Three Devon volunteer groups receive the Royal seal of approval as they are honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Award, the highest given each year to volunteer groups, sets the benchmark for excellence in volunteering and is...
On Wednesday, 20th September, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited Coldharbour Mill, a charity based in Uffculme, Devon, where she was given a tour of one of the oldest woollen textile mills in the world, having been in continuous production since 1797. ...
On Tuesday, 19th September, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT), a charity based in Tiverton, Devon, where she met local volunteers who run and operate the charity. Founded in 1995, they provide help to those who find...
The Rt. Hon. The Countess of Arran CVO MBE visited South Molton, where the Town Council and the Mayor gave this historic stone to commemorate the life of Her Late Majesty. It has been placed in the local park, which has been a great endeavour by volunteers. Trees will...
Pauline Barker from Devon has been awarded the MBE for services to open water swimming in South West England. Pauline founded Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimming in 2010 and the various groups and sub groups now have over 20,000 members and focusses on...
On Saturday, 23rd September, over two hundred people packed Exeter Cathedral on Saturday night to enjoy the Spirit of The Nation Concert in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity. The Lord Lieutenant, Mr David Fursdon, was in attendance along with other...
Axminster Tools Awarded with King’s Award for Enterprise8th April 2024
