Sarah Pitt

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Tavistock man targeted by 'paedophile hunters' for alleged grooming

3 days ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

The Horn of Plenty (File image)So-called paedophile hunters have targeted a Tavistock man, accusing him of grooming underage girls. The organisation ‘Saving Children’s Futures UK’ operates on Facebook, claiming to expose predators who prey on children. Its latest ‘sting’ saw members of the vigilante group travel to confront a man on camera.
Tavistock man targeted by 'paedophile hunters' for alleged grooming

4 days ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

The Horn of Plenty (File image)So-called paedophile hunters have targeted a Tavistock man, accusing him of grooming underage girls. The organisation ‘Saving Children’s Futures UK’ operates on Facebook, claiming to expose predators who prey on children. Its latest "sting" saw members of the vigilante group travel to confront a man on camera.
Historic schooner welcomes visitors as part of Plymouth Boat Fest

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Young people tasting life at sea on board the Johanna Lucretia. (The Island Trust) Historic schooner which gives young people the chance to take to the waves is inviting people on board tomorrow (Saturday, June 21) as part of the Plymouth Boat Fest. Schooner Johanna Lucretia will be inviting people on board at Plymouth Yacht Haven at Turnchapel on the eastern side of Plymouth Sound. The event, running from 10am to 5pm, coincides with the 96ft topsail schooner's 80th birthday.
Okehampton Inner Wheel donates to museum to honour mutual founder

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Okehampton Inner Wheel's visit to the Museum of Dartmoor Life. (Submitted)The Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton had a visit yesterday (Wednesday) from Jean Fisher, president of the Inner Wheel and member Muriel Hutchings. They generously donated £250 from the Inner Wheel to the museum in memory of Rose Young who was one of the founders of the Okehampton Inner Wheel 60 years ago and was also a founder of the museum.
'Inclusive ceilidh' coming to Okehampton

1 week ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

The Wren Music Ceilidh Band. (Submitted)Okehampton charity Wren Music is holding an ‘inclusive ceilidh’ in Okehampton in the coming weeks. The event at the Charter Hall from 7-9.30pm on Friday, July 4 is the first of five across Devon this summer and autumn. The project is being supported by public funding from the Arts Council England. The ceilidhs will have adaptable dance options and gender-neutral dance calls, and people can take part solo, with a partner, or in a group.
'Inclusive ceilidh' coming to Okehampton

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

The Wren Music Ceilidh Band. (Submitted)Okehampton charity Wren Music is holding an ‘inclusive ceilidh’ in Okehampton in the coming weeks. The event at the Charter Hall from 7-9.30pm on Friday, July 4 is the first of five across Devon this summer and autumn. The project is being supported by public funding from the Arts Council England. The ceilidhs will have adaptable dance options and gender-neutral dance calls, and people can take part solo, with a partner, or in a group.
Countryside charity launches Devon children's art competition

1 week ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Angelie Pickett, 15, won the older age group of the competition in 2022 with this painting of Ugborough, on the southern fringes of Dartmoor. (Devon CPRE)Countryside charity Devon CPRE has launched its annual search for the best young artists to capture the beauty and variety of the county’s stunning natural landscapes. Young artists are invited to capture the beauty and variety of Devon, with its two dramatic coastlines and everything in between – from high moorland to sheltered river valleys.
Exeter Cathedral service remembers hospice co-founder

1 week ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Exeter Cathedral was packed for Eddie Farwell's memorial service. Picture: Drew McDonald Photography. (Drew McDonald Photography.)Exeter Cathedral was filled to the rafters yesterday (Tuesday, June 17) for a memorial service to remember children’s hospice co-founder Eddie Farwell. Eddie died in March at the age of 73, following a diagnosis of motor neurone disease. He was co-founder with his late wife Jill of the Children’s Hospice South West and became CEO of the charity after her death.
West Devon basking in sunshine

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

West Devon is basking in the sunshine. Picture: Guillaume Hankenne/Pexels. (Guillaume Hankenne/Pexels.)West Devon is basking in the heat today, with tomorrow and Friday likely to be hotter still. The Met Office is reporting wall-to-wall sunshine well into next week. Today’s highest temperature in Tavistock is being forecast as 23C mid afternoon. Tomorrow, Thursday, it is forecast to reach 26C mid afternoon and on Friday 25C.
Powerboat engines stolen from boats moored at Roadford Lake

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Roadford Lake. (South West Water)A charity is appealing for information after thieves stole five powerboat engines from boats moored at a reservoir in West Devon. The engines were stolen from Roadford Lake Activity Centre, near Broadwoodwidger, overnight on Sunday, June 8. South West Lakes Trust staff discovered the theft early on Monday morning during routine checks.