Open once again

Garden visits as part of the National Gardens Scheme have been on hold, but some Devon gardens have tentatively been reopening and raising much needed funds for charity, discovers CATHERINE COURTENAY

Mosaic of life

Exeter’s grande dame of mosaic art Elaine M Goodwin reflects on a 50 year career and the work that has made her an icon

Offshore investment

Hotels don’t come much more iconic than Burgh Island, the infamous Art Deco retreat visited by many well-known figures of the 20th Century. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to the new owner to find out what today’s guests can expect

Moo-ving on up!

Most of us are unaware of where our daily milk comes from. ANNE BRUNNER-ELLIS visits an enterprising dairy in South Devon and tastes milk as it should be

On the rise

The North Devon harbour town of Ilfracombe is on the crest of a wave with exciting plans on the horizon, writes CATHERINE COURTENAY

Curtain up again...

The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth is planning to re-open on 1 September, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes LINDSAY ELLWOOD

Going with the flow...

Residents reveal the ebb and flow of life on Aveton Gifford’s tidal road to BRADLEY GERRARD, alongside its deep history and fantastic wildlife

Blowing the whistle on sexism

JUDI SPIERS talks to Julie Knight, the only female football referee in the Devon and Exeter Men’s League

Animal magic

A Devon wildlife park tells SALLY LEARMOUTH how the kindness of strangers helped them survive lockdown without any income to feed their 500 animals

Feeding The Frontline Heroes

Coronavirus forced him to leave his dream job in London, but chef Richard Henderson has commandeered a Plymouth kitchen to make meals for the city’s paramedics, discovers Catherine Courtenay

All Aboard For Great Fun

In Devon you are never more than 50 miles from the coast or there are plenty of rivers to discover. Su Carroll explores opportunities to take to the water

Our special spots...

We all have one – a favourite spot where we go to lose the crowds and escape from it all for a while. CHRISSY HARRIS asked some Devon residents to name their go-to happy places

Just the ticket for family fun

Our top attractions need your support now more than ever. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to some loyal season ticket holders about why they can’t wait to visit their favourite hang-outs again

History on our doorstep

From hillforts and castles to military fortresses and abandoned medieval villages, Devon has a treasure trove of historic sites and nothing beats visiting them in person, says CATHERINE COURTENAY

County champions

Devon is a natural beauty but it doesn’t hurt to use a few reinforcements now and then. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to two tour guides about why they just love showing off our county

Amazing artefacts!

Devon has a brand new museum – The Box in Plymouth – alongside some excellent established venues in the county such as Exeter’s RAMM. SU CARROLL goes on the trail of some of the county’s less well-known museums…

The art of walking

Perhaps more associated with photography, the South West Coast Path offers unique artistic inspiration to poets, painters, potters and more

The art thief

Classic artworks get an update in a new exhibition of work exploring the images through photography

A rich history

Devon boasts some of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. SU CARROLL goes back in time…

Standing up for locals

Paddleboarding, stunning views and great coffee – wesup Torquay has it all. CHRISSY HARRIS went to meet the owners of this popular new harbour-side hangout

Pulling together

Writer EMMA PEARCY discovers how the community of Moretonhampstead rose to the many challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic

Discovering the Teign valley

Idyllic villages, a spectacular waterfall, riverside walks and a nature reserve –just some of the places to enjoy along the beautiful Teign Valley

Moo-ving the business online!

As Surfing Cow Ice Cream rides out the coronavirus wave, loyal customers are keeping the team rolling

Missing friends in lockdown

These are not easy times for any of us at the moment and I very much hope that, as you read this, hotels will be opening and life will be starting to return to what we will now think of as our new normal.

Generations of compassion and care

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: Mary Quicke, MBE, of Quicke’s Cheese

Locked down in Beer

The East Devon village of Beer has pulled together during the lockdown

Here comes the bespoke look for the bride

Designer and maker Jane Radford, of Jane Elizabeth’s Beautiful Bridal Accessories tells AMELIA THURSTON about her hobby becoming a passion and transforming into an exciting business

Brixham's beautiful boat

The Golden Hind is a famous Brixham landmark and borderline heirloom to JOE READ, who explores its ongoing part in the town’s tourism industry

A lifeline for our farmers

A charity which supports farmers and their families is marking a special anniversary this year

Wear it well

We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming. In her series throughout 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month: Sancho’s of Exeter