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Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.

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

EDDC scoops three prestigious planning awards for Clyst Valley Regional Park

The Clyst Valley Regional Park has been declared overall winner at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021, as well as winning the ‘Excellence in Plan Making Practice’ category and highly commended in the RTPI South West Chairs Award for Health, Wellbeing and Inclusivity.

Hot on the trail of COP26 and with a clear vision to support East...

Green Flag Awards achieved for District Council gardens and nature reserves

East Devon District Council are pleased to announce that Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth, Manor Gardens, Exmouth and Seaton Wetlands nature reserve have this year been joined by Seafield Gardens in Seaton in being awarded a coveted Green Flag Award.

Over 2,000 parks and green spaces across the country have earned a highly sought after Green Flag Award. The flag is a sign to the public...

East Devon District Council to re-open 12 play areas

East Devon District Council will be re-opening 12 play areas from Monday (13thJuly) following the relaxation of restrictions around the coronavirus lockdown.

The district council manages 71 play areas and eight outdoor gyms which were all closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the coming weeks, the council will assess the remaining 59 play areas and outdoor gym equipment...

Friends of Devonport Park Dog Day

On Sunday 31 August Devonport Neighbourhood Policing team will be working with The Dogs Trust and the Yellow Ribbon Appeal to raise awareness of dog issues in Devonport Park.

Officers will be attending the Friends of Devonport Park Dog Day, from 12. 30pm, with the canine members of Plymouth Dogs Unit, and will also be offering a range of services to dog owners and the local community...

Green spaces may boost wellbeing for city dwellers

New research published in the journal Psychological Science has found that people living in urban areas with more green space tend to report greater wellbeing than city dwellers that don’t have parks, gardens, or other green space nearby.

The research has been led by Dr Mathew White from the University of Exeter Medical School’s European Centre for Environment & Human Health, in...