CENTRAL Devon MP Mel Stride has gone to Specsavers to see how expert opticians and audiologists are making a difference to patients, the community and supporting the NHS – and are ready to do more.
Mr Stride, who is Work and Pensions Secretary, chatted to the team at Specsavers Okehampton, on Fore Street, about how they are delivering NHS services and providing vital access to eye...
Plymouth Gin continues to make waves with the launch of a second ‘Ocean Edition’ bottle in partnership with ocean charity, Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT). For every one of these brand-new limited-edition bottles sold, Plymouth Gin will donate £1 to the OCT.
Inspired by the sea and the innovative work that the Ocean Conservation Trust does with seagrass conservation, the blue-tinted...
The team at the National Trust’s Overbeck’s Garden in Salcombe, Devon are eagerly waiting for an unusual plant to flower for the first time in 12 years. The exact species of this plant has been a mystery for over a decade, and when the flowers open their colour will finally reveal its true identity.
The plant, known as a Puya, originates from Chile and can take over 10 years to...
A Paignton exercise class is preparing to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April by hosting a new Tai Chi class for the local community.
People living with Parkinson’s in Paignton, South Devon and the surrounding areas are invited to take part in the new tai chi class which is available for all ages and abilities.
The sessions are being delivered by a qualified tai chi...
A brand new play at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) uncovers the tempestuous relationship between the artist Gluck and celebrity florist Constance Spry.
'Gluck’s Flowers' by Brenda Callis is a gripping portrayal of the tempestuous relationship between the gender-defying painter Gluck and the famed florist Constance Spry. It comes to life on a tour of South West galleries including THG...
With the increasing number of dog owners, land managers and nature-focussed leaders are turning their attention to making better places for people, farm animals and nature when managing outdoor spaces.
Renowned dog-walking expert Stephen Jenkinson joined Devon Loves Dogs and representatives from national parks, local councils, nature charities and land managers in East Devon last...
Ansvar, an insurer specialising in the charity, not-for-profit, and faith sectors, is calling for charities and donors in Devon to manage the risks associated with cashless giving. The advice comes in response to findings from the Charities Aid Foundation, which highlighted significant shifts in donation trends, particularly towards online and cashless methods.
Westcotts fundraising bingo night raised over £8,000 for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust earlier this month (11 April 2024). The event was held as part of a year long fundraising effort for the charity, which is nominated as the charity of the year (2024/25) for the Westcotts Plymouth and Torquay offices.
An animal rehoming charity based on the outskirts of Plymouth, Woodside is a...
The RSPB is appealing for volunteers to help them carry out their annual Cirl Bunting Survey. Between April-August volunteers are needed across Devon and Cornwall, but the charity are also expanding the survey this year to some specific areas of Somerset and Dorset, due to Devon’s Cirl Bunting population now spreading further afield.
To become a Cirl Bunting Survey Volunteer, visit:...
Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.
The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an opportunity to compare crime rates in different parts of the country.
The app puts the public in control of reporting...
