innovation, photonics and applied research

Plymouth Science Park ’s new modular clean room offers space for vital research and testing in the South West.

The new facility is part of the Health Tech Innovation Hub , which opened at the Park this year. This regional hub for the incubation and development of health technology businesses, funded through the Heart of the South West LEP , provides access to integrated health...

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Quest for fibre broadband close to an end as Devon villages celebrate rollout

A collection of communities in East Devon are seeing light at the end of the tunnel for their campaigns to bring fibre broadband to the area, as a rural broadband specialist finalises its rollout of Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) connections.

Voneus Broadband is hosting drop-in sessions in Whimple, Talaton, and Clyst Hydon from 13 to 16 June as part of its programme to install gigabit-...

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Lower-income households invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes

Lower-income householders across Devon and Torbay are invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes worth thousands of pounds.

From this week members of the public can check their eligibility and apply through the Cosy Devon website.

The scheme is being delivered by the Cosy Devon partnership which consists of Devon County Council (DCC), East Devon...

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Broomhill Gardens put Devon on the arts map

With its inspiring views and beautiful surroundings, Devon is undoubtedly a great source of inspiration to those who live here, including several of the UK's favourite artists, musicians and authors. Indeed, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to indulge their creative side in this stunning location." Currently, Broomhill Gardens is firmly establishing Devon on the national arts...

Age UK Plymouth raise dementia awareness on World Oceans Day

National Marine Aquarium is first organisation to roll out Age UK Plymouth’s new Dementia Awareness Training to staff and volunteers.

World Oceans Day 2022 was the perfect opportunity for Age UK Plymouth to reveal the new sensory tank at their Dementia Day Centre on Memory Lane in Plymstock. The dedicated centre, open five days a week is a specialist care service for those with...

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Platinum Jubilee party brings the community together in Okehampton

Local housebuilder Redrow’s Romansfield community came together last week to celebrate the Jubilee in style, with a party hosted by a couple from the development.

New residents Issy and Ian Magee, with the help of a donation from Redrow, put together an exciting afternoon of food, drinks and activities for the community to enjoy. With all of their Romansfield neighbours invited, over...

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