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Exeter Golf & Country Club
Nothing quite beats a relaxed Sunday lunch to help me unwind from the stresses of the week and to enjoy quality time as a family.
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.
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
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
Decoy Country Park Circular Walk
Enjoy accessible countryside routes around Decoy Lake and the ponds of Newton Abbot’s local nature reserve
5 Eco-friendly New Year’s Resolutions
Every single one of us can make a difference to our planet. Sarah Allen challenges you to make one or more of these small changes and make the world a better place in 2017.
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
Chicken Kebabs with Tomato Chilli Sauce
These colourful kebabs provide the fabulous flavours of Korea and are super easy to make at home – perfect for summer al fresco eating!
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
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.
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?
Go Here… Stuart Line Cruises
Discover beauty, history and amazing wildlife on the Jurassic Coast
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
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
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...
Go Here… Devon’s Botanical Treasures
We explore five of the best gardens to visit this spring
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.
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!
A postcard from… Havana
Visting Havana is like stepping back in time. Visit now before it changes, says One Magazine’s Rachael D’Cruze-Sharpe
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.
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.
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
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
Jack in the Green – Rockbeare, Nr Exeter
Now in its 23rd year, The Jack in the Green is rated as one of the Top 50 gastropubs in the UK the pub is something of a local landmark on the local food scene
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.
Spaghetti alla Caprese
Fuss-free and made in moments, this blissfully simple Italian dish looks stunningly sophisticated for a light lunch or midweek dinner
Go Here… Family-Friendly Farms
Make the most of living in a rural county by discovering all of the animals that share Devon with us as their home
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
Bradley Manor Circular Walk
Enjoy dense woodland and wide open hay meadows on this circular walk in the River Lemon Valley.
Woodbury Castle Circular Walk
Revel in the beauty of England’s largest continuous heathland on this ancient circular walk
Beef Bourguignon with Cheesy Garlic Bread Topping
This hearty midweek family favourite is slow-cooked in one pot, meaning fewer pans on the hob and less washing up
Ideford Common Circular Walk
Discover one of the best remaining areas of Haldon Hill’s heathlands
Caramelised Onion and Goats’ Cheese Pizza
This tasty alternative to the classic cheese and tomato pizza is quick to make and great for getting the kids involved too!
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
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
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
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
Chimichurri Barbecue Steak
Try this summer sizzler using a delicious spicy herb sauce for maximum flavour
Go Here… The Devon County Show 2017
Celebrate the best of Devon farming, food & drink, family fun and rural life at Devon’s biggest day out.
Go here… Go Ape!
One Magazine’s Esther and her son conquered their nerves to try out Go Ape at Haldon Forest!
Sticky Barbecue Chicken Wings
Enjoy the barbecue season with or without a barbecue with this delicious chicken wing recipe.
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
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.
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
Core Copse Circular Walk
Enjoy far stretching views across the Sid and Ottery Valley from this peaceful wooded ridge
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.
Pork, Porcini and Lentil Stroganoff
Try this quick and easy recipe to make – ideal for mixing up the midweek menu
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
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?
Try This… Rockpool Rambles
Discover a hidden world home to some of the ocean’s fascinating coastal creatures with our guide to rockpooling around Devon
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?
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…
Spiced Turkey Broth with Dumplings
Warming, festive and thoroughly tasty – this spicy broth with a hint of heat is good, hearty feel-good food
Nutrition-Packed Lunches
Professional dietitian Ruth Harvey shares her 5 top tips for nutritious packed lunches.
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… 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.
Camembert & Red Pepper Tarts
These tasty tarts work well as a quick and easy snack, starter or light dish using just five ingredients!
A Postcard from… New York City
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker heads to the Big Apple in search of iconic sights, luminous cityscape views and its energetic atmosphere.
Indonesian Chicken with Buckwheat Noodles
A hearty meal in a bowl, lightly spiced and packed with nutrient-rich vegetables – what’s not to love?
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.
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.
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.
Knapp Copse Circular Walk
Discover a truly stunning hidden valley in the heart of East Devon
South West Street Food
We take a look at the new form of dining taking Devon by storm…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Super-Berry Protein Balls
These tasty treats provide a great energising boost before or after a workout and are vegan friendly too
Home Growing
Reap the rewards of growing your own fruit and veg no matter the size of your garden.
A Postcard from… Rome
Rome wasn’t built in a day but it can be sight-seen in a day or two says One Magazine’s Jake Tucker.
Try This… Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Take to the water for peace, exploration and improved personal wellbeing with this inclusive summer activity
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
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.
Delicious Doughnuts
Home-made doughnuts are simple, delicious and easier to make than you may think!
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...
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
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
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!
Overheard in Devon – He’s coming to town!
What I want to know is: why do they call it ‘The Holiday Season’? Christmastime is far more tiring than any job I’ve ever had.
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
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
Little Haldon Heaths Walk
South of Haldon Hill lies a lesser-known area of lowland heath formed over 5,000 years ago and waiting to be explored
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
Dart’s Farm Bird Walk
Enjoy this scenic circular walk stopping off at multiple bird hides along the Exe Estuary.
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… 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.
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.
Mardon Down Circular Walks
Take in spectacular views of Hay Tor and North Devon on a choice of a circular or figure of eight walk on the edge of Dartmoor.
Yarner Wood Nature Trail
Walk amongst ancient oaks at England’s first ever National Nature Reserve
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
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’
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.
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
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.
Go Here… Beer Quarry Caves
Take a guided tour 2,000 years back in time and discover one of the most important industrial sites in Britain
Orange Mousse with Fresh Orange Glaze
This light, creamy and refreshing dessert makes for a perfect after dinner treat that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overindulged.
15 Minutes with… Jolyon Holroyd
Sally Newell chats to local photographer Jolyon Holroyd to find out about his life behind the lens