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Plymouth-based women’s charity heralds a new era in supporting women in recovery and helping them remain with their children.

After 30 years of dedicated service to vulnerable mothers, Trevi is proud to announce the transformation and rebranding of its Plymouth-based service Jasmine Mother’s Recovery, into the newly Ofsted-registered Jasmine Mother & Child Residential Family Assessment Centre.

This evolution marks a significant milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting women in recovery whilst...

Gold standard living for rescued mini donkeys’ foals

A pair of miniature donkey foals, who were born to mares following The Donkey Sanctuary’s biggest ever rescue operation, are part of the herd enjoying life in a new nature inspired enrichment paddock in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary.

Close companions Peanut and Maverick were born at the animal-welfare charity’s donkey hospital near Honiton, in April 2021. Their mums, Sharon and...

St John appeals for youth team volunteers across Devon

St John Ambulance, the leading first aid charity, is looking for enthusiastic and committed people in locations across Devon to volunteer as Youth Leaders and Youth Helpers. Successful applicants will need to give a minimum of two hours each month and will work with the charity’s youngest volunteers, the Badgers (aged 5 to 11) and Cadets (aged 10 to 17), and guide them as they develop into...

South Devon College hosts international conference on photonics

A prestigious international conference and exhibition on photonics and opto-electronics packaging was held at South Devon College recently.

The event was in partnership with IMAPS-UK and the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, with visiting international delegates.

The conference focused on the design of systems and development of components within the ever-increasing world of...

Sustainable coffin maker recognised for eco excellence with three prestigious awards

In the past two months, a Devon-based sustainable willow coffin maker has won three prestigious national awards.

Sophia Campbell-Shaw is the founder of Woven Farewells, based in Luppitt in Devon. Woven Farewells offers beautifully unique, hand-crafted willow coffins. Her business model is also a champion for the growing movement towards family-centric funerals. Sophia runs innovative...

East Devon collects drinks cans weighing roughly ‘62 elephants’ each year

Did you know that East Devon collects an impressive 250 tonnes of drinks cans each year? This weight is roughly equivalent to that of about 62 elephants !

In honour of Recycling Week (14th–20th October), East Devon District Council (EDDC) is excited to share the journey of your drinks can—from your home to the shop shelves.

Every recycled aluminium can, can be back on the...

Steve Darling fit20 Torquay ribbon cutting

Steve Darling MP officially opens fit20 Torquay – A first for fitness innovation in Torbay

Local fit20 franchise owner Duncan Attwood is pleased to announce the official opening of fit20 Torquay bringing a revolutionary fitness approach to the area. Steve Darling, MP for Torbay, cut the ribbon on Saturday 12th October at an open day where attendees were able to try out this unique strength training method.

fit20 combines science-based training with the convenience of a 20-...

South Devon College top tips to care for wildlife and pets on bonfire night

Bonfire night is just around the corner. Bright and noisy fireworks may be fun for us but not for our pets and wildlife who can get easily spooked by the loud noises.

So, what can we do to help them feel safe? Here are eight easy tips from Stuart Collier, Lecturer in Animal Care at South Devon College to help protect your pets and wildlife during bonfire night.

1. Create a cosy...

New initiative brings police and young people together

An innovative community engagement event between Devon & Cornwall Police and local partners has seen success in connecting with youths, while tackling concerns around antisocial behaviour and alcohol use among young people.

The street engagement runs regularly in Plymouth City Centre, bringing together police officers, youth initiatives, partner agencies and teens. The street...

Housebuilder donates to help Willand man raising funds for Taunton hospice

A local housebuilder has stepped in to support a man who is raising money in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice in Taunton.

Bellway South West has donated £200 to James Luker, from Willand, who wants to raise funds to thank the hospice which gave his family help and advice before his father Malcolm died of cancer.

The developer, which is delivering 125 new homes at Fox Mill...

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