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Devon's Delight: Unearthing Hiking Hidden Gems

Authored by ajyarwood
Posted: Sat, 06/24/2023 - 2:05pm

Do you want to escape the crowds and embark on an adventure?

Are you tired of trudging along with the hiking herd on the same old worn-out trails? Are you itching for excitement and the joy of stumbling upon something extraordinary? Well, hold onto your hiking hats, my intrepid explorer! Devon has a treasure trove of awe-inspiring and lesser-known hiking trails just waiting to be uncovered.

Devon is renowned for its jaw-dropping vistas, undulating countryside, lofty moorland, meandering river valleys, and breathtaking coastline. But here's a secret stash of information......

Lympstone Manor's 'Celebration of Speed' returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:19pm

On 12 July 2023, luxury manor house hotel, Lympstone Manor , in Devon, welcomes back its revered annual Celebration of Speed. The one-day festival commemorates Michelin-starred chef Owner; Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill and former Head of Performance at Williams Formula One and race engineer for Felipe Massa, Rob Smedley . As the evening draws in, Lympstone Manor transforms for a Party in the Paddock, with a world-renowned line-up including BRIT award nominees Scouting for Girls, chart toppers...

Get-Found: Embracing Gen Zs Inherent Digital Marketing Talents is Key to More Effective Marketing Campaigns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 9:17pm

Digital marketers and agency owners find themselves in a unique position nowadays. In the early phase of social media and digital marketing, you had to undergo an extensive education and training to enter the professional world. However, the available options were rather limited.

Today, a new generation of marketers has emerged, comprising individuals who grew up during an era of complete digitalization. These individuals have a complete understanding of the inner workings of digital marketing and social media.

Many marketers face challenges in discovering the tone of...

Influencer mum shares taboo-busting story about pooing during birth on new Devon-based podcast

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 9:53pm

Mumfluencer Victoria Emes - whose celeb fans include Dermot O’Leary and Stacey Solomon - told of the moment her daughter was born in a “poonami”, in a bid to bust the taboo around pooing during birth in a brand new podcast from Devon-based birth expert and author Siobhan Miller.

Telling her birth story on The Positive Birth Company’s brand new Up The Duff podcast, sponsored by women’s tech brand Elvie, Victoria opened up about the moment her second child entered the world during a homebirth.

“The force of the pushing was making me dry retch, so my husband positioned me...

Three Stagecoach customers crowned King of the bus!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 8:56pm

Last Month, Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator gave its customers the opportunity to win free bus travel for a year in the Stagecoach King of The Bus competition. This fantastic prize went up for grabs as part of the company’s celebrations to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

Exeter based Matilde Ferreira was one of the lucky winners to bag the top prize of free travel for a year with Stagecoach. Matilde met with Stagecoach South West Managing Director, Peter Knight at Exeter Bus Station in the heart of the city centre, last week to receive her prize where...

Unity5 Awarded Best Small Tech Employer for Women at National Event

Authored by Unity Five
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 6:40pm

Unity5, a leading Exeter based software development company, has been awarded the prestigious title of the Best Small Tech Employer for Women.

The Women in Tech Employer Awards celebrate employers and individuals who go above and beyond to help close the gender gap within the technology sector. At the event, held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, Unity5 was awarded the Best Small Business Tech Employer.

“The judges were impressed with Unity5’s commitment to offering training to their female employees to help advance them in their careers. They were also inspired by...

Youth Hub Devon celebration event

Youth Hub Devon is inviting young people to join a special double celebration event next week (Thursday 29 June). Since opening the service in 2021, 500 young people have been referred to the Youth Hub for a range of support including career advice, help with CV writing, interview skills, and signposting to other relevant services. Of those, over 200 have been helped to find their way to education, employment, and training. To mark that achievement and to celebrate moving into new premises at Exeter Library, Youth Hub Devon is holding a celebration event on Thursday 29 June. If you are a...

Taste East Devon announces new events for 2023 Food Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 9:03am

Taste East Devon, one of the region's most popular food festivals, is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new events for 2023. This year's festival promises to be more delicious than ever before, showcasing the finest local produce, talented chefs and unique dining experiences that East Devon has to offer.

The festival, which runs from the 9th to the 24th of September, will feature a diverse range of events and activities that cater to all tastes and interests. From mouth-watering food markets and street food extravaganzas to immersive gastronomic workshops and exclusive...

Braxton Reynolds former public analyst for Exeter and Devon who opened a sex shop has died

When Truro Magistrates’ court was told by the defendant in a sex shop licensing hearing that he would be unable to make revised court dates because he would be giving evidence as an expert witness in two different trials, the judge was sceptical. A letter was duly sent to the Office for Judicial Complaints along with a three-page CV outlining Braxton Reynolds’s expertise as a consulting chemist, past president of the Association of Public Analysts (APA), and former public and agricultural analyst for the Counties of Devon and Cornwall, as well as many other positions of public standing,...

Angelie Pickett's painting of Ugborough was last year's winner in the older age group

Devon’s countryside charity begins its 2023 search for young artists

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Tue, 06/20/2023 - 11:52am

The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is looking for budding young artists who can capture the beauty and variety of the county’s natural landscapes, from its wild moorlands to its sheltered river valleys.

Young artists aged 18 and under have until the end of September to submit a painting, drawing, textile, collage, or mixed media artwork of a Devon view to win the coveted title of Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist 2023. The landscape could be a favourite beach or beauty spot, a local park or green space, somewhere visited on a day out or even the artist’s back garden...

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