The Exe Sailing Club, in Exmouth, has just been awarded British Sailing Pathway Club status by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

One of only a few clubs in the South-West of England to have received the recognition, it rewards the club’s high quality commitment to inspiring junior sailors to have fun, develop great fundamentals and embrace a lifelong love of sailing. To further...

Castle Drogo, in Devon, is celebrating 50 years since first being opened to public under the care of the National Trust. The castle opened to the public for the first time on Friday 28 March 1975.

The first visitor through the door on that freezing March day was Bernhard Hadwin, who proudly remembered getting ticket number 00001. “that first ticket was precious,” he remembered. “A...

Escapism Plymouth is diving into uncharted waters with the launch of Oceanic Panic, a brand new escape room created in partnership with the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) which will open to the public on Friday 2 May 2025. Inspired by the National Marine Aquarium, which is operated by the OCT, this immersive experience challenges 2 - 7 players to step into the shoes of ocean conservationists...

People in Devon have less than two weeks to join what the RSPCA hopes will be the "biggest ever" conversation about the future of animal welfare.

The animal welfare charity is gauging the views of the public across the county as part of Animal Futures: The Big Conversation .

People are being asked to suggest the changes they want individuals,...

Devon Loves Dogs , a pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting responsible dog walking, has been nationally recognised by the Forestry Commission for its outstanding efforts in educating dog walkers on protecting wildlife and natural habitats while they enjoy the countryside.

The project, which has been a game-changer in harmonising dog walking with environmental...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force...

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect...

Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme returns for 2025, inviting the community to explore beautiful gardens across South Devon in support of local end-of-life care.

From April to September, gardeners will be opening their gates and welcoming visitors to enjoy their outdoor spaces while raising vital funds for Rowcroft, ensuring that patients and families living with...