There has been a significant reduction in cars being used on the school run at schools in Plymouth, following work carried out by walking and cycling charity Sustrans, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, as part of the Plymotion: Bike It Plus programme.
By the end of the last academic year, Plymotion school communities working with Sustrans saw a low of 36% of school journeys...
Aylesbeare’s residents, voluntary groups and other organisations are being asked for their ideas on how to spend £16,800 on outdoor sports facilities in the parish.
East Devon District and Aylesbeare Parish Councils are inviting everyone in the village to send in their ideas on how to spend the money.
The funds – Section 106 money - have been collected by East Devon District...
RSPCA officers never quite know what they’re walking into from one job to the next.
The charity - which rescues more than 110,000 animals every year - is often called out to shocking, and upsetting incidents of animal cruelty and neglect. But the RSPCA ’s rescuers are also on the frontline when it comes to helping animals who find themselves in a spot of bother - and these can often...
Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell over the New Year period.
Devon’s NHS leaders are asking people to do what they can to prevent themselves becoming unwell and make sensible to decisions when it comes to choosing the right NHS service if they need help.
Would you like to volunteer at The Box? The city’s brand new museum, art gallery and archive is set to open in the spring and people are being invited to get involved.
Volunteering is a great way to contribute to something you’re passionate about and gain industry experience. Three different volunteer opportunities are currently available, all of which involve providing support to...
While walking is a hugely popular pastime for many Brits, Christmas and the festivities surrounding it can sometimes leave us all feeling a little exhausted and stressed out. This can be the best reason to get outside on a walk and enjoy the fresh, winter air.
From the 20th December to 5th January, The Ramblers are bringing back The Festival of Winter Walks to encourage people to...
The festive season kicked off on Stir Up Sunday on a Saturday this year for local charity Families for Children. Over 30 adopted children were invited to ‘stir up’ some Christmas puddings with charity Patrons, Michael Caines MBE and Judi Spiers.
Stir Up Sunday is traditionally the day for everyone in the family to take a turn at stirring the Christmas pudding, whilst making a wish....
Open Arms East Devon, the Honiton-based mental health group are launching their first ever exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton.
This thought-provoking exhibition will feature work created by members of Open Arms in their weekly art sessions. It includes painting, clay masks, prints, ceramics and sculptures.
Open Arms East Devon is a group founded by Garry...
Cult cleaning product maker SPh2ONGE is delighted to crown the first-ever winner of its Community Award: Summer Taylor, a young NHS healthcare assistant from Plymouth.
The SPh2ONGE Community Award was launched in Autumn 2019 to highlight remarkable individuals who demonstrate selflessness, generosity and kindness in their lives and make others’ lives better.
