Devon CPRE, the local branch of the countryside charity CPRE, has taken to the road this summer, encouraging people who care about the future of Devon’s countryside to get involved in its latest campaign and become Devon Defenders.
The charity has taken its rallying cry to three agricultural shows in different parts of the county- Dartmoor’s Chagford Show, the Yealmpton Show in the...
As anticipation starts to build for this year's annual Food Drink Devon Awards in October, Food Drink Devon has unveiled the shortlist of finalists for its prestigious awards. Since entries closed in April, a distinguished panel of judges and industry experts has evaluated an extraordinary number of entries sampling over 340 products, visiting 107 hospitality venues, exploring 17 retail...
As part of its commitment to create a positive legacy in the community, the team behind the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development, The Curlews on Merchant Avenue, has donated £500 to a vital community resource in the town, Exmouth Men’s Shed.
Exmouth Men’s Shed provides support and a safe and friendly meeting place for local people who might otherwise find themselves...
Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Torquay during World Alzheimer’s Month in September. The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses to support anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in the South-West.
Support includes practical and emotional advice...
On Sunday, September 15, nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society (AV&DCS) for an exciting BioBlitz event at Seaton Wetlands.
The event aims to record all species found in the wetlands in a single day, giving visitors a hands-on experience with wildlife surveying...
A deeply personal and honest video installation encapsulating the tough reality of family caregiving is coming to Paignton in September.
Lost Memories is a multi-screen video installation that draws on screenwriter Gary Thomas’ experience of being a carer to his mother, who had Alzheimer’s Disease.
Combining documentary phone footage with dramatised sequences, Gary’s film...
As it was recently National Allotments Week, there’s nothing quite like getting your thumbs green and your hands dirty in the garden! At Sundial Care Home, the team and residents, who the home fondly refer to as family members, are fortunate enough to have a beautiful garden that’s not only a retreat for local wildlife, but also a hub for growing vegetables, flowers and general plant life....
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is looking forward to hosting the upcoming season in The Drum, with a range of fantastic shows across different genres on offer.
Throughout September, October and November, audiences have a choice of interactive show, Love Letters Straight From Your Heart , that differs every night depending on the audience participation, to a returning James Wilton Dance...
September is a great time to visit National Trust’s Castle Drogo, in Devon, where new areas and objects are available for visitors to view for the first time. There are also opportunities to get involved with a volunteer open day on Friday 6 September.
For the first time ever, the Study at Castle Drogo has been opened as an exhibition space. Julius Drewe’s desk, recently returned...
Calling all outdoor explorers, as part of the ‘A la Ronde: Conserving the Past, Creating the Future’ project, there are lots of new things to see and do in the meadow and grounds.
An accessible, multi-user pathway has been installed, emulating the original historic pathway around the edge of the estate. Perfect for wheelchairs and prams, the pathway is punctuated by delightful and...
