Carers Week (9th – 15th June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t see themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
This year’s theme is ‘Caring About Equality’. We are asking everyone to help Devon Carers at Westbank raise awareness of carers and to thank them for the invaluable role they carry out. We will be holding a host of free events across Devon...
Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.
The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel.
The hotel has the target of being the first in Western Europe to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating in recognition of its sustainable approach to design, construction and overall fit out . It has been designed to operate with industry-leading benchmark-setting Energy Use Intensity levels, a critical measure that ensures the...
Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.
Taking place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm), the event will bring together producers, retailers, farmers, hospitality businesses, academics and industry experts to explore the future of the sector.
In addition to the three keynote speakers, David Edwards covering sustainability, Toby Buckland discussing provenance and Claire Burnet...
Explore the height of luxury travel in Dubai with chauffeur-driven cars and private yacht rentals. Discover how to craft a truly unforgettable experience on both land and sea.
Ahead of National Volunteers week, which runs from 2 until 8 June , Cadets attended a special celebration event at police headquarters in Middlemoor, last week, which shone a light on the valuable contribution cadets make to the force.
At the event held on Wednesday 28 May, Devon & Cornwall Police recognised 100 Cadets and 30 Cadet Leaders for their efforts and for giving up their free time to support police officers to make local communities safer.
Cadets attended the event from units in Camborne, St Austell, Launceston, Plympton, Plymouth (Crownhill), Newton Abbot...
St Luke's Church of England School is proud to share that they have been awarded the Bronze Mental Health Charter Mark, a recognition of their strong and ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
This award celebrates schools that place emotional wellbeing at the heart of their community, recognising that positive mental health is key to building resilience, confidence, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges.
At St Luke’s, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust , Student Mental Health Ambassadors have played a vital...
Exwick Heights Primary School is proud to announce its selection as one of Devon Music Education Hub’s new ‘Lead Schools for Music.’ This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s outstanding commitment to high-quality music education and its ongoing efforts to inspire creativity and a love of music among pupils.
The announcement places Exwick Heights among an elite group of schools across Devon selected for their exceptional music provision and leadership. As a ‘Lead School’, Exwick Heights will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Department for Education’s...
Vertu MINI Exeter is supporting North Devon Hospice, as part of MINI’s Local MINI Hero initiative, which encourages dealerships to actively support and celebrate their local communities.
As part of this special partnership, Vertu MINI Exeter will be sponsoring and attending two major fundraising events for the hospice this year – its recent Nightwalk, and the North Devon Marathon, which is set to take place on 29th June. Attendees can look out for two stunning MINI vehicles on display at each event, as the dealership showcases its commitment to the cause and community.
An Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity is on a winning streak, having received Devon-wide recognition for the scope and impact of its work supporting local communities, hot on the heels of several other commendations.
Westbank Community Health and Care is delighted to have won the Community Champion award in the Devon Chamber Business Awards 2025. Chris Bloye, Westbank’s Head of Business Services and Operations, proudly collected the award at a recent reception at Plymouth’s Crowne Plaza.
Chris Bloye says, “It’s a privilege to have received this award on behalf...
Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.
The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore to complete the planting. Landowners interested in hosting trees are encouraged to get in touch with the Saving Devon’s Treescapes team by emailing savedevonstrees@devonwildlifetrust.org or by...
