Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars and Cuppas, which runs monthly events in Exeter.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, organised 100 hampers to be delivered across Devon to local veterans this Christmas. Now in its 17th year, this annual initiative is a cherished tradition uniting the community with a shared vision to spread joy and offer meaningful support.
SSAFA supports veterans, serving personnel and their families and have proudly undertaken this initiative,...
With four kids between us aged 12 to 18, organising a festive family outing usually involves spreadsheets, negotiations and at least one teenager muttering, “Do I have to come?” under their breath.
So when Icescape Westpoint announced its much-anticipated return, we jumped at the chance to test whether it could deliver that rare miracle: something all of them would enjoy.
A used candle, a mop and bucket, and a tube of toothpaste – the UK’s worst Christmas presents have been revealed – but what’s the worst gift someone’s received in Tiverton?
After new research from MyFUJIFILM has revealed that almost one in three (32%) Brits admit they unwrap a dud every year or most years, the online photo-gifting store from Fujifilm is calling on Tiverton locals to...
The Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care has launched three Christmas campaigns to support those who are lonely or who may be struggling financially or emotionally this Christmas.
Throughout December, members of the public are encouraged to donate to the charity as an alternative way of giving and to make their season’s greetings go further by helping...
New research has revealed that 1 in 2 people (52 per cent) living in Plymouth experience feelings of loneliness at Christmas, with 20 per cent saying they expect to feel lonelier this year than they did last Christmas.
The research, commissioned by Drake Circus in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, also found that over a third (37 per cent) of those surveyed in Plymouth...
This December, Cofton Holidays in Dawlish will sparkle brighter than ever before as it opens the gates to its first-ever Christmas Wonderland — an enchanting, immersive festive experience where families can share laughter, wonder, and a touch of North Pole magic, right in the heart of the Devon countryside.
Running from Friday 5th to Sunday 21st December, this brand-new event brings...
Bovey Castle is appealing for the public to help it solve a ‘whodunnit’ mystery after losing one of its cherished Christmas decorations stretching back decades.
The five-star resort will be rolling out a series of daily, light-hearted teaser reels on social media from 1st December to try and solve who stole the star from the top of Bovey’s Castle’s signature 17-foot Christmas tree in...
Arlington Court has been transformed into a festive wonderland inspired by the classic tale of The Nutcracker .
Visitors can wander through rooms dressed in shimmering snow, blooming flowers, twinkling lights and sweet delights - all created using dried flowers from the garden and handcrafted decorations.
Outdoors, the magic continues with a mince pie mystery trail around...
Buckland Abbey near Plymouth will open its doors on Saturday 29 November for a Christmas season inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur. Running until 4 January, this year’s display transforms the medieval Great Barn and the Abbey into a world of myth, magic and immersive winter storytelling.
Visitors stepping into the Great Barn will find themselves in a shimmering forest of...
