Devon

Exmouth Art Group’s 78th Annual Exhibition coming in October 2024

Exmouth’s highly respected Art Group is busy preparing for their 78th annual exhibition, being held in the beautiful Ocean Suite at Ocean on Exmouth Seafront, displaying a wide range of artwork in all mediums and styles, and a raffle supporting the RNLI in its 200th year. It will run from Thursday 10 October to Monday 21 October, 10am to 5pm daily.

The yearly event rejoices in the...

East Devon District Council and contractor Liberty to host Gas Safety Week event in Honiton

Property services business Liberty has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (9-15 September 2024) and will be working in partnership with East Devon District Council to raise awareness about the importance of gas safety in Honiton.

Liberty and East Devon District Council will be delivering a presentation to residents on the importance of gas safety and answer any questions they...

Devon named as one of the UK's most caring places

Kind-hearted Devon has been named one of the most caring places in the UK, according to the country’s leading charitable giving initiative, the Movement for Good Awards.

Listed in 9th place according to the new research, residents have shown their love for charitable causes, submitting nearly 57,390 nominations to the annual awards over the last five years, which amounts to 4.8% of...

New choir launches in Devon

If you love to sing and have always wondered what it’s like to join a community CHOIR, now’s the chance to find out! The new NO-AUDITION Torquay Good Afternoon Choir starts on Thursday September 5 from 2pm-4pm at St John the Apostle Church TQ1 1BJ and there’s a warm welcome to go along and find out more. Bath-based music man Grenville Jones started his Good Afternoon Choirs 15 years ago and...

Oddfellows Friendship Month Lunch In Plymstock

To celebrate the Oddfellows National Friendship Month which has received extensive coverage on local radio and in other media, members of the friendly society in Plymouth and South East Cornwall have met for lunch at the Plymstock Inn, Plymstock and the occasion was hugely enjoyed by all those attending.

Pride of the West with Saint Andrews Oddfellows Lodge members have gathered for...

It's World Alzheimer’s Month - Have you Heard of Young Onset Dementia?

When most hear the word dementia it’s often Alzheimer’s disease and older people they think about. In fact there are over 100 types of dementia.

However for this piece I want to raise awareness and touch upon one of the more rare types - Young Onset Dementia (YOD) which means the person diagnosed is under 65.

This presents many challenges such as the person may have a young...

Call to avoid Wildlife Refuges as flocks of overwintering birds return to the Exe Estuary

Flocks of visitors will soon be joined by flocks of birds enjoying the water and riverbanks of the Exe Estuary.

This annual event means that from 15 September to 31 December, the Exmouth Wildlife Refuge becomes active, marked with signage and yellow “WR” buoys. The Dawlish Warren Refuge is active all year round. South East Devon Wildlife ask everyone to avoid these refuges from land...

Harry Redknapp returns to kick off the search in Plymouth to find worst performing football team

PLYMOUTH’S wannabe soccer stars have the chance to be mentored by former Premiership manager Harry Redknapp and a host of top-tier talent.

Harry is searching for a struggling grassroots football team to manage through the season of a lifetime, with elite training and money-can’t-buy experiences.

Amateur clubs from Plymouth and the surrounding area can put themselves forward...

Police funding will help protect more people and pets from domestic abuse

Devon & Cornwall Police has given funding to a charity which helps protect people and their pets across the two counties. Refuge4Pets applied for a donation from the Proceeds of Crime Act fund (POCA) which seizes cash and assets from criminals and hands them over to community groups and good causes.

Refuge4Pets provides a specialist animal fostering service across Devon and...

Pop in to see how East Devon’s new community could look

A public open day will be held on 16 September at Westpoint Centre for residents to find out how a new community in the nearby area could look.

As part of work on its new Local Plan, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has identified that a second new community in East Devon will be required to fulfil housing need.

This new community will be designed to create a self-...

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