Devon

'We Need to Talk About Beacon Solar' public meeting

Promoted by DEVON CPRE, the Devon Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England , in association with STOP BEACON SOLAR.

You are warmly invited to a PUBLIC MEETING AT HOLSWORTHY MEMORIAL HALL with the Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP

Come and hear about the proposed development, tell us what you think about it, and what we should tell the government, who will make the decision on whether this goes ahead.

Email director@cpredevon.org.uk to book your place at the meeting.

Sign the petition at devoncpre.org.uk

Plans to build one of the UK’s largest solar arrays on prime Devon farmland must be headed off at the pass

Plans for a giant solar farm - one of the largest solar arrays in the UK and Europe - covering 2,700 acres of prime farmland in the North West of Devon must be headed off at the pass, says Devon CPRE. The campaigning charity is holding a public meeting with residents on 31 October and has set up an online petition to oppose the development, while it’s still in the pre-application stage....

Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean. They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,...

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance to Close after 11 Remarkable Years

A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board

With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025.

This is not an easy message for me to share. The Alliance has been a massive, life-defining chapter of my heart and soul. F

or 11 years, I have lived and breathed...

October half term with the National Trust across Devon   

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins.

There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.

   What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future...

Festive hamper project returns to bring cheer to young people in care across Devon

As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.

Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon...

Westbank celebrates 20 years of Kidzone with current and former attendees

Westbank Community Health and Care has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its dedicated childcare facility, Kidzone, with former and current attendees. The Ofsted-registered facility at Exminster cares for more than 140 children in total, offering nursery, pre-school, holiday clubs and wrap-around school care for children up to 11 years old. From early summer this year, Kidzone has accepted...

Live theatre in the wilds of Dartmoor

This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.

It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside...

All aboard - a new initiative to support Devon’s Young Carers

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The...

Racing returns to Haldon Hill at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9

The jumps season returns at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday, October 9

Shake up October because the jumps season returns to Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9! We swing open our gates to kick off the new season, and we simply cannot wait to welcome you back to the heart of the action on Haldon Hill.

And to make our return even sweeter, if you've been racing with our friends down the road at Newton Abbot Racecourse this year, bring your ticket and we’ll give you £10 entry to both of our October meetings!

Pick up a racecard, ask a stranger who they fancy, and you’ve got an instant ice breaker – come racing on Haldon Hill, meet new friends,...

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