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Devon County Show launches first‑ever Community Growing Hub

The Devon County Show is proud to announce the launch of its first‑ever Community Growing Hub, a major new feature for 2026 designed to inspire visitors of all ages to get growing, get gardening, and get connected. The Hub will be hosted by horticulturalist and community growing advocate Kenny Raybould, who will lead a team of volunteers offering hands‑on advice, and practical support throughout the three‑day show.

Located within the Crafts & Flowers section, the Community Growing Hub will serve as an accessible, welcoming space where visitors can explore everything from seed...

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More than a third of 16-21-year-olds in the South West are less likely to choose a university education in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow today launches its annual report on attitudes toward apprenticeships and careers in construction. It reveals that 35% of young people surveyed in the South West say that the pandemic has decreased the likelihood of them choosing university in the future.

Now in its fifth year, Redrow’s report analyses the barriers to entry-level recruitment into the construction and the housebuilding sector, as well as Redrow’s recommendations to overcome these. Redrow once again canvassed 2,000 parents and young people, as well as over 100 of its apprentices, and...

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Do you want to re-home items you don't use? Join Tuesday Tables

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/31/2021 - 11:57pm

Communities across Devon have the chance to rehome every-day items they no longer need simply by leaving them outside their front door every Tuesday, starting 6th April.

The new initiative is called ‘Tuesday Tables’ and is part of Recycle Devon’s commitment to help residents reduce the amount of waste we throw away.

Tuesday Tables encourages people to pass on items they no longer need so that they can be used by someone that may benefit.

All residents have to do is put things they don’t want any more on their doorstep, front garden, or driveway every Tuesday -...

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Tourists asked to stay away until April 12 by East Devon

Tourists asked to stay away until April 12 by East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/31/2021 - 11:03pm

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is busily preparing for the next stages in the Governments’ pandemic roadmap aimed at easing the country towards a less restrictive way of life in the coming months.

From Monday, 29 March people have been able to:

  • Meet outside in groups of up to six people and up to two households including in private gardens.
  • Use outdoor sports courts, areas and pools, including skatepark.

In the meanwhile the council will be working with the police and other partners to ensure second homeowners and overnight campers or...

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Local hospice receives £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Authored by graceconiry
Posted: Wed, 03/31/2021 - 10:41pm

North Devon Hospice has been selected by local employees at Mondelēz International’s Ernest Jackson site to receive a donation of £5,000.

Providing specialist care and support to those living with a life-limiting illness, the charity will be granted the substantial figure from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ scheme.

North Devon Hospice supports the whole family, when someone is affected by an incurable illness. The majority of support is provided in patients’ homes, while counselling and bereavement support is given to everyone involved...

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Seetec Pluss helps tackle impact of high unemployment among people with autism

Only one in five adults with autism are in paid work in the UK. This week (29 March - 4 April) is World Autism Awareness Week which shines a light on the challenges and barriers to employment that autistic people face. Chris Christie, 22, from Exeter, has autism but has managed to secure employment with the Environment Agency.

Employment specialist Seetec Pluss supported Chris and helps other individuals with autism and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential, as well as working with employers to encourage them to think differntly.

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Exmouth RNLI called to rescue paddleboarders

Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched today to rescue two paddleboarders needing help in the sea off the Exmouth coastline.

At 2.22pm today Tuesday 30 March 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of two female paddleboarders who had become distressed some distance from the shore and found themselves unable to make progress.

The lifeboat, crewed by Helm, Guy Munnings, and RNLI volunteer crew Mark Cockman and Ed Steele launched at 2.35pm and was able to quickly locate the first casualty by the green...

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• Installing Lightfoot puts Hughes on target to cut CO2 by 1,000 tonnes over 5 years

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot helps leading home entertainment business eradicate dangerous driving, putting it on target to cut CO2 by 1,000 tonnes

Hughes, the country’s second largest provider of home entertainment and kitchen appliance rentals, and the UK’s fourth largest specialist electrical retailer, has succeeded in putting an end to dangerous driving in its fleet thanks to Lightfoot’s trail-blazing in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform.

Rolled out across its fleet of 200 vans and 20 cars, Lightfoot’s dashboard-mounted device, combined with its rewards app, has cut harsh acceleration in the Hughes fleet by 56%, harsh breaking by 30% and harsh cornering by 24%. In so doing, Lightfoot’s driver-focused...

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Citizens Advice Exeter, Hazel Ball volunteer of the year award winner

Citizens Advice Exeter announces Hazel Ball Volunteer of the Year Award winner

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Mike Maguire has received the annual Hazel Ball volunteer of the year award.

The award bears the name of our friend and colleague, Hazel Ball, who we sadly lost in 2015. Hazel first joined our Board of Trustees in 1980, and was a vocal advocate for the work of our charity throughout her career and in retirement.

Mike was recognised for over 35 years of service as a trustee with the Citizens Advice service in Devon, following his retirement in September last year, and received the award on...

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Stagecoach Bus Boss gets back behind the wheel in support of bus drivers across the South West

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Mike Watson has brushed off his drivers uniform to drive the number 2 bus route connecting Exeter with Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.

Mike Watson initially began at Stagecoach South West, in July 2013 and has been in the bus industry for 25 years. He began his career in 1996 in the service planning department at London Transport Buses. After five years in planning and procurement roles, Mike moved to Go Ahead subsidiary Metrobus as Assistant Operations Manager. He has also worked for Go North East, as well as in consultancy roles....

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Virtual donkey day out on Easter Sunday

Virtual donkey day out on Easter Sunday

This Easter Sunday (4 April), animal lovers will once again be able to catch up with the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary as its award-winning Sanctuary From Your Sofa event returns for another virtual day out with the charity’s donkeys.

Viewers will be able to tune in from 10am to watch a series of live broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary headquarters in Sidmouth, as well as a host of pre-recorded videos from its regional sanctuaries around the UK.

The Easter Sunday event, which also coincides with International Carrot Day, follows a series of successful...

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