Devon

Exeter IT support company wins technology expert award

Timewade, a leading technology partner for SMEs, won the Notty’s Business Awards’ Techspert Award, at a ceremony at Winslade Manor on 23 November.

The inaugural Notty’s Business Awards recognises the achievements of Exeter’s ‘best in business’ organisations.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 23 November at Winslade Manor.

Local technology partner...

Devon residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign

For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to ten charities each day - with 120 charities in total benefitting from a festive financial boost.

Nominations are now open and Devon residents are being...

Devon college students get a taste of hospitality from top chefs

Award-winning chefs at Bovey Castle teamed up with cooks of the future from two Devon colleges for a special event providing students with a taste of the hospitality industry.

Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor, welcomed more than 20 students from South Devon College and Exeter College to produce a four-course lunch served to 80 lucky guests.

Students cooked alongside Bovey Castle...

Entrance hall decorated for Christmas at Castle Drogo in Devon

Castle Drogo’s Cracking Christmas Celebrations 

The volunteers at Castle Drogo have been busy unpacking the Christmas decorations and turning the castle into a traditional festive scene ready for Christmas opening on Friday 1 December.

Local musicians from nine different musical groups are volunteering their time to create a cacophony of sound in the Castle, to get people in the Christmas spirit, with performances on most days....

First newbie cooks ‘graduate’ from Westbank’s  recently launched Community Cookery School

First newbie cooks ‘graduate’ from Westbank’s Community Cookery School

Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the first cohort of newbie cooks to have completed Foundation Courses in basic kitchen skills at the charity’s recently opened Community Cookery School.

The purpose-built teaching facility at Exminster, near Exeter, opened its doors to beginner cooks this autumn, offering free eight-week workshops to people of all ages who want to learn...

Plymouth bartender shakes up drinks menu in support of Carers Trust

A talented Plymouth bartender is shaking up Grosvenor Casinos national drinks menu with the launch of his award-winning cocktail to raise funds for the Carers Trust.

After causing a stir by winning the coveted Bartender of the Year title earlier this year, 24-year-old, Leon White, will see his whisky-signature cocktail, S aint and Sinner, roll out in 43 of Grosvenor Casinos’ venues...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s sustainability celebrated on national stage

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has been shortlisted in the National Cleaning Excellence Awards for its continued commitment to sustainability and increased efforts to source innovative cleaning solutions.

The National Cleaning Excellence Awards shine a light on the professional cleaning and hygiene sector and recognise companies and individuals leading the way with pioneering...

Bovey Castle crowned Devon's best large hotel at tourism awards

Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park is celebrating after being named as Devon’s best large hotel at a prestigious tourism awards.

The 5 Red Star hotel was named ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the Devon Tourism Awards last night (November 16) at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay.

The award recognises large full-service hotels that provide exemplary service...

Ladram Bay is celebrated as Devon's top holiday park at tourism award finals

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has been named as Devon's top holiday park by judges of this year's Devon Tourism Awards.

The family-run business beat scores of other eligible parks to take the overall gold honour in the Holiday Park of the Year category of the annual contest.

The announcement was made at the glittering awards ceremony held at Torquay’s Riviera...

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