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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.

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Summer Holiday Survival

Summer Holiday Survival

School’s out for summer, but are you prepared for the barrage of ‘I’m bored’? Have no fear – we’ve compiled our favourite outside-of-the-box-ideas for families that guarantee oodles of fun at little or no cost

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Libraries at Home

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

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12 Ways to Update Your Lighting

12 Ways to Update Your Lighting

Upgrading your lighting design is an easy way to transform your home. Here’s how to make a big difference within a short timeframe – even on a small budget

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Home-made Spiced Flatbreads

Try this simple to make but delicious tasting flatbread recipe – perfect as a home-made accompaniment to a main meal or as part of your own mezze platter

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Clyston Mill Circular Walk

Clyston Mill Circular Walk

Transport yourself back in time to a more rural Devon countryside as you pass through open meadows, small sections of woodlands and discover one of the South West’s last remaining watermills.

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Warming Wood Burners

Warming Wood Burners

With fuel bills rocketing, homeowners are turning to wood-burning stoves as a cheaper heating alternative. But what are the key considerations?

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15 Minutes… Pieces of History

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

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Rhubarb and Almond Tart

This delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb and topped with a sweet almond frangipane is perfect for dining al fresco in the back garden

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Outdoor Living

Longer days and impending sunshine means it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games.

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No-Bake Apple Carrot Cake

This cake-like dessert is naturally sweet with the addition of apple and dried fruit and is quick and easy to make thanks to the fact there’s no need to bake!

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Harpford Woods Circular Walk

Discover the disused 19th century railway line from Feniton to Sidmouth before taking in dramatic views of East Devon and the Sidmouth coastline from Fire Beacon Hill.

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Las Iguanas – Exeter

Exeter’s Las Iguanas really does have the most energising atmosphere. The upbeat Latin music sets the tone for this funky restaurant with vibrant décor and friendly, accommodating staff.

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A Postcard from… Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Spend some time in this traditional Bavarian town just a few miles from the Austrian border and enjoy mountain and lake views, Olympic history and authentic wiener schnitzel, says One Magazine’s Jake Tucker

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Labrador Bay Circular Walk

Labrador Bay Circular Walk

Look out for Peregrine Falcons and enjoy stunning coastal views on this challenging walk through one of South Devon’s RSPB protected nature reserves

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Go Here… Glassblowing

Go Here… Glassblowing

Tony Cummings Glass studio in High Bickington, a small village between Great Torrington and Umberleigh, is the epitome of a traditional skilled man’s workshop.

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Spaghetti alla Caprese

Fuss-free and made in moments, this blissfully simple Italian dish looks stunningly sophisticated for a light lunch or midweek dinner

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One-Pan Paella

Enjoy the flavours of Spain with this classic rice dish that makes for a simple but delivious one-pan meal served with crusty bread and a green salad

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Perfect Pit Stops

Spring is here and it’s time to enjoy outdoor pursuits in our beautiful county. We’ve rounded up our pick of the perfect pit stops when you’re on the move and looking for a little bit more than just great coffee

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Devon’s Diners

Devon’s Diners

On the road or on the go, the traditional diner is undergoing a resurgence – plentiful portions, plenty of choice and at a price point you can’t quibble over

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Devon’s Signature Bakes

In line with Great British Bake-Off fever sweeping the nation once again, we pick our favourite patisseries and bakery-come-cafés worthy of a Hollywood handshake

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European Walking Holidays

From world famous pilgrimages to secluded alpine mountain trails, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best walking holiday destinations in Europe, so you can start planning your next adventure

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Exercise: The Most Effective Drug Ever?

“If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented,” says health promotion consultant Dr Nick Cavill. That’s true, because the benefits of exercise go way beyond what many people think of as simple fitness.

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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

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The Lazy Toad, Brampford Speke

The Lazy Toad, Brampford Speke

There’s nothing quite like eating out at a country pub at this time of year. That feeling of getting out of the cold by stepping into an inviting, cosy ambience where you know a warming feast awaits you makes my stomach positively tingle just thinking about it.

