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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Omaze £25k donation to FORCE Cancer Charity

Devon cancer charity receives £25,000 donation from social impact company Omaze

FORCE Cancer Charity, which supports residents affected by cancer in Exeter and the wider Devon community, has received a £25,000 donation from social impact company Omaze, following its latest house draw in the region.

FORCE works with thousands of people – patients and their families – every year to help them through the most difficult time of their lives. Anyone needing support can simply drop into our Centre in Exeter or book an appointment at our outreach locations in Ottery St Mary and Okehampton.

Omaze is committed to leaving a lasting legacy in the communities...

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Exeter woman named in UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling for 2023

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2023 - 11:19pm

An Exeter woman has been named among the most exceptional women in cycling, revealed today (Thursday 23 November 2023) by Cycling UK through its annual 100 Women in Cycling list.

Filmmaker, founder of The Alternative Film House, Catherine Dunn , has been recognised for her work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Each year, the UK’s cycling charity recognises women from all corners of the cycling world who have had a positive impact by inspiring others to cycle and thus helping make cycling a more inclusive space.

Despite the 2021 census showing there...

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More trees planted across Exeter’s green open spaces

Sixty trees have been planted across Exeter in the lead up to National Tree Week, the City Council has revealed.

The trees further underline the City Council’s commitment to its green open spaces as well as its pledge to protect the environment and become net zero by 2030.

National Tree Week starts this Saturday (25 November) and runs until Sunday 3 December. It is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration.

In Exeter, the Council has been busy planting 60 trees at various sites across the city. Some of the them are to replace trees that have perished, were in bad...

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Wilko reveals plans for Exeter store opening

wilko Exeter store is set to open to the public this Friday 1st December at 9am at Unit 100 Guildhall Shopping Centre, EX4 3HP.

Everything you’d expect from wilko and more. The store will offer customers all the essentials needed to get their home and garden jobs done – great value wilko own brand products alongside popular named brands. Customers will also be able to browse and order from the 100,000 items available on the recently re-launched wilko.com using self-service terminals for home delivery.

Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, will make an...

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Award Winning Exeter Development Launches Show Home

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Posted: Tue, 11/28/2023 - 2:24pm

Acorn Property Group has announced the release of the first three and four-bedroom houses at its award-winning St Leonards Quarter development in Exeter, alongside a brand-new show home.

Starting from £565,000, these new bespoke houses are designed to provide modern living for growing families, young professionals and downsizers alike.

Winner of this year’s Exeter Property Awards in the Residential Development category, St Leonard’s Quarter was described by judges as a “city highlight” and recognised for its high quality. Potential buyers will be able to see an example of...

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Exeter Chiefs take part in rugby mental health charity fundraising weekend

Restart Round is returning this December with a round of Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixtures dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Rugby Players Association’s official charity.

This season, Round Eight of fixtures from 1-3 December 2023 will form Restart Round. Included in this will be Exeter’s away clash against Bath Rugby on 2 December where the charity will feature across gameday activations. Alongside this, each Gallagher Premiership Rugby club will help raise funds by hosting auctions and raffles that fans can get involved in.

Exeter’s Rory O’Loughlin,...

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Devon Air Ambulance's first Mishap Fashion charity shop

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) launched the Mishap Fashion range in the summer of 2022, taking on a pioneering approach to garments that charity shops would not typically resell. The charity has simply decided to ‘rebrand’ items that have a minor ‘mishap,’ such as a missing button, a broken zipper, or a dropped hem, which might otherwise be in particularly good condition.

DAA now offers these items in certain locations on a special rail with the ‘mishap’ identified so that shoppers still have the chance to purchase the item and give it a new lease of life rather than it having to be...

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John Lewis Exeter hosts Luxury Beauty Evening

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2023 - 3:37pm

As the festive season approaches, John Lewis is set to elevate the beauty experience with an exquisite soirée on December 12th, presenting an opulent 'Luxury Beauty Evening' at their Exeter store. Embracing the spirit of glamour and indulgence, this event promises an exclusive journey into the world of premium beauty.

After regular store hours, from 6 pm to 9 pm, guests will step into a realm of sophistication and allure curated by top-tier brands including Dior, YSL, Benefit, Chanel, Elemis, Charlotte Tilbury, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Clarins, Sisley, Lancom and...

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Devon’s Free Tree Scheme about to em-bark on its fifth season

This year’s upcoming tree planting season will mark the fifth season that Devon County Council has been running its Free Tree Scheme.

As part of National Tree Week, which this year runs until Sunday 3 December, Devon will be handing out a total of 50 “free tree packs”, each containing 45 native broadleaved trees, to landowners and communities who successfully applied to the initiative.

It’s the third consecutive year that the County Council has received support for the scheme through the Emergency Tree Fund granted by The Woodland Trust.

However, Devon first...

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"They came along and lifted me up". St Petrock’s Christmas Appeal 2023 launches

Four people who are rebuilding their lives after being homeless feature in a moving Exeter homelessness charity’s Christmas fundraising campaign.

The two-minute film focuses on the question of how it feels to be homeless, especially at Christmas. “They came along and lifted me up” is one of the many moving statements made in the video, that was launched across social and traditional media on Thursday morning (23 November).

The numbers of people sleeping rough in Exeter remain critically high

Alfie, who lived on the streets for eight years after growing up in the...

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