RGB Building Supplies' Well Built Builder's Bum 2022 calendar is now on sale to raise vital funds for the builders merchant's chosen charities, Devon Mind, Cornwall Mind and Mind in Somerset.
RGB invited tradespeople to put themselves forward to be included in the calendar and be photographed whilst doing their job, but with a little bit of their bottom on display.
In addition to builders, carpenters, forklift drivers, and plumbing specialists, RGB's sponsored Exeter Chiefs' players Dave Ewers, Frankie Nowell, Sean O'Brien and Facundo Cordero also took part to show...
Triple Christmas chart-topper and social media star LadBaby has launched this year’s Tesco Food Collection, urging shoppers Devon to donate at their local store. The LadBaby family’s charity singles have reached Christmas No.1 for the past three years. They are only the third act in UK history – after The Beatles and Spice Girls – to have three consecutive number ones. Ladbaby, aka Mark Hoyle, is keen to use his platform to raise awareness of poverty and to support food banks. During the collection, which is under way in Express stores until November 20 and is taking place in larger...
The FORCE Christmas tree in Princesshay will be trimmed with especially eco-friendly decorations this year.
A group of patients who have been supported by FORCE came together at the charity’s Support and Information Centre to create a wonderful array of decorations from recycled materials.
They are ready in time for the big switch-on of Christmas trees representing a host of local charities this Thursday (November 18).
The project was co-ordinated by Rachel Stewart, who makes bespoke jewellery from upcycled materials.
This Christmas season RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve, in Topsham is inviting families to celebrate their inner robin with a series of Robin Robin themed adventure trails and exclusive activity packs!
Robin Robin is Aardman’s new festive stop-motion musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in. It debuts on Netflix from 24 November.
The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails on over 30 of its nature reserves around the UK including, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. These fun-filled trails will allow the whole family...
After a year like no other, we’re going to have a Christmas like never before…
That’s what the East Devon estuary town of Topsham is promising residents and visitors for the festive season, and it all begins with a Switch On Spectacular on November 26.
From snow machines to mulled wine, luxurious food to beautiful carols, and from surprises for children to perfect presents for grown-ups, there will be nowhere to match Topsham over the coming weeks.
Over 50 independent shops will be dressed to impress while the town’s renowned pubs, cafes, bars and...
Delivering Joy, a campaign launched last year by national homewares retailer Dunelm which saw almost 20,000 gifts being delivered to the less fortunate, is returning this Christmas. Its Exeter store is calling on customers to take part to support their local communities.
Partnering with local care homes, schools and women’s refuges across the region, shoppers can help out by picking up a Delivering Joy gift tag from the store, in order to donate a corresponding giftbag filled with presents.
The tags will detail the age, gender and interests of local people who may...
Father Christmas is coming to Princesshay in his own Christmas lodge for the first three weekends in December, raising money for Princesshay’s Charity of the Year, Families for Children. Making himself at home in a sparkling Christmas lodge on Bedford Street, Father Christmas will be meeting families and talking to children about his preparations for the big day. Inside the lodge, children can write and post a Christmas wish list letter to the North Pole free of charge. For an extra special experience, families can pay £8 per child to meet Father Christmas and receive a beautiful gift box...
A DEVON printed-packaging company is preparing to meet high demand in the run up to Christmas and has secured stocks of raw materials despite shortages due to logistics and COVID-19 (November 2021).
Award-winning Newton Print in Newton Abbot specialises in assisting artisan, start-up and SME food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time, and, on shelves for Christmas.
Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, explains: “It’s been a struggle for many businesses in our industry to get raw materials due to issues related to getting...
This year InExeter will celebrate the start of the festive season with a special film experience at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 November, this one-off event will see film fans enjoy a secret screening in a stunning setting.
Friends and family will be able to cosy up in the beautiful Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the start of Christmas festivities.
Ann Hunter InExeter manager says, “#CelebrateTogether is our theme this season and InExeter are thrilled to present this secret film experience, giving friends and family the opportunity to come together and enjoy some...
Aldi is embracing the time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks in Devon to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas.
As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million meals this year to families across the UK facing hunger, the supermarket has committed to donate more meals than ever to good causes over the festive period.
Christmas provides an opportunity for even more organisations to benefit from Aldi’s successful partnership with Neighbourly. The community engagement platform links businesses to food banks and...
