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  • 6 days ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

    Celebrating our county Devon County Show is an annual celebration of the Devon countryside’s rich offerings and it’s an exciting experience for visitors of all ages This year, the show will feature thousands of animals, including goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, big beefy bulls, and majestic heavy horses. Farmers will be meticulously grooming their livestock to compete for prestigious titles such as Best in Class, Best in Breed, and Best in Show.

  • 6 days ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

    They weigh as much as a car and are rarer than a giant panda, but they are among the most gentle horses you will ever encounter. Ahead of the Devon County Show, Becky Dickinson went to meet Diana Mail, founder of one of the highlights of the three-day event which is sure to draw the crowds - the Festival of Heavy Horses They are the gentle giants of the equine world. Mighty, muscular beasts with thickset chests and feathered feet the size of buckets.

  • Aug 22, 2024 | devonlive.com | Becky Dickinson

    If this quaint cottage rings a bell, it's likely you've seen it before, either in person or on the silver screen. Nestled in an awe-inspiring valley, this humble abode and its picturesque surroundings have been featured in numerous films and TV shows.

  • Aug 22, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

    Part of a ship’s anchor, fishing tackle, a traffic cone, tyres, tennis balls, a surfboard, a pair of Ray-Bans, plastic pallets, Christmas trees, a six-foot long fluorescent tube, and a Second World War sonar detector from a French submarine. Not the random spoils of a car boot sale. Or even a slightly eclectic eBay shopping list. These are just some of the items that have been collected from the North Devon coastline by one woman and her dog.

  • Aug 10, 2024 | thesun.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

    A £2.5MILLION playground has opened at a Butlin’s resort to make sure all its young guests have their share of fun. The Skypark at its seaside centre in Minehead, Somerset, has been designed with inclusivity at the forefront. It means children of all abilities can play together and no youngster is left on the sidelines. The playground features a 42-metre swingline – the longest in the UK – as well as a wheelchair-friendly seesaw and a wheelchair-accessible trampoline.

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