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… »
Devon

Torbay-based National Wheelchair Dance Sport Association award £6,000 grant

The Wheelchair Dance Sport Association has been awarded a grant of £6,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales.

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Torbay

Torquay's Royal Terrace Gardens recognised in regional awards

The Royal Terrace Gardens restoration project in Torquay has been considered among the best in the west. It was selected as a finalist in the Community Benefit section from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) South West Awards 2011.

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Torbay

Torbay MP to launch local diabetes fundraiser

Torbay MP Adrian Sanders will be officially opening the Diabetes UK ‘Torbay Walk’ on Sunday 12th June to raise funds for national diabetes week.

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business

Torbay businesses can get a free DVD to promote themselves and The Bay

A four-minute promotion film is being made available for Torbay businesses to use as a promotional tool.

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News

The English Riviera to be revitalised

The English Riviera brand will be revitalised and a new website created to keep the region in people’s minds as a year-long destination

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