Wetter weather earlier in the year followed by warmer, sunnier spells this month in Devon may make pets and people more prone to ticks when walking in woodlands or long vegetation, Public Health Devon warn .
“Ticks thrive in warmer weather and in lush vegetation,” says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon. “And with warmer weather and people taking to the outdoors for...
The Black Farmer, famed for its great tasting gluten free sausages, has yet again been crowned winners in the latest Which? taste test, scooping a massive 76% of the votes.
Based in Devon and founded by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, aka The Black Farmer, the brand took joint top spot with Aldi’s British Pork Sausages in this year’s Which? blind taste test making it Wilfred’s second Which?...
The RSPB are appealing for volunteers across Devon and Cornwall to help them carry out their annual Cirl Bunting Survey, between April-August of this year. People can register to take part in the survey on the Cirl Bunting Action Hub, visit: bit.ly/RSPBCirlHub
Here volunteers can select a 2km by 2km survey square local to their home on the RSPB’s map and plan a survey route through...
AN exhibition devoted to the detective Sherlock Holmes novel The Hound of the Baskervilles is taking place in the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown, from 27 April – 6 June. Places in the famous novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, written in 1901 and inspired by Dartmoor’s unique landscape, are being brought to life by local photographer Chris Bloodworth. It’s also a unique opportunity for...
Pantaenius UK, the leading Yacht and Motorboat insurer, is pleased to announce they have donated Spinlock 6D Deckvest lifejackets to Torquay based sailing charity Disabled Sailing Association (DSA).
Pantaenius UK, part of the Pantaenius Group, has provided insurance solutions for 50 years and today has offices in Plymouth and Southampton. Enjoying the water safely is at the core of...
The Naturally Healthy Campaign Encourages Everyone to Enjoy Nature This May
It isn’t a myth – spending time in nature is proven to help improve people’s health and wellbeing*.
To celebrate these amazing benefits, Active Devon and Devon County Council, on behalf of the Devon Local Nature Partnership, have launched their annual campaign, Naturally Healthy May. The campaign...
The new RPCYC opened its doors in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and despite all the challenges this period brought with it they now boast over 230 members, with just short of 80 affiliated boats and are being referred to locally as ‘the cruising club of choice in Plymouth’.
Its new clubhouse can be found on the popular Barbican and with a full cruising and social calendar...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is making grants of up to £5,000 available for community buildings and community shops in rural areas of the district.
The council is urging rural community organisations who have a building used by multiple groups or community shops and are planning a capital project or refurbishments to apply for financial help from its successful Community...
Inspiring Learning, a leading provider of outdoor learning programmes for all ages, is delighted to announce that Bideford Bicycle Hire (BBH), located on the River Torridge on North Devon’s famous Tarka Trail bicycle path, will be joining the Group’s family of UK wide outdoor education activities. Its addition to the Inspiring Learning family both expands and complements the Group’s presence...
South West nursery group Mama Bear’s has celebrated the hard work of its employees with a special treat box to show their appreciation.
Employees at Mama Bear’s settings across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and Devon received the surprise box filled with treats from the management who wanted to say ‘thank you’ for all their hard work.
