Saturday, December 21, 2024

Charity

Summer Reading Challenge brings creative ‘marvellous makers’ theme to life  

Children who are enjoying reading books from their local library this summer are in for an extra creative treat.  A series of inspiring workshops and puppet performances are being staged...

Zoe and Scott’s epic charity bike ride to thank the NHS for saving their son’s life

Zoe Davies isn’t a fan of cycling, but this week she and her husband Scott will get on their bikes and travel 310 miles (500...

Celebrating 100 years of the Devon County Library Service

Centenary celebrations at Libraries Unlimited to mark the creation of the county’s first local authority-funded universal public library service. The 100th anniversary of the Devon...

New easy online booking system for 100 quality meeting rooms and

An easy online booking system for over 100 quality meeting and conference spaces in libraries around Devon and Torbay has been launched by Libraries...

Brixham pharmacists go up a gear in their fundraising for breast care unit

Following a 1,000-mile cycle ride and with £4,000 raised so far, local pharmacists at Compass House Medical Centres in Brixham, JJ and Jamie, are...

Free Christmas library card gift opens up a world of books, information and community

Free Christmas library membership gift cards that open up access to a million books and other no-cost library facilities are being offered across Devon...

Dedicated local nurse takes on skydive challenge

A local nurse will be swapping his NHS scrubs for a yellow jumpsuit as he bravely takes on a skydive challenge to raise money...

New Wi-Fi printing service in 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay

A new printing service is being launched throughout libraries in Devon and Torbay. Customers can take their laptops or phones to their local library and...

70km for 70th birthday fundraiser

Bob Ward braved the wind and rain to pound the streets of Torbay walking a total of 70km to mark his 70th birthday

Popular augmented reality experience is back on tour in Devon

The captivating stories of forgotten female writers have been brought to life in a thought provoking augmented reality installation, which is continuing its tour...

Rowcroft’s Torquay walk to tackle issues around grief

Starting and finishing at Torquay Rugby Club, Rowcroft Hospice’s eight-mile walking challenge The Big Tackle (previously known as The Male Trail) aims to raise...