EdenServ has appointed its new independent Board as the company prepares to take responsibility for recycling, waste and environmental services across East Devon in September 2026.
The new Board will be chaired by Graham Farrant, former Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and HM Land Registry. He is joined by Non-Executive Directors Paul Cooper, Bevis Watts...
From the lost art of letter writing to sustainable fashion, escape rooms to nature walks, toddler raves to opera – there is an abundance of creativity to be found at libraries over the next few months.
Libraries Unlimited has launched its latest creative programme, Get Creating, bringing an exciting line-up of cultural events to libraries. Launching 1st August, there’s something for...
Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.
A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be held to celebrate what promises to be a summer filled, not just with sport, but with music too....
Dog owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed A Dogs Day on the Heath, a fun event celebrating dogs, the outdoors and responsible dog walking.
Held on Saturday 25 July 2026 at the Model Airfield on East Devon's Pebblebed Heaths, the event was hosted by Devon Loves Dogs and the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust as part of Heath Week .
Greendale has announced its purchase of Occombe Farm from Torbay Council, along with land north of Preston Down Road, Paignton. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this much-loved site.
Working with strategic partners, Greendale plans to make a significant phased investment in the site over the coming years. In the short term, this will include reopening some of...
Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Devon are building confidence, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and reconnecting with education through an innovative Forest School programme run by Newton Abbot-based Community Support Team (CST) at The LookOut@Haldon. From learning essential fire safety to building bat boxes and bug hotels, each session...
On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the bequest of group leader and friend, Dave Phillips I've visited the scouts on several occasions since...
Eight months after its official opening the first big party has taken place for residents and family members at Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home , embracing the ever-popular Mad Hatter theme.
Activities co-ordinator, Alyce Barber, said: “This was our first big event, so we wanted it to be fun and make everyone feel like they are part of the Deer Park family.
