Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale raising a glass—and vital funds—for the heroic crew of Torbay RNLI.
Officially setting sail on 14 July 2025, ‘Ahoy’ is the third release in the family-run brewery’s 2025 Charity Brews campaign and will be available in bottles, beer boxes and on cask....
Philip Reeve began his career as an illustrator and then went into writing; he is best known as the author of the critically acclaimed Mortal Engines series, which was adapted into a major feature film, and has recently written the Utterly Dark trilogy.
Sarah McIntyre started out as an illustrator but has both written and illustrated many picture books including the Grumpycorn books...
Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award, a national accolade that recognises schools’ committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all pupils, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+.
The award highlights the school’s dedication to embedding inclusion, equality, and diversity into every...
Accountant Graham Vanstone has seen book-keeping move from heavy manual ledgers - which looked like something from Charles Dickens’ time - to the 21st century computer age.
His near 50-year career with Clinton Devon Estates ended in June 2025 and he says there has rarely been a dull day at work.
Graham, 65, joined the Estates’ offices, then at Syon House, East Budleigh,...
Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea...
In its 10th anniversary year, pioneering refugee-led arts charity Good Chance Theatre is launching a landmark initiative: Stage Door 10. This national training programme will place 10 people from displaced backgrounds in paid creative traineeships with 10 of the UK’s leading theatre and arts organisations, including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP).
A team of orthodontic professionals in Plymouth recently took part in a 5K ‘Race for Life’ fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The myorthodontist Plymouth team are excited to reveal that they raised a grand total of £1,437.50 for the charity - one which is close to their hearts.
Commenting on the team’s participation, Orthodontic Therapist Jessica Harry...
Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.
Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...
The Summer Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery is showcasing a stunning collection of works by both established and new artists, capturing the vibrant essence of summer and the coastal regions that define Devon and Cornwall.
From serene seascapes by Andrew Miller to abstract impressions of local seaside towns by Michael Hill , the exhibition explores the many moods of our coastline. Ben Lucas offers a powerful new body of work that evokes the raw beauty of North Devon’s wild skies and rugged shores.
Jo Vollers brings summer to life through expressive brushwork and joyful...
