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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

An Exeter woman who had a stroke aged just 29 has turned to comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence.

Molly Kinsey’s act focusses on the chaos of being a mum to her young son, and audiences are stunned when she reveals that she is a stroke survivor. She is determined to show that she isn’t letting the memory problems, fatigue, and eyesight problems she’s been left with since her stroke in 2022 stop her from following her passion.

Molly, who will be performing at the Bootlegger in Fore Street, Exeter, on Friday 31 July, said: “During my act, when I tell people that...

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Cyclists raise over £5,300 for local charity

A determined team of local people have raised an impressive £5,357 so far, after cycling the length of the country for Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living.

Over 11 days, the team spent an average of 8 hours in the saddle every day as they cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End; overall they covered 950 miles and climbed over 51,000 feet – and burnt more than 38,000 calories!

The group braved torrential rain and lashing winds; herds of cows, flocks of sheep, punctures, saddle sores and overall tiredness may have slowed them down but they were not deterred during their epic...

Family Law Chooses Citizens Advice Exeter as Charity of the Year

The Family Law Company has announced that it will be supporting leading local advice charity Citizens Advice Exeter over the coming year.

The company’s branches in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton will all be fundraising for the charity, through events such as skittles, bake offs and cream teas.

Donna Hart, a Director of the law firm and Trustee for Citizens Advice Exeter was instrumental in the choice of the charity. She said:

“I have been a Trustee at Citizens Advice Exeter since January 2015. Many people who are turning to Citizens Advice for help have family-related...

Educated Recruitment conquer Exmouth 10k

Educated Recruitment conquered the Exmouth 10k fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Educated Recruitment Team ran the Bradley’s Exmouth 10k on Sunday (30 September) to raise money for Ronald McDonald’s House Charities.

The team completed the whole course, raising an impressive £280 for the cause and are looking forward to their next fundraising challenge!

Exeter ‘prisoners’ released after raising £11,000 bail

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held its annual Jail and Bail fundraising event in Exeter Castle on Friday, which raised over £11,000 for the local children’s charity.

Seven local business people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including noise pollution, being a Bristol Bears fan in Exeter Chief’s territory and being the world’s worse dancer!

Prisoners included David Roberts from Nu-Heat UK, Kevin Felon from RGB Building Supplies, Kevin Parry & Scott Hunt from NatWest, Chris Callan from TT...

Katie raises over £2,100 for local charity and gets to meet her F1 hero

Exeter resident Katie Dicker enjoyed a day to remember on Saturday 15 September when she got to meet her hero, Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell CBE. Local charity, Dream-A-Way, wanted to thank Katie for taking to her specially adapted trike last month and raising over £2,100 for the charity – which provides holiday grants and trips for people with physical and learning disabilities. Katie, a Guinness Care customer who has severe physical disabilities and is visually impaired, completed the massive challenge of cycling over 2 miles around Exeter’s Roman city wall. Her Guinness carer Aubone...

Judi and Gus hop over to Otterton care home for vintage tea party in aid of charity

Residents and staff welcomed popular presenter, Judi Spiers and her much-loved sidekick Gus Honeybun, to The Old Vicarage Residential Care Home in the picturesque village of Otterton. The local celebrity duo are on a mission to raise awareness and much needed funds as part of Hospiscare’s annual ‘coffee morning’ fundraiser. The campaign runs throughout September and is supported by Mercedes Benz SW who provide a Hospiscare branded car for Judi’s travels around the county.

The Old Vicarage is an independent, family-run residential care home, providing compassionate care which...

Couple celebrate Emerald wedding anniversary with Macmillan Coffee Morning

Frances and Edward Canning from Heavitree, Exeter are celebrating 55 years of marriage by renewing their vows and raising vital funds for people living with cancer by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Wear it pink for breast cancer research

I am writing to ask everybody in Exeter to join us this October and take part in the UK’s biggest and boldest pink fundraiser, wear it pink. Wear it pink takes place on Friday 19 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now’s vital research.

To take part, all you need to do is ditch your everyday colours and dig out your pink glad rags or favourite pink items for one day, and fundraise to help Breast Cancer Now achieve its aim that by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live - and live well. Breast Cancer is still the most common...

Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Two chefs from an award-winning local restaurant are swapping the heat of the kitchen for a demanding cycle challenge.

Matt Mason, head chef at the Jack in the Green in Rockbeare near Exeter, and chef de partie Aidan King aim to cover 200 miles in two days to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

They will set out from The Jack on Sunday September 16, heading for Barnstaple via Cullompton, Tiverton, Bampton, Exmoor and Minehead.

They will overnight in North Devon before returning to Rockbeare on Day Two by way of the Tarka Trail, Okehampton, Exeter, Topsham and...

Give up clothes for good!

THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help beat children’s cancers. They are being urged to donate any pre-loved quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes For Good campaign in support of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens.

When resold in Cancer Research UK shops, each bag of items donated could raise up to £30 to help fund vital research into new, better and kinder treatments for cancers affecting children and young people. In the...

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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

Cyclists raise over £5,300 for local charity

Family Law Chooses Citizens Advice Exeter as Charity of the Year

Educated Recruitment conquer Exmouth 10k

Exeter ‘prisoners’ released after raising £11,000 bail

Katie raises over £2,100 for local charity and gets to meet her F1 hero

Judi and Gus hop over to Otterton care home for vintage tea party in aid of charity

Couple celebrate Emerald wedding anniversary with Macmillan Coffee Morning

Wear it pink for breast cancer research

Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Give up clothes for good!

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