Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear...
I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.
If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...
On Saturday 04 October, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), and Drake Circus brought a surprising twist of rhythm and rebellion to Plymouth city centre with a ‘Metal Mob’ , an electrifying flash mob performance inspired by BRB’s ground-breaking production Black Sabbath – The Ballet .
The event, held at Drake Circus, Plymouth’s premier shopping destination,...
On Sunday 21st September, the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon was filled with the rumble of engines and the smell of a sizzling BBQ. Heanton Nursing Home welcomed more than 20 classic vehicles from the North Devon Sports and Classic Cars Club, turning a quiet corner of North Devon into a lively celebration. For residents (family members), their loved ones and the local community, it...
Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has welcomed the Rt Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, for a visit this term.
Headteacher, Hannah Ruston, gave him a tour of the school, along with Reverend Mark Neave, who is responsible for nine rural churches in the South Hams, his wife, and Ken Ball, the Bishop's appointee from St Marys Church in West...
Harbour Hotels is delighted to announce that Harbour Hotel Salcombe has once again been voted among the ‘Top Hotels in the UK’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious annual Readers’ Choice Awards – marking the hotel’s third consecutive year of recognition. This accolade underscores the hotel’s continued commitment to exceptional service, destination dining, and unforgettable coastal...
The first Bideford Jigsaw Puzzle Festival & Puzzle Making Competition was held at Bideford Pannier Market Hall on Sunday and was a big success. Hundreds of puzzles were on display and the puzzle making competition attracted entries from the local area and as far as Bristol.
The singles winner was James Nickells receiving the Stanley Cup, medal and a Wentworth wooden puzzle. His...
Farmers and land managers across East Devon are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports projects that benefit nature recovery, climate action, local communities, and sustainable farming practices.
The programme, created by Defra and overseen locally by the East Devon National Landscape, has already funded a...
Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .
The Fest offers a welcoming space for local householders and residents to explore practical ways to improve their home’s energy efficiency, increase comfort, and build resilience against rising energy...
Parklink, the UK’s leading marketplace for the UK park holiday home ownership industry, is excited to announce the launch of Parklink Approved—a national accreditation scheme designed to recognise holiday parks that put fairness, transparency, and customer care at the heart of the UK park holiday home ownership industry. As thousands of people across the country enjoy the unique benefits of...
