Devon People

The Earl of Devon joins us on Devon People, as he takes over the editor's chair of Devon Life. 

It's just for a month, so the full-time editor Catherine Courtenary also joins us. 

Lord Devon's had a seat in the House of Lords since 2019, as one of 92 hereditary peers, and has used the opportunity to speak on constitutional reform of the second chamber, and on why he favours titles being allowed to pass to daughters as well as sons, which now happens for the monarchy. 

He has lots to say about education, housing and running an estate like Powderham Castle.

Devon Air Ambulance is the charity that raises the funds to keep Devon’s two air ambulances flying and our fleet of critical care cars responding. Founder Ann Ralli and new Chief Executive Greg Allen talk about how this vital service began, and how it's changed over the last 20 years to meet the ever-changing needs of the county's population.

We’re joined by Rob Bosworth, CEO of Cornwall College Group, which oversees 10 educational establishments across Devon and Cornwall to explore the biggest changes shaping schools and colleges today. From Ofsted reforms and academy trust success to education improvements, Rob shares his expert insights on what’s working, what’s changing, and how students can thrive in this new landscape.

The Dartmouth Food Festival showcases some of the best food that the county has to offer. This year it will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary. The festival is described as a ‘heady mix of celebrity chefs, parties, food markets, tasting shacks and demonstrations’, and is now a landmark event on the culinary calendar.

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