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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… 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
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.
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.
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.
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… 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.
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 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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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… 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 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.