Inline Kitchens in Newton Abbot took part in Rowcroft Hospice’s ‘Big Bake’ to help raise vital funds for this well deserving local charity. The showroom was a chatter with people coming to show their support and enjoy the atmosphere on the day.
The tea party was due to take place between 10am-1pm at their showroom opposite the Clock Tower in Newton Abbot, however the last guests arrived at 3.30pm. For a suggested donation guests were offered a tea, coffee or soft drink together with a sweet treat.
The cake stop in Newton Abbot are kindly donating some of their delicious...
Three Devon students have recorded a unique piece of music to accompany a new film about Dartmoor National Park.
The collaboration for this original work was between National Park Authority member of staff Sarah Oxton, South Dartmoor Community College students and Head of Music at South Dartmoor, Rachel Lewis.
The composition, conducted by Rachel Lewis, features Howard Ellacott (17) from Buckfastleigh, on flute, Stan Carrodus (17) from Ashburton, on piano and Esther Beyer (16) from Liverton, on the harp.
The piece was recorded at The Music Mill in Newton Abbot....
Well-known local Public Relations Consultant Kathryn Kelly has announced a link-up with South Devon design and marketing company, Frankman Design Limited.
Frankman Design, which has offices on the harbour side in Torquay, has been established since 2005. Working with a wide range of companies, charities and tourist attractions throughout the South West, it specialises in business branding, graphic design, website creation, logos and promotional marketing strategies.
Kathryn says: “I am delighted to have been approached by the directors of Frankman to work with them on...
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, around Ayrmer Cove in South Devon, which had become narrow due to erosion, has been widened thanks to the Great South West Walk and sponsorship from Parkdean Holidays. Erosion has been a recurring issue for the South West Coast Path with landslides on the coast being reported frequently. However the stretch from Arymer Cove to Westcombe Beach will now be safer for walkers to use thanks to work done as part of the South West Coast Path Team’s ‘Unlocking our Coastal Heritage’ project, which received funding from the Rural Development Programme...
A new Superintendant has been appointed to lead the local policing teams across South Devon.
Claire Armes, aged 38, is one of the youngest women in Devon and Cornwall Police to secure a position as Superintendent. Claire first joined the Force as a Special Constable sixteen years ago, assisting response officers in Torbay. “This was a fabulous opportunity as it gave me a superb insight into policing. It prepared me well for my future career”. The following year, she secured the role as a Police Constable, working on the beat in Brixham. Throughout her career, Claire has...
An opportunity to experience the unfolding excavations at the largest Roman village ever found in Devon is open to members of the public on Sunday 18 August, at the site near Ipplepen in South Devon. The site is of tremendous importance and has produced excitement in the archaeological world and beyond. The systematic excavation of the site originally began in the summer of 2012. Previously unknown, the Romano-British site was discovered as a result of metal detected Roman coin found by Mr. Phillip Wills and Mr Dennis Hewings which was recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. A...
A man has died after getting into difficulty swimming in the water off Beesands Beach, near Kingsbridge in South Devon.
A police spokesperson said that they attended the scene at approximately 12.30pm on Saturday 15 June 2013, after receiving a report that a male swimmer had been brought ashore unconscious.
HM Coastguard and South West Ambulance also attended the incident.
Devon and Cornwall Police say: "The male was brought ashore by a canoeist who went to the swimmer’s aid after seeing him lying in the water.
The sunshine drew many families to Wembury beach over the bank holiday weekend to take part in "50 things to do before you are 11¾" with the South Devon National Trust Rangers. Families joined in a variety of activities including mini raft building, kite making, and a family orienteering challenge; as well as an evening rock pool ramble led by the Devon Wildlife Trust Marine Centre Wardens.
National Trust Internship Ranger, Hollie Ferris, commented: "The '50 Things' campaign is all about reconnecting children with nature, getting kids back outdoors and having fun. It was great...
National Trust gardeners at Greenway, the much-loved holiday home of Agatha Christie, are currently engaged in a battle to protect the stunning bluebells in the romantic woodland garden from an aggressive weed threatening their habitat.
Unwelcome and invasive, the three-cornered leek, or three-cornered garlic as it is also known, is similar in appearance to a white Bluebell, but with a distinctive smell and a narrow green stripe down the centre of each petal.
Belinda Smith, Visitor Experience Manager for the National Trust English Riviera explains: "Pretty as they are, the...
To kick off the first May Bank Holiday 2013 the famous seaside resort of Torquay in South Devon will be holding TorqEat, a brand-new FREE Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 4 May.
The event, organised by Torquay BID and supported by Taste of the West, will be located on the vibrant Torquay harbourside and fan out over beautiful Cary Gardens.
Visitors will be able to try and buy from over 35 producers all showcasing a delicious mix of food and drink products from across the English Riviera and the West Country.
In true Masterchef style, Torquay’s very own celebrity...
