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Exeter charity issues urgent appeal for volunteers

A charity tackling hunger, loneliness, and food waste by providing free three-course community meals for those in need, is appealing for urgent help from Exeter residents, amid a ‘summer volunteering slump’.

Community dining charity FoodCycle needs to fill almost 10,000 volunteering slots to keep weekly community meals going at around 100 locations in England and Wales this summer.

Among them FoodCycle Exeter runs on Tuesdays at 6.30pm, at the Mint Methodist Church, and FoodCycle Exeter Beacon Heath runs on Thursdays 6.30pm, at Beacon Heath Church.

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Exeter MP to open new Exeter Bike Workshop

Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will officially open a new social enterprise project.

The innovative business will not only offer high quality refurbished bikes and servicing but also valuable training opportunities to some of the most marginalised members of society. This is a joint venture between two charities: Julian House and Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI).

The Exeter Bike Workshop will be closely modelled on similar Julian House social enterprises in Bath, Bristol and Trowbridge. ECI’s Bike Bank, which has been running in the city since 2013, will carry on its work...

Exeter City Futures launches Tranquil City project

As part of its goal to increase the well-being of Exeter’s citizens through energy independence and zero congestion, Exeter City Futures is launching a summer Tranquil City campaign in Exeter.

Citizens who live in or know the area, are encouraged to come and be part of the movement to celebrate urban calm by posting a photo or short video to Instagram and tag with #TranquilCityExeter.

With these tagged pictures, Exeter City Futures will create a ‘Tranquil Pavement’: a map of urban tranquility in and around Exeter, encouraging journeys via sustainable and active...

Teignbridge scoops top housing award

Teignbridge District Council has scooped a top regional award, winning Regional Council / Local Authority of the Year at the South West Regional Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards 2017.

Taking the top prize for its leading work in energy efficient projects for the local community and priority in tackling fuel poverty, Teignbridge was up against councils from Bristol, Exeter and South Somerset.

Judges at the awards took into consideration Teignbridge’s role in:

• the impact their work has had within the local community

• what their customers and...

Devon Freemasons give £19,000 Support to local charities and organisations

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations and charities who are require financial assistance, amongst those included are Schools, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices, Hospital Services and Cancer Charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND” a trust conceived by Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (Now Johnsons) . Since the idea was initiated the fund has grown through the...

St Thomas Masons donate Spirometer to Bolham Ward

Patients on Bolham Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to benefit from a new mobile machine to measure lung function thanks to a £500 donation by the St Thomas Masonic Lodge.

The Lodge made the donation after being made aware of the efforts of Barbara and David Tilbury, who have been fundraising for the Bolham Ward Trust Fund over the last year in memory of their son Patrick who sadly passed away in 2016.

St Thomas Lodge Worshipful Master Tim Cauldwell, said: “We were made aware of the Tilbury’s appeal by Occupational Therapist Sarah Lonton. At the time,...

Raise pounds in your pyjamas for Hospiscare

Do you fancy an enjoyable morning run this autumn, raising money for a local charity in the stunning grounds of a National Trust country estate?

Would you like to run in your pyjamas – yes, your pyjamas! – all for a good cause?

If so, then the Hospiscare Breakfast Run at Knightshayes Court on 17th September could be for you!

The Breakfast Run is a no pressure 5k or 10k run, walk or jog with coffee and bacon bap available on your return to the Stables Kitchen (vegetarian alternative available).

People enter The Breakfast Run for many different reasons. For...

Armed Forces Day in Exeter

Exeter celebrates Armed Forces Day on Saturday (17 June) with a parade through the city centre and a military village on the Cathedral Green.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

Saturday’s military parade sets off from Sidwell Street at 11am, with serving military personnel, veterans and cadets marching down the High Street.

The parade will be lead by The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. When the parade reaches the...

Learn to Play Day in Exeter

Musicroom Exeter are celebrating Learn To Play Day on Saturday 24th June with a series of free in store events for people of all ages and abilities.

From Exeter to York, customers can book time for a free lesson in a range of instruments, including guitar, piano, ukulele, drums and pBuzz.

People will be encouraged to pick up and learn something new, with some stores creating ‘house bands’ for the day with full performances by new band mates before closing time. There will be special guests in attendance to offer lessons, and in store competitions to win some very special...

Cornwall tourism chief in call to rename A30 the DEVON BYPASS

The chief executive of Visit Cornwall is reported to have said that the A30 between Exeter and Bodmin should be renamed the Devon Bypass.

Malcolm Bell said when roadworks are completed near Bodmin drivers will have no need to stop in Devon.

"It will be the easiest drive in the country," Mr Bell said. "Turn onto the M5 and it's all the way down to Cornwall without the need to stop in Devon.

Mr Bell told BBC Radio Devon: "Devon is a beautiful county...it's just a shame you guys you have to come second to Cornwall."

Hospiscare gives carers the support they desperately need

This week, 12-18 June, it’s Carers Week. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face and recognises the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Local charity Hospiscare support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Exeter, Mid and East Devon. The charity also provides a range of services for carers with information, advice, complementary therapies, or simply the opportunity to talk to someone who understands.

Virginia, who has been a volunteer Complementary Therapist at Hospiscare since 2009...

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Exeter charity issues urgent appeal for volunteers

Exeter MP to open new Exeter Bike Workshop

Exeter City Futures launches Tranquil City project

Teignbridge scoops top housing award

Devon Freemasons give £19,000 Support to local charities and organisations

St Thomas Masons donate Spirometer to Bolham Ward

Raise pounds in your pyjamas for Hospiscare

Armed Forces Day in Exeter

Learn to Play Day in Exeter

Cornwall tourism chief in call to rename A30 the DEVON BYPASS

Hospiscare gives carers the support they desperately need

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