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Five-star hotel Bovey Castle, is launching an Olympics-themed afternoon tea for guests

A luxury Devon hotel is ready, set, go for a colourful new culinary offering to tie in with the Olympics in Paris.

Five-star hotel Bovey Castle, in Newton Abbot, is launching an Olympics-themed afternoon tea for guests to sample during the course of the famous multi-sports event in France.

Diners can indulge in a Smoked Salmon & Sour Cream Crêpe and a Croque Monsieur, in...

South Devon UTC primes young people for the world of work with Careers Day

South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have held a Careers Day this term.

The day was a fantastic opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge on all things careers based. A carousel of activities was on offer allowing students to take part in sessions on everything from improving your CV to writing covering letters.

The young people were also...

South Devon UTC celebrate World Wellbeing Week

South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have been celebrating World Wellbeing Week this term, as they work towards positive emotional health and wellbeing in the whole of their college community.

The week is an annual event which provides people with an opportunity to recognise the many aspects of wellbeing, including physical, mental and emotional health....

Coombeshead Academy Diversity Ambassadors work with local police

Year 9 student Diversity Ambassadors at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have been actively supporting a research project about making the local area safer and more inclusive for young people this term.

The students' views have been relayed to the council as well as the policing teams to look at further changes in the local community. A police...

Local students to perform at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall

Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , hosted a regional festival for Music for Youth at their theatre earlier this term.

Music for Youth is a national youth music charity working with young people aged 25 and under across the UK. Their vision is to ensure that every young person in the UK can achieve their musical potential by performing the music they...

Local developer supports Newton Abbot BMX club

A local housebuilder with a significant presence in Teignbridge has given its support to a BMX club in Newton Abbot.

Persimmon Homes South West handed over the £1,000 cheque to Decoy BMX at its track in Decoy Country Park last month, with funds going towards new equipment for its young members.

Decoy BMX club is a non-profit, volunteer-run club, built in 1998. The track is...

Conservation and improvement work starts at Stover Country Park

Work has started on a range of major improvements at Stover Country Park as part of the Restoring Stover Park Project.

The scheme includes extending the current visitor centre, creating a new community workshop, re-establishing a section of the historic Serpentine Lake, and silt dredging of Stover Lake.

The Restoring Stover Park Project has been made possible by The National...

Newton Abbot theatre plans revealed

Supporters of a historic Newton Abbot theatre and cinema say snags which have delayed a major town centre revamp could open the way for a new arts hub.

A group set up to champion the cause of the town’s Alexandra Theatre has released a spectacular computer ‘fly-by’ video of its plans for the historic building.

Now it believes government money ‘left over’ in the revamp could...

Westbank’s Devon Carers Information Fair

Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help? There are at least 74,000 people in Devon who do, and Westbank’s Devon Carers is a free service to help them, delivered by Westbank Community Health and Care, and funded by Devon County Council and the NHS.

Devon Carers is hosting a free Information Fair for unpaid carers on Carers’ Rights Day, Thursday 23rd November, at the Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street from 10 am to 4 pm. Carers Rights Day - a national event - is run every year to ensure carers are aware of their rights, know where to get help and support, and also...

Devon carpenter through to Semi-Final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson Award

Astrid Arnold, a carpenter from Newton Abbot in Devon, has reached the semi-finals of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023.

Astrid, 48, who owns TouchWood South West has been working in the trade for 23 years. Her initial application highlighted Astrid’s professionalism, dedication, and commitment to supporting the future of the industry, securing her a place in the semi-finals for the...

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