On Wednesday Tuesday 22nd June, renowned horticulturalist and RHS judge Jim Buttress visited Millbrook Village to give an expert talk and judge a resident gardening competition.
Jim discussed how to design and maintain a patio or balcony garden and gave his top tips for creating beautiful containers and hanging baskets. He also talked about his experiences as a leading horticulturist and offered residents the opportunity to ask him their gardening questions.
Jim also judged residents’ patios and balconies, with resident Shirley Claudette Devereux being awarded first...
Popular hand-cooked potato chips producer Burts is celebrating after securing a region-wide listing with Tesco.
The two businesses have struck a deal for three flavours of Burts’ crisps to be sold in more than 60 stores across the West Country – from Yeovil to Ilfracombe and Gloucester to Helston.
Sea Salt, Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion, and Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar are the firm favourites now available at the stores, all in 150g bags.
The listing is the latest success for award-winning Burts, which began life in 1995 with Richard Thomas Burt and his wife...
Vaccine centres in Devon are offering “grab a jab” walk in clinics this weekend, adults of all ages can get their vaccinations without needing an appointment or an NHS number.
As the nation gears up for the removal of Covid restrictions in July, it is more important than ever that people get both doses of their vaccine, to protect themselves and those around them.
The clinics will offer people having their first jab either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The walk-in clinics allow people to attend at a time that is convenient for them and means groups of friends can...
A ceremony has been held to mark progress on vital infrastructure to support economic growth on the outskirts of Newton Abbot.
The scheme, which will unlock the development of employment land and 2,500 homes, is being funded by the Department for Transport, Devon County Council, the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSWLEP) and Teignbridge District Council. The partners gathered to celebrate recent progress on the project.
Devon County Council Chairman Councillor Jeff Trail BEM carried out a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the first phase...
New 'Map your log pile' survey launched by wildlife charity this June
This June, wildlife charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has launched a brand-new garden survey, 'Map your log pile', to help save endangered stag beetles and other wildlife.
PTES is asking anyone with a garden or access to a local green space - including school playgrounds, church yards, parks, allotments and traditional orchards - to create a log pile (or pyramid) for stag beetles and other invertebrates, and record their location online. This will enable PTES to see where these important...
West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has donated a further £2,900 to the William Wates Memorial Trust.
Following its donation of £1,000 back in January, this second donation from Devonshire Homes comes as the property market continues to boom. The vital funds have been raised through Devonshire Homes’ open-market sales where £50 is donated to the Trust for every sale.
The funds will help the Trust support projects that encourage young people experiencing severe disadvantage to keep away from a life of crime and violence, enabling them to fulfil their potential....
EXPERTS are urging Devon people to have regular eye checks to help protect them from glaucoma – one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.
Research shows that by 2035 the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK is expected to increase by 44%. However, due to its gradual onset, many people don’t realise they have the condition before it is too late. That is why this Glaucoma Awareness Week (June 28 to July 4) Specsavers, together with Glaucoma UK, is raising awareness of what to look out for as well as the importance of regular eye tests.
AN agricultural expert is warning South West walkers and farmers to stay vigilant in the vicinity of livestock and their young this summer, to avoid endangering lives and jeopardising livelihoods.
Charlie Higson, of rural insurance broker Lycetts, is urging the public and farmers to take steps to protect themselves, ramblers and livestock, as the trend for countryside walking sets to continue post-lockdown.
Government figures show that by summer 2020, 39 per cent of people were walking more than before the pandemic struck – with 94 per cent claiming they would continue...
Exeter Leisure, which is part of Exeter City Council, has launched a number of innovative ways to get people in Exeter fitter than ever before.
The flexible membership option has been launched just in time for the reopening of Riverside Leisure Centre on 24 July, and the brand-new St Sidwell’s Point, which will open to the public later this year.
And the council has embraced technology with the development of a dedicated app and wearable tech, in the form of a wristband which provides access to facilities and allows the user to make payments.
Totnes-based Valeport, a global leader in the manufacture and design of underwater measuring equipment has continued to innovate and grow during the COVID-19 pandemic and has launched a new company to facilitate their expansion into the Water industry.
The independent, family-owned business, which employees more than 90 people from state-of-the art facilities on the River Dart, designs and supplies precision sensors and probes to a worldwide marine customer base that includes: environmental, energy, construction, dredging, engineering, scientific research and military sectors....
