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Devon hotel recognised among the UK’s finest places to stay

Lympstone Manor, the Michelin-starred country house hotel in Devon from celebrated Chef Owner Michael Caines MBE, has been named in The Telegraph’s inaugural ‘250 Best Hotels in the UK’ guide – a prestigious new collection celebrating the very best hotels across Britain.

Selected by Telegraph Travel’s expert hotel editors and independently reviewed by a network of 60 experienced reviewers, the brand-new guide recognises exceptional hotels based on location, character, service, facilities, food and drink, and value for money. Chosen from more than 2,000 hotel reviews nationwide,...

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Local homebuilder steps up for mental health in Devon with £1,500 donation to Step One Charity

Step One, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and wellbeing challenges, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter. The donation will contribute towards initiatives such as the BeWell@StepOne programme, which provides peer-to-peer support to tackle social isolation and promote mental wellbeing across Devon.

The history of Exeter-based Step One Charity dates to its founding in 1937 as St Loye's College to provide support for people with disabilities to develop skills and achieve their potential...

Devon Music Education Hub to be created from September

All children throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay will continue to have the chance to play an instrument, learn to sing and create music with the creation of a single Devon Music Education Hub.

From September Devon County Council (DCC), which is responsible for the existing Music Hubs for Devon and Torbay, will work with Plymouth Youth Music Service and lead music education provision across the region.

It follows the recent announcement by Arts Council England and the Department for Education for a new generation of Music Hubs, covering every part of England – and...

Care home managing director celebrates 10 year anniversary

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are congratulating their wonderful Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, on her 10 year anniversary with Barchester Healthcare. Natasha had a huge surprise this week when Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, presented her with her 10 years’ service award and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Managing Director of the South division, Natasha joined Barchester in May 2014 as Regional Director leading 10 homes, which then doubled to 20 as Senior Regional Director, and now as MD she is in charge of more than 80 care...

Celebrating 200 years, Cadbury delights care home residents with 'memory bar boxes

To mark Dementia Action Week, staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter were delighted to be gifted beautiful branded memory boxes filled with retro Cadbury chocolate bars.

This inspirational idea came about through Cadbury’s work with Alzheimer’s Research UK, following requests from care homes and dementia support groups to the Cadbury archives for packaging no longer in circulation. Alongside Alzheimer’s Research UK, the business is working to create a nostalgic experience for those living with dementia, featuring iconic Dairy Milk bars, from as far back as...

Rural expert urges South West communities to help bolster farmers’ mental wellbeing

A rural insurance expert is calling on South West residents to step up their support for local farmers, amid growing concerns over their mental health.

William McCarter of rural insurance broker Lycetts has issued his appeal during Mental Health Awareness Week, when the spotlight turns to the pressures faced by different sectors of the community.

For farmers, the combination of economic instability, market volatility, red tape, a changing subsidy regime and climate change not only threatens their livelihoods but also risks impacting their mental wellbeing.

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Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter steps up for charity

Demonstrating their commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, a team of 12 colleagues, friends and family from Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter recently laced up their walking boots for a worthy cause.

The Vertu colleagues joined forces to participate in the Hospiscare Men’s Walk, bonding as a team and helping to raise more than £120,000 to support the essential services provided by Hospiscare.

This year’s event was especially noteworthy as it celebrated its 13th outing, which brought together a record number of participants. The assembly point at...

Exeter's Liquid Playground: A 2024 Guide to the City's Best Bars

Exeter, a historic cathedral city in Devon, England, boasts more than charming, cobbled streets and a majestic medieval cathedral. According to Bloc , ‘beyond the sightseeing, Exeter packs a punch when it comes to nightlife, offering a vibrant bar scene with something for every taste.’

Whether you're a craft beer aficionado, a cocktail connoisseur, or simply looking for a lively pub with a good pint, Exeter caters to your thirst for adventure (and a good tipple). So, ditch the guidebook and delve into our curated list of the best bars in Exeter to visit in 2024.

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UK Charity ‘Sport in Mind’ gets the nation walking and talking with regional wellbeing walks

To champion UK Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, Sport in Mind, will be hos3ng an hour-long Wellbeing Walk in Exeter on Friday 17th May 2024.

Sport in Mind are joining the Mental Health Foundation’s ‘Moments for Movement’ campaign in Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May). The aim is to promote Sport in Mind’s 2024 theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’ and to bring people together as a community.

The walk’s starting point will be at The Riverside Leisure Centre, Cowick St, Exeter and will commence at 1pm...

City homelessness charity launches ‘myth-busting’ survey

An Exeter based homelessness charity launches a survey today aimed at raising awareness of the causes of homelessness, while also giving an insight into the life of people sleeping on the streets.

It’s believed to be the first opinion gathering poll of its kind in the city and St Petrock’s staff hope it will provide valuable information about people’s attitudes and knowledge about rough sleepers and the causes of homelessness, which will help inform the charity’s communications and fundraising plans.

Visits to St Petrock’s are soaring

There are currently between...

Pack a picnic to protect Devon’s countryside this summer

The RSPB is joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) to ask people to help them protect Devon’s RSPB nature reserves and wider countryside from wildfires this summer.

The appeal is being made to help prevent fires, keep people safe and protect the region’s valuable heathland habitats, and the wildlife that live there, ahead of the summer months.

2023 was confirmed as the world’s hottest year on record according to the Met Office and 2024 could be another year of high temperatures, risking heatwaves and fires across the country.

Now the charity...

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Devon hotel recognised among the UK’s finest places to stay

Local homebuilder steps up for mental health in Devon with £1,500 donation to Step One Charity

Devon Music Education Hub to be created from September

Care home managing director celebrates 10 year anniversary

Celebrating 200 years, Cadbury delights care home residents with 'memory bar boxes

Rural expert urges South West communities to help bolster farmers’ mental wellbeing

Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter steps up for charity

Exeter's Liquid Playground: A 2024 Guide to the City's Best Bars

UK Charity ‘Sport in Mind’ gets the nation walking and talking with regional wellbeing walks

City homelessness charity launches ‘myth-busting’ survey

Pack a picnic to protect Devon’s countryside this summer

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