Devon Air Ambulance’s Topsham Vintage & Variety Store Manager, Lee Rawlings, is turning up the volume on community spirit this October as he calls on local musicians and generous businesses to support a dazzling fundraising event: A Night with Bond .
Taking place on Friday 3 October 2025 at 7:30pm at the Exeter FC Centre Sports Bar , this themed evening promises a stylish celebration of music and philanthropy. Guests will be treated to over 20 re-imagined Bond-inspired songs , performed live by a talented ensemble of 30 local musicians who have donated their time and talent...
Topsham based community charity, The Estuary League of Friends, is one of just 194 small charities nationwide to have been selected to take part in the first-ever Small Charity Week match funding campaign.
Small Charity Week is a joint initiative by Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise, and NCVO. The campaign offers selected charities the chance to double public donations, access unrestricted funding, and receive practical support to strengthen their work and resilience.
As a match funding campaign, every £1 donated to Estuary through the Big Give website during the...
One of the west country’s best loved events is back this June - the Secret Gardens of Topsham.
Organised by Topsham Museum and held on Sunday June 8 the event - normally staged on alternate years - attracted no fewer than 1,400 visitors in 2023 and this year aims for even more.
For 2025 the event, which is held with the support of Wilkinson Grant estate agency, will consist of 15 gardens throughout the town. They each truly deserve the title of ‘hidden gem’. Most are completely private except for this event with some boasting views over the Exe Estuary.
A charming period property, on the market for the first time in over 10 years.
11 Follett Road is nestled in the heart of Topsham, a town frequently named one of the best places to live in the UK. This property blends period charm with modern conveniences, offering prospective homeowners an unparalleled opportunity.
Described by Luke Jones, the property agent representing the home, as “a piece of local history,” this delightful house boasts original features including fireplaces in every room, high ceilings typical of its Victorian-era heritage, and a private raised garden...
Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its flagship restaurant, The Farm Table has just been named by The Good Food Guide as one of the UK’s 100 Best Local Restaurants. This fantastic accolade follows hot on the heels of an AA Rosette, which was awarded at the end of last year.
Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are blown away to have our new restaurant voted as one of the best local restaurants in the country and to be featured in such an iconic publication as The Good Food Guide, less than two years after opening. Our...
Former primary school teacher, Pip Williams, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Nook, a family-orientated café nestled within Topsham’s much loved independent kids’ toy shop, Squid & the Kid.
Nook seamlessly integrates with the vibrant atmosphere of Squid & the Kid, creating a unique destination to shop, refuel with coffee and lunch, and play all in one place.
More than just a café, Nook is a cosy space where people of all ages can enjoy quality time within a welcoming environment. The interiors have been designed to allow full visibility so carers can...
A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.
The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.
Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...
The initiative will welcome over 300 individuals to Hall & Woodhouse’s estate of pubs on December 25th
Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, is offering a complimentary three-course meal for locals who will be spending Christmas alone this year. Across its estate of pubs, over 50 managed houses from Devon to Hertfordshire are taking part in the ‘Community Christmas Table’ initiative.
The concept promises to host Christmas dinner for more than 300 people in the UK who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Those benefitting from the initiative will be...
Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for two categories in the 2023 Food and Travel Awards. They have been nominated for the Local Hero Award and their new flagship restaurant, The Farm Table, is in the running for the Best Restaurant Outside of London.
Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his brothers, James and Paul, and his son George, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to be put forward for these awards by Food and Travel Magazine. The nominations list is packed full of world-class chefs and establishments, including many of our food...
Love Topsham has unveiled plans for the town’s Christmas celebrations - and once again they’re set to be amongst the best in the south west.
Festivities start on November 24 with the Christmas Lights Switch On at the town’s Matthews Hall. From 4.30pm there will be a samba band in illuminated festive outfits plus unique large-scale puppetry to entertain crowds.
At 5pm the lights go on and a procession heads to Topsham Quay , led by a festive Tuk Tuk and the Town Crier Rogan Meadows. At the Quay there will be carols, samba dancing and an appearance by Santa, ahead of the...
