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Mary Chilcott with Fishley Collection

Generations-worth of North Devon pottery for auction

A superb array of North Devon pottery dating from the eighteenth century up to the modern day will take centre stage at Chilcotts October 12 auction in Honiton.

Star of the show is ‘The Fishley Collection’, which is creating great excitement amongst admirers of this Devon folk art.

Auctioneer Mary Chilcott, who curated the collection, says “There are well over 80 pieces of...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery secures new funding from Arts Council England

THG has been awarded a significant grant from Arts Council England to work with local young people in the arts across East Devon.

THG is celebrating after securing a grant of £29,000 for the next generation of their Create Our Space (COS) programme.

The new COS programme will establish extensive and inclusive opportunities to engage with arts, culture and climate, responding...

Two listed bridges given added protection to guard against repeat of storm damage

Protective measures have been installed on two Grade One listed bridges in West Devon to guard them against future storm damage.

Steel plates or “nosings” have been fixed to the piers of Newbridge at Gunnislake and Greystone Bridge near Tavistock in order to protect the structures from impacts during flooding.

Gunnislake Newbridge was left with a void in one of its piers in...

Modelling magazine celebrates 75 years of publishing and its 888th issue’

Beer, Devon – A Devon-based magazine; Railway Modeller is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week – 75 years of continuous publication. Since its first issue in October 1949, Railway Modeller has grown to become one of the most respected and enduring publications in the world of railway modelling.

When G.P. Keen, Chairman of The Model Railway Club, welcomed readers to that first...

The White Hart Hotel Reopens in Moretonhampstead

The White Hart Hotel , a historic 250-year-old Georgian hostelry in Moretonhampstead, has recently reopened its doors under new ownership following an impressive half-million-pound refurbishment. Meticulous renovations have restored this 28-room hotel’s comfort, luxury and charm. Situated in the centre of Devon, it is again becoming a sought-after destination for holidaymakers visiting the...

Devon & Cornwall Police campaign to build awareness around spiking

Devon & Cornwall Police is sending a message to anyone who thinks that it is OK to spike another person “for fun” or more sinister purposes: it’s an abhorrent crime and can have a significant, traumatic impact on victims, and can have severe consequences for perpetrators.

Spiking is when someone does any of the following to someone without their knowledge or permission: putting...

Celebrating Memories Baton Walk for World Alzheimer’s Month 2024

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance has marked World Alzheimer’s Month by holding a second Baton Memory Walk, visiting people living with dementia in care homes in the city.

The walk on Sunday 8th September coincided with the second anniversary of the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The two-hour walk concluded on Cathedral Green with a minute’s silence to remember both the Queen,...

Share your views online on East Devon’s new community

East Devon residents are invited to have their say about two options for a new community in the district.

Two concept masterplans are available to the general public via an online consultation from today (16 September) until 7 October: https://eastdevonnewsettlement.commonplace.is

Working on its new Local Plan, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has identified that a second...

The Courtenay Centre celebrates new community garden

The Courtenay Centre in Newton Abbot is thrilled to announce the opening of its community garden which has been created so local people can have more of a connection to nature alongside the Courtenay Centre facilities.

The popular Newton Abbot community centre hopes that the garden will provide an outdoor space for existing groups and activities, as well as a growing space for fruit...

Costa coffee opens new larger coffee shop at drakes circus

Popular coffeehouse Costa Coffee has opened a new, larger coffee shop at Drake Circus this week.

Coffee-lovers can find the new café located opposite the former unit on Old Town Street, with the move letting customers enjoy their favourite drinks in fresh, improved surroundings.

The new Costa Coffee is one of the largest in the South West, with a 180 seat capacity and...

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