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Exeter charity launches free "Joy Rides" to help people get cycling again

Ride On is launching a new, free cycling programme aimed at beginners, people returning to cycling after a break, or anyone looking for a sociable ride to help them get back outside this summer.

Called Joy Rides, the sessions launch on Saturday 18 July and run weekly through to September, alternating between Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings to fit around work, family, and shift patterns. Each ride follows one of three easy, mostly traffic-free routes around Exeter Quay, the Exe estuary, and Topsham, led by trained ride leaders and open to all abilities.

The...

Childrens charity, Brainwave celebrates 40 year milestone

Fourty years ago “ET phone home” was heard for the first time in our living rooms and songs such as I Love Rock n Roll, Don’t You Want Me and Come on Eileen were played across the land. But what is less known is that 40 years ago Brainwave started their incredible journey to support children with disabilities across the UK to reach their potential.

Since 1982, Brainwave has supported more than 13,000 children and families with a range of conditions including autism, cerebal palsy and Downs syndrome nationwide. They have delivered over 95,000 hours of therapy and loaned out 26,000...

Tesco shoppers in Devon asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/15/2022 - 5:44pm

Generous shoppers in Devon are being encouraged to support a fundraising campaign for three leading health charities.

Last year Tesco's ‘Helping you to live healthier’ campaign raised more than £1million after customers rounded up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills.

The money raised is helping Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK to continue their vital work to improve and save lives.

As the charities fight back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Devon shoppers are again being urged to round up their shopping to...

Devon Air Ambulance launch two new Volunteer roles

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/11/2022 - 11:16pm

Our local air ambulance charity has always benefitted greatly from the support of many volunteers and has over 700 fantastic helpers located across the county, every one of them an integral part of the life-saving service.

Devon Air Ambulance volunteers give their time and expertise helping with many things, from looking after their 4,000 red collection boxes, speaking at public events, helping out at fundraising days and, of course, supporting the charity’s 19 shops who process hundreds of donations kindly handed in every week. Now, the charity is looking to welcome two new...

Exeter charity chosen as a Surprise Supplies finalist

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:34pm

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter Community Initiatives as a finalist in its Surprise Supplies giveaway and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it is one of two finalists chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

Exeter Community Initiatives helps people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It runs the Jelly children’s charity shop in Exeter which sells second-hand children’s clothes, shoes, toys and accessories, and provides baby changing and feeding facilities, as well as a space at the back of the shop for...

Exeter retirement village residents raise nearly £7,000 for Hospiscare

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/10/2022 - 2:57pm

Millbrook retirement village, in Exeter, has handed over a cheque for £6,677 to Hospiscare, after residents hosted a series of fundraisers throughout 2021.

Residents raised £3,338.97 in total by hosting a charity walk, quiz, dog show, coffee morning, craft show, a singing concert, Christmas raffle, and a patio clean. One resident, Jenny Skinner, aged 68, even took part in a skydive to raise vital funds for the Devon based charity.

The residents’ donations were matched by Inspired Villages, the later living operator behind Millbrook, doubling the total to £6,677.94...

£2k raised for charity in eye-catching McDonald's Exeter refurbishment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/07/2022 - 11:06pm

McDonald’s Marsh Barton officially reopened on 3 February following an extensive refurbishment.

The new restaurant boasts all the latest innovations from McDonald’s, including a side-by-side drive thru and improved kitchen facilities.

The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver and the local franchisee and owner, David Shawyer.

David generously donated £1 for every transaction made on opening day to the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver’s charity ‘Inclusive Exeter’.

The charity works with...

Julian House’s  Big  Exeter Sleep-Out 2022 is open for registrations!

Authored by Daffne
Posted: Thu, 02/03/2022 - 6:59pm

Julian House charity is calling the community in Exeter and the local area to join this fantastic event and invites you to sleep-out for one night in the heart of the City at Exeter City Football Club (St James Park Stadium). If sleeping in the Stadium is not for you, please join by sleeping in your garden and still be part of the big event which will take place on Friday 18th March. All the proceeds raised will create vital funds and awareness for people forced to sleep rough in the streets, this event is proudly sponsored by Knight Frank Estate Agents.

Last year, the charity...

Vranch House asked, the Freemasons raced to their aid!

Vranch House is a pioneering special school and therapy centre for Devon children. Vranch House was set up by Charles Vranch as a charity in 1969 and the school opened its doors to pupils for the first time in May 1971.

The centre, on Pinhoe Road in Exeter, now provides clinical outpatient services to hundreds of children a year from across Devon, as well as an Ofsted outstanding-rated specialist school for disabled children aged 2-19 years old.

Vranch House School has always brought together the very best practices in education and therapy and this has culminated into...

Chance to run around Powderham Castle grounds

FORCE Cancer Charity and City Runs are combining to offer a race through some of the most spectacular parkland in Devon.

Powderham Castle will provide the backdrop for the Power Run Exeter event on Saturday April 2.

There are two distances available – five or 10 miles - around private areas of the Castle estate on a multi-terrain course.

With breathtaking views, the event is perfect for new runners and those looking for something a little more challenging.

The partnership with City Runs comes a time when FORCE is working hard to recover from the effects of...

Jurassic Fibre proves money can ‘grow on trees’ for Hospiscare

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 01/26/2022 - 11:19am

Exeter-based broadband company, Jurassic Fibre, has helped raise money for Devon charity Hospiscare by helping them swap Christmas trees for cash.

The award-winning telecoms company, which is currently delivering gigabit connectivity to overlooked communities across the South West, supported Hospiscare by volunteering staff members and vans to assist in the charity’s Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser.

The initiative involved collecting people’s Christmas trees to recycle in exchange for donations to Hospiscare. 1,200 trees were collected from Exeter, Exmouth and Honiton...

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