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Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site and for 2026 Live At Powderham will support Devon-based charities who make a big impact in the communities they serve....

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Jo Pavey to open new day hospice in Honiton

We are thrilled to announce that Exeter athlete Jo Pavey will officially open our new £1.2m Kings House Day Hospice in Honiton next month.

Jo, who grew up near Honiton, says she is delighted to open the new centre which provides much needed support to terminally ill patients and their families living in East Devon and which is already oversubscribed.

Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare chief executive, said: “Jo lives locally so we are thrilled she has agreed to open Kings House which is proving so popular with local people.”

Jo, 41, won the 10,000m gold medal at the 2014...

Soul Traders show off their crazy legs

Devon band Soul Traders showed off their crazy side prior to their recent gig and gave a ‘leg up’ to support cancer.

Lead singer Matt Byrne, who has survived tongue cancer never thought he would sing again when he was diagnosed with cancer six years ago.

The father-of-three from Exeter is rallying men, women and children in Devon to Stand Up To Cancer this October. The band also felt the sad loss of their friend and fellow singer Lara Schmidt who died from cancer in July 2014.

The 13 piece band, warmed up for their recent gig by donning bright orange stripy socks in...

Families for Children receive £1,000 from local Freemasons

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from around Devon gather to give support totalling £40,000 to local organisations who are in need of assistance, among which this year included Families for Children who support adopted children and their families throughout the South West.

The money is raised through the “WAKE Fund” a trust conceived by the Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, our Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners. This fund now stands at £1.8 million the interest earned is given annually to local non...

From Exeter to Bordeaux - on bikes!

A group of intrepid Exeter Chiefs supporters will be raising money for the Exeter Foundation by cycling from Exeter to Bordeaux.

The 485 mile route of the Exeter Rugby European Cycle Challenge will take 6 days to complete, beginning at the home of the Exeter Chiefs, Sandy Park on January 10th 2016 and finishing at the Stade Andre Moga to watch the Chiefs take on Bordeaux Bègles in the European Champions Cup.

Cyclists of all riding abilities are invited to join the European Cycle Challenge and will be fully supported by a coach and mini-buses that will provide food, hot...

Golf tournament raises £4k for SW Multiple Sclerosis Centre

More than £4,000 was raised at a charity golf day held in aid of South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre.

The event, sponsored by Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants and Thomas Westcott Business Recovery, saw 22 teams of four, made up of professional contacts and clients, battle it out at Teignmouth Golf Club.

In all £4,100 was raised through a combination of entry fees, fun golf-themed events, raffles and an auction.

As in previous years all the money was donated to the South West MS Centre in Clyst Heath, Exeter.

Jon Mitchell, Thomas Westcott's business...

#GivingTuesday signs up 1,000 partners

Rainbow Living has joined more than 1,000 UK charities and businesses as an official partner of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving at the start of the festive season.

The day, led in the UK by the Charities Aid Foundation, takes place on December 1 and follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday - two of the UK’s biggest shopping days. It is an opportunity for charities, families, businesses, community centres and students to come together to do something good for a cause they care about.

Exeter-based Rainbow Living will be using the day to thank donors and supporters, and...

Royal visit celebrates Headway's move

Brain injury survivors from across Devon and Torbay were delighted this week to meet Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex at a special event with local brain injury charity Headway Devon.

During the visit, The Countess of Wessex toured the XCentre – which is the headquarters of Headway Devon as well as the charity’s Exeter-based day centre for people with brain injuries – speaking to people affected by brain injuries and supporters of the charity.

Earlier this year and following a two-year fundraising appeal Headway Devon successfully purchased the XCentre, a...

Volunteers needed as FORCE shop re-opens

Another part of the FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Exeter is all set for a spooktacular opening on Halloween.

The popular Heavitree hub for bargain hunters closed in August for essential repairs and refurbishment.

One section re-opened on October 2 and another area will be back in business on Saturday October 31 with staff in fancy dress, hundreds of clothing items on sale for £1 and a bake sale.

“There’ll be plenty of treats and no tricks,” said shop manager Anna Heard. “We’re looking forward to gradually opening the remainder of the shop in the first week of...

‘Planting Hope’ gardens support Send a Cow

Mole Valley Farmers has announced that it will continue its support to the farming charity Send a Cow when it hosts four in-store gardens at its South Molton, Holsworthy, Yeovil and Cullompton branches.

They will be built during the week of 2 November by children from local schools to include Bishop Nympton Primary, Clawton Primary and St Michael’s Academy and will form part of Send a Cow’s ‘Planting Hope’ appeal.

The four innovative and sustainable gardens – which look like keyholes from above – will be created with the help of Send a Cow’s expert Pete Moore and...

Lloyd’s Kitchen and Heart raise cash for Honeylands

Independently owned Lloyd’s Kitchen joined forces with Heart to help raise money for Honeylands Children’s Charity.

The Global ‘Make Some Noise’ campaign organised by Heart, attracted 50 diners and four competition winners to Lloyd’s Kitchen.

Restaurateur Lloyd Gardner hosted the event donating a delicious three-course dinner, prepared by resident Chef Graeme Murfin, for each guest with all monies going to the charity.

Breakfast presenters Matt and Caroline were on hand to entertain the guests and help out in the kitchen.

A charity raffle with great prizes...

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Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Jo Pavey to open new day hospice in Honiton

Soul Traders show off their crazy legs

Families for Children receive £1,000 from local Freemasons

From Exeter to Bordeaux - on bikes!

Golf tournament raises £4k for SW Multiple Sclerosis Centre

#GivingTuesday signs up 1,000 partners

Royal visit celebrates Headway's move

Volunteers needed as FORCE shop re-opens

‘Planting Hope’ gardens support Send a Cow

Lloyd’s Kitchen and Heart raise cash for Honeylands

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