Get your glitter on for the 15th anniversary Twilight Walk
Hospiscare’s Twilight Walk is back with a twist and you’re invited! Read more
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Take on an Incredible Hike for Children’s Hospice South West
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking people to take on an Incredible Hike and raise some vital pounds for the charity this May. To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021, the charity has lined up 30 inspiring walking routes across Devon... Read more
Gables Dogs & Cats Home Gives a SHOUT Out To Their Amazing Supporters
Gables Dogs and Cats Home would like to thank all of the wonderful people who have supported them over the last year since they had to close their doors to the visiting public in March 2020. Read more
Lumpy Larry Needs Lots of TLC
Gables Dogs & Cats Home were recently contacted for help by another organisation and asked if they would take in an unwanted, overweight cat who desperately needed medical care... Read more
Enjoy the countryside with new Chocolate & Love Family Trail
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have collaborated with organic and Fairtrade Chocolate & Love to bring a wonderful new family trail for the Easter holidays. Read more
Shebbear College pupil Mitzi releases her debut single, ‘Trivial’
16 year old Mitzi Irish, a Year 11 pupil at Shebbear College in North Devon, has had a very exciting week as she released her debut single, 'Trivial', on Saturday, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and iTunes. Read more
Dartmoor Railway to reopen
Great news for Okehampton and the surrounding villages and hamlets as it is made official that regular rail services between Exeter and Okehampton are confirmed. Read more
Management Buyout for Financial Planning Firm
A Tavistock firm of chartered financial planners has benefitted from a management buyout with five new shareholders being brought into the business. Hansford Bell, an established firm with 15 members of staff and a 20 year history, has modernised it Read more
Name the beavers!
Plymouth school pupils are being invited to name our beavers - and the prize is a guided school trip into their territory. Our furry friends have helped spread a bit of lockdown joy here in Plymouth since their arrival - but now we want to give th Read more
Gables dog WhatsApp is looking for love after being rejected 6 times!
4yr old Lurcher seeks family for love, laughter and long walks Read more
Update about this year’s Flavour Fest
One of the South West’s biggest food and drink festivals has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. Flavour Fest, Plymouth’s flagship three-day food and drink festival which attracts up to 100,000 visitors, was due to take place at the en Read more
Last chance to sign up to Hospiscare’s Men’s Walk
Monday 15th March is the deadline for anyone looking to sign up to Hospiscare’s flagship charity walk event, Men’s Walk – Your Way, on Saturday 20th March – and everyone who signs up by that date will get a free walker’s pack of local goodies! Read more
TEN TORS 2021 EVENT TO BE CANCELLED BUT ITS SPIRIT TO STAY
One of the UK’s biggest outdoor adventure events for young people due to happen over the weekend of 8th and 9th May will no longer take place due to England’s latest lockdown roadmap. Read more
FRANCIS ROSSI national tour show is coming to Launceston
LAUNCESTON, Cornwall. Friday 5th March 2021 - Comical Entertainment, a comedy and spoken word promotion company, offering the best in touring stand-up comedy & ‘spoken word’ shows, is proud to present Francis Rossi’s upcoming show in Launceston. Read more
April is all about coffee for local hospice charity
A local charity is endeavouring to harness the power of coffee and cake to raise funds for end-of-life care. Read more
THE DEVON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES PRINCE OF WALES AWARD 2021
If there’s one silver lining to the Pandemic, it’s how many amazing people have stepped forward to find inspirational ways to connect with their community over the past 12 months - despite the restrictions imposed by lockdown. Read more
Cheers to ten years of Men’s Walk with special anniversary beer
A local charity has partnered with a well-known brewery to create a one-of-a-kind beer for their tenth anniversary event. Read more
Oona Doherty, Hope Hunt, 2016-2021. Courtesy the artist. Photo Florian Thévenard
Plymouth to round off prestigious British Art Show 9
New dates for the UK’s most influential contemporary art exhibition, British Art Show 9 (BAS 9), have been confirmed today. The nationwide tour will culminate in Plymouth from 8 October to 23 December 2022. Read more
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Chris Alexander Unravelling the Silk Road
Support the work of the Tavistock Heritage Trust. Come and join us for a fascinating collection of Zoom arts and heritage talks from around the World. Read more
Green Scheme
Can a garden be both beautiful and low maintenance?
I love my garden, but not the work!’ is a common complaint amongst householders who aren't green-fingered... Read more
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL SHORTLISTED FOR HEARTS FOR THE ARTS AWARDS 2021
Plymouth City Council has been shortlisted in this year’s National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) ‘Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021’. Read more
Fantastic Video
Here are some fantastic films celebrating our area and people