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...
East Devon DayTime Band enjoyed a successful 2025 summer season.
The band performed at 10 venues throughout East Devon and Exeter, from a churchyard to a vineyard, including local Care Homes, VE Day commemorations, retirement homes, parish church fetes, Otterton Mill and Ikea Exeter.
At the Dalwood Vineyard Hospiscare charity event, the band was transported to the playing site amongst the vines for the first time on a trailer pulled by a tractor.
Under the batons of the Band's regular conductor, Roger Riggs, and guest conductor Taf Liley, the band performed...
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...
Region Security Guarding has been shortlisted for three major categories at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation, dedication, and outstanding performance across the UK’s security and fire industries. The company has been named a finalist for Security Guarding Company of the Year (under £35m turnover), Security & Fire Best Customer Service Provider, and Security & Fire Diversity and Inclusion Champion. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, 1 December 2025, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, one of the most...
As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.
Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon and Torbay.
From 100 hampers in 2020 to 250 in 2024, the project’s growth reflects the incredible compassion and commitment of Devon’s community.
Gallagher, the insurance broking and risk management company, has today announced a three-year deal to become the Official Insurance Partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), strengthening its long-standing commitment to supporting rugby at every level, from grassroots to the professional game.
Building on its eight-year relationship with PREM Rugby, and its partnerships with the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and New Zealand Rugby, including the Black Ferns, this new alliance marks another significant step in Gallagher’s ambition to empower the next generation of rugby talent....
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...
Gravita , the tech-enabled accountancy firm for growth businesses and high-net-worth individuals, has strengthened its regional teams in the South West with three internal director promotions across its Exeter and Bristol offices. The promotions reiterate Gravita’s belief that sustainable growth comes from investing in its people and creating opportunities for them to thrive, as well as being a key part of its growth strategy following the acquisition of Haines Watts Western earlier this year.
In the Exeter office, Kelly Gould, a tax specialist with expertise in complex HMRC...
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...
Local choir Bellacappella invites you to an unforgettable evening of live harmony at Winslade Park, as they present The Bellacappella Songbook, a special gala performance in aid of the national charity Music for All.
Doors open at 7pm, with the performance beginning at 7.30pm. Audiences can expect a joyful, diverse mix of songs - from pop classics to soulful ballads - all performed with the warmth and spirit that define this community choir.
Led by Karen Denning, who arranges and teaches every song voluntarily, Bellacappella has become a local favourite for its inclusive...
