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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Events to restart on East Devon District Council land

The relaxation of lockdown rules and new guidelines from the Government has enabled East Devon District Council (EDDC) to agree that the process for hiring EDDC land can commence again from 3rd August.

The council facilitates over 300 events across East Devon parks, gardens and beaches every year. Events range from local community events, markets, live theatre, fun fairs and weddings...

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Eat Out to Help Out – look for the logo

More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them.

As Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters start to appear in the windows of restaurants, cafes, bars and other establishments across the country, customers who want to take advantage of...

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The studios are opening!

This unprecedented year has given Devon Artist Network the chance to try something new, by taking on Claire Bryson and her Exeter based company ‘Design the New’ - a digital agency that helps clients bring their ideas to the right people online.

The DAN Board have collaborated with artists to reimagine and meet the needs of the artists involved this year, focusing on a larger scale...

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Stagecoach SW announce reintroduction of Golden Hop open tops to Torbay

Days by the sea are about to get better with the reintroduction of Stagecoach’s Golden Hop open tops featuring the friendly bus hoppers! After much anticipation the route in Torbay will be back from 1st August, connecting Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Torquay Harbour, Paignton and Paignton Zoo, 7 days a week.

The route encompasses many of the area’s most popular hotels and attractions...

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Car Park Party: The ultimate live drive-in entertainment experience pulls into Devon

Other events have unfortunately broken down on the proverbial motorway this summer, but CAR PARK PARTY is still cruising along on its journey to bring safe, socially distanced ‘drive-in’ entertainment to the people of Devon and beyond at Powderham Castle on the 14th & 15th August.

CAR PARK PARTY provides not just an evening, but a whole weekend for family and friends to enjoy...

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Parents in Plymouth urged to sign up to NSPCC’s free online PANTS webinar

Parents and carers in Plymouth are being encouraged to join a free online PANTS webinar throughout the summer holidays to help keep their children safe.

The NSPCC’s PANTS campaign, with the help of mascot Pantosaurus, provides parents, carers and professionals with a simple and age-appropriate way to talk to children aged 3-11 in their care about sexual abuse, without using scary...

Plympton Team Ministry Foodbank helped by Devonshire Freemasons after massive coronavirus increase in demand

Local people living in food poverty will continue to receive fresh food from the Plympton Team Ministry Foodbank, thanks to a grant of £1,500 from Devonshire Freemasons.

Activity at the Foodbank has grown rapidly after opening the foodbank in early April with the volunteer group at Plympton Team Ministry having supplied sufficient food for well over 100 people since the lockdown...

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New shows coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2021

Everyone at TRP has been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that they have some fantastic shows lined up for their audiences once the Theatre re-opens.

Today they are excited to announce five shows coming to TRP on 2021, with four blockbuster musicals and a new epic stage thriller, there’s something for everyone!

Tickets will be available to purchase from...

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Sanctuary blooms under lockdown

Wildlife has thrived under lockdown at The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, as paths, walkways and verges have become a riot of pinks, purples, blues and yellows after wildflowers reaped the benefit of quieter conditions.

The Donkey Sanctuary attracts around 400,000 visitors a year, but with the sanctuary temporarily closed to visitors due to the coronavirus...

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Stagecoach South West continue to keep passengers safe

As more parts of the country's economy and daily life continues to re-open Stagecoach South West are continuing to put customers, communities and employees first and ensure people can use public transport services safely and confidently.

Through these challenging times, the bus operator has continually kept the wheels turning, keeping essential bus services running, communities...

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