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In September 1869, the first Salcombe Lifeboat, “The Rescue”, was launched at Dodbrooke Quay, Kingsbridge and rowed to her new home at South Sands which was built on land donated by the Earl of Devon. The Rescue was paid for by Richard Durant of Sharpham. 2019 marks 150 years of commitment and...

Exeter Golf and Country Club offers the best welcome in England – it’s official. It’s just been named as the winner of England Golf’s Most Welcoming Club of the Year Award, sponsored by HowDidiDo. The Devon club’s success was applauded by over 400 guests at last night’s England Golf Awards,...

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that from 1st April, 2019, Nectar Imports Ltd, the south’s leading drinks supplier to the on trade, will be stocking its Salcombe Pale Ale both on draught and in bottle together with its 330ml Island Street Porter and Salcombe Gold bottles. Mark...

Café Alf Resco is celebrating 25 years at the heart of the Dartmouth community with a series of special events planned for 2019 including breakfasts at 1994 prices. The characterful café first opened its doors on the 1st of April 1994 serving top quality breakfasts and lunches in a relaxed,...

Something for everyone this month so go on give it a try! All offers are subject to availability and valid whilst stocks last! Provamel Soya Milk still only £1.19 Rooibosh 11 o'clock tea bags 15% off - 80s £4.36, 40s £2.23 Grumpy Mule Coffee 15% off selected varieties Peruvian, Sumatran...

We have always strived to run our business in a sustainable and environmentally way. We take every bit of packaging from the goods we receive to be recycled by a commercial firm, who take materials that the doorstep collections do not take, for example plastic film. We are constantly...

In a couple of weeks, the evenings will be lighter & longer. We'll be walking the dogs, heading out for drinks & languishing in the new evening light! So before winter fades away, why not cosy up with a good film and some homemade, mouthwateringly moreish snacks... Click the links below...

Nigel Barden is back on air with Simon Mayo on his NEW mid-morning show on digital radio station ‘Scala’! Listen on Saturday 23rd March, from 11.30am until 12.00pm, to hear all about his favourite Devon Cook Book recipe from one of our fabulous members in Witheridge - La...

Food and drink brands across Devon need to move quickly to enter the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards. The county’s leading food and drink organisation, Food Drink Devon, has announced its last call for entries into the awards.  The deadline for the esteemed awards, judged by leading...

The next consumer newsletter will focus on Easter events/dining/gifts and spring foodie news. If you have anything that you would like us to include then please email the details with high res images, if possible, to hello@fooddrinkdevon.co.uk. The deadline for the April newsletter is Monday...