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15 Minutes… Devon’s Twinning Towns
In Devon alone over fifty towns and villages have European ‘twins’. One Mag’s Bruce Hetherington looks at the shared bonds forged and how you can get involved
Makaton: A Powerful Communication Tool
We explore the physical communication tool made famous by cBeebies, while looking at the impact on those who use it, and how you can learn in your local area
15 Minutes with… Swanaford Vineyard
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington recently went along to Swanaford Estate, a young vineyard in the Teign Valley, to meet up with the owners and winemakers Ben and Caroline Goulden.
15 Minutes With… Devon Wildlife Trust’s Woodah Farm
We catch up with the Devon Wildlife Trust to learn more about their ambitious national nature recovery project that's...
15 Minutes with… Mitch Tonks
We meet the south west’s seafood expert and celebrity chef to talk Devon dining, his latest Rockfish Exmouth restaurant and why Devon is England’s Seafood Coast…
The Earl & Countess of Devon
There is a ‘history meets contemporary’ renaissance underway at Powderham Castle since the 19th Earl and Countess of Devon, Charlie and AJ Courtenay, inherited the estate in 2015.
15 Minutes… Higher Uppacott
Learn more about the historic significance of this 700-year-old Dartmoor Longhouse and find out how you can access this preserved piece of cultural heritage in a completely unique way
15 Minutes with… Hugo Bugg
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s youngest ever gold medal winner hailing from Exeter to find out more about his passion for garden design.
15 Minutes… Devon Air Ambulance Pilot, Captain Ross White
Meet one of Exeter’s Devon Air Ambulance pilots to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of this vitally imperative service helping to save lives across the county
15 Minutes with… Frances Tophill
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets horticulturalist and BBC Gardener’s World presenter, Frances Tophill, ahead of her appearance at this year’s Toby Buckland Garden Festival.
15 Minutes… Hospital Radio Exeter
2024 marks 50 years of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s volunteer-led radio station. One Mag’s Bruce Hetherington learns of its journey from fruition to present day
15 Minutes… Dick Pym – Devon’s Fisherman Footballer
Discover the rags-to-pitches life story of one remarkable Topsham local
15 Minutes With… Samaritans
We meet the unsung heroes at the Exeter, Mid & East Devon branch of the Samaritans to find out more about their vital work in saving lives and providing support for those who are struggling
15 Minutes with… Pete’s Dragons
Dealing with loss is never easy, but dealing with bereavement after a suicide requires a different kind of support. We meet Alison Jordan, CEO of Exmouth based charity Pete’s Dragons, to learn more about the work they do across Devon.
Britain’s Bells to Ring Out Across the Land
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington delves into the world of bell ringing ahead of ‘Ringing Remembers’ – a nationwide ringing of the church bells on 11th November for the centenary of World War I
Day in the Life of… Master Vehicle Technician, Matt Smith
The day begins at the garage – Volkscraft – in Marsh Barton, with coffee, banter and usually ends with a late finish. I do like a yap which helps build and maintain the rapport with our customers.
Plastic-Free Devon
2.5 billion disposable coffee cups. 100 billion disposable plastic cutlery items. 200 plastic bottles per mile of UK coastline. That’s the amount of waste we’re producing as a country in just one single year. So what do we do about it?
15 Minutes… Naabil Khan: Skin For All
Meet the Exeter Medical School student with the courage to back her convictions
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...
15 Minutes… The Future of Devon’s Village Halls
Independent charity Devon Communities Together are on a mission to save one of the last community-owned assets in many of our local, rural communities. We revisit their progress 18 months on
Libraries at Home
Learn more about the volunteer-run service reuniting Devon’s libraries with those who are confined to their home or struggling with mobility
15 Minutes… Heathfield Farm: A Caring Farm with Real Heart
We spend the day at a Care Farm in Broadclyst to learn more about how social farming can drastically improve the lives of local people with learning disabilities
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Support Your Community
The three Rs of recycling are easy to remember. But where in Devon can you put it all into practise and give back to your local community? We look at some of the organisations providing skills development and help for those in need while saving the planet to boot
Tools, Sheds and Dads
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington recently spent some time in the company of a happy band of tool restorers discussing just what it is that makes old tools magical.
15 Minutes With… The Exeter Trading Hub
One Mag’s Bruce Hetherington meets Elke Meredith-Church, the driving force behind the Exeter Trading Hub supporting local businesses in the community
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
15 Minutes with… Local Filmmaker Dom Lee
We meet the Crediton filmmaker responsible for creating the UK’s largest cardboard box fort to find out more about the build, filming in your hometown and promoting local talent.
