The English Artist , a gallery specialising in Fine and Applied Arts is hosting their first exhibition of the year featuring beautiful Spring themed landscapes and still life paintings by Kirsten Elswood .
“Through my landscape paintings, I want to connect with the viewer and for them to feel the peace of the wild."
Kirsten Elswood is known for her atmospheric paintings of woodlands and forests. With a keen eye for light and the beauty in nature, Kirsten captures the charm of the forest landscape, particularly in the spring when vibrant bluebells carpet the ground. By...
Brandon, 23 from Plymouth has been named as the winner of an award from The King’s Trust after overcoming immense challenges he faced being born blind and struggling to gain employment, to go on to create his own business which specialises in Braille greeting cards and translation.
The King’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against...
Bovey Castle has launched its Easter trail that challenges visitors to solve 11 seasonal riddles across its outdoor estate, which sits in 275 acres of countryside in Dartmoor National Park.
The British pastime of Letterboxing – which was formed in Dartmoor more than 150 years ago where walkers try to identify a package using clues and maps – is also available in the form of a trail...
Earlier this year, the team at family-run Bays Brewery traded hops for shovels when they joined staff digging years of debris out of an old pool in the enclosure housing Paignton Zoo’s Sumatran tigers.
Now, the Paignton-based brewery is unleashing ‘Claw’ (Alc. 4.3% Vol) – a bold new charity beer brewed in partnership with the Devon visitor attraction that is sure to have tastebuds...
Staff at Butterfly Lodge care home in Plymouth marked the lead-up to Easter with a Wacky Hair Day, donning quirky styles to raise a few smiles and collect raffle prizes.
Team members turned heads with their creative and chaotic hairstyles, raising smiles among residents while gathering chocolate and wine for the Easter raffle.
Deputy manager Sarah McCaffrey said: “We wanted...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.
Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Somerset charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary is gearing up for a day of springtime fun with its annual Spring Festival, taking place on Sunday 20 April, within its beautiful grounds near Chard.
Expect an exciting Easter Egg hunt through the sanctuary’s lush grounds, where little explorers may get the opportunity to bump into the Easter Bunny while they follow the Easter themed adventure...
A major exhibition celebrating the work of a renowned British artist who has strong connections with Plymouth and the South West has just opened at The Box.
Jyll Bradley: Running and Returning continues until 2 November 2025 and is an intimate and powerful presentation that showcases three decades of Bradley's artistic journey.
What began as a simple Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for World Book Lovers Day in 2024 has led to the creation of The Edenmore Book Club, led by Home Admin Sarah Dullaghan, offering moments of connection and comfort for residents, fondly referred to as family members.
Each book club meeting involves Sarah reading a chapter of a book aloud, surrounded by themed decorations and food...
The finish date for the second phase of urgent works to Exmouth's sea wall has been delayed until late May, after several unforeseen issues.
However, it is hoped the traffic lights on Queens Drive will be removed by the end of April, allowing the promenade path and cycle lane to be reopened at the same time.
In response to community concerns, East Devon District Council (...
