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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to attend opening day of the Devon County Show 2026

The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will attend the opening day of the Devon County Show on Thursday 21st May 2026.

Her Royal Highness’s visit will be a particularly meaningful moment for the County’s farming community. The 2026 Show will serve as the first major opportunity of the year for farmers, producers, rural businesses, and volunteers to come together, reconnect, and celebrate the resilience and spirit that define Devon’s countryside.

The Duchess’s attendance highlights the importance...

New Exhibition to Open at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum in Exeter

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 04/30/2026 - 12:32am

A new exhibition has opened at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum in Exeter. The exhibition showcases numerous examples of film memorabilia, with the exhibit set to run until the end of May.

Lithographs by David Roberts

At the heart of the exhibit are 19th-century lithographs by David Roberts. They depict Cairo, the Sphinx, and the landscapes at the time. Long before photographs became the norm, rendered images were all done by hand, but at the same time, they helped to bring the marvels of Egypt to the Western world.

These same visuals can be seen in numerous...

Darts Farm celebrates 55 years with Summer Festival

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone - 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

The long weekend community celebrations include live music, from legendary local band Mad Dog Mcrea and The Luke Combs Experience, with a vibrant line-up of local talent.

Food lovers can look forward to long-table open-fire feasts in their pop-up teepee restaurant, hosted by their flagship restaurant, The Farm Table, as well as Mark Hix and Ben Tonks of The Seahorse, Dartmouth, while a bustling market...

Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site and for 2026 Live At Powderham will support Devon-based charities who make a big impact in the communities they serve....

World-class hospital training ward to grow regional healthcare workforce

Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.

Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.

The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...

Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food lovers and families alike.

Festival founder and broadcaster Toby Buckland will be joined by a host of leading voices from the worlds of gardening, food and drink. Among the headline names are...

Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

Local disability support service awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Crediton.

CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees based at Mondelez International’s Crediton site, as part of The Cadbury Foundation’s annual ‘Your Charity, Your Choice’ programme.

Now in its fourteenth year, the initiative is designed to give...

Let’s Chalk About Mental Health

Authored by KatieOV
Posted: Fri, 04/24/2026 - 3:29pm

Princesshay will transform Princesshay Square into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.

Taking place on Thursday 14th May from 11am–3pm, the event aims to highlight the importance of talking, sharing and listening to others.

Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to include a wide range of partners offering activities, guidance and opportunities for visitors to the centre. These include creative workshops, mindful crafts, movement sessions and interactive experiences...

Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual UKIFDA Expo & Conference held in Liverpool on 15-16 April.

Working for Devon-based Moorland Fuels, which provides commercial fuels, heating oil, and lubricants across the South West, Andrea’s...

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