Beth Mitchell 30 years old born in Torquay, is the current reigning Miss Torquay 2024. She also has got herself a place in the final at Miss Great Britain National Final in October!
Beth is to represent Torquay a small seaside town in Devon in the final.
The last time Torquay was crowned a Miss was in 2016 with Lexie Carducci, 8 years ago!
The Exeter-based developer of new homes exclusively for the over 55s, Blue Cedar Homes, has raised almost £4,000 for six charities by auctioning off ex-showhome furniture to staff as well as donating furniture to charities to sell.
The funds raised by staff from the sale of furniture from a range of showhomes across Blue Cedar Homes’ sites in in Devon, Cornwall, Oxfordshire and The...
n the heart of Totnes, a small town with a big heart, community bonds are strengthened through acts of kindness and generosity. Recently, Indoor Self Storage Totnes made a heart-warming contribution to Lifeworks College and Lifeworks Community Programmes , demonstrating the power of community collaboration and the joy that comes from giving back.
This month has been extremely busy for Lifeworks College as we approach the end of the academic year. Last week, 15 Lifeworks students attends a residential at the Calvert Trust in the Lake District . For many students, this was the first time away from home, so it isn’t just the activities that helped to develop their skills. Travelling over 300 miles, eating together, sharing a bedroom and...
South West IT and technology support company Timewade have announced their new partnership with local charity Somerset Sight .
Timewade will be working with Somerset Sight as their Charity of the Year, raising money and awareness to support people living with visual impairment.
Somerset Sight offers a range of practical and emotional support to enable people who are blind or...
As part of their Arts Award qualification Lifeworks College students explored Newton Abbot Museum. Last week two of groups from Lifeworks Specialist Further Education College went on a trip to Newton Abbot Museum . This was part of their Arts Award qualification. When we arrived we were met by Kate and Katie who gave us all an introduction to the museum. Then it was time to explore, who knew...
With the start of the New Year comes the first days of new beginnings, new adventures and new experiences. This year, why not do something really special? When we say volunteering for Guide Dogs is life changing, we’re not just talking about the people we’ll support. You’ll gain new skills; build confidence you never knew you had and have amazing experiences that you genuinely couldn’t find...
Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Exeter, has donated £1,000 each to two Devon-based animals’ charities, North Devon Animal Ambulance and Animal in Distress, as part of its Community Fund initiative.
Rowana Rowan, Communications Co-ordinator and Fundraiser for Animals in Distress, said: “The Animals in Distress Rescue Centre in Ipplepen is absolutely delighted to have received this...
Six regional charities have been awarded a share of a £1 million fund supporting under-18s as a part of the hugely successful Persimmon Homes Building Futures campaign.
Exim Dance Company represented the education & arts category for Persimmon Homes South West, Barnstaple Youth Ability Football Club sport, and Children and Families in Grief health, and were among the 96...
After raising £3,000 for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over the past 12 months, RGB Building Supplies is delighted to continue its support for the charity for a further year.
The money was raised through charity breakfast mornings held in RGB’s branches, the builders merchant’s annual golf day, and staff members taking on individual challenges. This included Richard Betts who, although...
