• Devon's economy set for tourism boost as nearly 8 million Brits snub the sun for holidays at home

  By DvonprtPeople at 01:03 on 13/04/13

  

  A NEW poll has revealed that nearly 8 million British people plan to holiday at home during 2013. And Devon's economy may get a tourism boost as the county has come third in a top ten of places in the UK where local people are choosing not to go abroad… The poll was conducted by www.localpeople.co.uk and ran on its Local People websites in early 2013. The results suggest that the UK's provincial towns, seaside resorts and...

• CLOSES TODAY! Win a trip to Barbados – with Devonport People!

  By ExeCellent at 19:12 on 30/01/13

  

  DO YOU fancy some time in the sunshine,.away from the typical English weather? Well now you can! localpeople want to hear from you to discover your loves and loathes when taking time off to relax on holiday. Participate in our poll to determine the lengths the nation will go to travel afar, pet peeves, and common trends holidaymakers find themselves following. By taking our Great Escape poll you will be entered in our competition to win...

• Here We Come A-Wassailing... around Devon!

  By ExeCellent at 15:00 on 03/01/13

  

  WITH CIDER as our local drink, it's not surprising that we Devonians have a special fondness for our apples. Although many orchards have disappeared over the past decades, the last few years have seen a renewed interest in traditional apple varieties and the establishment of community orchards around the county. Along with this has come the revival of one of our most colourful local traditions – wassailing! In the cider-producing...

• It's Panto Time in Devon... Oh yes it is!!!

  By ExeCellent at 14:47 on 27/12/12

  

  ALL ACROSS Devon, the last of the turkey's been eaten, all the presents have been opened, and the wrapping paper's been put out for recycling. But the fun isn't over yet... oh no, it's not! Far better than trudging round the sales, a family outing to the pantomime is the perfect antidote to that post-Christmas feeling, and a welcome dose of fun that will keep everyone laughing well into the New Year. Wherever you live in Devon, there's...

• Pride in the Park -Saturday 28th July

  By PlymPride at 13:32 on 22/07/12

  

  Pride in the Park – Saturday 28th July 20121.30 -730pm   On Saturday 28th July, 'Gay Pride' returns to the city of Plymouth with its first proper outdoor pride festival, which will take place in the recently restored Devonport Park. The new Heritage Lottery Funded ornate bandstand will provide the main stage and central focal point for over six hours of free live entertainment. Pride in the Park will bring members of the...

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