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Inaugural Plymouth boating festival makes a splash

Glorious sunshine and a packed schedule of maritime fun helped make the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest a huge success, as thousands of visitors gathered at Plymouth Yacht Haven; the city’s largest and busiest marina, to celebrate the region’s rich marine heritage and industry...

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Devon naturalist Sophie Pavelle to join RSPB’s England Committee

The RSPB has announced their new England Advisory Committee, with Devon’s own Sophie Pavelle, also known as ‘Sophiepavs’ on social media, joining ten new members in guiding the future plans for the RSPB across the country.

Sophie, who lives in East Devon and has been involved with the likes of the Wildlife Trusts, BBC Earth and BBC Countryfile Magazine previously, will be sharing her...

Devon’s Prescription for a Healthy and Happy Lifestyle

Devon’s Naturally Healthy month is back, and this year the campaign will be running throughout October.

Naturally Healthy October is all about getting outside and enjoying Devon's amazing natural environment and feeling happier and healthier for it. Activities could include walking, cycling, gardening, wild swimming or bird watching. There is something for everyone!

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Eco friendly cleaning products business buddies up with environmental charity

Exeter’s Mix Clean Green partners with Project Seagrass

The creator of a range of highly ethical, sustainable cleaning products is showing her support for an organisation championing the little known seagrass habitat which is under threat from pollution.

Kate Deacon, who started Mix Clean Green in 2018, is donating 5% of the profit from sales of bottles and jars to Project...

5 Success Habits to Adopt for Life Enhancement

The way to success is never a bed of roses. Demands of efficiently-run companies require a certain backbone which consists of a great deal of effort, uplifting truths, strong principles, and a hunter mindset. Professional executive resume writing service , being an expert in human resources, has systematized several intangible factors to prove success isn’t accidental. We offer a list of...

Don’t miss your chance to ask questions on the NHS consultation in Teignmouth and Dawlish at the final online public meetings

Local people can quiz local doctors and senior NHS managers during the final online public meetings as part of a consultation on services in the Teignmouth and Dawlish area.

Between 1 September and 26 October 2020, Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is asking people to consider its proposal for local services in Teignmouth and Dawlish, given that a new £8million Health and...

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Devon residents have until the end of Monday 5 October to join more than 2,500 others and register their interest in Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar-panel group buying scheme.

Devon Solar Together is the latest in a series of similar schemes across the country which aims to boost the county’s renewable energy capacity.

It offers homeowners the chance to buy high...

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Share a Smile to support South West leisure and tourism

A new campaign has been launched to encourage local people to support the South West’s leisure and tourism industry during the quieter autumn and winter months.

The accommodation and food service sector employs 271,000 people across the region, but many businesses have been hit hard by the devastating impact of lockdown, followed by the need to operate at reduced capacity and, more...

Free wood available from builders merchant

RGB Building Supplies is offering excess wood to the local community and groups for free.

RGB’s branches have a number of damaged wooden pallets, that can be broken down, as well as off-cuts of wood which people are welcome to collect and use to complete projects.

Kevin Fenlon, CEO of RGB, commented:

“The wood is perfectly usable so instead of simply skipping it, we...

Toby Buckland plants new 'Pilgrim 400' apple to mark Mayflower 400 Anniversary 

Garden expert and TV presenter, Toby Buckland planted a historic 'Pilgrim Apple' on September 27th at The Garden House , in Buckland Monachorum, Devon, to commemorate the Pilgrim's journey 400 years ago.

The Gardener's World presenter was joined at the planting by Celia Steven, who developed the new plant and Garden House trustees, Rachel Watson, Marketing Director of Riverford...

Emily Powell’s evocative paintings serve as a panacea in our troubled times

Artist Emily Powell uses a vibrant and juxtaposing colour pallet to create works that inspire positive, emotive responses. Inspired by the aquamarine of the sea she sees daily from her studio balcony or the vibrant pinks from berries on local walks, she captures the essence of land and sea in technicolour.

Emily Powell began painting at a young age, following the death of her father...

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