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Libraries across Devon celebrate the Summer Book Quest with special events

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...

Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks new Trustees for its next exciting chapter

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and...

‘Anchors Aweigh!’ Plymouth Oddfellows Support Disabled Sailing Charity

The Plymouth Oddfellows are proud to lend their support to a remarkable local charity, the Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association (PDSSA) which opens up the joy of sailing to people with disabilities.

The Association operates two specially adapted Drascombe Longboats, each designed to give those with a wide range of disabilities the chance to experience sailing around the...

Bradfords Building Supplies Opens First Stand Alone Tool and Plant Hire Depot in Newton Abbot

Bradfords Building Supplies today announces the opening of its first ever standalone Tool and Plant Hire depot in Newton Abbot, Devon. Bradfords has been serving customers from over 45 branches across the Southwest since 1770 and now brings its renowned hire service to a dedicated depot for the first time.

The new depot will offer trade and contractor customers a bigger, better and...

Devon HGV Driver Who Lost Leg Following Workplace Injury Shares Journey of Recovery to Inspire Others

Union member highlights the importance of workplace protections and support networks.

A Cullompton-based HGV driver who lost his lower left leg in a workplace incident is sharing his story to inspire others and highlight the importance of strong support networks, especially family, alongside union membership and workplace safety.

Mr Mark Sowden, 56, from Willand, Devon, was...

From Devon With Love: Villages in Action Brings Bold Double-Bill of New Performance to Buckfastleigh and Totnes Fringe Festival

This July, Villages in Action presents two vibrant evenings of early-stage performance as part of its acclaimed artist development programme, From Devon With Love . The first of two Summer Scratch events takes place on Thursday 10th July at the Moor Imagination Collective in Buckfastleigh . Centred around dance, spoken word and poetry, this evening showcases a powerful mix of physicality and...

Army veteran wins British Forces in Business Award thanks to life-changing PTSD treatment

A Plymouth Army veteran who created a thriving business using art skills she learned during treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, has won a national business award.

Clare Hearl, 46, won ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025, on Thursday 26 June. The awards seek to recognise and...

‘Exciting’ New Interactive Children’s Zones to Open in Exeter Libraries

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...

Plymouth Hospital salutes Veterans with care and commitment on Armed Forces Day

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...

Allison Homes supports Pride events in Devon with £500 donation

In honour of Pride Month (June), regional housebuilder Allison Homes donated £500 to Devon-based charity Sunrise Diversity for the third year in a row, helping them to host both Bideford Pride and Barnstaple Diversity Festival and Pride.

Sunrise Diversity celebrates diversity, promotes equality and social inclusion, and challenges discrimination in North Devon, to ensure individuals...

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