June’s warm weather makes it the perfect month for enjoying a picnic with your family, which is why, for the past decade, it has played host to National Picnic Week, which takes place every year to help people get out into their local spaces and enjoy tasty, local food. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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We all know that Devon is beautiful and no doubt you’ll be eagerly awaiting the time when you can visit again, in the meantime, enjoy your time at home by reading some of these books written by Devon based authors. These authors often draw on the inspirational surroundings that Devon offers and you…
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With its beautiful scenery and abundance of things to see and do, Devon is a great place to treat your mum this Mother’s Day. We’ve put together a few ideas to get you started of things you can do with your mum whatever your budget and taste. Visit the coast Devon is blessed with two amazing…
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There is something about seeing the new Spring blooms that lifts the spirits, even the hayfever sufferers among us love seeing the brightly coloured flowers and the floral scents that indicate that warmer weather and sunnier days are approaching. We’ve focussed a lot on adventures recently here at…
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Devon is blessed with having two amazing coastlines and a wonderfully diverse landscape full of countryside, sea, moors and woods. It’s incredibly ecologically interesting and perhaps the most interesting part of the county is to the east around the Jurassic Coast. This part of Devon has a host of…
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While the rest of us were huddled away hiding from Storm Ciara, Dilys was out and about visiting the House of Marbles in Newton Abbot. The House of Marbles is a fascinating place to visit, not only for humans, but for dogs too as Dilys discovered as they made their way around the various displays…
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Andy Banner-Price, owner of The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay explains why it’s so easy to go green on the English Riviera… Let’s face it, we all want to do our bit for the environment and there’s a real push to “go green”. This includes using your car as little as possible. Luckily, that’s a quick win…
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Want something romantic to do with your loved one this Valentine’s Day but also on a budget? We feel ya. This can be an expensive time of year, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a lovely romantic day, particularly if you’re somewhere as picturesque as Devon with its romantic rolling…
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Snowdrops are popping up across the South West, bringing that first sign that spring isn’t a too-distant hope and will be returning soon enough. In many gardens that the National Trust care for, swathes of snowdrops can be seen; here’s a guide to the top spots perfect for exploring followed by…
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As Christmas draws ever closer, no doubt the smaller people in your life (and some of the bigger ones we’re sure!) will be getting excited about the prospect of a visit from Santa. Luckily, they can experience the magic of meeting Father Christmas as he will be visiting a variety of locations in…
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