15 Minutes with… Cathy Saunders, Home Library Service
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker finds out more about the volunteer-run service reuniting Devon’s libraries with those who are confined to their home.
15 Minutes With… St Petrock’s Charity
2021 marks 25 years since the charity was launched to help tackle homelessness in and around Exeter. With the covid pandemic creating more pressure than ever and putting homelessness rates on the rise, we look at how this vital organisation continues to provide essential support
15 Minutes with… The Mediaeval Baebes
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets Marie Findley, founding member of the talented seven-piece vocal group, ahead of their upcoming concert at Exeter Cathedral to find out more about singing in Mediaeval Manx, touring with Jools Holland and ITV’s Victoria.
15 Minutes… From A&E to the Sea
Meet the Emergensea Duo – two Devon frontline A&E doctors embarking on an unsupported 3,000 mile ocean row across the Atlantic
15 Minutes… Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape
We meet some of the artists and photographers exploring personal and emotional connections with Dartmoor’s evocative landscape ahead of RAMM Exeter’s latest exhibition
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
Pride of Devon 2018: The Winners
The nominations are over and the judges have spoken; it’s time to meet some of the exceptional Devonians that make us proud to be part of the communities of Devon.
50 Years of the South West Coast Path
This year marks 50 years of the association that supports and manages the South West’s favourite coastal walking route. We explore what makes the route special and how you can get involved in events to mark the occasion
Men in Sheds: Working Outside
We meet the handy men and women who have evolved a hobbyist social-connection initiative into a wider community outreach project across Devon
15 Mins… Local Historian Darren Marsh
We chat to local historian Darren Marsh about his latest book delving into the history behind the Royal Clarence, Exeter’s recently lost and oldest hotel, to find out more about its historic importance in the city.
15 Minutes… Sue Kent
Meet Sue Kent, Gardener’s World presenter and RHS disability ambassador, as we talk accessible gardening, planting in small spaces, and growing veg in Devon red
15 Minutes With… Street Artist, Steve McCracken
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington uncovers how the wreckage of the 2007 Napoli incident inspired street art across Devon
15 Minutes With… Exmouth Miniature Railway
When Exmouth’s Fun Park closed in 2017, East Devon locals Henry Mock and Romy Langley went on a mission to find the much-loved Exmouth Express with the aim of restoring mini-rail joy to Devon locals and visitors… with no prior experience!
15 Minutes with… Ciara Eastell of Libraries Unlimited
The sheer volume of information and entertainment available to us via our computers and mobile devices grows larger each day.
15 Minutes… Calling Devon’s Village Halls
Countywide research is underway to see what support these vital community hubs need – get your village hall involved and stand a chance of winning £500
15 Minutes with… Toby Buckland
We meet celebrity gardener, TV presenter and horticultural writer to talk about his upcoming garden festival at Powderham, encouraging kids into the garden and how gardening can improve mental your health.
15 Minutes With… BBC Green Planet Cameraman, Tim Shepherd
Meet the Devon botanist behind some of the most famous timelapse cinematography in television history – created right here in his Exeter studio
15 Minutes with… Hillbilly Guitars
We meet local craftsman David Hill to find out more about his passion for creating cigar box guitars.
15 Minutes with Andrei Burton
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker catches up with one of the UK’s most successful world record breaking professional mountain bike athletes to find out more about his extreme lifestyle.
15 Minutes With… Devonstream
One Mag’s Bruce Hetherington discovers a bold new streaming radio station produced specifically for you and me
Celebrating Ten Years of One Magazine
Since it first dropped through the letterboxes of Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton ten years ago, the One Magazine (then known as the ExePress) has grown into a multi-edition magazine.
15 Minutes With… No Limits Café
One Magazine’s Mary Bennellick meets Sarah and Amanda, owners of the Newton Abbot café providing work opportunities for adults with additional needs to find out more about their connection with the local community
15 Minutes with… Jolyon Holroyd
Sally Newell chats to local photographer Jolyon Holroyd to find out about his life behind the lens
15 Minutes… Tackling the Food Crisis
The cost of living is increasing, it’s no secret, and with wages not keeping pace, there are more people than ever needing...
Hey Teacher, Leave Them Kids Outdoors
A Devon junior school is finding children benefit from being taught normal subjects in an outdoor environment, and has worked out how to do this regularly. One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington finds out more about this intriguing new method of teaching
15 Minutes with… Jo Lomax, Founder of Huggable Heroes
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets military wife and mum of two Jo Lomax, founder of Huggable Heroes, to learn more about how these personalised children’s cushions can help ease the separation of being away from loved-ones
15 minutes with… Alex Ellis-Roswell
21-year-old fundraiser, Alex Ellis-Roswell, is walking around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the RNLI.
