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Get creating: Libraries inspiring creativity with new season of events

A new season of events from workshops to discos, theatre to films, storytelling to markets, is coming to libraries across Devon and Torbay from August to October this year.

The Get Creating season encourages communities throughout the county to get in touch with their creative side, whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even if...

Charity helps put carers on the map during Carers Week

Devon Carers is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ this week as part of an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise their invaluable contribution to society - estimated to save the Devon economy over £2 billion a year!

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is putting on a host of events to celebrate...

Entrance hall decorated for Christmas at Castle Drogo in Devon

Castle Drogo’s Cracking Christmas Celebrations 

The volunteers at Castle Drogo have been busy unpacking the Christmas decorations and turning the castle into a traditional festive scene ready for Christmas opening on Friday 1 December.

Local musicians from nine different musical groups are volunteering their time to create a cacophony of sound in the Castle, to get people in the Christmas spirit, with performances on most days....

Get that festive feeling with the National Trust in Devon this Christmas 

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with carols, open fires and mince pies. There’s lots on offer this season, from Father Christmas stopping by to festive family trails and Christmas markets to Beautifully...

Wide Open programme animates Paignton town centre with creative projects and events this autumn

Inspired by the people and places of Paignton, Torbay, Wide Open’s Autumn Season offers free experiences and creative activities for everyone. Over two packed weekends (22–24 September and 20–22 October) with lots happening in between, residents and visitors can enjoy five new artistic commissions, alongside a broad range of exciting cultural and community events across Paignton town centre...

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon 

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from spooky Halloween trails to apple weekends and

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future...

From Castle to Football Club: Britain’s Ocean City Showcases Exceptional Venues 

Plymouth’s exceptional event venues from a private castle to the local football club are being showcased at a trade exhibition next month (September).

The city’s impressive museum, gallery and archive, The Box , will host the event which features a wide range of hotels, venues and suppliers.

Potential clients looking for the perfect conference, meeting or event space, are...

Make Memories this Summer in Britain’s Ocean City 

From the thrill of the sea to cultural highlights and culinary delights, Plymouth is the place to be

Spectacular seascapes, Instagram-worthy backdrops and adventures galore – Plymouth has it all rolled into one memorable summer staycation.

And that’s pretty impressive for one of the world’s most underrated destinations.

According to Time Out magazine the historic port is...

RHS Rosemoor hosts Vintage Weekend

Reminisce about the good old days at RHS Rosemoor’s celebration of all things vintage, which returns to the beautiful gardens near Great Torrington on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.

More than 150 authentic vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and other agricultural machinery will grace the gently sloping lawn in the spacious...

Lloyd of the Flies goes on a Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt at RHS Rosemoor this summer

The Royal Horticultural Society is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Aardman for a minibeast adventure on a grand scale this summer. Lloyd of the Flies is a brand-new comedy series from Aardman, and its hero Lloyd will be coming to RHS Garden Rosemoor this summer as families join Lloyd on The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt !

Lloyd and his friends have gone to stay in...

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