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Exeter Airport firefighters raise over £2,500 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Two firefighters from Exeter Airport have raised more than £2,500 for charity after successfully completing the gruelling 100km Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge in South Wales.

Chris Briggs and Iwan Jones, who serve with Exeter Airport Fire & Rescue Service, took on the two-day endurance event to support Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides vital help to children, young people and their families facing cancer.

The cause was especially personal for Chris, whose sister-in-law, Kaley Fitzsimmons, passed away 10 years ago at the age of just 33 from osteosarcoma...

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RSPCA Little Valley Shelter Day & Fun Dog Show

It's that time of year again! It's time for the annual Shelter Day and Fun Dog Show at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, based just outside Exeter past Swains Garage at Pocombe Bridge.

Sadly, due to the bad weather last year's event was postponed and eventually cancelled. Lucily, this year, the weather forecast looks great for Sunday so it's all systems go!

If you've been to Shelter Day before, you'll know what great fun it can be. If you've not then now's your time to come along and check us out and have some fun too.

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Exeter Round Table raises £250 for Hospiscare

Richard Kaye, Chairman of Exeter Round Table, recently met with Celia Wilkinson, Events Fundraiser of Hospiscare for the handover of a donation of £250 raised prior and following the Hospiscare charity walk on 16 March 2013.

Celia commented: "We were delighted to receive the cheque for £250 from the Exeter Round Table, and are extremely grateful for their support of Hospiscare."

Exeter Round Table is a voluntary organisation for young men based in and around Exeter. Nationally, Round Table has thousands of members who meet up every couple of weeks around the UK to do...

Your old unwanted scrap car can help ELF!

Three years ago, Exeter Leukaemia Fund was one of the first charities to join forces with Giveacar, which was a new non-profit social enterprise that encourages car owners to scrap or sell their old unwanted cars in a professional manner, giving the proceeds to the charity of their choice. From small beginnings like ELF, Giveacar has grown from dealing with 7 cars per month to 50 per week. Recently they reached a milestone of £1 million donated to charities all over the UK, with Giveacar receiving many awards. During this period ELF supporters have taken part in this scheme with the latest...

Walkies! Dress up your dog and pull on your walking boots for a good cause

WESC Foundation is calling for entries to its sponsored walk - WALK FOR WESC - which takes place on Sunday 7 July at 2pm at Ugbrook Park in Chudleigh, Devon.

The Exeter-based charity provides learning, care and therapy for more than 100 children and young people with sight loss and complex needs at its campus on Topsham Road. The event, sponsored by Savills in Exeter, includes a fancy dress competition for dogs and their owners and has three routes with stunning views around the impressive country grounds. “We wanted to do something fun to raise funds for the children we care for...

Atass crowned Exeter Business Games 2013 Champions

The Atass Group were crowned 2013 champions of the Exeter Business Games at the final event of the competition at Exeter Quayside on Friday 21 June.

Having won five events out of seven and with a 20 point lead over defending champions South West Water; Atass were in a very strong position going into the final.

Although Tozers Solicitors were the winners of the River Activities on Friday, Atass’s significant lead ensured their overall victory.

Speaking about his team’s win, Dr Stephen Buckley of Atass Sports said: “The Business Games has been huge fun to take part in...

Exeter Enterprise Rotary Club celebrates Maureen De Viell OBE's Presidential year

At the Club Council meeting on 11/06/13, the Club Council paid tribute to all the hard work done by President Maureen over the past twelve months.

The Rotary Club of Exeter Enterprise has completed another very successful year. At the recent Club Council, outgoing Club President, Maureen De Viell, OBE announced that during her year 2012-13, the Club had distributed an amazing £11,000 to charities and local community projects.

Maureen was especially proud of the funds raised for her own nominated charity Devon Air Ambulance Trust where she had recently presented a cheque for...

Sowing the seeds for success

The Exeter Urban Farm is going to be a reality soon! We've just signed the licence to use 188 Sidwell Street above QS. Land Securities have been amazing and we're now in the position to get cracking. We need support from a local business.

We will be refitting the space with the necessary equipment and structure to grow mushrooms and we need people to help out. It would be a great team building event for anyone interested.

We also want to attract someone that is passionate about growing and the whole concept of the project. It's an amazing role to be able to take on. The...

People with floral flair sought for Hospiscare arrangements

Flower enthusiasts in Exeter are being sought to help a local charity provide a colourful and fragrant environment for its patients.

Hospiscare is looking for volunteers with a flair for flower arranging to join its flower team; arranging floral bouquets from small to bigger projects around the hospice.

The hospice, based on Dryden Road, Exeter, receives donations of flowers each week from funeral tributes and supporters of the charity, as well as a huge weekly donation from the Sainsbury’s store on Alphington Road.

Volunteers currently visit the hospice on a daily...

Exeter residents dusting off their 'dancing' trainers for Cancer Research UK

Next Sunday, 30 brave participants from Exeter and beyond, will be dusting off their trainers and perfecting their shimmying at 'The Ultimate Danceathon' for Cancer Research UK. Three local instructors will be joining forces to deliver three hours of dance fitness. Included in the day will be the ever-popular 'Zumba', up-and-coming Bollywood fitness sensation 'Just Jhoom!', and 'Swagga Fit'; a fantastic new workout developed by the local 'Vibes Dance Company'!

'The Ultimate Danceathon' will be taking place at Active Fitness near Topsham, and places are still available for anyone...

Bangers and Super Cars set to tour Devon with White Hat Rally

Teams from large and small UK Businesses, predominately in the Technology and Information security sectors, as well as some private teams and sponsoring companies will once again come together to support Barnardo’s in the fifth White Hat Rally motoring event, which takes place from 21 to 23 June 2013. The categories for entry include super cars, vintage cars, bangers and cars in fancy dress, so there is an option for everyone.

White Hat Rally and Barnardo’s really appreciate and value the support from all teams and sponsors involved. Back in June of last year, at the fourth event,...

Charities

Exeter Airport firefighters raise over £2,500 for Young Lives vs Cancer

RSPCA Little Valley Shelter Day & Fun Dog Show

Exeter Round Table raises £250 for Hospiscare

Your old unwanted scrap car can help ELF!

Walkies! Dress up your dog and pull on your walking boots for a good cause

Atass crowned Exeter Business Games 2013 Champions

Exeter Enterprise Rotary Club celebrates Maureen De Viell OBE's Presidential year

Sowing the seeds for success

People with floral flair sought for Hospiscare arrangements

Exeter residents dusting off their 'dancing' trainers for Cancer Research UK

Bangers and Super Cars set to tour Devon with White Hat Rally

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