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Vintage fair at the FORCE shop

The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree is holding a special vintage sale day next month.

All sorts of retro goodies from 80s knitwear to tin toys and vintage books will be on offer at the FORE Street store on Saturday November 2.

There will be bargains galore including collectable books at half their marked price.

“We’ll have some great deals for lovers of all things vintage plus our usual amazing selection of goods and there’ll be a bake sale. What more could you want,” said FORCE Shop Manager Anna Heard.

And early warning of a couple of dates for your...

Tim and Rian

Tim tackles second end-to-end walking challenge

Builder Tim Bradley is about to set off on his second end-to-end walking challenge in two years.

In 2017 he trekked 1,150 miles from the tip of Cornwall to the most northerly point of the British mainland in memory of his son, Rian, from Exmouth, who died in 2016.

On Saturday (April 6) he will begin the same hike but in the opposite direction, leaving from John O’Groats and aiming to reach Land’s End on June 9.

Tim is undertaking the challenge in tribute to a loving young man, who had to overcome many health conditions in his short life.

“Rian was an...

Force raises thousands as Princesshay's charity of the year

FORCE Cancer Charity has announced that more than £10,000 has been raised through fundraising activities and events in Princesshay, as the centre’s nominated charity of the year for 2018.

Throughout 2018, Princesshay and FORCE have worked together to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity. Princesshay donated all proceeds from its Arctic Adventure and City Bee honey sales and members of the Princesshay security team completed a challenging 70 mile walk in 24 hours to raise funds for FORCE, walking from Dorchester to Princesshay last July. Visitors to Princesshay also...

The SING Devon Community Choir are singing for Force this Christmas!

Event Date: 
15/12/2018 - 7:30pm to 10:15pm
Venue: 
The Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Join the SING Devon Community Choir and Hothouse Band this December as we SING for Force at the Barnfield Theatre Exeter!

Since FORCE Cancer Charity was first registered as a charity in 1987 it has developed a vital role in providing local cancer services in the Exeter area. Help us to support this essential local service and enjoy a fantastic, music filled evening at the same time.

Tickets cost £6 in advance and £8 on the door.

To purchase your tickets call the The Barnfield Theatre on 01392 271 808.

Staff from Old Mill raise over £2,600 running the Great West Run

Three staff from Exeter based accountants and financial planners Old Mill ran the Great West run on Sunday to raise funds for FORCE.

Stuart Coombe, Kim Barnard and Simon Cole have raised over £2,600 by taking on the Exeter half marathon in memory of their colleague Nick Baker, who sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2016.

FORCE is an Exeter based cancer charity that has been funding research and buying equipment to improve patient care since 1987.

FORCE also runs a cancer support and information centre in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to...

Andi takes to a tandem in support of fellow cancer patients

Police dog handler Andi Darbey from Exeter took part in the FORCE Autumn Series cycle ride on Sunday, just 48 hours after her latest round of chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Andi was diagnosed in June and in July she began a treatment plan that involves chemo, surgery and radiotherapy.

But she is determined to stay active and continue raising money for a charity she has supported for many years and is now supporting her.

Andi was joined by more than 20 family members, friends and colleagues from Devon and Cornwall Police on the FORCE ride.

Team Darbey, as...

Massive boost for East Devon cancer patients

FORCE Cancer Charity has announced it is to begin funding the delivery of chemotherapy at Honiton Hospital from this autumn.

It will run alongside a raft of support services for anyone in the area affected by cancer.

Every Friday (10am – 4pm) FORCE will offer, free of charge:

• A drop-in service for advice and information • Counselling • Complementary therapies

The drop-in service and appointments for counselling and complementary therapies will be available from September 14 with exercise advice from a specialist oncology physiotherapist and family support...

Broadway Baby

Event Date: 
14/07/2018 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

Broadway Baby is a fundraising cabaret evening full of wonderful musical theatre show tunes. Raising money for local charity FORCE it will feature songs from classic musicals including Les Miserables and Chicago and also from new Broadway smash hits Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen.

Sung by a talented group of local women, Broadway Baby guarantees to be a night that shouldn’t be missed.

Tickets: £10

Please call Ticket Line 07484 509514 to book now.

Sponsored by The Blackmore Theatre

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Princesshay and FORCE Cancer Charity launch 2018 car raffle

Princesshay has launched its charity car raffle to raise vital funds for its charity of the year, FORCE Cancer Charity, based in Exeter. Visitors to Princesshay will be able to purchase a raffle ticket to be in with a chance of winning a Toyota Aygo XPlay worth more than £10,500.

Joe Snowball, General Sales Manager at Snows Toyota Exeter said, “We are delighted to be involved with the charity partnership between Princesshay and FORCE Cancer Charity. FORCE Cancer Charity is a brilliant charity that carries out vital work throughout the region. We would like to wish FORCE Cancer...

Free skin cancer advice in Princesshay

Free advice for anyone concerned about skin cancer will be available in Princesshay this weekend. Specialist nurses from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s dermatology department will be at the Eastgate end of the precinct from 10am to 4pm on Saturday May 12.

With temperatures on the rise and summer just around the corner, Claire Facey and Sarah Sandford will be on hand to answer questions and offer confidential help and advice. The drop-in service is part of a partnership between FORCE Cancer Charity, the RD&E and Princesshay.

A representative from FORCE will also...

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