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Choir's season finale - an ‘Evening at the Opera’

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a special ‘Evening at the Opera” planned to conclude its 2023/24 season on a high note. On the evening of 18th May, the Choir - accompanied by two rising stars of the professional opera world - will transport concert goers to the opera houses of Europe for a...

Elaine Ashworth, shop manager at Flapjackery Tavistock

Free chocolate lollies and a food festival extravaganza as Flapjackery celebrates its fifth birthday

Flapjackery is celebrating the fifth birthday of its Tavistock shop during the first-ever eat: Tavistock, a food and drink festival sponsored by the renowned gluten free flapjack brand, with free chocolate lollies for children.

The festival takes place on Sunday, (April 21st, 2024) from 10am to 4pm along Duke Street and Bedford Square. Flapjackery's shop on Duke Street will be open,...

22 runners dressed as Elmer the Patchwork Elephant complete London Landmarks Half Marathon for dementia research

On Sunday 7 April, Just Jog, a running club from Devon, took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the group ran in costume as beloved book character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Andersen Press, publishing house for Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee, partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2023 to release the paperback edition...

Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the smash hit Pretty Woman: The Musical is on a UK and Ireland tour, which is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week, running from 15 – 20 April 2024 .

This feel-good production will star Amber Davies as Vivian Ward, Ore Oduba as Happy Man/ Mr Thompson , Oliver Savile as Edward Lewis and Natalie Paris as Kit De Luca. They are...

Schools across the south west encouraged to join national film challenge

Calling all budding Spielbergs, aspiring Coppolas, visionary Spike Lees and passionate storytellers in and across the South West!

The Schools 48 Hour Film Challenge UK is back, calling on schools in the region to get involved and compete nationally.

Now in its fourth year and set to be held from Friday 10th May, the challenge brings together students aged 7-18 years to...

Free entry with Rowcroft for the Torbay Half Marathon

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to make a difference at one of the most exciting road running events in the South West of England. The highly anticipated Torbay Half Marathon and 10k is set to make a triumphant return to the running calendar on Sunday 29 September 2024, with Rowcroft Hospice asking people to pound the pavement in support of the hospice. Runners can opt for the half...

Ilfracombe resident writes new crime novel based in Devon, inspired by the mysterious history of Hillsborough Head

Devon resident, Christophe Medler, has had his new book Vengeance for a Fallen Ange l published by The Conrad Press.

Vengeance for a Fallen Angel is a powerful and gritty crime novel set in North Devon in England. A deep dive into immorality so rampant in 1960’s society puts an unusual spin on the classic murder investigation plot, with an insight into the worlds of voodoo and the...

Devonshire freemasons donate £4000 to Devon air ambulance trust

Devonshire Freemasons were delighted that the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) were able to match fund a donation of £2000 to make a total donation of £4000 to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).

Devon is a large county with many areas hard to reach when a medical emergency occurs. In 1992 after a huge fundraising campaign by the Mother of a Boy killed when he was knocked off...

Local businesses raise £1,400 for Rowcroft Hospice

The Property Development Forum, which hosts networking events in Exeter, Torbay and Plymouth, held their annual fundraiser last week in aid of Rowcroft Hospice and raised £1,400 on the night to benefit the very worthy charity in Torbay.

Lisa Whittaker of Rowcroft attended the event to receive the cheque and spoke to the gathered crowd of local property professionals. Sheexplained how...

Team of fundraisers to take on infamous Fan Dance SAS challenge for Dementia UK

A team of more than 30 will attempt to complete the gruelling 15 mile route in under 4.5 hours to raise funds for the charity’s dementia specialist Admiral Nurses

April 2024, Devon. A group of more than 30 fundraisers, including a number from Devon, will take on the infamous Fan Dance SAS selection challenge on Sunday 14th April to raise vital funds for Dementia UK, the specialist...

New Arrival in the UK! Meet VOOPOO 3X Upgraded Pods ARGUS P2&G2

VOOPOO, a leading innovator in the vaping industry, is delighted to introduce the new arrival of its esteemed ARGUS Pod series - ARGUS P2 and ARGUS G2 in the UK. The two new super pods come with 3X upgrades, fully upgrading the user's vaping experience.

ARGUS P2 and ARGUS G2 are the second generation of VOOPOO's flagship pods, ARGUS P1 and ARGUS G. And ARGUS P1 and ARGUS G won high...

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