Charities

Hospiscare is asking people to test their mettle at this year’s Rock Solid Race on March 15 in aid of the local hospice charity.

With spaces for the Rock Solid Race, taking place at Escot Park, now 97 per cent full, Hospiscare is appealing for anyone who is yet to sign up, to join the Hospiscare team and raise money for a great cause as they face the unique obstacle course.

Hospiscare fundraiser Celia Wilkinson said: “Rock Solid was such a great event for us last year. Everyone who took part for Hospiscare had so much fun getting completely covered in mud as they pulled and...

Hospiscare is asking people to ‘lent’ a helping hand in the run-up to Easter, by giving up a vice or changing a habit in aid of the local charity.

The Quit for a Bit 40 Day Lent Challenge launched on March 5, offering people the chance to support Hospiscare as they observe Lent.

Whether you want to change your spring menu in preparation for your summer wardrobe or choose to ditch your car in favour of pedal power, Hospiscare is asking people to seek sponsorship for their 40 days of sacrifice to help support local people with life-limiting illnesses.

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Lycra-clad cycling enthusiasts are being called to take part in the second Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride which is supporting local charity Hospiscare in 2014. The popular bike ride, taking place on Sunday July 20, features a challenge for all cycling abilities across a choice of three routes, adding a different element to the event and allowing individuals to pick between 55, 85 and 100 mile routes. Each course starts and finishes at David Lloyd Club, Exeter, and will take the cyclists out into the beautiful Devon countryside. Another added element to this year’s event comes at the end...

The region’s largest corporate charity run is calling for sponsors to boost its fund-raising for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Michelmores Charity Run, which is now in its 15th year, attracts over 1000 runners and now raises in excess of £30,000 each year for its chosen charity.

The run takes place over a 5K city centre course which starts on Cathedral Yard and finishes at Exeter Castle.

Michelmores Marketing Director Louise Edwards, commented: “It’s the race’s 15th anniversary and to celebrate this fantastic landmark we want to break all fund-raising records, so...