THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help beat children’s cancers. They are being urged to donate any pre-loved quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes For Good campaign in support of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens.

When resold in Cancer Research UK shops, each bag of items donated could raise up to £30 to help fund vital research into new, better and kinder treatments for cancers affecting children and young people. In the...

After you have met the right person, it is evident that you want to impress her with the best gifts. A ring is a piece of jewelry that always remains fashionable. It is an essential asset since she will have to wear it forever as a reminder of your love. You do not want to compromise the quality of this precious gift; therefore, you desire to give nothing but the best.

However, the task of choosing this kind of a ring can be challenging. It is advisable to involve professional service to ensure that you get the right ring. Places like Elegant Gems offers you some tips on how to get...

Devon's Beverley Holidays was celebrated as one of Britain's most outstanding family businesses this summer at London's Wembley Stadium. The Paignton park was among those selected to tread the red carpet at the 2018 National Family Business Awards after winning through to the glittering finals. Founded 60 years ago by the same family which remains at its helm today, Beverley was the sole representative of the UK holiday parks industry at the prestigious event. Organised by Britain's largest network of family-run companies, the annual awards are designed to highlight the important roles...

Celebrating its 174th year, the recent prestigious Dartmouth Sailing Week was a huge success. With more competitors than in previous years, taking part from clubs right along the South coast, Dartmouth, and its surrounding waters, was buzzing with activity. Commenting on the week’s sailing activity, Peter Boote, Joint Regatta Sailing Committee Chairman said: “Despite the trying conditions with very light winds, the race officers managed to hold races every day throughout the week. Racing was close and Start Bay had over 100 boats spread across three courses which made a great spectacle...

FORCE Cancer Charity has again teamed up with local solicitors to promote its Make A Will Fortnight campaign.

The promotion runs from September 10-24 when Ford Simey, Gilbert Stephens, Kitsons and Tozers – solicitors based in offices across Exeter, East and Mid Devon – will waive their simple will-making fee in return for a donation to FORCE.

During your meeting you can discuss with the solicitor what you would like in your will. Should you need specialist advice your solicitor will quote a separate price for any additional work. The suggested donations are £150 for a...

A team of Dartmoor National Park archaeologists and local volunteers are currently carrying out an excavation on a prehistoric site, near Haytor. The site at Holwell Tor, consists of an isolated Middle Bronze Age (around 1,500 BC) hut circle and two reaves (prehistoric boundaries). The first objective of the excavation is to investigate the function of the building; its isolation makes it unusual, so the team will try and determine whether it was a dwelling, a byre for animals, a store, workshop or something else entirely. They have now exposed the walls of the building and are already...

A Devon-based social entrepreneur is encouraging other social enterprises to sign up to courses to help their development.

Drama therapy graduate Amerie Rose and co-Director Samantha Wraith, founded Encounter Theatre and Therapy in Exeter in 2014, having received support to start their social enterprise as they looked to combine a love of the arts and helping others.

Encounter TT, recently re-named Theatre Obscura, is among those to have received support from The School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington and The Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise Programme...

Last night (6 September) over one hundred guests across Devon came together to celebrate Send a Cow’s 30th anniversary at a special drinks reception at Windout Barn near Exeter. Guests gathered to hear the impact of the charity’s work with farming families in sub-Saharan Africa over the last three decades, and to celebrate the fact that over two million people have been lifted out of poverty. Jenny Reynolds, one of the organisation’s ambassadors, introduced the speakers for the evening expressing her passionate belief in Send a Cow’s ability to “help people help themselves out of poverty...

On Saturday 29 September, the Exeter and East Devon Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital are hosting an event at the Research Innovation Learning and Development (RILD) building starting at 11am at which Dr Tim Harrower, Consultant Neurologist at the RD&E, will be speaking.

Upon arrival, attendees will have a chance to mingle with one another and guest speakers over refreshments. The Chair of the E & ED Branch of the MNDA, Elizabeth Cargill, will then introduce the event as a chance to learn, connect and have...

The Borrow Pit pond at Seaton Marshes in now fully accessible for everyone to enjoy. The pond, which can be found at Seaton Marshes local nature reserve offers a peaceful circular walk away from the hustle and bustle of Seaton and is a haven for wildlife.

The site, which is popular with families, was identified as a place requiring accessibility improvements and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society (AV&DCS), who are the leaseholders of the pond, worked with site managers East Devon District Council countryside team, to put together a funding bid. The work was funded...