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,...
The annual Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards are now open for entries.
This year’s event is particularly significant as it is 25 years since the charity was founded to support organisations pursuing environmentally sound policies.
DEBI Chair, John Smith, said: “The DEBI awards celebrate Devon organisations that are going the extra mile for green issues.
“Now is a key time for the environment and it is important that those making a difference are recognised and rewarded.”
Entries are invited from businesses, community initiatives,...
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...
Exmouth kitesurfer, Tom Bridge (16) took the top spot at the British Kitesurfing Championships on Hayling Island last weekend, 10th and 11th June.
The event, which took place during the famous Virgin Kitesurfing Armada festival, saw some of the UK's top kitesurfers take to the water in the grueling two day long competition.
Perfect kitesurfing weather, the weekend's strong winds made for a highly competitive event. Tom Bridge – who is only 16, yet took on fully grown men in the competition - thought the conditions on the water were in his favour though, saying: "The...
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...
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...
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."
South West firms enjoyed another solid month of growth supported by a boost in new orders in May, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Regional PMI survey.
The South West PMI fell to 53.8 in May, showing that business activity expanded at a solid pace, albeit more slowly than in April, when the PMI was at 56.7. A reading greater than 50.0 signifies growth in business activity.
Employment also rose during May as jobs were created at the quickest pace this year so far. Businesses linked job creation to an increase in demand and new orders.
Acclaimed spoken word poet Rebecca Tantony is bringing her new one woman show to Exeter Boat Shed Festival. Performed to one or two people at a time 'All the Journeys I Never Took' has been entrancing audiences in the South West.
'All the Journeys I Never Took' is a personal account of what it is like to discover our place in the world. A place which echoes with travel, break-ups, family and confidences. The show takes places in a secret location and each audience member becomes part of the journey.
Intimate, lyrical and unforgettable this show has sold out in Bristol,...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side have been handed a “fantastic” draw in this season’s European Champions Cup.
As one of the five top seeds for the 2017/18 competition, the newly-crowned Premiership champions have been pitted in Pool Three against rivals Montpellier, Glasgow Warriors and three-time winners Leinster.
All three opponents are familiar foes for the Chiefs, who will be looking to recreate their title-winning form onto the European stage when the competition gets underway in October.
