Charities

Exeter photographers Evolve is holding a one-day charity photo day at Bickleigh Castle near Tiverton in Devon. Ten places are available on this one day photographic workshop aiming to help budding photographers improve their skills and further their portfolios. All proceeds from the day will be donated to Children's Hospice South West. The date of the event is 24th of April 2013 and ticket info can be found at www.evolvephoto.co.uk

An Exeter resident has decided to dust off his trainers and take on the challenge of running the Bath Half Marathon for the first time, to help young people across the South West fight cancer.

Joe McDonnell, 20, a final year student at the University of Exeter, is preparing to take on the fast and flat 13.1 mile course on Sunday 3rd March in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Joe, who lives on Old Park Road, decided to run the half marathon for Teenage Cancer Trust after his twin sister Sinead was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in May last year.

Joe comments: “After six long...

Local cancer charity, FORCE, has been selected for the second year as Exeter Airport’s Charity of the Year and it will benefit from a special fundraising event when 170 of the airport’s employees run the length of the runway.

Exeter Airport’s managing director Matt Roach said: “Our members of staff were keen to continue their support for FORCE and proposed a special event to raise funds in a way that was unique to the airport. The Runway Fun Run will be a first for Exeter and we anticipate that this will be a great success.”

The only permitted participants on the 2,075...

Devon Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that it is working with BBC Radio Devon to celebrate the station’s 30th Birthday by giving cash to the community! BBC Radio Devon Give a Gift, which launched on 21st January, aims to raise funds to make a difference in the county by giving cash gifts to local groups and organisations that need it most.

The funds raised will be distributed throughout the year with a panel of BBC Radio Devon listeners helping to decide how the money is spent. It is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the worth of local community groups and just...