Schools from the Ted Wragg Trust in Exeter, Plymouth and across Devon have taken part in an Innovation Competition this month (2nd July) at the Exeter College Future Skills Centre. Students from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 could take part in the contest which was sponsored by NOCN and Willmott Dixon.
The competition was organised by the Ted Wragg Trust in collaboration with Exeter...
Tor Bridge High in Plymouth has officially joined the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools this week (1st July.)
The Estover school has been working with the Devon based trust for some time and their governing body voted unanimously to become part of the Ted Wragg Trust.
The governors and school leadership team at Tor Bridge High believe that joining the Trust will bring...
Plympton Academy students have won the fiercely contested Devon Secondary Schools Battle of the Bands competition, organised by the Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs.
Following their impressive performance in the regional heats earlier this month, the academy's band, 'The Zombies,' clinched the top spot, earning them a spot in the final showdown at Bomba in Exeter on Thursday...
A day of special events at The Box on Saturday 13 July will bring a range of local experts from across the city together to mark Plastic Free July®.
Inspired by the venue’s popular Planet Ocean exhibition, the aim of the day is to raise awareness about the challenges we face due to plastic pollution, but also inspire hope and signpost people to simple changes they can introduce in...
Residents of the Teign Valley in Devon are rallying together to bring a vital service back to their village with the launch of a community shop project.
Christow, in the Teign Valley within Dartmoor National Park, lost its last remaining shop and Post Office in May 2023. Now, a dedicated group of locals is spearheading efforts to establish a new community-owned shop to serve Christow...
Drake Circus has confirmed UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse, has opened its doors to shoppers.
The 11,750 sq ft store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West. Located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island, the store will feature everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, helping to keep the whole family warm, dry and active no matter the weather....
Rowcroft Hospice is turning up the heat this autumn with a brand new fundraising event that promises to be a sizzling success! The hospice dares anyone over the age of 12 to take on the bold feat of walking barefoot over hot embers in the thrilling Fire Walk, while younger children can show their bravery by conquering the colourful LEGO® Walk. These exciting challenges, run by Firewalk Events...
Work is underway for the creation of a veterans’ community garden, with the whole military community mucking in to help - volunteers include serving and former members of the Armed Forces, their friends, colleagues, and their enthusiastic children.
The ‘GMC June Best Sanctuary Garden’ is being built at the Gordon Messenger Centre (GMC) based opposite the Commando Training Centre...
The National Trust has announced plans to open up more of its estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram in Plymouth. The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats.
Spanning 32 hectares (79 acres) - equivalent to 45 football pitches - on the eastern side of the 213 hectare (...
Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at Tesco cafés in Plymouth to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration this weekend.
As a thank-you for their service, on Sunday 30 June all serving Armed Forces personnel, regulars and reservists can present their MOD90 identification card at Plymouth’s Tesco cafés in Woolwell Crescent and Transit Way to get The...
