Tutoring firm fundraises to open family mentoring centre
Next Steps Tutors CIC aims to fundraise £500,000 over five years for a family mentoring centre based in Onyx Business Park, Roundswell, Barnstaple. The centre will work with young people and their families to offer mentoring, tuition and counselling to the many students across North Devon and Torridge who are struggling with mental health, attendance or engagement at school and those not in employment, education or training. Who are Next Steps Tutors CIC? Next Steps…
North Devon Manufacturing Awards
North Devon Manufacturers Association’s annual awards are now open for entries from both members and non-member businesses. Businesses can enter one or more of the nine categories: ➤ Apprentice Award➤ Outstanding Individual➤ Team Award➤ Health & Safety Initiative➤ Environmental Project➤ Business Transformation➤ International Trade➤ Innovation Award➤ Product Award All company entries will be considered for the overall Manufacturer of the Year Award 2025. The closing date for entries is Friday 5 September and the winners…
Award-winning retailer expands
The Lyn Valley Dog House, winner of our Best Retailer Award 2025, is expanding with a new branch in Bideford. The grand opening event will take place at 11am on Saturday 26 July with a free signature biscuit for all new customers. Owner Jacquie Dove says: “Following on from winning Retailer of the Year, I started thinking about how we might gently explore new horizons to see if The Lyn Valley Dog House could work…
New partnership for North Devon Arts Fest
North Devon Handmade Collective (NDHC) and Barnstaple Pannier Market have formed a new partnership for North Devon Arts Fest, a one-day festival celebrating the very best in local art, making, food and music on Sunday 27 July 2025 in the PannierMarket, in collaboration with North Devon Council and Devon Arts. Barnstaple Pannier Market has appointed NDHC to lead the recruitment and management of the arts and crafts exhibits at the event. Known for its curatorial…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 winners
The winners of the North Devon Business Awards 2025 were announced at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe on Friday 6 June. North Devon Business of the Year 2025 sponsored by Philip Milton & Company Plc Scribbleton Art & Creative Business Achievement Silk Crystal Best B2B Business sponsored by Seth Conway Media Get Better Best Consumer Business Devon Antenatal Family Centre CIC Best Employer sponsored by Cooper Golding The ilab Best Retailer The Lyn Valley Dog House…
Devon Create Growth Programme back for 2025
The Devon Create Growth Programme, delivered by Creative UK, aims to address investment challenges in the creative industries and support founders to develop their creative business. More than 50 local businesses took part in the first round of the Create Growth Programme in 2024, receiving intensive support from industry and investment experts, as well as a programme of workshops designed to develop the essential skills needed to secure investment – see previous participants. There are…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 finalists
At last – we reveal the finalists in the 2025 awards. Back in December, we had to assess the risks of running these awards in the light of the extreme challenges being imposed on the economy. We decided to go ahead but it hasn’t been easy. Just like you, we understand how tough business is and value all businesses who entered, not just those who made the finals. The awards aim to celebrate all North…
From Zero to AI
Join the the Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s free workshop, ‘From Zero to AI: Introducing Generative AI for Everyday Business Tasks’ at Exeter Science Park delivered by Scott Quilter from Techosaurus and Lisa Lessware, Growth Hub’s digital business adviser. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate practical AI applications that you can start using straight away—no tech expertise required. By attending this interactive session, you’ll learn: How Artificial Intelligence can support HR, Sales, Marketing, and…
Connecting businesses and jobseekers
Ilfracombe Town Council, with Job Centre Plus, is organising the Ilfracombe and Business Careers Expo – on Wednesday 12 February at North Devon Resort – to connect local businesses with jobseekers and career explorers. Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into the workforce, find a new job, or gain valuable work experience, this event is your chance to make meaningful connections and explore a range of opportunities. The expo brings together businesses from…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 open for entries
The North Devon Business Awards 2025 – now in their sixth year – are open for entries. Any business based or operating in North Devon can enter for free and there are categories to suit all businesses, large or small, new or old, in every sector. New for 2025 are the Farming & Agriculture Award and Innovation & Technology Award. The closing date for entries is 23:59 on Monday 3 March 2025. Good luck! Awards…
