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All aboard the Freedom Boat Club

A Devon-based boat club says more people across Devon are turning away from traditional ownership in favour of flexible memberships that offer access to the sea without the expense and upkeep of owning a vessel.

Freedom Boat Club, which operates from Beacon Quay in Torquay Harbour, has reported growing interest as rising maintenance costs, storage fees and insurance bills make private boat ownership increasingly expensive for many households.

Instead, members pay a monthly fee to access a fleet of boats that are cleaned, fuelled, insured and maintained by the company....

Exeter Seed Swap 2024!

Get inspired and start planning for the 2024 growing season!

Have you got seeds to spare that are not past their use-by date that you can give away or swap for something else?

Even if you don’t have seeds to swap, go along anyway. Find some seeds and start your gardening journey this year.

This event is for everyone and all seeds are free!

Exeter Seed Swap 2024

Sunday 18 Feb, 10.30am-2.30pm

Positive Light Projects , Sidwell Street, Exeter EX46RD

Entry is free (donations welcome).

Organised by Exeter Seed Bank , the...

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How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Snow Goggles for Your Next Skiing Holiday

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 02/10/2024 - 6:03pm

Winter's here, and that means one thing — it's time to pack your poles and embark on your next ski trip. If you do, you're not alone: more Brits are taking ski trips every winter, frequenting not just UK slopes in the Cairngorms and Glencoe but also American resorts in states like Colorado and New Hampshire.

Once you hit the slopes, though, you won't want to mar your potentially amazing experiences by running into eye injuries. Skiing makes you especially vulnerable to snow blindness, a temporary yet painful condition that the College of Optometrists notes occurs when an...

Devon schools and rugby clubs given chance to win free equipment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:16pm

Schools and junior rugby clubs in Devon have the opportunity to win free specialist training equipment provided by the same company that supplies some of the leading nations and clubs in the world.

With the Six Nations now in full flow, clubs across the county have the chance to win a free training pack from Aramis, including a tackle shield and ten specialist training balls designed to develop passing and help promote attacking, running rugby.

Aramis Rugby, a family-run business based in South Molton, provided training, grounds, and fitness equipment to all 20 teams at...

So…What Did The Romans Ever Do For Us?

It’s a question asked both in jest and in all seriousness - What did the Romans ever do for us?

Now we have the opportunity to find out, at a special event organised by Topsham Museum.

On Saturday 2nd March a series of renowned experts will discuss ‘The Romans in Topsham and Beyond’ at a special day-long symposium exploring the heritage left by the Roman occupation of Topsham, Exeter and Devon.

“Topsham has been the scene of many of Devon’s most notable archaeological excavations and discoveries. It’s a topic that’s absolutely relevant today - there were digs in...

Bird & Blend Tea Exeter celebrates Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:43pm
Bird & Blend Tea Exeter is celebrating Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea for every customer, as 55% of Brits agree making your partner a cup of tea in bed is a sign of true romance.

A new study by Bird & Blend Tea Co. has revealed the 10 signs that prove true romance isn’t dead in the modern age.

2,014 Brits were asked what the true signs of a romantic in today’s world are, and making your partner a cup of tea topped the list with 55% saying this beats having a picture of their other half as a screensaver (44%).

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Child in wellys walks past snowdrops

Watch Spring unfurl at RHS Rosemoor and enjoy Snowdrop walks and Half Term magic and stories

Spring has arrived at RHS Rosemoor, signalled by the appearance of large drifts of delicate snowdrops throughout the gorgeous gardens. In celebration, you can join an expert on a special walk every day at noon from 1–11 February . Booking is not required but places are limited and are offered on a first-come basis.

Before you know it the school holidays will be upon us – but have no fear, there is plenty of February Half Term fun planned for families to enjoy, no matter what the weather!

From 10 – 18 February children of all ages can follow an exciting ‘explorer’ trail that...

100,000 Royal Devon patients now empowered by MY CARE 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/07/2024 - 3:20pm

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating a significant milestone, in January it passed 100,000 Devon patients signed up to MY CARE, a digital service that makes it makes it easy for patients to access their hospital information.

Accessible on a computer, phone or tablet, MY CARE brings information about hospital appointments, test results and other medical details together in one convenient place.

Not only does MY CARE allow patients to see details about appointments and test results at any time, home or abroad, for some patients it also...

New bridge over A379 opens

The impressive new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379 is open for use.

The 36-metre span bridge, which was lifted into place last summer, has been constructed as part of the ongoing South West Exeter development .

Devon County Council is currently delivering £55 million of infrastructure improvements on the edge of the city following a successful bid through the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, administered by Homes England.

As well as the bridge, the scheme includes road widening and realignment, new junctions, and an upgrade of the Devon Hotel...

Higher Education Minister visits University of Exeter for National Apprenticeship Week celebration

The University of Exeter is “revolutionary” in its commitment to providing degree apprenticeships, according to the UK’s Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, who visited the University on Tuesday.

An alumnus of the University, The Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP returned to Exeter during National Apprenticeship Week to hear more about the University’s apprenticeship provision as well as meet with apprentices and the University’s employer partners.

The University of Exeter is the leading provider of Degree Apprenticeships nationally and the largest provider...

Prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards now open for entries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:14am

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the esteemed 2024 Food Drink Devon Awards. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 15th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Monday 7th October.

Categories for this year’s eminent...

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