On 13 March the Devon Hedge Group launches the Devon Hedge Watch, which asks the people of Devon to find the finest and most distinctive hedges in the county. We want to know where these hedges are, so we can work with farmers and local communities to look after them for the future. Can you help?

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South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is holding a 50th anniversary photo competition.

Are you a buddding amateur photographer? Get snapping and you could win a hot air balloon trip over South Devon

2010 is the year South Devon celebrates 50 years as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our 50th anniversary photo competition is a chance for you to show us what is special to you about South Devon .

There are three themed categories in which to enter: Classic landscape, Settlements and Villages, and Living the View. Each of the categories will have an under 16 section. All shortlisted entries will be exhibited at Harbour House from 6th - 18th July.

Further information about how to enter is at www.sdaonb-comp.org.uk. Closing date is 30th April 2010

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• Nature Reserves and Parks in Devon
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Do you live or work in South Devon and want to know more about renewable energy? Thought about installing biomass, solar panels, a small wind turbine or any form of renewable energy in your home or business? Would you like to develop a business in renewable energy?

These Renewable Energy Workshops and Tours from South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty might interest you.

The tour of existing installations in South Devon is almost full on 8th March but places are still available on the follow up workshop on 22nd March. Another tour will be arranged if there is sufficient interest. The project is supported by the South Devon Coastal Local Action Group and the South Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund

For more information and to book a place on the workshop call: 01548 531980 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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After 5 years of continuous Arts Council England (ACE) support, CCANW is threatened with closure following a recent unsuccessful grant application. ACE has given CCANW the opportunity to re-apply, but only if the charity raises £20,000 in match funding during the coming weeks for its new 2010-11 programme year.

Following our first urgent appeal for donations and sponsorship support, we can report having reached half of the immediate fundraising target of £20,000 that is needed to ensure the charity's survival beyond 31 March. This is mostly due to fantastic support received from private individuals and it is very heartening to see so many people on our mailing list demonstrate how much they care about CCANW continuing its groundbreaking work for and with artists, schools and communities.

However, CCANW still needs to raise £10,000 urgently.

If you have already made a contribution, many thanks again for your support. If you are considering making a donation or becoming a Friend but haven't had an opportunity to do so, please do so now – any contribution at this point, can make all the difference between success and failure!

Please click through to www.ccanw.co.uk/become-a-supporter.htm for fast, secure and easy ways to make a contribution.

Thank you.

Females of all ages and from all walks of life are being urged to join forces for a unique celebration of the wonderful 'World of Plymouth Women' on the Hoe on Monday 8 March 2010.

The city's leading public, private and voluntary agencies are organising a major photo shoot to mark this year's International Women's Day.

The idea is to create an iconic poster representing the achievements and cultural diversity of the city's female population.

Stadium rockers Muse, who formed in Teignmouth, win best British band at the annual NME Awards in London.

Read more on this story from BBC News

Muse win Best Band NME Award for 2010: Watch Video Here

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It's Mother’s Day on Sunday 14 March and Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is holding a day of workshops where little ones can get creative and make something extra special for mum.

The ‘Marvellous Mums’ sessions on Saturday 6 March will give kids a chance to colour in and write cards, have a go at special Mother’s Day colouring sheets and word-based activities and design a heart-shaped magnet. The activities will be a simple but fun way for parents and other family members to spend some quality time with their children while they exercise their creative abilities – and everyone will get a chance to make something that they can take home to give to their mums.