Buckfast Abbey Announces Two Festival Carol Services for 20 December 2025
Saturday 20th December at 12:00 & 15:00 As we approach the final days of our Advent journey, Buckfast Abbey invites the public to join us
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December 1, 2025
Discovering The Arundell Arms: A Hidden Gem in Lifton
Tucked away in the charming village of Lifton, The Arundell Arms is a true hidden gem with so much to offer! Whether you’re looking to hire a meeting
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October 18, 2025
A Day Out at Ullacombe Farm, Dartmoor
Last week, we took a trip to Ullacombe Farm on Dartmoor in tow were two three-year-olds and our 11-month-old, and it was the perfect outing.
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September 22, 2025
Dartmoor Zoo welcomes two, tiny new arrivals!
Dartmoor Zoo is thrilled to announce Slender-Tailed Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) couple; Ben and Geri have become parents to two tiny pups! Travelling from Knockhatch Adventure
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August 19, 2025
Hugh (Grant) finds love at Dartmoor Zoo!
Dartmoor Zoo have welcomed a mother and daughter duo of Grant’s Zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) to accompany male resident; Hugh. Travelling from Longleat, Dartmoor Zoo
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August 13, 2025
A Birthday to Remember at Pennywell Farm
We recently spent the most magical day at Pennywell Farm in Devon to celebrate our daughter’s third birthday—and we couldn’t have asked for a better
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July 14, 2025
What is a Portreeve?
Ashburton has had a Portreeve for over 1200 years! Above Portrait of John Brown, Portreeve in 1975, by Robert Lenkiewicz In Anglo Saxon Britain, law
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July 10, 2025
“They do Serve Good Ale Here!”
The annual Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony is an entertaining tradition celebrating an important ancient role of Ashburton’s ancient Court. Each year on the
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July 10, 2025
Treasure Trove Hunting
Lydia Wood of In a Nutshell Antiques takes us on the Ashburton Antiques Trail Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top
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July 10, 2025
Ashburton’s Maritime Legends
Ashburton’s Maritime Legends Ashburton holds a unique place in British history as the site of Sir Walter Raleigh’s dramatic arrest on 19th July, 1603. After
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July 3, 2025
Ashburton’s History Reflected in its Town Crest
Ashburton’s unique history is believed to have begun in Saxon times and is reflected in the Ashburton town crest and the continuing traditions of the
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July 3, 2025
Ashburton Town Walk
A short walk around the town – including views of stunning Dartmoor LOOK UP – Wherever you are, looking up is a great way to
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July 3, 2025