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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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South West businesses urged to go waterless from World Environment Day

Smarti Environmental, the UK's leading waterless urinal provider, is urging businesses to play their part in the battle against needless carbon emissions following Stockholm+50 (02-03 June), and World Environment Day (05 June).

50 years on from the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, the United Nations is warning that the climate is heating up too quickly...

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Where to play casino in Torquay

The past few years have not been easy on people looking to gamble in Torquay. The main Torquay casino has shut down which has left punters with only a few options left in town. However, although things are more difficult than they used to be, it’s still possible to place a few wagers in a variety of ways. Let’s look at the current state of play for those looking for a casino experience in...

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw walks A Mile with a Smile to raise awareness of Devon's unpaid carers

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has been striding through Westminster - walking A Mile with a Smile - to help raise awareness of the everyday challenges faced by unpaid carers and the enormous contribution they make to families and communities throughout Devon.

It’s the first time Ben has taken part in the awareness raising event organised by Devon Carers, which was started during Carers Week...

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Sanctuary’s Jubilee Tree will be a legacy for generations to come

The Donkey Sanctuary will be commemorating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and marking the retirement of a long-serving member of staff, by planting a magnificent olive tree in the grounds of the Sidmouth sanctuary.

The tree, chosen for its longevity and suitability for an ever-changing climate, will be a lasting memory of Her Majesty's 70-year reign, and a special reminder of the...

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Plymouth email security start-up protecting over 25,000 users worldwide

Plymouth Science Park start-up Constant Edge has reached a milestone of protecting over 25,000 users around the world with their email protection suite.

Constant Edge offers email security designed for businesses of all sizes, combining advanced, multi-layered protection at the gateway, with powerful protection inside the email inbox. Constant Edge is headquartered at Plymouth...

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Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes - and big savings for the NHS

People at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes who make small changes in their everyday habits over up to two years are much less likely to develop the disease, according to a project run by the Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care...

James Hopkins of NABC: ‘I tell my staff this is the toughest thing they’ve ever done’

After winning 2021 & 2022 Corporate Live South West Awards founder James Hopkins told Marcus Hepping what lies behind the success. James Hopkins is not the kind of person to do anything slowly. He speaks quickly, gesticulating to emphasise each point he makes; he thinks quickly; and, above all, he does business quickly. "NABC, the company the former Educational International Business...

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Benefits of extracurricular activities for children

Many children take part in extracurricular activities after school or at the weekend. Whether they’re learning a skill, engaging in physical exercise or creating, taking part in hobbies outside of education can be hugely beneficial for many reasons.

A UK government report from 2019 suggests that extracurricular activities, such as sports, are essential for improving the life chances...

Lots of watches!

A consignment of collectable watches are amongst items being sold at Chilcotts ‘Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Coins’ sale on Saturday, June 11.

There are 56 separate lots, spanning the Victorian era right up to the 1970s including wristwatches, pocket watches and fob watches.

“Trends with watches can be quite unpredictable,” explained Liz Chilcott. “At the moment, military...

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Jade Rouse, one of Westbank's younger volunteers, recommends volunteering

Devon health & well-being charity launches campaign to recruit more volunteers

As UK Volunteers Week gets underway (1 - 7 June), a local health and wellbeing charity is launching a campaign to swell the ranks of its existing army of helpers. Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster near Exeter, relies on over 600 volunteers to help deliver a range of support services to individuals and communities across Devon.

Last year, Westbank’s Neighbourhood...

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