Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 3,011 hats, gloves, scarves and socks to homelessness charity, CRASH, through collections from across the region.

As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the leading homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness centres in England, Scotland and Wales in support of its national charity partners - CRASH, St Mungo’s and CRISIS.

Taylor Wimpey Exeter collected the most winter essentials out of every Taylor Wimpey region, and came up with the most engaging video that showcased the collecting journey....

Join our Boxing Day Health Walk

Boxing Day Health Walk

Event Date: 
26/12/2025 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Westbank Community Health and Care, The Healthy Living Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT

Join Westbank's walk leader for a Boxing Day Health Walk, meeting at Westbank’ s Healthy Living Centre in Exminster. Please contact our Health Walks Team for details and to book a place on 01392 824752 or healthwalks@westbank.org.uk

As a charity, we rely on donations. Donations can be made on the day, or in advance by Clicking Here By donating, you will help us to continue to deliver these services, or others like it, to more people in our community in need of our support.

Join Westbank for a Christmas Day Health Walk around Exeter quayside

Christmas Day Health Walk

Event Date: 
25/12/2025 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Quay

Join Westbank Community Health and Care's walk leader for a Christmas Day Health Walk along Exeter's Historic Quayside, followed by an optional hot drink at Crave. Please contact our Health Walks Team for details and to book a place on 01392 824752 or healthwalks@westbank.org.uk

As a charity, we rely on donations. Donations can be made on the day, or in advance by Clicking Here By donating, you will help us to continue to deliver these services, or others like it, to more people in our community in need of our support.

The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars and Cuppas, which runs monthly events in Exeter.

Numerous organisations donated festive fare and their time to ensure Westbank’s hampers were packed full of goodies to bring some Christmas cheer to the local community. Volunteers from NatWest’s Exeter branch helped wrap gifts and prepare the...

Italian international Varney settles in Devon with new contract

Exeter Chiefs and Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney has signed a new contract with the club, kicking off an exciting start to the second half of Chiefs’ 2025/26 campaign.

Now an integral part of the game plan for both club and country, Varney has enjoyed an impressive start to his Chiefs career playing in eight out of 13 games so far this season.

Varney said: “I’m delighted to be re-signing with Chiefs. Although I’ve only been here for this season, it’s been a place I’ve really enjoyed from day one.

“The group of players, the staff, and the...

Premier League Darts 2026: Exeter loses hosting rights to Antwerp

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 12/23/2025 - 6:16pm

Westpoint Arena in Exeter has been omitted from the Premier League Darts line-up for 2026.

The series will head to Belgium for the first time next year, with Antwerp chosen to replace Exeter as one of the 17 host venues.

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is eager to broaden its horizons to reflect the sport’s growing popularity with audiences worldwide.

That point is evidenced by the ongoing 2026 World Darts Championship in London, which features numerous players from overseas.

The Netherlands, Germany, United States, Australia and India are...

How to choose the right destination for your next holiday

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 12/23/2025 - 12:48pm

Planning a holiday should feel exciting, yet many people find themselves overwhelmed by choice. With countless destinations, deals and travel styles to consider, picking the right place can quickly become stressful.

The truth is that choosing your next getaway isn’t only about finding the best price; it’s about matching your destination to your lifestyle, interests and expectations. When you approach the decision with clarity, the whole process becomes far more enjoyable and reassuring.

Think about what you really want from your break

Before diving into destinations,...

Library

Exeter Pupils Invited to Enter Dream Library Design Competition

Authored by MediaA
Posted: Tue, 12/23/2025 - 12:12pm

Portakabin launches school library initiative as children’s reading enjoyment hits its lowest level in two decades

Aligning with the government’s pledge to provide a library in every primary school, Portakabin will deliver a fully equipped library building to one school, shaped by the winning design.

The competition invites primary school pupils and teachers to imagine and design their dream school library, supporting a UK-wide effort to address the shortage of library spaces in primary schools.

The initiative follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent pledge to...

IT Donation

Devon Contract Waste supports Donate IT with ReTech to Empower Young People in Education

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is excited to launch ReTech, a reuse service taking customers unwanted Laptop’s, Tablets and Smart phones, donating them to people experiencing hardship across Devon.

The service is delivered in partnership with Blackmore who securely remove and prepare all suitable devices for reuse. This initiative will help tackle digital isolation, supporting young people in need, adults who have no way to apply for jobs or undertake everyday digital tasks, homeless people without a phone to contact their friends and family and other groups who are limited in how they...

Dexter the racehorse delivers Christmas joy to Bramble Ward after successful ELF Raceday

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Sun, 12/21/2025 - 10:09pm

Dexter, Exeter Racecourse’s much-loved mascot, swapped the parade ring for a special festive mission last week as he delivered bags of Christmas presents to children on Bramble Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The gifts were donated by generous racegoers who attended Exeter Racecourse’s recent ELF Raceday, held in support of the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). Dozens of presents were collected at the racecourse’s gifting drop-off point and will now be shared with children and young patients in the lead-up to Christmas.

General manager Jack Parkinson said: “We...

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