A new season of events from workshops to discos, theatre to films, storytelling to markets, is coming to libraries across Devon and Torbay from August to October this year.
The Get Creating season encourages communities throughout the county to get in touch with their creative side, whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even if they wouldn’t describe themselves as creative. Most are offered free or at a very low cost.
It’s the second time Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across the county, has...
Are you ready to be inspired by stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of community? 'Podcast on Purpose,' a thrilling new podcast series hosted by the iconic Philippa Forrester, is here to showcase the incredible impact of crowdfunding on society.
The series, part of Crowdfunder’s commitment to enabling positive change across the UK, is set to launch on Tuesday, July 30th at 7am . Available on all major podcast platforms, you can subscribe now to ensure you don’t miss a single episode of these uplifting stories.
West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has celebrated Schools Diversity Week this term.
West Exe School’s Cultural Champions led the way in helping to design, create and sell badges to raise money for the school’s charity Exeter Food Action to help celebrate and support both diversity within their community and the wider world.
Exeter’s Devon Diversity group led several workshops for Year 7 students, helping them to understand the importance of cultural diversity. The students showed real enthusiasm and a keen interest, asking some really thought-provoking...
The last of the traffic barriers from Exeter’s controversial Active Streets trial will be removed within days.
The‘filters’ in Heavitree and Whipton are being dismantled in Ladysmith Road, Park Road and St Marks Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday.
Devon County Council’sannouncement came as its highways and traffic orders committee (HATOC) heard calls for unity as the city tries to solve its traffic problems.
In June the committee suspended the trial early in the face of fierce opposition from the local community. It had been due to run until early 2025.
Visitors are invited to take a leisurely stroll through the glorious garden of Killerton this summer, taking in the sights and scents of the terrace garden now it's in bloom.
Karl Emeleus, Head Gardener at Killerton said: "Midsummer is a great time to visit as the mixed borders are full of colour.
"There is also plenty to see elsewhere in the garden, including Cornus ‘Norman Hadden’, one of my favourite small trees that is growing near the Lady Cott.
"It has glorious white bracts that mature to pink, which are followed by strawberry-like fruits in autumn."...
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today announced that it has delivered more than £11 million of loans to businesses in the South West in the past financial year (2023-2024).
The scheme has a 12-year legacy of delivering funding to businesses who may otherwise find it difficult to secure loans from traditional lenders. The programme also offers mentoring to recipients in their first year. Since its inception in 2012, the programme has supported over 9,000 businesses through £90 million in loans in the South West.
Get ready to jump, jive, and wail as the multi-award-winning Jive Aces take their infectious energy on a nationwide tour! The UK's undisputed kings of jive and swing are renowned for their electrifying live shows, guaranteed to get audiences of all ages moving in the aisles or on the dance floor.
This tour promises a night of real entertainment, overflowing with timeless jive and swing classics, alongside electrifying originals from their brand-new album, "Keeping The Show On The Road". Released on 19th July on CD, Vinyl and all major download platforms, the album is a testament to...
Staff at Exeter College put themselves in the shoes of blind and partially sighted learners and visitors to the campus as part of two sight loss awareness sessions held during annual staff training week.
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) visited the college on Monday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 10 to deliver the one-hour sessions.
Around 45 people -the entire learning assistance team, who provide specialist help to students requiring additional support with their studies- attended the first session.
RNIB’s Community Connections South West team were...
The 100th anniversary of the Devon County Library Service is being marked this month by Libraries Unlimited, the charity that manages 54 libraries in Devon and Torbay.
The Devon County Library Service was launched in 1924 with the aim of providing a single county-wide service giving all residents free access to books. Before then, many of Devon’s individual scattered community libraries were operated by subscription, or aligned to institutions such as the church, or funded by individual local authorities from people’s ‘rates’.
Planning a stag do in Devon offers a mix of stunning landscapes, thrilling activities, and vibrant nightlife. Whether the groom is into adrenaline-pumping adventures or prefers a relaxed weekend with friends, Devon has something to offer.
Need some inspiration to get you started? No problem - here are our top tips for planning an unforgettable stag do in this beautiful part of the UK!
1. Understand the Groom’s Preferences
The foundation of any great stag do is knowing what the groom loves. Start by having an open and honest conversation with him.
