A brand new play at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) uncovers the tempestuous relationship between the artist Gluck and celebrity florist Constance Spry.
'Gluck’s Flowers' by Brenda Callis is a gripping portrayal of the tempestuous relationship between the gender-defying painter Gluck and the famed florist Constance Spry. It comes to life on a tour of South West galleries including THG...
With the increasing number of dog owners, land managers and nature-focussed leaders are turning their attention to making better places for people, farm animals and nature when managing outdoor spaces.
Renowned dog-walking expert Stephen Jenkinson joined Devon Loves Dogs and representatives from national parks, local councils, nature charities and land managers in East Devon last...
Ansvar, an insurer specialising in the charity, not-for-profit, and faith sectors, is calling for charities and donors in Devon to manage the risks associated with cashless giving. The advice comes in response to findings from the Charities Aid Foundation, which highlighted significant shifts in donation trends, particularly towards online and cashless methods.
Westcotts fundraising bingo night raised over £8,000 for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust earlier this month (11 April 2024). The event was held as part of a year long fundraising effort for the charity, which is nominated as the charity of the year (2024/25) for the Westcotts Plymouth and Torquay offices.
An animal rehoming charity based on the outskirts of Plymouth, Woodside is a...
The RSPB is appealing for volunteers to help them carry out their annual Cirl Bunting Survey. Between April-August volunteers are needed across Devon and Cornwall, but the charity are also expanding the survey this year to some specific areas of Somerset and Dorset, due to Devon’s Cirl Bunting population now spreading further afield.
To become a Cirl Bunting Survey Volunteer, visit:...
Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.
The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an opportunity to compare crime rates in different parts of the country.
The app puts the public in control of reporting...
In time for National Lingerie Day, Curvy Kate, the trailblazing lingerie brand renowned for its dedication to diversity and inclusion, is thrilled to unveil Ellie Manning from Crediton, Exeteras one of their Top 5 winners for its 'Stars in Bras: Uplift Your Life' campaign. Departing from the traditional focus of serving the male gaze and hiring supermodels with unattainable bodies, Curvy Kate...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir's special season finale sees two rising stars of the professional world - soprano Camilla Harris and tenor Rhys Batt - accompany the Choir for an intimate ‘Evening at the Opera’.
Prepare to be transported to the opera houses of Europe for a sparkling evening of music spanning four centuries, including arias, duets and choruses from Puccini’s La bohème, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Bizet’s Carmen and Verdi’s La traviata .
Tickets unreserved at £25 including an interval drink and canapes. Just 200 tickets available...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a special ‘Evening at the Opera” planned to conclude its 2023/24 season on a high note. On the evening of 18th May, the Choir - accompanied by two rising stars of the professional opera world - will transport concert goers to the opera houses of Europe for a sparkling evening of arias, duets and choruses.
The season finale at St. David’s Church in Exeter...
The works to replace the damaged seawall and building on Exmouth seafront are progressing well. This is despite the severe damage, caused a few weeks ago by storms, to the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) building, slipway and further sections of the seawall.
Building control considered the NCI building dangerous and found it had become severely undermined and unrepairable,...
