Devon

Lifeways launches biggest-ever recruitment drive in Devon

A social care giant has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign in Devon to attract a new generation of people into social care.

Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest team providing support to adults with complex needs in the community, has launched You’re Not Just Anyone, with the aim of inspiring people to work in the sector.

Lifeways has a team of 10,000 people...

Residents gather to discuss Tiverton pharmacy concerns

On Friday 9th January, Rachel Gilmour MP joined local stakeholders and residents in Tiverton Town Hall to discuss the future of pharmacy provision in the town.

The meeting, organised by Tiverton Town Council following a motion brought forward by councillor Beckett Fish, featured statements from the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, Clare House Surgery, Tiverton Pharmacy, as well as...

Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers...

Teign School Announces New Programme of Parent and Community Workshops

Teign School, part of Education South West, is pleased to announce a new programme of parent and community workshops designed to promote wellbeing, resilience, and learning for all.

Following the launch of The Nest last term — a support hub created to help students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) — Teign School is now extending its focus to the wider community...

Beloved Gruffalo’s Child story brought to life in magical winter trail at Saltram

Beloved children’s classic The Gruffalo’s Child has taken over Saltram’s garden, as the National Trust launches its first ever winter trail inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story. Families can step into the “deep dark wood” and follow the tale through Saltram’s beautiful historic garden, meeting characters along the way.

The trail features interactive games...

Plymouth MP Luke Pollard Meets Pupils at Drake Primary Academy

Pupils at Drake Primary Academy , part of the Reach South Academy Trust, had the opportunity to quiz their local MP this week as Luke Pollard visited the school.

The Labour MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, who also serves as Minister for Defence Procurement, spent time chatting with pupils, toured the school, and later joined a whole-school assembly where he explained the role...

Let Children’s Hospice South West take the hassle out of recycling your Christmas tree

Are you still picking Christmas tree needles out of the boot of your car from last year? Then help is at hand as Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is offering a Christmas tree recycling service for households across South Devon, in partnership with JustHelping!

Last Christmas, ‘treecyclers’ raised thousands for the charity, which runs the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in...

The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

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.

Numerous organisations donated festive fare...

Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir

Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir celebrated Christmas in style with their inaugural concert taking place on 9 December with the children of Withycombe Raleigh C of E Primary School as their special guests attended by the Mayor of Exmouth, Councillor Graham Deasy.

The choir is a fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non-audition, community choir lead by Craig Northway and is back singing after...

Sidmouth Scouts Selected for 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland

Two Sidmouth College students have been selected to represent Devon Scouts at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland.

Grace and Lucy completed a challenging selection weekend at Watcombe over half term and have earned a place in the UK contingent. The pair will join a unit of 36 Scouts from across the county and begin training together in preparation for the international...

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