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Live music, film and crafts in new 'Better Tomorrow' season in Devon Libraries

This winter’s season of arts events across Devon libraries promises fun, creativity and a focus on a sustainable future in warm welcoming community spaces.

The ‘Better Tomorrow’ season is part of a three-year programme of creative offerings being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited in Devon and Torbay this winter.

The charity, which runs the 54 libraries across the county,...

Devon carer named care worker of the year at regional awards

A Devon carer has been named care worker of the year at the South West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards.

The awards recognise the excellent work of care providers and individual carers within the care industry. There are ten regional awards, culminating in a national award early next year.

George Silimon is a team leader at Sefton Hall care home in Dawlish,...

Devon food growing project a success.

A project which has been teaching children in East Devon about the health, economic and environmental benefits of growing their own food has come to a successful end, having reached 84 children ranging from 3 to 11 years of age.

Little Green Change, the award-winning, non-profit environmental education company based in Lyme Regis, received funding from Devon County Council’s Growing...

Delivery of joy to Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge have been the happy recipients of Christmas gifts from the public, donated and distributed by Dunelm as part of their national ‘Delivering Joy’ campaign.

Butterfly Lodge staff were invited to submit gift requests to their local store for inclusion in the retailer’s annual campaign, which last year saw 60,000 donated gifts across...

Time to sparkle at The Donkey Sanctuary

With winter just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is gearing up to make the season sparkle.

Set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, there are lots of resident donkeys to meet, play areas, engaging exhibits and scenic walks. The sanctuary is free to visit and park, and it’s dog friendly too.

The sanctuary’s miniature donkeys, who have recently moved...

Defibrillator installed at Grand Western Canal car park

A lifesaving new defibrillator has been installed in the Grand Western Canal car park on Canal Hill in Tiverton.

The public access defibrillator, located on the wall of the public toilets, is available to provide emergency support for visitors to the Country Park and for the local community in South East Tiverton.

It can be used by any member of the public in an emergency...

Help shape the future of your ambulance service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views, concerns and praises about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 13 December at 10:00-11:30. You can...

The Ottery St Mary Christmas Tree team

Standing tall: Ottery’s Christmas tree ready to bring festive cheer

A team from Ottery once again pulled out the stops to erect a stunning Christmas tree just outside the library, bringing the spirit of Christmas to the town.

Around 15 years in the growing, the 16ft Norway Spruce was chosen for its symmetrical shape and lush foliage and cut from Otter Garden Centre ’s Christmas tree plantation.

Once safely secured, the tree was decorated with...

Celebrating 40 Years of Timewade: Reflections, Lessons, and Insights on Building a Business for the Future

This year marks a major milestone for Timewade - 40 years in business. Reflecting on this journey, it’s clear that our success is rooted in adaptability, resilience, and a deep commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Starting from our origins as a small provider of cash registers, Timewade has grown into a trusted technology partner across the South West, offering a range of...

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