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Exmouth competition seeks showstopping images of endangered bird on Exe Estuary

Aspiring artists and budding photographers living in and around Exmouth are this month being invited to enter a competition that encourages locals to share their showstopping images of an endangered species of bird, the curlew, which can often be spotted on the Exe Estuary.

The competition aims to raise awareness and celebrate the beauty of this rare bird, which shares the same name...

Photography Competition Celebrates Dartmoor's Native Ponies

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural photographic competition in collaboration with Flapjackery, Taylor and Moor, the Dartmoor Soap Co., and Malcolm Snelgrove Photography.

The competition invites participants to submit their captivating photographs showcasing Dartmoor's beautiful native ponies. Whether you are a budding photographer or a...

Angelie Pickett's painting of Ugbourough was last year's winner in the older age group

Devon’s countryside charity begins its 2023 search for young artists

The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is looking for budding young artists who can capture the beauty and variety of the county’s natural landscapes, from its wild moorlands to its sheltered river valleys.

Young artists aged 18 and under have until the end of September to submit a painting, drawing, textile, collage, or mixed media artwork of a Devon view to win the coveted...

Has your pet got talent?

Ferne Animal Sanctuary celebrate 2023’s National Pet Month by hosting their very own virtual Pet’s Got Talent!

With entries now open, the charity is encouraging animals of all shapes and sizes, furry or feathered to enter the show and help raise vital funds for the 300+ animals in their care at the Sanctuary.

aThere are three categories to enter, Paw-some Pooches, Fantastic...

Channel 4 challenges students to create a new television show

Channel 4 is challenging secondary school students across the UK to conjure up ideas for a new TV show as part of a nationwide competition.

Students are being invited to create a new show which explores how we are Altogether Different . The only other stipulation is that the show can be set at any point in time, except in 2023.

They will need to come up with the idea for the...

Brits can win £1k cash in nationwide competition

We're a nation of dog lovers and according to new data from Butcher’s Nourishing Food for Dogs, the average UK dog owner views five movies a week while snuggled up with their pet.

In honour of the nation’s dog-obsession, the dog food brand has teamed up with TV star Pete Wicks and his French bulldog, Eric, to launch a competition giving away £1k cash plus a year's supply of of Butcher’...

Devon CPRE’s annual Best Churchyard Competition opens for entry!

The Devon branch of the countryside charity is once again on the lookout for award-worthy churchyards across the county. Since Devon CPRE launched its Best Churchyard Competition six years ago, the charity has come across inspiring stories of communities pulling together to make the most of the green spaces around their churches and chapels.

Last year’s winner, All Saints in Kenton,...

Here’s how people in Devon can meet their idol!

If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with your favourite star, now’s your chance.

Following recent research which revealed the 80s is the UK’s top decade for entertainment, adult-only hotel group Warner Hotels is offering people in Devon the chance to win a star break at one of its fifteen hotels across the UK – including a VIP meet and greet.

The hotel group,...

One of region's community heroes recognised by Drake Circus

Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.

Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...

Laila launches Diwali competition for local schoolchildren

Leading UK rice brand, Laila, is inviting schools and playgroups across the country to take part in a rangoli art competition for a chance to win goodies for their school – including an annual elephant adoption with world renowned wildlife charity Born Free. The competition is part of a major national campaign by Laila to raise awareness of Diwali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, and...

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