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The local hospice for Exeter, central and east Devon is inviting the community to remember loved ones by dedicating a white rose light this November.

Hundreds of shining roses will transform the grounds of Darts Farm, paying tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.

The installation will take place from 12-23 November as a place to reflect, remember and honour family members and friends.

By making a one-off donation, members of the community can dedicate a rose to someone special. The dedication will be handwritten and displayed alongside a rose by one of...

Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.

Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm House Rise in Exminster. Volunteers from Kier Construction stepped in to support Phase One of the project, which involved preparing and levelling the ground and creating a pathway to make the...

On 16th October, employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients of local charity CASS+ gathered to mark their 20th anniversary. CASS+ gives free, confidential help and emotional support for people going through court and into life beyond.

20 years ago, the Chief of Devon and Cornwall Probation spotted a real opportunity. She decided that people could make a fresh start if they were offered a lifeline at court. As a result, Mary Anne McFarlane set up the first in-court hub in Cornwall, with free, confidential, practical advice and emotional support for people going through the...

Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card and gift retailer, is bringing festive cheer back to Exeter with the return of its much-loved seasonal pop-up shop at St Martin's Church, now open.

With the festive season approaching, local shoppers can browse a wide range of Christmas cards, gifts, advent calendars, wrap, and decorations, while supporting over 80 national and local charities.

Over the past decade, Cards for Good Causes has raised £20 million for charities including those focused on mental health, hospices, cancer research, children's...