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South West 660 drives funds for Hospitality Action – raising £3,000

In its continued support of the hospitality sector, South West 660, a new iconic road-trip experience across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, has raised £3,000 for its chosen charity partner, Hospitality Action, in its first year.

Indulge in marvellous mixology in the heart of mid-Devon

Cocktail fans looking for a great choice of flavour combinations should head to Aquarius Bar at Kitlake Farm near Stockleigh Pomeroy.

Cornish Premier Pasties reduce CO2 emissions by over 50 tonnes a year, thanks to solar panel installation

Cornish Premier Pasties, one of Cornwall’s biggest pasty and savoury goods producers, has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by investing over £135,000 into solar power at its bakery in St Columb.

Multimedia ‘Field to Fork’ project to showcase mid-Devon’s finest food and drink

The mouth-watering story of some of Mid-Devon’s best food and drink suppliers will be told in an innovative new digital project.

Thousands expected to attend Taste East Devon Food Festival 9th – 24th September 2023

East Devon is preparing for a bustling September with thousands of visitors to the district as well as local residents expected to attend events during the Taste East Devon Food Festival (9th-24th September).

Warrens breathes new life into Derriford Hospital Café, Plymouth

Staff, patients and visitors to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth can enjoy 24-hour pasty provision thanks to the newly refurbished Warrens café on level 6, which reopened on the 21st of August.

St Austell Brewery launches lifesaving campaign to fit defibrillators to its pubs

The company, which has more than 180 sites across the South West, is hoping the campaign will ensure as many communities as possible have access to a lifesaving device.

A seafood extravaganza, England’s Seafood FEAST, is back!

The country’s most exciting celebration of seafood is returning to the English Riviera, South Devon, this autumn.

Short-term visas just the job to help struggling hoteliers

Bristol hoteliers are backing the possible introduction of a new short-term visa scheme which could be just to the job to help solve their long-running staff-shortage problems.

South Devon Food Hub launches to support region’s food and drink producers

Founded by farmers with a strong sustainability and regenerative commitment, the new South Devon Food Hub has just launched.

What’s cooking at Westbank?

Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to teach people of all ages how to prepare nutritious affordable meals from scratch.

Beyond the Bean launches Sweetbird reusable cup for cold drinks

With all the focus on reusable cups for hot drinks, the company decided the time was right to work on eliminating single use plastic cups for cold drinks.

Cornwall Christmas Fair dates announced

The Cornwall Christmas Fair – the most vibrant fundraising event in the county’s festive calendar – will take place at the Eden Project on Thursday 23rd November with a Preview & Shopping Evening on Wednesday 22nd November.

The Burnt Chef Project launches fundraising bike challenge

Ride for Mental Health, the first dedicated cycle fundraiser from The Burnt Chef Project, will see a group of dedicated individuals from across the industry, pedal the 55 miles from London to Brighton on the 10th September.

When Aardman created the Thatchers ad – take a look behind the scenes

Thatchers Cider has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of its new TV ad, Pint-Sized Perfection.

Plymouth-based Burts Chips renews successful RNLI partnership and increases fundraising target

On the back of a hugely successful 24-month strategic partnership, award-winning snack maker Burts is renewing its commitment to charity partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, by extending its initial contract to June 2024.

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