Devon

New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

Head Chef Scott Paton and team earn their MICHELIN star for a consecutive year.

Àclèaf have once again been recognised by MICHELIN’s annual announcement, confirming that they have earned their star for a third consecutive year. Since receiving their first star in 2023, the Devon based restaurant has been a key dining destination in the Southwest food scene, with visitors travelling afar to sample the award-winning seasonal menu.

Set in the historic, yet intimate...

Lace up your boots and hike to save lives!

Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.

Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and paved terrain, river crossings, seascapes and rolling hills while taking in stunning panoramic views...

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride Returns to Devon this Christmas!

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride is returning to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December! Families can take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a magical tram ride to Santa’s home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single-deck tramcars. Passengers are encouraged to travel in their favourite pyjamas whilst they enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and...

Tree-mendous Contribution: Coombeshead Academy Students Branch Out to Help Create Local Mural

Students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , are contributing to a new mural planned for the town centre.

‘The Community Tree’ has been designed by local artist Joe Webster and is an ambitious project focusing on the local community’s relationship with nature. Joe is well known for his ‘landscape-graffiti’ paintings which explore the relationship...

Teign School Takes Action for a Sustainable World

Teign School in Kingsteignton, part of Education South West , is taking bold steps towards a greener future with the formation of its new Eco-Committee, a passionate group of students who are committed to securing the school’s Eco-Schools Green Flag Accreditation.

This initiative is led by a dedicated group of students from Years 7 to Year 13, who are deeply concerned about global...

Sanctuary friendship blossoms for single donkeys

A pair of donkeys who had lost their bonded companions, have found friendship together at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon.

Now staff hope that the pair, Ivor and Abigail, will be suitable to go on and find a new forever home together on the charity’s Rehoming Scheme.

Ivor, a skewbald coloured donkey, was relinquished with his bonded companion Geronimo into the care...

Charity submits ambitious plan for outdoor hub in North Devon

The National Trust has submitted plans for an innovative Outdoor Hub at North Woolley, Shirwell on the Arlington Court estate.

Located just off the A39, less than a 10-minute drive from Barnstaple, the project aims to provide an accessible and inclusive outdoor space for local communities.

The proposed outdoor hub features a 1.2km surfaced multi-use trail helping to give...

Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon

A supervised toothbrushing scheme, known as the Big Brush Club, has been running in some areas of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay since 2023. However, the scheme, which is provided for 3-5 year old children in key stage 1, is now being rolled out to all primary schools in Devon who have an early years nursery, pre-school or reception class provision.

It is funded by NHS Devon, in...

New Fossil Collection Opens at Jurassic Discovery

New ‘Leon Garner Fossil Collection’ opens celebrating a lifetime of fossil-hunting and discovery

From 15th February, visitors to Jurassic Discovery will have the unique opportunity to visit the Leon Garner Fossil Collection , a remarkable new exhibit showcasing the lifelong passion of fossil-hunter, Leon Garner (1941-2024). This collection, never accessible to the public before ,...

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