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Wacky Hair Day raises smiles at Butterfly Lodge ahead of Easter Fair

Staff at Butterfly Lodge care home in Plymouth marked the lead-up to Easter with a Wacky Hair Day, donning quirky styles to raise a few smiles and collect raffle prizes.

Team members turned heads with their creative and chaotic hairstyles, raising smiles among residents while gathering chocolate and wine for the Easter raffle.

Deputy manager Sarah McCaffrey said: “We wanted...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) invites applications to Summer Open exhibition

South West artists are encouraged to apply to exhibit at one of Devon's most prestigious galleries.

Submissions are invited to the THG Open 2025, the ever-popular Summer biennial art exhibition.

The THG Open is a key part of THG’s exhibition programme showcasing the rich talent of established and emerging contemporary visual artists living in the South West.

THG...

Ambulance service shares advice ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.

Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a very...

Ferne Animal Sanctuary plans for the return of its Spring Festival

Somerset charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary is gearing up for a day of springtime fun with its annual Spring Festival, taking place on Sunday 20 April, within its beautiful grounds near Chard.

Expect an exciting Easter Egg hunt through the sanctuary’s lush grounds, where little explorers may get the opportunity to bump into the Easter Bunny while they follow the Easter themed adventure...

Groundbreaking art exhibition arrives at The Box

A major exhibition celebrating the work of a renowned British artist who has strong connections with Plymouth and the South West has just opened at The Box.

Jyll Bradley: Running and Returning continues until 2 November 2025 and is an intimate and powerful presentation that showcases three decades of Bradley's artistic journey.

The exhibition features photography, film and...

Celebrate animal welfare in the South West with RSPCA’s PawPrints Awards

The RSPCA works in close partnership with public bodies to recognise and improve animal welfare standards, and the charity has celebrated community heroes with the one-of-a-kind scheme since 2008.

Working with emergency services, the Armed Forces, councils and other service providers, the awards acknowledge those who surpass legal standards and raise the bar in animal welfare....

Storybook Magic: Winnie the Pooh Lunch Delights Edenmore Residents

What began as a simple Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for World Book Lovers Day in 2024 has led to the creation of The Edenmore Book Club, led by Home Admin Sarah Dullaghan, offering moments of connection and comfort for residents, fondly referred to as family members.

Each book club meeting involves Sarah reading a chapter of a book aloud, surrounded by themed decorations and food...

Finish date delayed for urgent Exmouth sea wall repairs

The finish date for the second phase of urgent works to Exmouth's sea wall has been delayed until late May, after several unforeseen issues.

However, it is hoped the traffic lights on Queens Drive will be removed by the end of April, allowing the promenade path and cycle lane to be reopened at the same time.

In response to community concerns, East Devon District Council (...

Rose Bruniges, 101st Birthday, East Street Care Home

Great Grandmother Celebrates 101st Birthday

Great grandmother, Rose Bruniges, celebrated her 101st birthday with a tea party at the East Street Care Home in South Molton, Devon. Rose was joined by family, friends and the caring team to celebrate her milestone birthday and East Street provided cupcakes, tea and balloons.

Born in Islington, London, in 1924, Rose was only 15 when the Second World War broke out in 1939. Islington...

Malcolm Saville Society Visit to South Devon

April 4 – 6 saw the Malcolm Saville Society having their 29th Annual Gathering based at the Livermead House hotel in Torquay.

Malcolm Saville was an author of children’s adventure stories between the 1940s and 70s, most set in real places which his readers were encouraged to explore for themselves. The Society brings together people from all over the UK (and beyond) who grew up...

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