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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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Tireless learning disabilities campaigner marks his 104th birthday

Devon’s Major Geoff Bird (MBE), who has spent more than 50 years campaigning, championing, and raising money on behalf of those with learning disabilities, marks his 104th birthday on Friday (March 26).

He joined the Navy in 1940, transferred to the Army as a private before rising through the ranks in the Royal Hampshire Regiment, serving in both Italy and Greece.

He began raising money in the late 1960s alongside his late wife Molly following the birth of their severely disabled son Christopher.

Recognising the dearth of facilities for disabled children at the...

Michelmores launches marathon challenge in support of mental wellbeing

Michelmores has launched a brand new event: the Michelmores Marathon for Mental Wellbeing to help raise funds for national mental health charity the Charlie Waller Trust . The event will challenge participants to run a marathon (26.2 miles) but gives runners the opportunity to spread the distance over seven days and to run the distance as an individual or as part of a team.

The marathon is launched in place of the annual Michelmores 5km Charity Run, an event which typically attracts over 1000 runners to the centre of Exeter.

Louise Edwards, marketing director at...

Exeter School chair of governors steps down

Exeter School has bid farewell to its long-standing chair of governors who is standing down after 22 years of outstanding service. A governor since 1999, alumnus Andrew King is handing over the reins to current vice-chair, James Gaisford.

Andrew was first appointed to the board of governors as a nominee of the St John’s Hospital Educational Trust. In his time, Andrew has chaired the Governance and Finance and General Purposes Committees and sat on the Academic and Foundation Committees. He succeeded Beverley Meeke as chair in 2016. A pupil from 1956 – 1965 and married with two...

Exeter care home residents teach nursery children the beauty of gardening

A group of residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, have taught children at West Exe Nursery School how to sow seeds in preparation for the growing season. The Home arranged a video call to connect both sides so that residents could share their knowledge with the pupils, who had received various seed packets from the care home.

Resident Mary Skipworth, aged 96, taught the children how to sow sunflower and pumpkin seeds as well as runner beans. Then she told them her secret: “These are quite easy to take care of as long as you keep them watered. They are fun to...

Tips for Taking an Inventory

Many people don’t like thinking about the possibility of a flood, fire, theft, or storm damage. But if such a thing happens, then you have to provide the insurance company with a detailed list of your belongings so you can be reimbursed for damaged or lost items. If you don’t have the home inventory, you have to piece it together from your memory. When a disaster happens, are you sure that your memory is going to remember everything that you might have lost and its worth? You are most likely going to get less compensation than you deserve.

It is a good idea to make an inventory...

Broadclyst Food Bank benefits from East Devon District Council’s Coronavirus Community Food Fund

Broadclyst Food Bank benefits from EDDC’s Coronavirus Community Food Fund

Thirty very worthy projects have been funded by East Devon District Council’s Coronavirus Community Food Fund, giving out a total of over £45,000. This fund provides grants for any projects related to providing food to residents of East Devon who are in food poverty during the Coronavirus situation.\

Broadclyst Parish Council has received nearly £3,000 from the Coronavirus Community Food Fund. This has allowed the purchase of additional items to support Exeter Food Bank’s work, whilst Exeter Food Bank is under unprecedented demand and households needed additional items to those...

Get your vaccination now while there are thousands of spaces

People in Devon who are eligible for a coronavirus vaccine are being urged to book an appointment before the end of March while there are thousands of spaces available.

Everyone aged 50 and above, people with underlying health conditions or health and care workers are among those now eligible for a vaccination.

They are being encouraged to book an appointment for a first dose before the supply constraints begin in April.

Making an appointment is simple:

Use the National Booking Service via the website or by calling 119
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After three generations farming, Fordmore moves into the 21st century

After three generations farming at Fordmore, near Cullompton, Devon, an award-winning farm shop has now moved into the twenty first century by introducing an online shop.

The farm, purchased during the perils of WW2, was originally called Plymtree but now trading as Fordmore Farm Shop has faced the present challenges of the pandemic by embracing on-line meat sales to support the business.

The farm specialises in organic dairy and poultry products and boasts a herd of Longhorn cattle, bread for the table.

With the extended lockdown continuing since Christmas the...

Leisure Centres in Exeter receive welcome £280k boost

Sport and physical activity in Exeter has received a boost with the awarding of £280,000 government money to support the recovery of leisure centres.

Exeter City Council is one of 266 local authorities that have benefitted from the £100 million National Leisure Recovery Fund.

The money offsets some of the losses made since leisure centres were forced to close because of COVID. It will also support the phased reopening of Leisure Centres on 12 April, when the government restrictions are eased further.

In October last year the Council took over the running of its...

One year on: Council Leader thanks city for support patience and understanding

People in Exeter have been thanked for their “unswerving support, patience and understanding” through what has been a difficult year.

The words come from Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk, on the first anniversary of Covid-19 ‘lockdown’, as the Council is set to unveil a tree to commemorate those in the city who have died from the virus.

“My thoughts are with everyone who has lost family or friends during the last 12 months,” said Cllr Bialyk.

“It has been a horrendous year for everyone and if there is a positive, it has to be how Exeter pulled together to...

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Devon County Show launches first‑ever Community Growing Hub

Tireless learning disabilities campaigner marks his 104th birthday

Michelmores launches marathon challenge in support of mental wellbeing

Exeter School chair of governors steps down

Exeter care home residents teach nursery children the beauty of gardening

Tips for Taking an Inventory

Broadclyst Food Bank benefits from EDDC’s Coronavirus Community Food Fund

Get your vaccination now while there are thousands of spaces

After three generations farming, Fordmore moves into the 21st century

Leisure Centres in Exeter receive welcome £280k boost

One year on: Council Leader thanks city for support patience and understanding

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