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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?

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Pack Leader

Your dog jumps on the sofa, pulls on walks and rushes through doorways first. Does this mean he is trying to dominate you and become pack leader?

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8 Easy Ways to Update Your Bathroom

8 Easy Ways to Update Your Bathroom

The best bathrooms are both functional and luxurious, relaxing havens. Replacing an out-of-date bathroom is costly, but it might be possible to update some aspects without a lot of trouble or expense…

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Bystock Pools Circular Walk

Bystock Pools Circular Walk

Journey through time across the ancient Pebblebed Heaths before descending through rolling meadows and more rugged heathland towards a tranquil pond teeming with wildlife and the sound of spring in full bloom.

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A Postcard from… Dubrovnik

A Postcard from… Dubrovnik

One Magazine’s Jake Tucker visits the Dalmatian Coast’s medieval hotspot famed for its encapsulating ancient walled city, seafood cuisine and Game of Thrones filming locations.

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The Coombe Cellars, Combeinteignhead

It is slightly daunting reviewing an Inn that has already been reviewed by John Keats, the early 19th century Romantic poet, but at the very least I can report the menu has more on it now than it did then.

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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.

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Sausages and Puy Lentils

Mix up the classic bangers and mash by swapping potato for flavoursome lentils and adding pancetta for a twist on this mid-week favourite.

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The Terrace, Exeter

The Terrace, Exeter

When we first saw The Terrace arriving on the scene as part of Exeter’s latest dining quarter it aimed itself more towards providing a place for the younger people to enjoy the city’s nightlife.

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The Deck Restaurant, Exmouth

When you’re looking for the perfect evening out for dinner it’s safe to say that it’s about more than just the food; it’s the whole package – ambience, good company, staff that make you feel special and perhaps a table with a view.

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Home Growing

Reap the rewards of growing your own fruit and veg no matter the size of your garden.

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The Stable, Exeter

The Stable, Exeter

One Magazine’s Jake Tucker makes his first visit to Exeter’s exclusive new dining quarter for a slice of rustic meets sleek at Queen Street’s pizza, pie and cider house.

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Go Here… Devon’s Best Beaches

Go Here… Devon’s Best Beaches

Good beaches are worth travelling for, and with two separate coastlines we’re blessed with plenty of choice – some more well known than others. Here are some of our favourites just in time for the holidays

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The Farm Table, Dart’s Farm

The Farm Table is a celebration of fresh food straight from the farm, masterfully cooked and served with a smile so warm, you’ll instantly feel at home

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Al Fresco Eateries

Al Fresco Eateries

When the sun is shining there’s nothing we Brits love more than to dine outdoors. So with the sun set to stay, we’ve picked some of our favourite local spots that serve fantastic food and stunning views

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Exeter Quay Circular Walks

Exeter Quay Circular Walks

This circular walk, starting and finishing at Exeter’s historic Quayside is fantastic at any time of year, says Rachael D’Cruze-Sharpe

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15 Minutes with… Knight Farm

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.

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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.

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BurgerFest – Exeter

One thing Exeter doesn’t lack is a wide variety of places to eat. From national chain restaurants to independent cafes the city is never short of somewhere nice, new and interesting to satisfy your appetite.

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Millionaire’s Shortbread

Millionaire’s shortbread is a baking classic. With a shortbread biscuit base, soft sweet caramel, fudge and chocolate, it’s an indulgent treat loved by many

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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’

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Cranberry, Orange and Nut Loaf

Haven’t had chance to make your annual Christmas cake? Try this simple but delicious alternative instead that packs plenty of flavour and looks the part too.

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Turkey Tikka Masala

Turkey’s not just for Christmas – it’s a healthy all-year round option and this curry with a kick of heat is a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey meat from a Sunday roast

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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.

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