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Devon garden open for charity

Fabulous opportunity to see a wonderful private garden

GARDEN OPEN AFTERNOON

In aid of the British Red Cross

HOUNDSPOOL, ASHCOMBE, EX7 0QP By kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: 7th MAY 2018

2.00pm – 5.00pm

Adults: £5, children (under 16) £2.

Free Parking, Cream teas and cakes to purchase Dogs on leads are most welcome Plenty of parking

Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens...

Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 winners announced

Winners of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 in association with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management were announced at a Grand Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 27th April 2018.

More than 250 guests, finalists and sponsors from across the South West attended the inspirational Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel Plymouth on 27th April 2018.

Alexis Bowater of Bowater communications, the Regional Partner for the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards, said, "This is the fifth year of...

Dementia Action Week: Five ways to get involved in Devon

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week has been renamed as Dementia Action Week.

It takes place from 21-27 May 2018 and Alzheimer’s Society is calling on everyone in Devon to unite today and plan actions, big or small, to make a huge difference to people affected by dementia.

There are estimated to be more than 13,800 people living with dementia in Devon and too many face the condition alone without adequate support. Here are top five ways you can get involved in 2018:

1. Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative...

British Transport Police crackdown on unwanted sexual behaviour on rail network

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/30/2018 - 8:32am

A nationwide campaign launches today, calling on victims of unwanted sexual behaviour to report offences to police, no matter how small.

Every Report Builds a Picture highlights how multiple reports from different people can help BTP ‘build a picture’ of offenders – even if some of those cases don’t make it to court.

This is the second phase of the Report It To Stop It campaign, which was launched in 2015 to tackle under-reporting of sexual offences.

Research showed that following this campaign, there was an increase in reporting of sexual offences, but some victims...

Psychic Sally: Kisses to Heaven

Event Date: 
14/05/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive stage show.

Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has been wowing audiences across the country for the past 9 years.

Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; Kisses to Heaven showcases the phenomenal ability of the...

The Snail and the Whale

Event Date: 
07/07/2018 - 2:00pm to 08/07/2018 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcottx

Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Longing to see the world, a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing adventure – but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and up, from the...

Ugly Duckling

Event Date: 
16/06/2018 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to the stage for the first time since 2013.

Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along.

Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling is the...

Seaton Artisan Market

Event Date: 
05/05/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton

The Artisan Market returns to Seaton over the early Bank Holiday weekend with a mix of stalls selling the very best quality art and craft items, upcycled gifts and handmade homeware on Saturday 5th May from 10am to 3pm.

The free, open air Artisan market hosts a wide variety of unusual and unique products made in Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Expect to find wood carvings, soft furnishings, tailor made clothing, handmade jewellery, glass ware and delicious food.

Seaton Artisan Market is held at Thury Harcourt Place on Saturday 5th May and on the first Saturday of June, August...

Picnic at the Park

Event Date: 
03/06/2018 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
River Dart Country Park

Our annual Picnic at the Park event is back on Sunday 3rd June!

Get ready for a whole host of fun activities lined up for all the family!

The popular event consists of; assault course, Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, dance display by Danceworks Devon, fun dog show sponsored by Animals in Distress and the River Dart Country Park static vehicle display. There will be appearances from All Whites Rugby Ladies, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Ashburton), Dartmoor National Park, South Hams Hawks & Owls, and Party Ponies By Humaryn/ Humaryn Shetland Pony Rides will be...

Renowned author and palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix to hold presentation and Q&A at RD&E

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/27/2018 - 11:30am

Renowned author and palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix to hold presentation and Q&A at RD&E as part of ‘Dying Matters’ week.

Death, Dying and Wisdom in an Age of Denial; that’s the strapline for the hugely acclaimed book, With the End in Mind, by Kathryn Mannix. Monday 14th May will see her hold two Q&As following presentations linked to her book and her own experiences with end-of-life care. Linked to the RD&E’s involvement in the Dying Matters Week , these two events will provide a unique perspective on the only certainty in life we all face.

Dr....

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