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Make a Difference: DevonEpisodes

  1. Feeding, listening, sharing and communicating

    Ainsley, Angela, Liz, Silver and Craig explain the community projects that matter to them

  2. Dough Bros: "We’re not just inviting men to make pizza…it’s about using the pizza to make a difference."

    Silver Levy-So describes how making and sharing pizza builds confidence and connection.

  3. Thunderball: "Thunderball is naturally gentle and caring around people. I think he senses their vulnerabilities."

    Mark and Sam explain the therapeutic impact of their alpaca on different communities.

  4. Guiding, caring and inspiring animals amongst us

    Nick, Mark, Sam, Peter, Mark and Charlotte share their admiration of some special animals

  5. Dylan: "It gives me the sense that I’m doing something to make the world slightly better because I’m helping people live."

    Dylan cooks for the Thrive Project in Paignton. He talks about his passion and motivation

  6. Creating connections, forging friendships and inspiring others

    Max, Brody, Lillybelle and Dylan share their stories of helping their communities

  7. Sophie: "We all come together as one sporting family."

    Sophie Conbeer shares her love of the water, rowing and making it accessible for everyone,

  8. Bouncing, boxing rowing and dancing towards inclusive sport

    Gemma, Gavin, Sophie and Maryam share their commitment to making sport accessible for all

  9. Running, cooking, talking - raising money and awareness for life-changing charities

    Adam, Mary, Paul, Debbie and Michael have personal reasons for supporting their charities

  10. Paul: "We want to keep her legacy going; both for Claire and everything she stood for."

    Paul Maxwell runs to raise funds and support the Claire Chick Nursing Fund.

  11. Jo: "We care about the world we live in. It's about the bigger impact we can have."

    Jo Pullin is part of Sustainable Hatherleigh. She explains how ideas become actions.

  12. Caring for the environment today and planting for tomorrow

    Susan, Pete, Charles and Jo share their passion for growing plants, projects and people.

  13. Making connections and spreading smiles around the county.

    Adam, Donna, Simon and Annie are helping make their neighbourhoods better places to live.

  14. Donna: "It started off with one gift on one doorstep... It made me happy to see other people happy."

    Donna Gibbins is the secret elf delivering joy to doorsteps.

  15. Over 60 years of volunteering for communities across the county

    Heather, Nigel, Prem and Simon positively impact lives across the county.

  16. Heather: "Things these days are really tough - the support isn’t there. So, if I can do what I do, then I will."

    Heather Rayne has served the Tavistock Memory Café for 19 years.

  17. The community garden helping people in need

    Meet the volunteers running a garden growing fruit and vegetables for the local foodbank