Celebrating the county's vibrant food and drink scene, Food Drink Devon hosted their first-ever Harvest Gathering on Friday 22nd September, inspired by the close proximity of three of the region’s highly respected drinks producers. Hunts Cider, Bays Brewery and Sandridge Barton the home of Sharpham Wine, who are all positioned a couple of miles from one another in South Devon, jointly hosted the Harvest Gathering and welcomed 50 guests from the region's food and drink industry as well as local media and influencers.
During the Harvest Gathering guests were treated to an...
New research from leading holiday home company Classic Cottages, shows that 2021 was a record year for the self-catering industry in South Devon with search demand for holiday homes up by as much as 100%, compared to the last full year for bookings in 2019.
The report shows that average incomes for holiday homes in South Devon increased by 19% compared to 2019.
Racing ahead in terms of demand, Bigbury-on-Sea saw a 100% increase in site search traffic, followed by Salcombe, where property searches rose 67%, and Dartmouth, which witnessed a 48% rise in interest.
Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has announced that it will be celebrating Holy Week this year with an initiative to host twelve men who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. In a first for the Abbey, the 12 men - reflective of the 12 disciples - will be invited to join the Monastic Community to share their journey through the holiest of weeks in the liturgical year.
The free guided retreat will give the twelve the opportunity to live with the Monastic Community, immersing themselves in, and participating in the sacred ritual of Holy Week.
Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has this week announced the line-up for its first Christmas Market in over two years. Taking place on Saturday 11th (10am-5.30pm) and Sunday 12th December (12.30-5.30pm), the market features more than 40 independent stalls ranging from crafts to local artisan food and drink producers.
Free to enter, and with limited free parking, the family-friendly weekend includes a treasure hunt for children and Alpaca experiences as well as plenty of opportunities to stock up on amazing food and drink, original presents, mulled wine and mince pies.
WORKERS in Exeter looking for a career change are being invited to contact a care agency that provides services across the county.
Guardian Homecare has more than 100 positions available in south Devon and is asking anyone interested in switching professions to get in touch to find out about a role in care.
Manager, Catherine Porter says: “We have care worker vacancies for people looking for a career change in south Devon, particularly in Exeter, and the surrounding areas.
“Being a carer is a very rewarding job and gives people the opportunity to carve out a career...
PEOPLE from south Devon wishing to make a real difference to the neighbourhoods where they live are being invited to take up a paid role in care within their own communities (July 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which operates in the Exeter and surrounding areas, has more than 100 carer positions available across south Devon and it says these jobs are highly-skilled, well-paid and emotionally rewarding.
Manager for the care provider, Catherine Porter explains: “Becoming a carer in the community where you live has many benefits but, most importantly, you are vital to the service...
PEOPLE living in south Devon who suffer from dementia can be cared for at home thanks to a specialist training scheme being run by a care provider in the area (June 2020).
Dementia sufferers can receive care where they live, rather than having to go into a residential home, with the help of trained carers working for Guardian Homecare in Exeter.
Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare said: “We believe supporting people with dementia is extremely important as it enables them to retain their independence and lead fulfilled lives.
Visit South Devon’s impressive 2020 Visitor Guide has gone live with a full version available to view and to download from their website. The 2020 Visitor Guide is an extensive guide showcasing what to see and do in South Devon and is packed full of features and adverts for the very best in accommodation and visitor attractions in the region.
The Destination Marketing Organisation is encouraging its guide users to access the new guide digitally to reduce its environmental footprint. In January, 100,000 copies of the guide will be published on recycled paper, along with 20,000...
A LEADING home care provider has unveiled plans this month (September 2019) to create jobs for 100 new employees to help meet growing demand for its services in south Devon as winter approaches.
Guardian Homecare says it will be boosting its home carer numbers in the Exeter and surrounding areas in the run-up to winter as the colder weather drives a greater need for its services.
Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, said: “We’re approaching winter, which is our busiest time of the year because, as the temperatures drop and the night’s close in, elderly and...
PEOPLE living in south Devon who suffer from dementia can receive care at home thanks to a specialist training scheme being run by a care provider in the area (June 2019).
Dementia sufferers can remain at home while receiving care, rather than having to live in a residential home, with the help of trained carers working for Guardian Homecare in Exeter and Torbay.
Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare said: “We believe supporting people with dementia is extremely important as it enables them to retain their independence and lead fulfilled lives.
