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Weston Mouth Circular
Soak up stunning Jurassic Coast views, meet the donkeys, and learn more about coastal hillside farming from the late nineteenth century
Managing Myopia
An incredible third of the population are short sighted, otherwise known as myopia. Early treatment is important to ensure good eye health, but what are the options?
Go Here… Springtime Shenanigans
We share activity ideas that offer fun for the whole family this spring
Amelia’s Restaurant
“A love letter to local produce”
15 Minutes… Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots
Meet Jess Huffman, a trained oral historian, who is embarking on a two-year project to collect the stories of Honiton’s multicultural heritage – part of a wider project telling stories of fascinating lives across the county
Garlic and Tarragon Chicken
This vibrant and succulent chicken dish is seasoned to perfection with garlic sea salt and the delicate spiciness of fresh tarragon. It’s also quick to prepare and cook!
Making the Most of a Small Bathroom
Even a tiny bathroom can function brilliantly and look gorgeous. Our top ten tricks will help you make the most of your space. After all, size isn’t everything
Buckerell Out and Back Loop
Explore this picturesque East Devon village boasting fantastic views from all sides
Go Here… Animal Antics
Stuck for ideas this February half term? Meet the animals at our pick of some of the best zoos and animal experiences around Devon
Taj Mahal Restaurant
When you look for world food, the key requirement is often the need for an authentic experience
15 Minutes… Adopt a Phone Box – Contribute to Your Community
With the vast majority of us now having mobile phones in our pockets day-to-day, the need for the public phone box – in its original form – has long since died out. However, their position in central locations, their small footprint, and protection from the elements means that they’re ideal for a number of different uses. Rather than rip them down or leave them to rot, today thousands of towns, villages, local councils and community groups are repurposing these iconic pieces of history and cultural significance, as part of BT’s ‘Adopt a Kiosk’ scheme.
For just £1, you too can join more than 6,000 communities who have purchased their local red phone box to bring more value and enjoyment to local people.
A number of councils, charities and community groups in Devon have already taken advantage of the scheme.
In Topsham, the local museum purchased the town’s phone box outside of St. Margaret’s Church, and turned it into an extension of their museum, providing ever changing displays that can be accessed and enjoyed out of museum hours.
Rachel Nichols, president of the museum and volunteer said: “A special team undertook the task of renovating the box, repairing the door, replacing the corroded window frames and painting it inside and out."
Chudleigh Knighton have done similar, with their phone box museum showcasing old photographs of village scenes and history, offering a better understanding of how the village came to be over the years.
We’re seeing more and more uses too, from homes for life-saving defibrillators, community food banks and even as photobooths!
In Brixham, the Town Council have turned their telephone box into what they’ve name their ‘Telebug Hotel’ – a miniature wildlife haven using pine cones, barn and other natural materials with pollinator-friendly planters attached to the outside.
The possibilities are endless. Kingsbridge Town Council took an imaginative approach by creating the ‘world’s smallest nightclub’ in celebration of adopting the 5,000th phone box of the scheme so far, and is hoping to make that official with a Guinness World Record! Complete with glitter ball, flashing lights and a dial-a-disc jukebox, it’s certainly an outside of the box community addition.
Who can adopt a phone box?
Recognised local authorities, parish and town councils, and registered charities are all invited to adopt their local phone box. Private individuals aren’t able to purchase and adopt a phone box unless they own the land it’s situated on.
If you’re interested in adopting yours and bringing more value to your community, simply e-mail BT with the location of the phone box and your plans for using it. Your request will be reviewed, contracts will be drawn up and once you’ve agreed and paid your £1, the phone box is yours.
Find out more by e-mailing payphones@bt.com or visiting www.business.bt.com/public-sector/street-hubs/adopt-a-kiosk-scheme
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Burrator Reservoir Accessible Walk
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Go Here… Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Discover one of the largest collections of material relating to the moving image in Britain, right here in Exeter – for free!
The Lime Tree, Cullompton
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15 Minutes… Pieces of History
On the day she went through her deceased mother’s jewellery, One Magazine reader Bożena Tucker found two metal badges hidden away and never spoken about. They held the key to a difficult story of a family nearly destroyed but ultimately surviving
The Greyhound Country Inn
The Greyhound Country Inn offers a warm welcome whatever the season
Pumpkin Muffins
Everyone will enjoy making (and eating) these ghoulishly good muffins – perfect for a Halloween party
Migraine – Not Just a Headache
Exeter GP Dr David Kernick, former Chair of the British Association for the Study of Headache, shares some insights into how to recognise the main types of headache and what to do if you suffer from migraines
15 Minutes… Is Your Community Part of The Circuit?
Respond to the nationwide call for registering community accessible defibrillators to help save lives in your community
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