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Step into Adventure at the North Devon Walking Festival

Visitors can explore the spectacular landscapes of North Devon this May as the National Trust hosts its week-long Walking Festival from 12 - 18 May. Celebrating National Walking Month, the festival will offer a diverse range of routes, stretching from the historic East Titchberry farm in...

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Aldi calls on children in Devon to design a poster for food waste action week

To mark Food Waste Action Week (17th-23rd March), Aldi is calling on children in Devon to design a poster that encourages people to reduce food waste.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to submit their creative designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family.

The entries will be judged by a panel of Aldi’s sustainability experts,...

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Moorland Fuels to Raise Vital Funds for Age UK Devon as Part of its New Brand Launch, Strengthening its Commitment to Community

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which has provided domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers in Devon and Cornwall for more than 20 years, has unveiled a bold new brand identity, reinforcing its roots in the local community and its employee-owned status.

Embodied in the company’s new strapline ‘What Matters to You, Matters to us’, the rebrand sees the...

Make a Will for free and support Devon Air Ambulance

During Free Wills Month, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are encouraging supporters to consider leaving a charitable gift in their Will to help protect the charity’s income and lifesaving service for the people of Devon in the years to come.

One in three of DAA’s lifesaving missions are funded by Gifts in Wills that have been left to them by generous supporters, an outstanding number that...

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Plymouth Oddfellows Gather at Edgcumbe Court

On a bright and sunny day, members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society in Plymouth came together at Edgcumbe Court for a regular meeting of the Pride of the West with Saint Andrew’s Oddfellows Lodge. After coffee, the meeting commenced under the leadership of Brenda Lowe, the Noble Grand – chairperson - who expressed her gratitude to the Immediate Past Noble Grand, Michael O’Leary, for his...

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Citizens Advice Teignbridge and The Family Law Company partnership boosts access to family law advice

A new collaboration between Citizens Advice Teignbridge and The Family Law Company will improve access to family law advice for the local community, especially the most vulnerable.

Citizens Advice Teignbridge has secured funding through its Family Law Clinic to support Litigants in Person for all aspects of family law. This is for people who do not qualify for legal aid and are...

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Full Steam Ahead - South Devon Railway Welcomes Passengers Back for 2025

The South Devon Railway (SDR) is set to commence its 2025 season on Saturday 22nd March, inviting visitors to experience the charm of heritage steam travel through the picturesque landscapes of Devon.

As the longest-established steam railway in the South West, the SDR offers a nostalgic journey along a seven-mile stretch of the former Great Western Railway branch line, originally...

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Tickets Now Available for Plymouth Boat Fest 2025

The organisers of Plymouth Boat Fest have announced that tickets for the inaugural event are now available.

Taking place on Saturday 21st June at Plymouth Yacht Haven, tickets are free for the one-day festival aimed at celebrating Plymouth’s maritime heritage. The day brings together a range of activities for boating enthusiasts, families, and anyone with an interest in life on the...

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Former University Centre South Devon student welcomes International Women's Day

As International Women’s Day approaches a former University Centre South Devon student, who set up a domestic and sexual abuse charity in Torquay, says as a society we have the responsibility to educate ourselves about the signs of domestic abuse.

Phoenix Rising is a non-profit organisation founded by Claire Knight in 2020, who has spent 10 years as a domestic violence advisor, as...

Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors

But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges

The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 60% of Devon residents generously donated to charitable causes in 2023 [1]. According to the Centre for Cities survey conducted the same year, 40% of donations in the South of England went to health and medical research charities,...

Cutting the ribbon on a new solar PV installation

Auctions 'green up'

Chilcotts Auctioneers have enhanced their green credentials by installing solar panels and EV charging points at the Dolphin Saleroom in Honiton High Street.

The installation was completed after Chilcotts secured a grant from the East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP), which partially funded the work carried out by L and M Renewables South West .

Alongside the...

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