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Buckland Abbey near Plymouth will open its doors on Saturday 29 November for a Christmas season inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur. Running until 4 January, this year’s display transforms the medieval Great Barn and the Abbey into a world of myth, magic and immersive winter storytelling.

Visitors stepping into the Great Barn will find themselves in a shimmering forest of...

This article explores non-pub Christmas nights out in Devon, including themed crazy golf, bingo, axe throwing and festive dining. It examines where these activities take place, why they attract visitors and who they suit, whether friends or colleagues.

Bingo, for example, continues to show enduring popularity, with over 1,200 UK players surveyed in a 2025 study and around 650 bingo...

Debut storyteller, Heather Moresby, has created a unique children’s picture book, Pick Up All Your Pots and Pans , which subtly addresses healthy eating as an important life skill for very young children and their parents.

Unlike a traditional picture book, this book is in three sections. The first part is an adorable rhyming adventure story where we meet our protagonists, Faye and...

Widespread misconceptions often shared on social media, is one reason why employers are reluctant to take on apprentices, warns South Devon College.

The Torbay based college recently launched its 100 Apprenticeships in 100 Days campaign an urgent call to employers from across South Devon and Torbay to step forward and hire an apprentice.

The College currently has more than 200...