In 1944 Sir Richard Dyke Acland and his wife Lady Anne made the decision to hand over their ancestral estates to the conservation charity as being hereditary landowners was at odds with their political beliefs. Their wish was that the land be enjoyed by everyone and for the countryside to be protected.
Today, as well as welcoming visitors throughout the year, both estates are home to pioneering nature conservation projects.
At Holnicote, these include the re-introduction of beavers to Exmoor, the Stage Zero river restoration where the River Aller has been reconnected to...
Exeter-based positive impact marketing agency Program has announced their partnership with First Light, a leading charity providing support for those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Program will work with First Light to provide free brand, PR, and marketing services throughout 2024, with the aim of increasing the reach and impact of their vital services.
Providing essential services across the South West, First Light offers critical support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. The charity helps people of all ages and genders, including...
Cranbrook Arrows Netball Club is delighted to announce its ongoing partnership with Taylor Wimpey through a joint sponsorship for a second year running. The collaboration will run throughout the club’s 2023/2024 season.
The housebuilder previously teamed up with Cranbrook Arrows Netball Club providing sponsorship during its 2022/2023.
Cranbrook Arrows was established in 2016 and now has around 40 members spread across four successful teams playing in the Exeter League, Honiton League, and East Devon County League"
Cranbrook Arrows was established in 2016 and now...
Exeter is in line to get a new McDonalds restaurant.
The Tesco Digby store in Russell Way could soon be home to a new drive-through McDonalds.
But the fast food giant’s application to Exeter City council has already attracted protests on the grounds that it will lead to extra traffic and potential anti-social behaviour.
McDonalds wants to build a new restaurant with drive-through facility, car parking, landscaping and ‘customer order display’ boards on a vacant car park area alongside the Tesco store.
Exeter’s popular Volunteer Fayre is back on Thursday, 21 March for the third year running.
It brings together 60 local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations, all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers!
The Fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is being organised by local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, which helps people to improve wellbeing and build skills, supports families facing challenges and hardships, and helps communities to thrive.
Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out...
Police in Devon are tackling the problem of catalytic converter thefts with forensic marking kits.
The kits have been funded by Toyota in order to support the initiative and reduce the number of crimes happening.
Offences of stealing catalytic converters have happened across Rural East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon and local garages are now working in conjunction with police to reduce the number of thefts. Offenders often steal the valuable emissions devices because of the precious metals which may be found in them. Catalytic converters may then be sold on the black market...
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be supporting FORCE Cancer Charity on the 6th of February in support of World Cancer Day by fundraising to support this worthy cause. Staff and residents from Cumberland Grange are inviting members of the community and beyond to join them on the 6th at 11am to help support this wonderful charity.
There will be a delicious cake sale, fun games and an amazing raffle with prizes from Greendale Farm Shop, Illumine Candle Co., Waitrose, Tesco, Luscombe Drinks and more.
The UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, CEF, is bringing the third series of their popular ‘TechTalks’ to Sandy Park Conference and Event Centre, Exeter on Thursday 1st February 2024. The free and informative technical seminar aims to educate trade professionals by including the latest news and regulations with CPD-accredited training.
In partnership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the new series will plug into current industry trends, with seminar topics includingthe electrification of heat, thermal imaging, safe isolation and DC system safety. At the end of...
Volunteers from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter have recently supported RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, an independent RSPCA Brand dedicated to helping Devon’s animals in need.
The charity received an extra twelve pairs of hands from the local developer, and they got stuck in to transforming a shed into a winter wonderland for their Christmas Fayre using donated decorations. They also painted entrance gates and fences ready for visitors to the shelter during the winter.
RSPCA Little Valley covers an area stretching from Okehampton to Honiton and...
