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The Tonic of Wildness by Matt Hoile

The Summer Exhibition

Summer is here at last and we are delighted to present some sizzling hot art from our favourite gallery artists including work by Ben Lucas , Mark Fielding , Barry Kelly , Matt Hoile , Jo Vollers and many more. Over the next few weeks there will be an array of new artworks being shown, all guaranteed to make you feel warm and summery. So when you are not crabbing, lying on the beach, surfing the waves or sailing offshore, please do come along and see what we have in store. And, there's lots more to see and do in and around Modbury, so why not make a day of it.

To view the...

Stagecoach South West introduces timetable changes across Exeter and surrounding areas

This September local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing a number of changes with some improvements to bus services within Exeter.

From Sunday 1 September 2024 a new Exeter City network is launched with the company investing in additional buses and drivers to provide an increase in the frequency on a number of services, as well as the introduction of more co-ordinated...

SSG raising money and spreading awareness for important causes

SSG Training & Consultancy have proudly hosted and participated in numerous charitable events throughout the year so far, raising a substantial sum for various causes.

Find out more about what they have been getting up to.

For Red Nose Day this year, they embraced the theme this year’s theme, “Do something funny for money.” The team dove into a fun-filled day featuring...

Branching out! Local housebuilder encourages Tiverton youngsters to ‘please play here’ with FREE explorer packs

A housebuilder in Tiverton is encouraging children to play outside more this summer and embrace the nature on their doorstep by giving away free explorer packs.

Redrow South West is offering free ‘explorer packs’ at its Blundell’s Grange development for a limited time during the summer holidays. The packs are part of a nationwide initiative to get children outdoors with their friends...

New Devon Attraction ‘Jurassic Discovery’ Launches ‘Walk with Dinosaurs’ Exhibition

The brand new visitor attraction, Jurassic Discovery, launched its fantastic new exhibition, 'Last Day of the Dinosaurs,' on 27th July 2024, and was opened by Professor Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum. Located in Seaton, East Devon, this immersive, walk-through experience transports visitors to the Cretaceous Period, offering a journey to discover the final days of the dinosaurs...

Have your say on the refurbishment of nine East Devon play areas

Nine play areas will receive upgraded play equipment and safety surfaces as part of a £1million investment from East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The equipment at these locations has reached the end of its life and requires replacing. Exmouth’s play areas at Baker Close, Carter Avenue, Byron Way, and Littleham Village Hall, are amongst those which will be refurbished. Whitebridges...

Plymouth High community takes trip down memory lane to celebrate 150 years of education

Past and present students and staff of Plymouth High School for Girls have come together for a celebration event to mark 150 years of service to the community.

The school, based on St Lawrence Road and a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is commemorating 150 years since it opened as a cornerstone of education for girls across the region, consistently fostering a...

New exhibitions shed light on traditional craft techniques and West Country witches

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces two solo exhibitions by Philippa Lawrence and Anne Jackson.

This September, THG will be completely transformed by new exhibitions: A Space Between and The Witchcraft Series.

A Space Between is a solo exhibition of the work of artist Philippa Lawrence. The exhibition draws together threads that run throughout Philippa's practice,...

Devon's young carers at the Young Carers Festival 2024

Young carers, supported by Westbank, have ‘time of their life’ at festival

Young carers from Devon, who attended this year’s Young Carers Festival with the support of Westbank, have told the charity they ‘had the time of their life’ at the annual event.

Through its Devon Young Carers Service, Westbank Community Health and Care supports more than 3,000 young people aged from 4 to 18 who help look after someone who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol...

Children’s home designs go on display at Fox Mill Gardens

Artwork by pupils at Willand School has been put on display at Bellway’s Fox Mill Gardens development in the village.

The children, aged between four and nine, took part in an art competition organised by Bellway in which they were asked to design their dream home.

Participating children were invited to the development to see their work on display.

Prizes were...

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