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The Microbiome Garden, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Devon trio unites to create an innovative health garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Three leading local companies have joined forces in a high-profile charitable project aimed at rewilding the environment, promoting healthy eating and raising awareness of bowel disease.

The project has been commissioned by Bowel Research UK with the aim of constructing a ‘Microbiome Garden’ that reflects a healthy gut. It has been funded by Project Giving Back and designed by top garden designers, Chris Hull and Sid Hill.

The state-of-the-art garden is being constructed by Atlantes Landscapes in Exeter, transported to the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show and returned...

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BBC Children in Need encourages Exeter’s schools to go Spotacular

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/25/2017 - 11:53am

Lloyds Bank is calling on schools across Exeter to join the 2017 BBC Children in Need schools fundraising campaign ‘The Big Spotacular’ and help once again raise a record breaking total for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Last year’s campaign saw local schools including Happy Days South West fundraise £44,202 in support of the charity. In the run up to this year’s BBC Children in Need Appeal Night on 17 November, schools across Exeter are being asked to go Spotacular once again. To get started, schools and nurseries are invited to register for the 2017 Big...

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Lots of family fun at the Hospiscare Breakfast Run!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Sat, 09/23/2017 - 3:23pm

Hundreds of pyjama-clad runners, joggers and walkers from across Devon turned up at glorious Knightshayes near Tiverton on Sunday 17th September to take part in the Hospiscare Breakfast Run. The novelty event which featured a 5 or 10k route attracted runners from all age groups and abilities, with 482 people joining in to raise much-needed funds for local charity Hospiscare.

The participants enjoyed an off road course with some challenging inclines and were rewarded for their efforts at the end with a delicious breakfast from the Stables Kitchen.

Sarah Smith, Hospiscare...

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Local company teams up with Exeter Chiefs to put on ‘Day to Remember’ for families affected by cancer

A local company who raise funds for a children’s cancer charity have teamed up with Exeter Chiefs to make a day to remember for local families who have been affected by cancer.

Adopstar, an advertising company based in Cullumpton, are a corporate partner of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. Now the company have gone that extra mile by setting up a special day for local families at Premiership champions, Exeter Chiefs.

11 families, who have all been supported by CLIC Sargent, went along to Sandy Park for exclusive behind the scenes...

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Barratt Homes staff complete charity skydive

Staff from Barratt Homes in Exeter have completed one of their most ambitious charity challenges – a skydive over the South Devon countryside.

Thirteen brave souls from the housebuilder’s regional division in Exeter completed the challenge to raise money for the Exeter Foundation.

“We wanted to do something together to raise money for our chosen charity and all the departments worked together on the fundraising,” said skydiver Kimberley Heywood-Cann.

“It was a completely unreal experience with some really nervous so everyone did fantastically well to overcome their...

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Tom Whittles Embarks on Guinness World Record for Young Cancer Patients

This October, Tom Whittle from Teignmouth will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Iceland on foot for the charity CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading provider of support for young cancer patients under the age of 25, and their families.

When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health. Cancer affects every part of life, for the young person and their families – relationships, confidence, money, school, and work. CLIC Sargent care teams will fight tirelessly to minimize...

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‘Stamptember’ at Children’s Hospice South West

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/19/2017 - 12:45pm

Local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has a new initiative for September. The charity is encouraging supporters to donate postage stamps to help raise funds for the charity’s three children’s hospices in the region.

All kinds of stamps can be donated; new, old, used and collectable. Large quantities of stamps can be sold online to collectors, and the money raised will help the hospices to provide support and care for local children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Collection post boxes will be stationed at all CHSW charity shops across the...

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Ashfords to prepare wills for Alzheimer's Society in lieu of normal charges

Authored by Ashfords LLP
Posted: Mon, 09/18/2017 - 10:05am

In lieu of the firm's usual charges, Ashfords will be preparing Wills in exchange for a donation to Alzheimer's Society, their chosen charity of the year.

Alzheimer's Society is a charity that supports those affected by dementia through both practical and emotional support. The charity also invests in world-class research and campaigns to improve public understanding of dementia and the devastating impact it can have.

The Wills Scheme will start on Monday 25 September and will expire on Friday 29 September, or once the tenth Will has been prepared, in Ashfords' Exeter and...

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Judi & Gus set off on coffee and cake tour to raise money for local charity Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 09/15/2017 - 5:00am

Local radio and TV personality Judi Spiers has set off with her long term pal, Gus Honeybun to visit as many coffee mornings as they can in September.

Supported by Mercedes Benz of Exeter, who are sponsoring the campaign and who have kindly lent Judi a Cabriolet in which she can zip about the lanes of Devon, the pair will be visiting workplaces, homes and village halls to enjoy some home baking, strong coffee and to give thanks to the lovely people in our community who are raising money for local hospice charity, Hospiscare .

Judi Spiers said: “Hospiscare is a charity close...

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Knockout day at Topsham raises vital funds

Teams from across the area took part in a day of fun and games at FORCE Cancer Charity’s third annual It’s A Knockout event.

More than 300 people tackled a series of challenges at Topsham Rugby Club including giant inflatable obstacles, water slides and foam-filled bouncy games.

It’s one of the most colourful events on the local fundraising calendar with all the teams in fancy dress.

The winners were The Wild Neon Knights from Exeter, captained by Becky Turner.

But for most, just taking part was its own reward.

“Amazing event, so much fun. Great to...

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September street party to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer

Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd. This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge. The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.

“The day is in memory of...

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