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Experience the Magic of Easter Underground with Kents Cavern’s Easter Egglow.

This Easter, Kents Cavern invites families to embark on a one-of-a-kind underground adventure with Easter Egglow; a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt set within the enchanting depths of Britain’s most famous prehistoric caves. Running from Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April 2025, this immersive experience transforms the caverns into a dazzling wonderland of glowing lights and hidden treasures...

Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows Holds Successful Annual Meeting

The Plymouth and Truro District of the Oddfellows Friendly Society has held a highly successful Annual Summoned Meeting—essentially the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)—with a series of positive reports about the District’s activities.

Attendees, who travelled from across Cornwall and Plymouth, were warmly greeted with tea, coffee, a variety of chocolate biscuits and fresh...

Discover new skills at Toby’s Garden Festival

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect...

Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.

It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.

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Environment Bank signs section 106 legal planning agreement on Puddington Habitat Bank

Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has announced that its Puddington Habitat Bank in Devon has entered into a section 106 (s106) agreement, ready to provide local off-site Biodiversity Units for the Mid Devon District.

s106 agreements are planning obligations with the local authority and, like in this case, can be used to bind the use of the...

Cumberland Grange makes a meal of nutrition and hydration week

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter is celebrated Nutrition and Hydration Week (17th – 23rd March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food, thirst quenching beverages and some interesting activities along the way.

Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.

At...

Local Food Bank Donates £500 to Help Dartmouth Pupils with Uniform Costs

The Dartmouth & District Food Bank is pleased to announce a generous £500 donation to Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, to assist students with purchasing uniforms.

This donation is part of the ongoing effort to support local pupils and families, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed in their education.

The cheque was presented today by Cllr...

Easter Adventure at Bodmin Jail: The Good Egg/Bad Egg Trail!

Bodmin, Cornwall – This Easter, join the hunt for fun, mystery, and adventure at Bodmin Jail’s Good Egg/Bad Egg Trail —an interactive, family-friendly experience perfect for all ages!

The historic and eerie Bodmin Jail is inviting families, friends, and curious adventurers to embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt with a twist. Solve clues, decode riddles, and uncover hidden eggs...

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Brand New Howard & Over Office Now Open in Newton Abbot

Howard & Over Solicitors is thrilled to announce the official opening of their brand-new office in Newton Abbot. Located at St Paul’s Business Centre, 6 St Paul’s Road, this expansion underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing expert legal services across the South West. Now, individuals and businesses in the area have convenient access to professional, tailored legal advice...

Final Call for Entries into the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

The deadline to enter the prestigious 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards is fast approaching, with entries closing on Monday 31st March. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the awards celebrate the best of Devon’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality establishments.

Open to members and non-members of Food Drink Devon, the awards feature a new category for 2025, ‘...

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