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Sidmouth police team make new furry friends at local donkey sanctuary ​

Officers from the Sidmouth Neighbourhood Police Team held an engagement event on Sunday (23 June) to meet visitors at the local donkey sanctuary.

The unusual location was chosen as part of the team’s regular visits to busy venues to give the public an opportunity to meet them face to face.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Sarah Reece and her colleague PC Tom Driver...

Dartanyan – goodbye to the Sanctuary’s gentle giant

The Donkey Sanctuary said goodbye to an icon of the Sidmouth Sanctuary this week, as Dartanyan the gorgeous Poitou donkey was sadly put to sleep on the advice of the veterinary team.

Dartanyan was 14-years old and was one of the most instantly recognisable donkeys at the Sidmouth sanctuary in East Devon. He was a favourite among staff, volunteers and visitors alike. Known for his...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) to host culmination of touring exhibition exploring thread.

This July, THG will present A Visible THREAD, a touring exhibition exploring ways to make thread visible.

A Visible THREAD aims to encourage viewers to rethink their relationship to thread, be aware of its materiality, its sustainability, its possibilities, and limitations, and also take part. seam collective invites visitors to continue the conversation about the visibility of...

Outdoor musical production of Robin Hood heads to Burrow Farm Gardens, Devon this July.

Hobgoblin Theatre Company’s brilliantly original, outdoor production of “The Unusual Adventures of Robin Hood,” tells the classic tale of Robin and his Merry Men outwitting the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham (with more than a little help from Maid Marian.) But this time they are singing!

This musical romp is full of audience interaction, physical comedy and laugh-out-loud moments....

Immersive new ‘Room of Discovery’ opens to visitors at A la Ronde

A new ‘Room of Discovery’ is now open to visitors at A la Ronde, cared for by the National Trust near Exmouth, Devon. The Room of Discovery contains an immersive re-interpretation of A la Ronde’s intricate 200-year-old Shell Gallery, offering visitors a sense of the original space, which is too fragile to enter, to ensure its survival.

It has been designed to provide a similar sense...

Plympton Academy Students Set to Rock Battle of the Bands Final

Plympton Academy students have successfully advanced to the final round of the Battle of the Bands competition, organised by the Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs.

Earlier this month, bands and aspiring artists from secondary schools across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay took part in regional heats.

The heats were overseen by music industry professionals from R&K...

Award-winning Devon Café Reopens with Fresh New Look for Summer

After a comprehensive refurbishment, the beloved Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is thrilled to announce its grand reopening - just in time to welcome locals and tourists for the vibrant summer season. www.thebucketandspade.com

Located at ‘Coast View’ in South West Holiday Parks, the Bucket & Spade Café is a cherished spot for families, beachgoers, and food enthusiasts alike...

Plymouth law firm announces new charity partner

A children's cancer charity has received a fundraising boost after being chosen as the new charity partner of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD).

Hugs Children's Cancer Charity provides help to families with children suffering from cancer diagnoses in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall through emotional and financial support, group events, hospital visits and its unique respite home. WBD...

Summertime at the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Nestled in the heart of the East Devon countryside, the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary is the perfect free family day out.

There are hundreds of resident donkeys to meet; from adorable miniature donkeys to large Poitou donkeys, as well as a playpark set among a safe landscaped area, a leafy maze, and even a bat beacon, where visitors can find out how these fascinating flying mammals...

Tesco colleagues raise more than £63,000 for Mind

Plymouth Tesco colleagues helped to raise awareness and thousands of pounds for the mental health charity Mind.

The intrepid Tesco colleagues joined up with others from across the South of England to walk 12 miles of the Jurassic Coast, from Lulworth Cove to The Ship Inn in Weymouth.

The initial target of £25,000 was smashed as colleagues, customers, family and friends...

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