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Exeter care home presents cheque to local charity

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently presented Honiton Carers Support Group with a cheque for £1,000 to support towards the cost of transport to enable their participants to attend the group. Honiton Carers Support Group is a warm and welcoming Carers Group which supports unpaid carers throughout their caring role and beyond. They meet indoors in a safe environment twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and socially on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for a cuppa and a chat. They offer various activities at their indoor meetings such as Art & Craft workshops and have...

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Devon homebuilder tees up over £30,000 for hospice charity at annual charity golf day

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently hosted its annual charity golf day, attracting more than 100 golfers who came together to support local causes. The event raised an incredible £18,125 for the homebuilder’s charity of the year.

This impressive sum was further boosted by the Barratt Foundation’s match funding, bringing the total donation to £30,125.

The golf day was held in September at Woodbury Park and was attended by Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter employees and sub-contractors. It marked the close of summer and coincided with the...

Isca Ensemble South West present a special concert for Hospiscare

The very popular Isca Ensemble South West will be presenting a very special concert in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.

This fine orchestra conducted by Roger Hendy comprising of leading players from the Southwest, continues to receive high critical acclaim for its performances which feature International soloists.

Roger has been a leading conductor of orchestras in the Southwest, France and Germany for many years.

On this occasion, the orchestra will be joined by the renowned international cellist Kacper Nowak from Poland who will be...

Celebrating 20 years of the FORCE Centre

FORCE Support Centre open day a huge success

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate 20 years of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Support and Information Centre.

The Centre, in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, was a hive of activity all day as the charity welcomed patients, supporters, friends and healthcare professionals to catch up or learn about all the services FORCE offers to anyone locally affected by cancer, free of charge.

There were talks from the FORCE physiotherapy team, information nurses and counsellors as well as a moving endorsement from a patient who is part of the charity’s pioneering...

Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.

Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary.

Jane Taylor, from Okehampton, is an ambassador for Westbank’s Devon Carers service and an unpaid carer for her husband, who has advanced MS. Jane won the Carer award, celebrating those who...

Westbank's Head of Carer Services wins Care and Support West 'Team Leader' award

A senior leader at Devon’s foremost health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, has won a prestigious regional award that recognises the work of Care Professionals across the South West.

Andy Hood, who oversees Westbank’s Carers Services including Devon Carers, was named Team Leader of the Year at the Care and Support West awards 2024, now in their 11th year.

Andy attended a ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol last week (Thursday 26 September) to receive a trophy in recognition of his leadership of a team that supports more than thirty thousand...

Robin Ince becomes patron for Devon charity

Comedian, author, broadcaster and library advocate joins Libraries Unlimited

Robin Ince has become a patron for Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay. Robin is a comedian and author and is perhaps best known as co-host of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, which popularises scientific ideas.

He also co-hosts the podcast Book Shambles with Josie Long, An Uncanny Hour and Science Shambles with Dr Helen Czerski. He has authored books on humour, humanity, scientific curiosity and...

Devon Environmentalist to represent Great Britain at World Plogging Championships

A Future without Rubbish, which runs the Coastline runner initiative, and Planet Earth Games join forces to form GB Team for the World Plogging Championships 2024, which takes place in Genoa on 17 November 2024.

This international event brings together athletes from around the globe compete in this unique combination of fitness and environmental stewardship. The event, now in its fourth year, will feature the world’s top ploggers as they race through picturesque trails, while collecting litter along the way, demonstrating a commitment to both athletic excellence and ecological...

Success! Team RGB complete the 3 Peaks Challenge

Peak performance from fundraisers for FORCE

A team of intrepid fundraisers has raised more than £20,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity by completing one of the most challenging treks in Britain.

RGB Recruitment tackled the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the three highest points in Scotland, England and Wales in just 24 hours.

After a 520-mile trip from Exeter to Glencoe in Scotland the 23 team members ascended Ben Nevis, which, at 1,344 metres (4,409ft), is the highest of the three peaks.

From there, they headed to the Lake District and climbed Scafell Pike (978 m, 3,209 ft) before the final of the three...

Devon Air Ambulance Named Charity Partner for Exeter Racecourse

Devon Air Ambulance is proud to announce its new partnership with Exeter Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club, as its charity partner for the upcoming season. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the vital life-saving services provided by Devon Air Ambulance, which has been serving the community for over 30 years.

The partnership with Exeter Racecourse will provide Devon Air Ambulance with a platform to raise awareness and funds for its crucial operations. The collaboration will include a variety of fundraising activities and events at the racecourse...

Twenty years of the FORCE Cancer Charity Centre

This autumn marks a significant milestone in the history of FORCE Cancer Charity.

The FORCE Support and Information Centre has been welcoming local people affected by cancer for 20 years.

It opened its door for the first time on September 20, 2004, followed by the official opening in February 2005 when the entire building was tied in a red ribbon and everyone who helped create the Centre was invited to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

On Friday September 27 this year, the Centre will open between 9am and 4:30pm to supporters, friends, colleagues and...

Charities

Exeter care home presents cheque to local charity

Devon homebuilder tees up over £30,000 for hospice charity at annual charity golf day

Isca Ensemble South West present a special concert for Hospiscare

FORCE Support Centre open day a huge success

Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Westbank's Head of Carer Services wins Care and Support West 'Team Leader' award

Robin Ince becomes patron for Devon charity

Devon Environmentalist to represent Great Britain at World Plogging Championships

Peak performance from fundraisers for FORCE

Devon Air Ambulance Named Charity Partner for Exeter Racecourse

Twenty years of the FORCE Cancer Charity Centre

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