15 Minutes with… Cass Stoddart
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets Exmouth’s internationally sold and exhibited artist Cass Stoddart to talk New York City, creative styles and festival inspiration.
15 Minutes with… Knight Farm
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker investigates farming with a difference at the family run care farm in Mid Devon to find out more about their work with adults with disabilities or social needs.
15 Minutes with… John Woolner
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets the 54 year-old man from Topsham that plans to ride the gruelling 1000 mile journey from John O’Groats to Lands End on a Penny Farthing, raising money for Exeter based charity ‘Ride-on Cycling for All’
Have Yourself a Very Local Christmas
Make Christmas a locally-sourced affair with our ideas for shopping local and supporting independent businesses in Devon
A New Life in Devon
After years of struggle, forty refugee families are finding a safe home in Devon. Bruce Hetherington finds out more, and about those helping to provide a warm welcome.
15 Minutes… Reversing the Decline: How To Protect Our Wildlife
Meet TV naturalist and Exeter University Alumni, Steve Backshall, as we learn how to welcome and encourage wildlife back into our gardens
15 Minutes with… The Prop Factory’s Carmen Croxall
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington catches up with The Prop Factory’s Marketing Director to talk about her venture into the world of eye-catching props.
15 Minutes with… Jack Nowell
Exeter Chiefs’ 21-year-old rugby superstar talks superstitions, playing for England, the 2015 World Cup and moustaches!
15 Minutes… Jumbo High Jinks
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington follows in the footsteps of his uncle’s greatest adventure by taking an inflatable elephant over the Alps by bike
15 Minutes… Cycling Without Age
We caught up with a new charity that aims to make the joy of cycling accessible for all
15 Minutes with… Tom Backhouse
We meet the man walking all 15 National Parks in the UK in a year to find out more about his Walk Wild UK challenge, his inspiration, and how he came to be the first ever solo Ten Tors challenger.
15 Minutes… Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club is a Men’s Mental Health Charity doing phenomenal work with their ethos of ‘it’s okay to talk’ around the UK and locally in Exeter, Honiton, and Newton Abbot. One Mag’s Mary Bennellick caught up with local representatives from the charity making great strides in normalising men’s mental health and challenging stigmas through their free-to-attend talking groups
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
15 Minutes with… Craig Maclellan
Craig is the founder of the charity, Veterans With Dogs, which trains Assistance Dogs to increase independence and improve quality of life for British ex-servicemen and women with mental health conditions.
Getting good legal advice on your new commercial lease
“In their hurry to get their business off the ground, commercial tenants often neglect to take legal advice about obligations in their leases.
15 Minutes with… Michael Caines
One Magazine’s Rachael D’Cruze-Sharpe talks to Exeter’s most loved chef about his MBE, cooking for the Prime Minister, eating local and being a mentor.
15 Minutes… The Great British Spring Clean
The campaign to clean up our local towns, villages, countryside and beaches takes place this year between 17th March – 2nd April, with one simple aim – to restore local pride in our communities by removing litter. Want to get involved? Here’s how…
Citizens Advice: Your Helping Hand for Eighty Years
One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington spent a morning with Citizens Advice Exeter learning about the dual role the charity plays in making lives better.
Exmouth RNLI
A new volunteer crew member at Exmouth RNLI lifeboat station has had a vital part of their crew training funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
15 Minutes with… Upton Barn & Walled Garden
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker meets Claire & Richard Down, the inspirational couple behind Cullompton’s award-winning blank canvas wedding venue to find out more about their passion for creating unique wedding days without compromise
15 Minutes… Social Growing
Community gardens and care farms are so much more than a refreshing place to visit outdoors, where animals thrive and...
Overheard in Devon – Mum’s the Word
I have every respect in the world for parents. They do a very difficult job, 24 hours a day, without complaint (mostly). In fact, I’m about to join their ranks – with a baby due in the summer.
15 Minutes with… Mark Loman
Exeter based artist Mark Loman shares his passion for oil painting and Devon landscapes
15 Minutes… Devon Pop-Up Pianos
One Mag’s Mary Bennellick discovers the magic of pop-up pianos appearing on the streets of Devon, the idea behind the initiative, and the joy that comes from playing them
15 Minutes with… Nigel Hicks
We meet the Bishopsteignton based professional photographer to talk inspiration, must-have tech and his latest book celebrating the beauty of our South West peninsula.