Devon News in Brief

Skoopit! North Devon Dirty Dog Owners campaign is a hit

North Devon MP Nick Harvey has welcomed a new initiative to persuade ‘dirty dog owners’ to clean up after their pets. … »

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] in Exeter

The other RSC, that's the Reduced Shakespeare Company to you, is set to cut The Bard down to size, with their The Complete… »

Dartmouth Academy is on the lookout for volunteers

Dartmouth Academy is looking to create stronger connections with the community – plus there are various jobs around the site… »

Can you help free the world from hunger? Oxfam seeks Exeter activists for Café IF

Oxfam South West is planning to set up a collaborative project with Devon activists and community groups to explore several… »

Oxfam South West hopes Bristol ‘Collaborafe’ events like this could be in Devon

The Beet Root Cafe in Bristol hosted the first of the four Collaborafe – evening of discussion, debate, and, let’s say,… »

Two-day Pop Up event in Totnes to showcase talents of local creatives

Lizzie Kirwan, one of the many makers who will be selling through Mosaic at their April event. Mosaic and The Kitchen… »

The Night Sky: Jupiter and Saturn

Cloudy skies have so far prevented many from catching a glimpse of comet Pan-STARRS, but it may still be possible to see it… »

Don’t let your vote walk away. It’s your vote, don’t lose it!

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Exeter residents invited to contribute to a new perspective on city life

People who live within a 10 minute walk of Exeter Cathedral are being called to take part in a new art project that will be… »

Stokeinteignhead fencing club thrives post Olympics

Teignbridge District Council has been making sure memory of London 2012 lives on by helping a Stokeinteignhead fencing club… »

Food & Drink

Exeter and Teignbridge search for top curry chef

The heat will be turned up on curry chefs in Exeter and Teignbridge this week in an attempt to find out who can rustle up the best balti.

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Food & Drink

Valentine's Day special at River Cottage Canteen & Deli in Plymouth

The River Cottage Canteen & Deli in Plymouth will have a special four-course menu on Thursday, February 14, accompanied by live music

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Food & Drink

East Devon pub makes Good Beer Guide for 40th year in a row

Devon pub, New Inn at Kilmington celebrates in 2012

Devon pub The New Inn in Kilmington has been included in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for the 40th year in succession.

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Food & Drink

For awarding-winning cheddar, try Devon

Quickes Traditional Oak Smoked Cheddar

The British Cheese Week 2012 gong for traditional cheddar went to Devon’s cheese and butter producing Quickes Traditional

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Food & Drink

Tiverton Winter Food Fair

Tiverton Food & Drink Fair promotes regional artisan producers.

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Food & Drink

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to kick-start first birthday celebrations at River Cottage Canteen & Deli Plymouth

TV broadcaster, campaigner and chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be visiting his River Cottage Canteen & Deli in Plymouth to kick-start their first birthday celebrations.

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Food & Drink

‘Fabulous French artisan cheeses’ in Tavistock

New and ‘fabulous’ artisan cheeses are available at Tiverton’s Deli Shack

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Food & Drink

Region's best artisan producers celebrated at the Mid Devon Food Festival

The Mid Devon Food Festival will showcase some of the region’s best artisan produces with lots to taste and see at the Tiverton Pannier Market

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Devon

Show case for Westcountry small producers

Prepare for the Artisan Food and Drink Fair at the Tiverton Pannier Market

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business

The Seahorse in top 100 UK restaurants for the second year running

For the second year running Mitch Tonks’ Seahorse restaurant in Dartmouth has been voted in the top 100 UK restaurants in the National Restaurant awards.

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