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Devon carer named care worker of the year at regional awards

A Devon carer has been named care worker of the year at the South West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards.

The awards recognise the excellent work of care providers and individual carers within the care industry. There are ten regional awards, culminating in a national award early next year.

George Silimon is a team leader at Sefton Hall care home in Dawlish,...

Devon food growing project a success.

A project which has been teaching children in East Devon about the health, economic and environmental benefits of growing their own food has come to a successful end, having reached 84 children ranging from 3 to 11 years of age.

Little Green Change, the award-winning, non-profit environmental education company based in Lyme Regis, received funding from Devon County Council’s Growing...

Delivery of joy to Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge have been the happy recipients of Christmas gifts from the public, donated and distributed by Dunelm as part of their national ‘Delivering Joy’ campaign.

Butterfly Lodge staff were invited to submit gift requests to their local store for inclusion in the retailer’s annual campaign, which last year saw 60,000 donated gifts across...

Time to sparkle at The Donkey Sanctuary

With winter just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is gearing up to make the season sparkle.

Set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, there are lots of resident donkeys to meet, play areas, engaging exhibits and scenic walks. The sanctuary is free to visit and park, and it’s dog friendly too.

The sanctuary’s miniature donkeys, who have recently moved...

Defibrillator installed at Grand Western Canal car park

A lifesaving new defibrillator has been installed in the Grand Western Canal car park on Canal Hill in Tiverton.

The public access defibrillator, located on the wall of the public toilets, is available to provide emergency support for visitors to the Country Park and for the local community in South East Tiverton.

It can be used by any member of the public in an emergency...

Help shape the future of your ambulance service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views, concerns and praises about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 13 December at 10:00-11:30. You can...

The Ottery St Mary Christmas Tree team

Standing tall: Ottery’s Christmas tree ready to bring festive cheer

A team from Ottery once again pulled out the stops to erect a stunning Christmas tree just outside the library, bringing the spirit of Christmas to the town.

Around 15 years in the growing, the 16ft Norway Spruce was chosen for its symmetrical shape and lush foliage and cut from Otter Garden Centre ’s Christmas tree plantation.

Once safely secured, the tree was decorated with...

Celebrating 40 Years of Timewade: Reflections, Lessons, and Insights on Building a Business for the Future

This year marks a major milestone for Timewade - 40 years in business. Reflecting on this journey, it’s clear that our success is rooted in adaptability, resilience, and a deep commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Starting from our origins as a small provider of cash registers, Timewade has grown into a trusted technology partner across the South West, offering a range of...

Honiton Locals Invited to a Week of Festive Fun at Otter Lodge

Churchill Living is opening the doors of Otter Lodge to Honiton locals for a week of festive fun events in celebration of the Christmas season. The events, taking place throughout the first week of December, will offer those interested in learning more about the Churchill Living lifestyle the opportunity to do so, against a backdrop of festive cheer.

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A five-star Devon hotel has unveiled its plans to give back to the community this Christmas by supporting a pair of charity initiatives with essentials and gifts.

Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, is donating gift parcels to the Trussell Trust which supports people in food poverty – every time a room is booked on its Christmas and New Year packages.

The award-winning hotel is also donating a wide range of gifts to Mission Christmas, which supports children in the community over the festive period, for every child who stays at the venue...

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