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Time to recalibrate...
As the Earl and Countess of Devon prepare for some extended family time to recharge their batteries Stateside, SHARON GOBLE meets them to talk Megxit, Mayflower 400 and all things Powderham
Inspired by Mayflower
The 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower is inspiring a lot of creative projects, discovers SU CARROLL
Town of treasures
CATHERINE COURTENAY rediscovers a rich history and encounters more modern treasures in the town where she grew up
Exaltation ascending
James Chubb is a naturalist, writer and broadcaster currently working as a Nature Reserves Manager for East Devon
Towering achievements
SARAH KERR, author of The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide, takes us on a journey around Devon’s most magnificent maritime landmarks
Ancient ways and aviation
An East Devon walk where SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE finds history and the modern day rubbing shoulders
PEOPLE-POWERED PINTS
Launched through a crowdfunding campaign, a seaside town’s microbrewery is proudly serving top quality beer to the locals, as CATHERINE COURTENAY discovers
Doing their bit
Enjoy a day out and do your bit for the planet. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out how Devon’s attractions are pulling together to reduce plastic waste
A look into THE BOX
Plymouth’s magnificent new museum opens this spring. SU CARROLL looks inside The Box…
A Warm Welcome Awaits...
The PIG-at Combe, Devon’s glorious restaurant with rooms puts informality for guests at the top of its priorities, says Emma Cripwell
Tempting Totnes is too good to miss
Totnes was recently named as a top UK destination for a winter break. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out what the South Devon town has to offer the unseasonal visitor
Star spangled celebrations
NATALIE MILLAR-PARTRIDGE visits New England for Devon Life to discover how Americans plan to mark the Mayflower’s role in their country’s formation
Queen of the kitchen
SUE CADE talks to a female chef with her roots firmly in the Devon food scene
Picking up the pieces
Too often dismissed as merely decorative, the art of mosaic takes centre stage at an exhibition this month featuring the region’s best practitioners
LIVING WITH HISTORY
Listed properties are full of historic and period charm, but what do you really need to know when buying one?
In the mood for love
Most of us are romantic at heart, and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a great chance to make someone feel really special.
Here to help
A love of Devon and the sea lured this dynamic couple to swap the South East for the South West, relocating and starting their own business. KATE WILLIAMS learns how they are managing to live the dream
Fresh thinking
We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month - The Eco Laundry
DISCOVERING Bovey Tracey
As winter starts to recede and days get a little longer, there’s a new eagerness to get outside. EMMA PEARCY took time out to visit Bovey Tracey
Where ideas come to life
SU CARROLL visits a Plymouth organisation which is helping to put the heart back into this big city
The edge of Devon
East Devon’s unique coastline is beautiful but needs looking after. CHRISSY HARRIS looks at the work that goes into making sure we can all enjoy these stunning cliffs
Our Place of Sanctuary
Sanctuary House is going to look after its owners – they’ve made sure of that. CHRISSY HARRIS visits a highly personalised and quite spectacular riverside home
Securing her place in history
One of Devon’s most famous political names has finally been honoured with a statue in the city she represented with distinction. MARTIN HESP was there to witness the celebrations
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Modern art comes in all mediums – and blacksmith Bex Simon is creating joyous work in her North Devon studio
Never too late
Here’s our guide to some of the more exciting ways to spend your retirement
A pleasure to be of service
He says he was born to look after people and Joan Rivers agreed. CATHERINE COURTENAY meets Dan the British Butler
All that glitters
Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been synonymous with ultimate luxury throughout the ages. Here are the treasures in the antiques market today
Up at the villa
Arts and Crafts-style holiday apartments high above Lynmouth Bay on North Devon’s Exmoor coast have a romantic origin, as PHILIP DALLING discovers.
Three-part harmony
Close harmonies come naturally to Devon trio, Wildwood Kin. SU CARROLL met the down-to-earth songbirds…
Teign and Templer
Not far from the bustle of Newton Abbot SIMONE STANBROOKBYRNE discovers some easy rural walking with royal connections