Devon

Cofton Holidays Named One of the UK’s Greenest Holiday Parks with Triple Award Win

A family-run holiday park in Devon has added three major accolades to its growing list of achievements, including being named Green SME Of The Year at the Green Awards UK 2025 and taking home Gold for the Sustainability Pioneer Award and Hospitality Award for Amelia’s Café at the Food Drink Devon Awards.

Judges at the Green Awards UK recognised Cofton Holidays’ outstanding commitment...

October half term with the National Trust across Devon   

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins.

There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.

   What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future...

Festive hamper project returns to bring cheer to young people in care across Devon

As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.

Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon...

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE brings dance workshop to local school children on World Mental Health Day

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE led a day of high-energy, mood-boosting dance fitness workshops for hundreds of local school children to support their wellbeing and mark World Mental Health Day (10 Oct).

Alongside her role as Chair of the Board for Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), Darcey is the founder of DDMIX Trust, which has partnered with leading children’s mental health charity, Place2Be,...

Critically acclaimed comedy the last laugh written and directed by Paul Hendy

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, producers Jamie Wilson Productions and Emily Wood for Evolution Productions are delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed comedy The Last Laugh will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 05 – 09 May 2025. Tickets will be on sale soon.

The Last Laugh features Britain’s...

Theatre Royal Plymouth is one of the only UK venues to stage Broadway and West End drama, Punch

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) will become one of only three venues in the UK to stage the sell-out 5-star production Punch next year, alongside Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse.

This true story of hope, humanity, and the possibility of change enjoyed a sell-out run at the Young Vic before transferring to Broadway and the West End. It will now be staged at TRP from 14 - 18...

Westbank celebrates 20 years of Kidzone with current and former attendees

Westbank Community Health and Care has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its dedicated childcare facility, Kidzone, with former and current attendees. The Ofsted-registered facility at Exminster cares for more than 140 children in total, offering nursery, pre-school, holiday clubs and wrap-around school care for children up to 11 years old. From early summer this year, Kidzone has accepted...

Live theatre in the wilds of Dartmoor

This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.

It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside...

All aboard - a new initiative to support Devon’s Young Carers

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The...

Racing returns to Haldon Hill at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9

The jumps season returns at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday, October 9

Shake up October because the jumps season returns to Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9! We swing open our gates to kick off the new season, and we simply cannot wait to welcome you back to the heart of the action on Haldon Hill.

And to make our return even sweeter, if you've been racing with our friends down the road at Newton Abbot Racecourse this year, bring your ticket and we’ll give you £10 entry to both of our October meetings!

Pick up a racecard, ask a stranger who they fancy, and you’ve got an instant ice breaker – come racing on Haldon Hill, meet new friends,...

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