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Watermeadow Grange hosted inspiring public sessions with endurance adventurer Louis Alexander

Watermeadow Grange opened its doors to the local Topsham community for two packed public sessions showcasing the power of mindset and elite mental resilience.

The event, titled ‘An Audience with Louis Alexander, ’ featured the 26-year-old endurance adventurer and three-time world record holder sharing the extraordinary stories behind his global feats.

The talk comes right ahead of his newly announced world-first attempt this July to kayak seven of the deadliest ocean crossings on Earth. This perilous 300-mile journey marks the final chapter of his ‘Trilogy of the Seven...

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How to Get Out of Debt Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Debt can accumulate fast and can quickly become difficult to manage, from finding quick loans to applying for numerous credit cards that you struggle to pay back. That’s not to say it’s impossible to reduce debt, though. Although it is often overwhelming, there are simple steps you can take today to balance costs and debt. There are professionals you can also contact to arrange a plan to pay your debts. Part of the solution is understanding what you owe and why it has built up in the first place.

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Builder bucks for blood bikes

An organisation that provides a free, out-of-hours transportation service for essential medical supplies for hospitals and hospices in Devon has secured a £1,000 donation from one of the county’s largest housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes has provided financial support to South West Blood Bikes as part of its Community Champions scheme which sees £700,000 spent each year on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain.

South West Blood Bikes is a volunteer-run charity that makes no charge for its services. They provide a local service within Devon using their own...

From Virtual Reality to ‘Pick Your Own Afterlife’ - Creative Festival of Death Comes to Exeter Library

A claw machine where you can choose your own afterlife, a virtual reality journey beyond death, and a miniature puppet show about grief are just some of the experiences coming to Exeter Library this May.

Afterlives , a family-friendly arts festival running from 15th – 17th May 2026, invites people of all ages to explore death, dying and end-of-life choices through creativity, play and storytelling. The festival features a mix of bookable events and drop-in sessions, including workshops, installations, performances and interactive experiences. Other festival highlights include...

Princesshay Goes Wild

Launching on 19th May and running for six weeks, Princesshay will host 10 turfed animal sculptures inspired by some of the world’s most recognisable wildlife, including a lion, giraffe, gorilla, rhino and zebra which will be spread across nine locations in the centre.

Go Wild has been created in partnership with Paignton Zoo and the Deaf Academy, so that the trail can combine play with education and accessibility.

At each stop, visitors will be able to uncover fascinating facts provided by Paignton Zoo, including animal behaviours, habitat information and conservation...

Exeter Care Home to Host Elegant Cheese and Wine Evening for Community Members

Woodland View Lodge care home in Exeter is inviting local people to raise a glass at a special Cheese and Wine Evening on Friday 29th May from 6pm–8pm, in celebration of National Wine Day.

Guests will enjoy a carefully selected range of wines expertly paired with delicious cheeses, alongside tasting notes and insights from guest sommelier Shaun Cockman from the Broken Wine Society.

The evening promises to be a relaxed and sociable occasion, bringing together members of the local community to enjoy fine flavours and good company at Woodland View Lodge.

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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

The Princess Royal awarded University of Exeter Honorary Degree

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Laws at a special ceremony at the University of Exeter.

The Princess Royal was recognised for her life-long dedication to public service. Her Royal Highness began undertaking royal engagements at the age of 18, and since that time has carried out more than 20,000, representing the British Crown in the UK and around the world.

The Princess Royal is also involved in more than 200 charities, notably Save the Children, St John Ambulance, and the charity she founded, The Princess Royal Trust for...

LED Community Leisure Recognised as “Unsung Hero” at Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

Exeter, Devon, LED Community Leisure has been honoured with an “Unsung Hero” award by Hospiscare’s 40 Club , recognising four years of dedicated support, fundraising, and community partnership.

Presented at the 40 Club Awards Lunch at The Hall in Exeter, the award celebrates LED Community Leisure’s consistent and meaningful contribution to Hospiscare mission of providing specialist end-of-life care across the local community.

LED Leisure has been a committed member of the 40 Club since the start, supporting Hospiscare through a wide range of initiatives, including event...

From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

Five years ago, Dan was homeless, living in supported accommodation, and struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

This month — the same week The Salvation Army in Exeter Temple celebrates its 145th anniversary — Dan stood alongside Majors Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma who lead the church and charity in Exeter, to watch celebrity chef Michael Caines (MBE DL), cut the ribbon on Café EX4, a community café run by people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, and neurodiversity.

Café EX4 operates under a licence agreement, making the café a tenant of...

Devon County Show unveils major expansion of its Devon Woodlands feature for 2026

The Devon County Show is set to deliver its most dynamic Devon Woodlands feature yet, with high‑energy displays from The Devon Axe Team and demonstration on pole climbing by the Bicton students taking centre stage in a newly expanded woodland area for 2026. These crowd‑pulling performances will anchor a feature that blends entertainment, education, and hands‑on woodland skills like never before.

The expansion reflects the Show’s commitment to championing the vital role that woodlands and woodland skills play in the South West’s rural economy, environment, and heritage.

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Watermeadow Grange hosted inspiring public sessions with endurance adventurer Louis Alexander

How to Get Out of Debt Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Builder bucks for blood bikes

From Virtual Reality to ‘Pick Your Own Afterlife’ - Creative Festival of Death Comes to Exeter Library

Princesshay Goes Wild

Exeter Care Home to Host Elegant Cheese and Wine Evening for Community Members

Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

The Princess Royal awarded University of Exeter Honorary Degree

LED Community Leisure Recognised as “Unsung Hero” at Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

From homelessness to hospitality: Café EX4, Exeter’s new lifeline

Devon County Show unveils major expansion of its Devon Woodlands feature for 2026

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