Devon

Thousands of people in Plymouth risk losing their sight

THE number of people living with sight loss in Plymouth is predicted to rise from 1,170 to 10,300 by 2032, according to latest figures.

To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), Specsavers’ Plymouth is raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring telltale signs of eye conditions that can lead to sight loss.

This comes as statistics by the Royal National...

Cranbook's first mobility scooter launches

Cranbrook's first mobility scooter set to enhance accessibility in the town.

Cranbrook Town Council is excited to announce the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter, marking a significant milestone for the town. The launch ceremony will be held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, in Cranbrook, Devon.

This new initiative follows the recent opening of the Cranbrook Skate...

Little Free Library marks new chapter for Tithebarn readers

Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.

Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents'...

The 'Honest Amish' British Beard & Moustache Championships comes to Plymouth

One of the most unusual competitions in the UK is coming to Plymouth this October.

Often described as a cross between Miss World and Crufts, the British Beard & Moustache Championships celebrates the very best in facial hair every two years.

For 2024 it's being organised by a Devon-based team, headed by Mike and Clair Wellsbury-Nye. They have previously hosted similar...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery secures new funding from Arts Council England

THG has been awarded a significant grant from Arts Council England to work with local young people in the arts across East Devon.

THG is celebrating after securing a grant of £29,000 for the next generation of their Create Our Space (COS) programme.

The new COS programme will establish extensive and inclusive opportunities to engage with arts, culture and climate, responding...

Marine Academy Primary Elects New Members of Academy Parliament

Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has elected its new Members of Academy Parliament this month.

Each candidate delivered a presentation to their class, explaining why they would be the best representative for their peers. Following this, classes took turns visiting the school’s polling station in the hall to cast their votes for the new representatives.

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Freshers’ Week parties expose students to harmful noise levels

Plymouth’s new students are being warned that an overactive social life can seriously damage their hearing.

With Freshers’ Week fast approaching, a new survey has revealed that students spend the equivalent of almost two whole weeks in noisy pubs and clubs during their first year of university.

Hearing loss can be caused by any sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), and the...

Devon Teaching Assistant celebrated for excellence in prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards

Award-winning teaching assistant (TA), Kelly Terlikowski, from The Greater Horseshoe School , Newton Abbot, has received a coveted Pearson Teaching Assistant of the Year Certificate of Excellence 2024 , in recognition of her inspirational work supporting autistic pupils aged 8-18. The school, part of Acorn Education , caters for pupils with complex needs. The prestigious awards recognise TAs...

Modelling magazine celebrates 75 years of publishing and its 888th issue’

Beer, Devon – A Devon-based magazine; Railway Modeller is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week – 75 years of continuous publication. Since its first issue in October 1949, Railway Modeller has grown to become one of the most respected and enduring publications in the world of railway modelling.

When G.P. Keen, Chairman of The Model Railway Club, welcomed readers to that first...

Councillors Unite to Support Trevi's Warrior Women Walk

Local councillors, Cllr Reilly and Cllr Haydon, have shown their support for the Trevi Warrior Women Walk, which takes place in October. This powerful event shines a light on women affected by trauma, addiction, and abuse.

In its third year, this inspiring event brings together survivors and supporters alike to walk together, raising funds and awareness for Trevi, a charity that has...

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