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School staff walk 26 Miles for Smiles

On Saturday 16th of May, all of the staff who work at Clyst Hydon set off from school at 7am to embark on a marathon of a walk to raise money to support the children at Clyst Hydon Primary School.

They were ready to walk '26 miles for smiles' from 'Hydon to Horizon', leaving Clyst...

Locals Go Free Day at National Trust A la Ronde

Residents of EX1–EX11 are invited to enjoy a free day out at National Trust A la Ronde on Thursday 28 May , with a special Locals Go Free Day designed to welcome the community to this unique 16‑sided house and its beautiful grounds.

From 10.30am to 5pm (last entry to the house at 4pm), visitors living in postcode areas EX1–EX11 can explore A la Ronde free of charge. Each adult will...

Celebrating Devon’s Foster Carers in Fostering Fortnight 2026 – ‘This is Fostering’

Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs.

In Devon, we have 271 approved foster homes but 810 children in need of care. Many children are placed with families...

Project Rugby: From watching on TV to taking on Devon’s best – Tiverton High School student Macey shares her story

Macey, a year 10 pupil at Tiverton High School, was inspired to try rugby after seeing it on television, although apprehensive about the contact side of the sport. Through Project Rugby, Exeter Chiefs community coaches changed the perception of rugby and ignited enthusiasm - not just for Macey but the wider school.

Project Rugby, the award-winning participation programme delivered by...

Discover Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Saltram in Plymouth this half term

Unleash your energy this half term as the National Trust and Pokémon team up for the exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game  Mega Evolution  Trail, Saturday 23 May.

The Pokémon TCG  Mega Evolution  Trail invites families into the Grade-I listed gardens at Saltram for a playful way to build confidence outdoors, enjoy fresh air and create shared family memories while searching for ten...

Teign Students Triumph at Ten Tors After Months of Training

Students from Teign School , part of Education South West , are celebrating after successfully completing this year’s Ten Tors challenge following months of dedicated training, preparation and teamwork.

The annual event, held on Dartmoor, saw students take on the demanding endurance challenge alongside thousands of young people from across the South West. After setting off earlier...

Nature Without Barriers: Libraries Create Kits to Get Families Outdoors

A beach leaflet with accessibility downloads, stickers to collect as you explore, and stories to listen to outdoors are just some of the new ways families can connect with nature this spring thanks to Libraries Unlimited.

The charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay has launched brand-new resources for The Outdoor Explorer Club , a free initiative designed to help children...

Plymouth-based technician named ‘Colleague of the Year’

A Plymouth-based technician has been recognised on a national stage after being named ‘Colleague of the Year’ across the Volvo and Ferrari Divisions at the prestigious Vertu Masters Awards.

Matthew Cox, Senior Technician at Volvo Plymouth, received the accolade as part of the Group’s annual awards programme, which celebrates the achievements of its highest-performing non-management...

Churchill Living relaunches Local Hero Awards to celebrate over 60s in Devon

Churchill Living has relaunched its Local Hero Awards for a second year, celebrating the outstanding contribution of people aged over 60 in Devon who are making a real difference in their communities.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, the awards are back to once again shine a spotlight on the individuals whose kindness, dedication and community spirit often go...

Five star award for Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Grand Western Canal Country Park has once again received the five-star ‘Pride in Parks’ award.

It’s the second consecutive year that the country park has gained the highest rating from the Pride in Parks initiative operated by the Royal Horticultural Society’s Southwest in Bloom.

The award winners were announced at a spring event at RHS Rosemoor in Torrington. Feedback...

Surge in adolescent dogs being surrendered to Devon sanctuary

A young German Shepherd dog who just missed out on a place on the police force is among a worrying number of canine ‘adolescents’ being given up by their owners.

Nine-month-old Koda is among more than a dozen dogs between the age of 6 to 12-months who, in the last month alone, have been brought to Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh or added to its waiting list....

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