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Good Food and Great Company at Plymouth & East Cornwall Oddfellows’ Sunday Lunch Gathering

The Plymouth and East Cornwall Oddfellows Sunday Lunch Group recently gathered at the Staddon Heights Golf Club for an afternoon of hearty food and even heartier company. Oddfellows members tucked into a traditional Sunday roast accompanied by lively conversation, shared laughter and a warm...

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Day trip tips for the elderly

Spending time with older relatives brings benefits to everyone. The older generation get to spend time with loved ones, while younger members of the family get access to a wealth of memories and love that they will remember forever. Spending quality time together is amazing, but there are challenges to tackle when it comes to going off on day trip adventures with seniors. In the UK, there are...

4 outdoor activities you can enjoy in Devon over winter

Why wait until the summer to get out and explore? We all know that January is a time to make a change for the upcoming year, but let’s face it does anyone actually stick to this?

Don’t be that person, if you have set yourself the goal of getting outside more in 2020, start now and enjoy some of the many outdoor activities that await you, who says you can only do these activities in...

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SW woke kids bully parents to save energy… but they’re the worst offenders

THE SOUTH WEST’S woke kids are bullying their parents into becoming more eco-friendly to save the planet, according to new research by leading comparison site  Moneyexpert.com . 

Pester power is becoming a force for good as 60% of mums and dads say they have been pressured to go green and save energy by the mini Greta Thunbergs in their own home. And while you might expect vocal...

Snowdrops popping up across the South West

Snowdrops are popping up across the South West, bringing that first sign that spring isn’t a too-distant hope and will be returning soon enough. In many gardens that the National Trust care for, swathes of snowdrops can be seen; here’s a guide to the top spots perfect for exploring followed by warming treats in the cafés.

Did you know that bees love snowdrops? They're a vital source...

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NSPCC pays tribute to long-serving volunteer and Divisional Vice-President

The NSPCC is today mourning the loss of one of its most respected volunteer leaders in the South West of England, Mr Chris Paisley who has passed away at the age of 73.

Chris has been steadfast in his support of the children’s charity in the region and in 2015 became Divisional Vice-President for the NSPCC, developing and strengthening volunteer leadership and engagement in the South...

Tesco grant will help create nature-themed play trail in Seaton Wetlands

A scheme to open people’s eyes to the wonders of Seaton Wetlands has received a £4,000 grant from Tesco.

The Tesco Bags of Help funding has been given to East Devon District Council, which was inspired to bid for the funds to create a trail that encourages people to spend more time outdoors.

It means the council can build wooden animal sculptures for children to climb on,...

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RSPCA appeal for information after bird is cut with scissors

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead goldfinch was discovered with a pair of scissors cutting into its neck.

A passerby spotted the bird in Wesley Avenue, Plymouth, on Monday, 20 January and alerted the RSPCA.

Inspector Sarah Morris collected the goldfinch’s body which was found with a broken pair of children’s plastic scissors which had been closed around its...

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Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director of South West bus operations

Stagecoach has announced a new managing director for its bus operations in the South West of England.

Mike Watson has been confirmed as the new Stagecoach South West Managing Director after taking the role on an interim basis in November.

Mike has almost 25 years’ experience of the bus industry and has held a number of senior positions within Stagecoach, including time spent...

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Devon Registration Service can help applicants to the Government’s EU Settlement Scheme

Devon Registration Service can help EU citizens and their families, who want to stay in the UK after it leaves the EU, with the verification they will need to apply to the Government’s EU Settlement Scheme.

The Government is inviting EU citizens with valid EU passports to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. It also extends to their non-EU citizen family members who have a biometric...

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LGBTQ+ X-Plore youth groups transfer of governance

ON January 1, 2020 X-Plore Youth Group, which has run dedicated youth groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus (LGBT+) young people in Devon for 18 years, transferred the running and governance of the charity to Space (formerly Devon Youth Service).

Space Youth Workers have operated the current groups in Exeter and Barnstaple, for the last few years, so there will be no...

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