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Beer to Soberton: A Road Less Travelled

It’s the 16th of September 2016, and I’ve just made a decision that will alter the trajectory of my life in ways that I can’t possibly fathom right now. I’ve decided to give up drinking. I had a feeling it might come to this, and believe me, I’ve done my best to avoid it. After all, what thirty...

Princess Theatre Christmas panto cast announcement

Back by popular demand, Michael Neilson and Matthew Curnier are returning to Torquay for this years Christmas panto, Sleeping Beauty! This will be Michael's third year back at the Princess Theatre, Torquay having starred as Dame Derriere in Beauty and the Beast in 2023, Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2024. He returns to Torquay this Christmas as Nurse Nellie. Michael said: "I'm so...

Holiday the Sustainable Way: The UK’s First Entirely Solar-Powered Holiday Caravan is in the English Riviera

Beverley Holidays Caravan Park, nestled in the English Riviera, unveils the brand-new Signature Eco and leads the way in eco-tourism

Situated amidst the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark renowned for its stunning coastline, Beverley Holidays is leading the way in eco-tourism in 2025, with the UK’s first ever entirely solar powered caravan, created in a collaboration with Victory...

James Barr’s ‘Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)’ comes to Plymouth

Multi-award-winning comedian, podcaster ( A Gay And A NonGay ), radio presenter (The Hits Radio Breakfast Show), TV Host - and gay icon! - James Barr is delighted to be bringing his fearless, critically acclaimed stand-up show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) to Plymouth - fresh from rave reviews at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals.

He can count major names in...

Cancer Lifeline South West Invites Families to Enjoy Life Changing Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is looking forward to a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. Doors open at 11am and...

Call out for ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025

Arts, culture and heritage organisations and festivals in East Devon are invited to nominate their Volunteer of the Year 2025.

Arts & Culture East Devon (ACED) is requesting nominations for ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025. The award recognises a volunteer’s outstanding contribution to an arts / heritage organisation or festival and recognises the impact they have made to the East...

NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).

The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there...

Young Plymouth man wins prestigious king's trust award

Brandon, 23 from Plymouth has been named as the winner of an award from The King’s Trust after overcoming immense challenges he faced being born blind and struggling to gain employment, to go on to create his own business which specialises in Braille greeting cards and translation.

The King’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against...

A trio of family-friendly trails in the grounds of a five-star Dartmoor resort have been opened for family days out in the Easter holidays.

Bovey Castle has launched its Easter trail that challenges visitors to solve 11 seasonal riddles across its outdoor estate, which sits in 275 acres of countryside in Dartmoor National Park.

The British pastime of Letterboxing – which was formed in Dartmoor more than 150 years ago where walkers try to identify a package using clues and maps – is also available in the form of a trail...

A woman holding varieties of Agapanthus

Bloomin’ marvellous - Otter’s first Agapanthus festival

Otter Garden Centres is holding its inaugural 'Agapanthus Festival' at all seven of its sites to showcase this spectacular plant.

20 varieties will be on show, from Fireworks, Midnight Sky, Poppin’ Star, Twister and Queen Mum to the 2024 sell out, RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year, Black Jack.

Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, love a mild climate and often feature in South...

Plymouth Oddfellows: “Friendship is Our Byword”

Looking to meet new people, enjoy good company, and be part of something meaningful? The Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows might be just what you’re looking for.

Part of one of the UK’s oldest and most welcoming friendly societies, the Oddfellows offers a wide range of regular social events and support services to help members stay connected, active and supported—all while having...

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