Chloe Parkman

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Image source, ArtHouse JerseyImage caption, Artist Alexander Mourant arranges one of his installationsTen local artists have been awarded grants of up to £5,000 to support their creativity, a charity has said. ArtHouse Jersey said artists applying to create a comedy short film, debut album and a new play were among those successful in the latest round of its quarterly funding initiative.

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More than £1,000 raised to revamp town's skateparkChloe ParkmanGooglePolice said the fundraising event "really strengthened" relationshipsA fundraising event to renovate a skatepark in Devon has raised more than £1,000, organisers have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said Okehampton Police had been working with the community in a bid to rejuvenate the town's skatepark in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour.

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Image source, Becky HarrisonImage caption, Becky Harrison said wild camping was "magical""It can teach you so much, so much within yourself, and about the environment - it becomes addictive," said Becky Harrison of going wild camping. The 52-year-old from the South Hams in Devon first tried it three years ago and "never looked back". Wild camping involves sleeping in the countryside rather than in a campsite, and Dartmoor is one of the few places in England where it is widely permitted.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Chloe Parkman

Excitement as 10 artists get grants for new workArtHouse JerseyArtist Alexander Mourant arranges one of his installationsTen local artists have been awarded grants of up to £5,000 to support their creativity, a charity has said. ArtHouse Jersey said artists applying to create a comedy short film, debut album and a new play were among those successful in the latest round of its quarterly funding initiative.

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Dementia campaigner and author coming to GuernseyDementia Friendly Guernsey"Dementia isn't just a medical condition, it's a human one," said Ian DonaghyAn author and campaigner on a mission to create a more dementia-inclusive society is set to visit Guernsey next month. Ian Donaghy, known as Big Ian, has written various books including Dear Dementia: The Laughter and Tears and works to raise dementia awareness, improve care and combat loneliness.