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Booking boom is good news for all, Devon park tells MP

Britain's recovery from the pandemic will still be providing a shot in the arm for East Devon businesses until well into next year, a county holiday park has told its MP.

Ladram Bay Holiday Park said that autumn bookings were at their highest levels ever – and that a record number of families have already made their reservations for 2022.

Simon Jupp MP heard the positive...

Outstanding new manager for Butterfly Lodge

Bristol’s loss is Plymouth’s gain in the case of care home manager, Clare Sinclair, recently appointed to the post at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, who brings a Care Quality Commission (CQC) ‘Outstanding’ track record to her new position.

Paul Teasdale, director of Camelot Care which runs Butterfly Lodge, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare as our new manager at Butterfly Lodge,...

Free crowdfunding workshops available for community and voluntary groups in East Devon

More free crowdfunding workshops are being offered by East Devon District Council to help community and voluntary groups and other not for profit organisations across East Devon access over £50,000 of funding

So far East Devon District Council has funded ten community projects through Crowdfunder, giving out a total of over £49,000 in grants.

Crowdfunding enables community...

Rhizome to exhibit as part of Devon Open Studios 2021

Rhizome Artists' Collective, a Plymouth-based group of creatives, will be staging an exhibition of its members' work for Devon Open Studios, an annual event involving 323 artists at 183 venues during 11-26 September 2021 (open 10-5 Thu-Sat).

"Our exhibition will give people an opportunity to get to know Rhizome - meet the members, see what we do, where we do it and see the work we...

Plymouth man takes on 300 miles of cycling in Cycle the Month: Choose Your Challenge for Prostate Cancer UK

This August, a Plymouth man has decided to go the extra mile – or 300 - and take part Prostate Cancer UK’s successful virtual cycling series, Cycle the Month: Choose Your Challenge , to raise money for the leading men’s health charity and awareness of the disease.

Steve Hill, 52, hoped to raise £1,800 by saddling up and hitting 300 miles this summer to help beat prostate cancer,...

Cash-strapped animal sanctuary launches look-a-like cuddly toys to fund ‘bear necessities’

A Plymouth animal sanctuary is looking for new homes for adorable cuddly toys modelled on some of its long-term residents.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, at Elfordleigh on the edge of Plymouth, has launched Woodside Gems to raise desperately needed funds.

Each soft toy is a look-a-like of the charity’s long-term residents who, for various reasons, are unlikely to ever find a...

The secrets out...South Devon beach set to become venue for first Secret Beach Party

Set to bring Bali vibes to Blackpool Sands this September, the first ever Secret Beach Party has been announced.

The perfect way to soak up the magical last days of summer, the immersive daytime event has been curated as a celebration of connection, collaboration and community. With an all-female line up and hosted on one of South Devon’s most beautiful beaches, guests are invited to...

Plymouth day centre brings Tokyo fun to adults with disabilities

Plymouth Day Opportunities, a day service for adults living with disabilities, was flying the flag for Team GB as it hosted its own Olympic games, alongside Tokyo 2020.

The service, which supports up to 15 people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities, held an opening ceremony and a fortnight of games, with everyone successfully bringing home a bronze, silver and gold...

Bereaved families invited to remember loved ones

A free memorial service is being held at East Devon Crematorium to remember all those who have died during the pandemic.

Organised and led by the crematorium staff, it is hoped the event will provide comfort for relatives and friends who have been bereaved during this particularly difficult and distressing time.

The Special Memorial Service at East Devon Crematorium, located...

Diabetes UK looking for people in Devon to saddle up for autumn cycling challenge

People from Devon can get on their bike and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn by taking part in a cycling challenge.

The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout September and is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear while raising money for diabetes research along the way.

Challengers can pick from one of four virtual distances, ranging from 150 miles...

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