by Rachel Davies | May 8th, 2026 | News
On Friday 1st May, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, presented nine British Empire Medals on behalf of the King. British Empire Medals are awarded for very “hands-on” service to the community in a local geographical area. Those...
by Rachel Davies | April 7th, 2026 | News
On Saturday 4th April, the Bere Ferrers Community Shop & Café celebrated their 20th anniversary since winning the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2006. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was created in...
by Rachel Davies | March 10th, 2026 | News
On Saturday 7th March, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Alison Macmillan LVO DL, visited the Rapid Relief Team at Rowcroft Hospice’s ‘The Big Tackle’ Sponsored Walk. The Rapid Relief Team are a global...
by Rachel Davies | March 10th, 2026 | News
Left to right: Cllr Mick Cockerham; Director of Legal and Democratic Services, Maria Price; HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL; Chair of the Council, Cllr Caroline Leaver; Chief Executive, Donna Manson; Director of Integrated Adult Social...
by Rachel Davies | November 14th, 2025 | News
Four Devon organisations are among the winners of the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, the Award shines a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the...
