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Devon Carers at Westbank marks Carers Week with a host of events and a new book to support unpaid carers

Devon Carers at Westbank, the service which currently supports almost 34,000 adult unpaid carers across the county, has lined up a full programme of events throughout Carers Week this June and will be launching a new book for carers called “Give Me A Break”. Produced by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, the book is full of hints, tips and ideas to help unpaid carers take time out from their caring role, regardless of whether they can spare fifteen minutes, half an hour or longer.

The publication will be available during Carers Week from Monday...

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Exeter Specsavers raises funds for deaf charity

EXETER Specsavers store cranked up the cuteness factor when it played host to precious puppies from the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity.

Audiologists from the store’s Hearcare team arranged the fundraising day to launch its support of the charity, with the aim of raising thousands of pounds.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger signals, providing independence, confidence and companionship.

Vicky Ryan, Community Fundraising Manager atHearing Dogs for Deaf People, said the money raised at Exeter Specsavers...

Two weeks to go until the 20th annual Michelmores 5k Charity Run

On Thursday 5 September, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run will take place on Exeter's Cathedral Green, with over 1000 runners taking part to raise money for a great cause.

The 5k Charity Run is the South West's largest corporate running event and has raised over £300,000 for local charities over its 20-year history.

For 2019, local businesses and individuals will come together to fundraise for The Amber Foundation, Michelmores' Charity of the Year.

The Amber Foundation helps homeless, young unemployed people regain control of their lives and strive towards positive...

Stagecoach South West are again sponsoring Sci-Fi Day in Paignton on Saturday 24 August.

Sci-Fi extravaganza returns for Torbay Children’s Week

All things Sci-Fi will be celebrated on Saturday 24 August, as Sci-fi day returns to Paignton Green.

The day will showcase an impressive range of cars and costumes from popular films including Transformers, Batman, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Disney Pixar’s Cars and many more.

Visitors can expect to come across Darth Vader, Star Wars Storm Troopers, Iron Man, RoboCop, Batman, Spiderman, Captain Jack Sparrow and chimps from Planet of the Apes, provided by look-alikes company UK Garrison.

There are plenty of exciting photo opportunities including an iron throne...

Devoted daughter takes on half marathon for brain injured dad

Brave runner and fundraiser, Alice Carlo, has been inspired by the experience of her father to take on the Bournemouth Half Marathon.

Alice, who is currently studying at the University of Bournemouth, tells us, “In 2014 my Dad suffered from a severe stroke, causing him to be partially paralysed and leaving him with little speech, hearing or site. He now receives support from the team at Headway Devon’s centre in Exeter on a weekly basis where he is able to socialise and take part in activities. He also receives help with speech and movement which has improved incredible amounts...

Veterans with dogs bags £4,000 from Tesco’s community grant scheme

Veterans With Dogs is delighted to announce it has bagged £4,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help community grant scheme.

Bags of Help is run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, and sees grants awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. Since launching in 2015, it’s provided more than £79 million to over 26,000 local community projects.

Millions of shoppers have voted in Tesco stores up and down the country and it can now be revealed Veterans With Dogs has been awarded£4,000.

Craig MacLellan, Chief Executive of Veterans With Dogs said: “...

The team from The Room Works being presented with the Andy Shinner Trophy from RGB Building Supplies’ CEO Kevin Fenlon. From LtoR: Kevin Fenlon, Dean Clarke, Jim Leisk, Mike Jordan and Will Smith

£3,900 raised for ambulance trusts during RGB’s charity golf day

RGB Building Supplies’ annual golf day, held at Bovey Castle on Thursday 11th July, raised a fantastic £3,908 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. The tournament was won by a team representing RGB’s Exeter-based kitchen and bathroom showroom The Room Works.

The day, organised in association with Exeter City FC, saw 28 teams made up of suppliers, customers and staff take part in the four-ball competition, with The Room Works team taking home the Andy Shinner Memorial Trophy.

Following the golf, players enjoyed a sit-down meal and were...

Join the quiz and support Citizens Advice!

The Family Law Company is organising a quiz night at the stunning Exeter Historic Guildhall in the High Street on Thursday September 12. Teams of four are invited to sign up for the fundraiser in aid of Citizens Advice Exeter as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations.

The cost per team is £30 which includes soft drinks and nibbles. To register your team please email jemma.breban@thefamilylawco.com or call 01392 421777.

Citizens Advice aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives....

Disabled veteran takes on swimming challenge for Armed Forces charity

A local disabled veteran from Exeter has raised £2,800 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity through a swimming challenge at the Mercure Hotel in Exeter.

Tony Cox served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps for 5 years, but after leaving the service he suffered from complex health and mobility issues that took their toll on both his work and personal life.

On Friday 26th July, Tony completed a swim of 500 lengths, a total distance of 7.5 kilometres, for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Tony has raised has an amazing £2,800 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. If you would...

Exeter hotel raises over £10k for the British Heart Foundation

Following an extensive refurbishment earlier this year, Jurys Inn Exeter took the opportunity to give back and donated used bedroom furniture to the British Heart Foundation. The furniture donations have raised an incredible £10,320 to help support the charity and fund vital heart research.

The stylish makeover began earlier this year to celebrate the hotel’s tenth anniversary, and visitors can now see the fantastic results when staying in one of the hotels’ 170 rooms. All the bedrooms have now been refurbished using radiant pastel tones, and feature the DREAM bed by Jurys Inn,...

Sparkle up your day for Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support, a charity that runs a monthly Support Group in Exeter, is asking for local groups, companies and communities to get involved with “Sparkle up your day” – a fundraising day that involves people bringing a bit of sparkle into their day and donating to Brain Tumour Support.

“Whether it’s edible glitter on some cupcakes, wearing something sparkly to work or sticking glitter in your beard, we want everyone to get involved, get together, and donate,” says Tina Mitchell Skinner, who set up the charity 16 years ago after losing her husband to a brain tumour. “Demand...

Charities

Devon Carers at Westbank marks Carers Week with a host of events and a new book to support unpaid carers

Exeter Specsavers raises funds for deaf charity

Two weeks to go until the 20th annual Michelmores 5k Charity Run

Sci-Fi extravaganza returns for Torbay Children’s Week

Devoted daughter takes on half marathon for brain injured dad

Veterans with dogs bags £4,000 from Tesco’s community grant scheme

£3,900 raised for ambulance trusts during RGB’s charity golf day

Join the quiz and support Citizens Advice!

Disabled veteran takes on swimming challenge for Armed Forces charity

Exeter hotel raises over £10k for the British Heart Foundation

Sparkle up your day for Brain Tumour Support

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