Devon

Rowcroft’s Open Gardens programme is back for 2025

Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme returns for 2025, inviting the community to explore beautiful gardens across South Devon in support of local end-of-life care.

From April to September, gardeners will be opening their gates and welcoming visitors to enjoy their outdoor spaces while raising vital funds for Rowcroft, ensuring that patients and families living with...

Feeding Families, Strengthening Bonds: MAP Campus Introduces Sustainable Food Co-Op

Marine Academy Plymouth and Marine Academy Primary , which make up the MAP Campus, are excited to announce the launch of a new food co-operative for their school communities.

The co-op, starting this March, will offer families affordable, high-quality food with a focus on sustainability and community involvement. With a cost of just £3 per week, members will receive a weekly bag of...

Devon Students Raise Funds for Red Nose Day

Students across Devon have been raising funds for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal today (21st March.)

Sidmouth College, Exwick Heights Primary School, Isca Academyand the Whipton Barton Federation, all part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have been fundraising through a variety of activities.

Over at Isca Academy students were encouraged to wear something red in exchange for a £1...

Discover new skills at Toby’s Garden Festival

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect...

Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.

It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.

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Local MP Engages with Sixth Form Students at KCC on Social Media and Smartphones

Caroline Voaden, MP for South Devon, recently visited Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West , to speak with Sixth Form students about her career journey, the realities of working in Parliament, and the important issues facing young people today.

During her talk, Ms Voaden shared insights into her transition from international journalist to Member of the...

Environment Bank signs section 106 legal planning agreement on Puddington Habitat Bank

Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has announced that its Puddington Habitat Bank in Devon has entered into a section 106 (s106) agreement, ready to provide local off-site Biodiversity Units for the Mid Devon District.

s106 agreements are planning obligations with the local authority and, like in this case, can be used to bind the use of the...

Cumberland Grange makes a meal of nutrition and hydration week

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter is celebrated Nutrition and Hydration Week (17th – 23rd March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food, thirst quenching beverages and some interesting activities along the way.

Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.

At...

Easter Adventure at Bodmin Jail: The Good Egg/Bad Egg Trail!

Bodmin, Cornwall – This Easter, join the hunt for fun, mystery, and adventure at Bodmin Jail’s Good Egg/Bad Egg Trail —an interactive, family-friendly experience perfect for all ages!

The historic and eerie Bodmin Jail is inviting families, friends, and curious adventurers to embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt with a twist. Solve clues, decode riddles, and uncover hidden eggs...

Work underway at new 257-home development near Crediton

Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.

Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.

Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...

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