In the heart of North Devon's wild and rugged countryside, The Collective at Woolsery is the perfect base from which to embark on a walking holiday. Dramatic coastal walks on the South West Coast Path and a plethora of peaceful village strolls combined with staying and eating at this beautiful place make this an outstanding location for an active break. In autumn and winter this remote and...
The magnificent Castle Hill Gardens and Estate, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RQ, once again play host to its popular Family Fun Day & Charity Dog Show on Sunday 17 September from 11am to 4pm .
The day kicks off with a 3km dog and owner fun run at 11.45am - a great way to see the stunning gardens and win a medal! Registration for the Dog Show starts at 12.30pm, with judging from...
The National Trust are looking to recruit new volunteers as part of a project to reconnect people to the North Devon coastline. Over a week from 9 to 15 September, the Trust will be running drop-in sealife surveys across 100 miles of North Devon and Exmoor coastline.
The charity is hoping to find willing helpers of all ages to join the North Devon and Exmoor ranger teams at three...
Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator and owner of Ruda Holiday Park, is calling on local charities and community groups in Georgeham Parish to get in touch with ideas on how to spend their pot of £30,000 allocated for community projects in 2023.
Through a match-funding agreement with Croyde Area Residents Association (CARA), over £78,000 has already been donated...
On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 May, the Area Council to Northern Devon from the Arts Council England will be visiting a range of local cultural venues, including the Burton at Bideford’s Art Gallery and Museum, sampling some of the cultural delights on offer.
The visit by Arts Council representatives, to include Chief Executive Darren Henley, comes on the back of the special financial...
L+R Hotels has launched The Mole Resort as the latest venture in a portfolio which spans the UK, Continental Europe, the US and the Caribbean, in many of the world’s most sought-after locations.
Coming to Devon in Summer 2023, The Mole Resort is a luxury lodge resort destination set in 125 acres of countryside next to the River Mole, with Exmoor, Dartmoor and the world class North...
The National Trust has announced its largest ever wildflower grassland project as part of its efforts to help save this threatened habitat and tackle the nature and climate crises.
In a project which will eventually create pockets of species rich grassland across 70 miles of the north Devon landscape, 86 hectares (213 acres) of land has been sown with 1.3 tonnes of specially selected...
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.
Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.
A 250-unit village proposed for the banks of the Taw estuary in North Devon has been given the green light, in a decision described by Devon CPRE as “a tragedy for both the environment and local house-hunters”.
In an Appeal decision published today (30 June) following a public inquiry, the Planning Inspectorate has found in favour of the developers who want to build a high-end...
A young carer who completed a sponsored skydive to raise money for young carers in North Devon has presented them with a cheque for over one thousand pounds to fund activities, trips and get-togethers.
Charley Hockridge, a former student at Barnstaple’s Pilton Community College, is a volunteer for Devon Young Carers - a service provided by the charity Westbank that’s helped Charley...
