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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...

Local charity launches ‘Every Step Counts’ challenge

Leading Devon mental health charity, Step One, is excited to announce the launch of their new challenge, Every Step Counts . In honour of World Mental Health Day in October, this community initiative aims to raise awareness of mental health whilst raising vital funds for BeWell@StepOne , their free mental health support service which continues to be a lifeline for those in need. Kicking off on 1st October 2024, the month-long steps challenge encourages individuals and businesses to get active and support this great cause. Participants have the option to choose from three ambitious step...

Ready, Set... Bake Off for Take Off!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/10/2024 - 10:19am

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is encouraging supporters to host a baking event to support the charity this summer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, the charity wants you to organise a delicious fundraiser that makes a difference and indulge in some sweet treats to help save lives.

The charity is calling upon the people of Devon to gather friends, family, and colleagues to organise their very own Bake Off for Take off event . Be it a coffee morning, a bake sale at a workplace, hosting an afternoon tea – or any cake event you can cook up – the support to raise vital...

Devon's young carers at the Young Carers Festival 2024

Young carers, supported by Westbank, have ‘time of their life’ at festival

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:03pm

Young carers from Devon, who attended this year’s Young Carers Festival with the support of Westbank, have told the charity they ‘had the time of their life’ at the annual event.

Through its Devon Young Carers Service, Westbank Community Health and Care supports more than 3,000 young people aged from 4 to 18 who help look after someone who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol.

Through the generous support of local organisations, the service was able to take 18 young carers - accompanied by 3 staff members and one volunteer - to enjoy a weekend at YMCA Fairthorne...

Let's turn the tide on sarcoma cancer, says Exeter Lord Mayor

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/27/2024 - 8:27am

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr. Kevin Mitchell is calling for greater awareness to turn the tide against rare and aggressive sarcoma cancers

This month is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and as part of national activities to raise awareness, the Sarcoma Specialist Team at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital held a sarcoma awareness-raising day on Friday. The Lord Mayor, who also works at the hospital as a sarcoma specialist nurse, hosted an informational stand at the hospital entrance. The stand drew significant interest with hospital patients and medical professionals stopping by to find...

Local homebuilder supports kidney patients in the South West with generous donation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:27pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to the Exeter and District Kidney Patients Association (EDKPA), boosting the charity's efforts to support local kidney patients and their families. This donation will aid in providing essential services and support to those suffering from kidney disease.

EDKPA is dedicated to relieving the suffering of individuals with kidney disease, especially those receiving treatment at the Exeter Kidney Unit and its satellite units in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. The charity’s initiatives include supporting research into kidney...

Community garden put down roots in Broadclyst to fight food poverty in Exeter

A community garden project has received over £17,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to grow fresh produce for food banks and food action initiatives in Exeter and the surrounding area.

Having seen many families experiencing food poverty first-hand, Rhiannon Alcock set up Devon Dig & Donate , a community growing project run by volunteers to be able to give food banks and other local communities in need access to fresh produce.

After working in education for over 15 years, Rhiannon has supported many families who are...

33rd Annual Dartmoor Charity Motorcycle Run

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/14/2024 - 11:17pm

The Exeter Classic Motorcycle’s 33rd AnnualCharity Run takes place on Sunday 28 July.

Starting from Exeter Quay, the run covers around 90 miles over Dartmoor before returning to the Quay for prize awards.

Funds raised are shared between the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity, which this year is FORCE Cancer charity, Okehampton Community & Recreation Association (OCRA) and Princetown Community Centre.

The run is open to all types of motorcycle and sidecar combination.

Usually around 100 bikes participate in the event which is marshalled by members of the...

McDonald's in Exeter teams up with CEDA to renovate garden

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 07/09/2024 - 9:58am
  1. McDonald’s Franchisee, David Shawyer, has partnered with local Exeter charity CEDA to help renovate and tidy up their garden space.

Joined by a crew of nine volunteers from his Exeter McDonald’s restaurants, David Shawyer and his team refreshed the communal area by jet-washing the patio, rebuilding the fencing and storage shed, painting and decorating, installing new seating, and rejuvenating the garden by weeding, and adding new plants and flowers that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

CEDA is an Exeter-based charity which provides learning and social...

Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/21/2024 - 10:45pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes is delighted to announce that it has raised more than £70,000 for its two chosen charities of the year, Hospiscare and Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), during their 2023/2024 fundraising campaign.

The team’s efforts included a variety of fundraising events such as a golf day, a bingo night, a bake-off in the Barratt offices, and a glittering gala dinner held on 17th May. The gala dinner alone raised over £35,000 for the two charities, significantly contributing to the overall total of £72,071.

The funds raised will...

Barratt Homes supports local families with donation to Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon

Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon, a local charity dedicated to giving young children under five the best possible start in life, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder, Barratt Homes.

This significant contribution will boost the charity’s efforts to provide compassionate and practical support to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. The funds will aid in the delivery of vital services such as home visits, group support, and access to essential items for children’s well-being.

Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon...

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