Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that its popular three-day Christmas Market will return for 2022, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm).
Free to enter, and with on-site parking available for £5, the family-friendly Christmas Market will feature independent stalls offering everything from delicious food and drink to unique gifts handmade by local craftsmen. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the Abbey’s stunning grounds and its beautiful Abbey church, which form the backdrop to the festive Christmas market.
Employees from an Exeter-based company are taking part in a month-long walkathon to raise money for Brain Tumour Research .
A 25-strong team from Shipman Financial Planning is aiming, with the help of 10 others from parent company Amber River, to walk more than 40,000 kilometres (24,901 miles) throughout September – the equivalent distance of travelling around the world.
The team from Shipman is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research after financial administrative assistant, Louise Pickering lost her mum, Angela Linnell to the disease 26 years ago.
Visiting India is a wonderful experience, whichever way you look at it. While you may be reluctant at first when taking into account factors such as distance, flight costs, finding cheap and affordable accommodations , hygiene, and cultural differences, you can be sure it will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will mark you forever. Here are the reasons why you should travel to India at least once in your life.
1. Visiting India is Cheap
Although it is true that plane tickets to India are not very cheap, we can always look for the best times to find...
62 runners are putting their best feet forward for Leukaemia UK, including Exeter University student Ellie who is donning her orange shirt to raise money and awareness after her Dad underwent a bone marrow transplant.
A record 62 runners are taking part in this year’s London marathon to help fund vital research into leukaemia diagnosis, treatment and care, and raise awareness of a disease that sadly kills nearly 5000 men, women and children each year.
The runners have already raised over £73,000 for the charity Leukaemia UK, with much of their fundraising still to come....
Established in 1872, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is one of Devon’s oldest and most established institutions. As such, the majority of its membership represents an ageing demographic.
But all that is primed for change with the introduction of a new Young Members programme, jam packed with benefits geared towards the 16-30 age group.
Show Manager, Sam Mackenzie-Green has tasked a dedicated team with creating a Membership package that will entice a whole new generation to get involved with both the Association and its annual flagship event, the Devon...
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.
The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area (Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay). The lab will enable the collaboration between the space sector and the agriculture and environmental sectors to trial new solutions, and demonstrate...
If you're in the process of planning your next road trip, making a detailed road trip packing is just as vital as mapping out the itinerary. Whether you're going on a cross-country journey to Yellow Stone Park or scenic coastal drives, there are some road trip items that you must always take with you.
Of course, you could hop into your vehicle and drive. But why not eliminate the stress from the trip, so you prevent potential inconveniences or problems from arising? We've devised five essentials to add to your packing list.
Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, located near Dawlish, has boosted its environmental credentials following a £200,000 investment in 11 electric vehicles for its housekeeping and maintenance teams.
The move follows on from a string of sustainability initiatives that have been implemented by the family-run holiday park, including the installation of 24 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points to meet demand from increasing numbers of guests visiting with EVs. Research from HeyCar shows that EV registrations in the UK were 76.3% higher in 2021 compared to 2020, and numbers of...
For 30 years, the Trencherman's Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay. Over its three-decade history, the guide has tracked the careers of some of the region’s most notable chefs – from Michael Caines MBE and Nathan Outlaw to Mark Hix and Elly Wentworth.
Published on 20 September 2022, the 30th edition features 116 Trencherman’s member restaurants spanning from Cornwall to the Cotswolds. Restaurants are only invited into the guide on meeting strict scoring criteria based on AA, The Good Food Guide and Michelin...
A ground-breaking camera system which uses AI to catch drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel is being trialled in Devon and Cornwall.
The technology, which can also detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt, is being rolled out on select routes across the two counties over the next two months.
The trial is being funded by the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership and overseen by Devon and Cornwall Police in an effort to deter drivers from distractions which can result in serious and fatal collisions.
