Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair returns

On Saturday 5 December the Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is taking place in the Cullompton Community Centre, organised by Dorcas Philips for the fourth year running.

Four years ago, Dorcas Philips’ mum was diagnosed with cancer and received an overwhelming amount of support from Force Cancer Charity, fuelling the family to want to return the kindness and support other families who are suffering from cancer.

Last September Dorcas and her fiancé completed the Force 10k superhero run dressed and Batman and Bat Girl, raising £400 for Force Cancer Charity but they are...

CLIC for Christmas

Event Date: 
05/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

La La Choirs are hosting a Christmas Concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 5th December to raise money for CLIC Sargent, who support children and young people with cancer, and their families.

As well as performances from La La Choirs, we are thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Newman, originally from Exmouth she has been dubbed the 'People's Soprano' when she shot to fame recently with number 1 album in the Classical charts.

We will also be joined by a school choir, who will be the winners of our Devonwide secondary schools competition. The final of the...

Spooks and Broomsticks Tours with Exeter Red Coat Guides

Event Date: 
29/10/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter

Hallowe'en Tour with Exeter’s Red Coat Guides

Budding ghost hunters can get into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween this year by taking part in the ever popular Spooks and Broomsticks Tours.

Run by Exeter’s Red Coat Guides, these FREE guided walking tours take place on Thursday 29 October and depart from outside the Royal Clarence Hotel, Cathedral Yard, from 6.15pm, with the last tour departing at 7pm. The tours are suitable for all ages, and no booking is required.

People need to bring along a torch or lantern and dress up in a spooky outfit if they dare! Those attending...

RAMM joins Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:51am

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum has joined Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said “We are proud to be part of this growing community of organisations. The Alliance shares the council’s aim of making Exeter a dementia-friendly city. The city’s museum is there for everyone and we value every visitor. Whatever your age, there’s always something to discover – about objects, about the world, about yourself, or the person with you.”

Gina Awad, leading Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA), said "We are gradually...

Hallowe'en tours with Exeter Red Coat Guides

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:00am

Budding ghost hunters can get into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween this year by taking part in the ever popular Spooks and Broomsticks Tours.

Run by Exeter’s Red Coat Guides, these FREE guided walking tours take place on Thursday 29 October and depart from outside the Royal Clarence Hotel, Cathedral Yard, from 6.15pm, with the last tour departing at 7pm.

The tours are suitable for all ages, and no booking is required. People need to bring along a torch or lantern and dress up in a spooky outfit if they dare! Those attending will be able to listen to chilling tales about Exeter’s...

Exeter hotel donates televisions to charities

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:57am

A popular Exeter hotel has donated television sets to a charity fundraising body, after undergoing a major re-furbishment.

The Mercure Exeter Southgate underwent a £2.5m re-furbishment earlier this year. The hotel donated 20 television sets, which were previously in rooms, to the Exeter Foundation.

As a fundraising body, the Exeter Foundation offered the televisions to its member charities on a first come first served basis. The televisions were snapped up within 2 hours by a number of different charities.

Headway, Exeter Youth Section, Age UK, Exeter Leukaemia Fund...

Mind my bike! Gregory truck demonstrates bike awareness in Exeter

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:27am

Gregory Distribution Limited will be displaying one of its 44–tonne articulated vehicles at Exeter City Centre’s Bedford Square on Princesshay inviting the public to “get up close and personal” with a lorry.

The event is part of the Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign developed to demonstrate to the public and politicians the vital role that lorries and road freight play in moving the economy and daily life. The theme of the week is ‘Love the Lorry’!

Paul Willis, Gregory’s Head of Business Support and Compliance and Chairman of the...

Bare heads for charity

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 10/21/2015 - 6:45am

Nine brave souls had their heads shaved at the Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary, raising over £2,000 for charity CLIC Sargent.

Michelle Broadhurst, Roger Strike, Ed Winson, Jason Osborne, Andy Broadhurst, Carl Creek, Andy Russell, Mark Oke and Fran Lea all offered up their locks to hairdresser Sandi Scott and her team. The fundraising was supplemented by a raffle and cake sale.

CLIC Sargent is the UK's leading charity for children and young people with cancer, and is one of the main charity's supported by the Volunteer Inn.

Pictured is Roger Strike with his...

Car share in Devon to win free fuel

Devon County Council is encouraging more people to start car sharing this autumn by launching its popular ‘Win a Tank of fuel’ competition once again.

Everyone who registers a journey on the CarShareDevon website, sending a request to share, between now and 30 November 2015 will be entered in the draw to win a tank of fuel, up to the value of £100.

CarShareDevon is a well established website which matches drivers and passengers from across the county who are doing the same or similar journeys. The website allows you to search for others travelling in the same direction as...

Cycling Parade for the climate - Alternatiba Exeter

Event Date: 
31/10/2015 - 12:45pm
Venue: 
Crossing of Prince of Wales and Stocker Road, Exeter

Join us at the climate cycling parade of Exeter! We will cycle from the University, through the city center, down to the Quay. If you want to show that we are numerous to take care of the climate, environmental and social crisis you are warmly welcome! Come with your bike, bring your friends and wear something green. Everybody is welcome, so join us and share to make it massive! :)

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/854072598040605/

This is organised by Alternatiba Exeter. (support us here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/AlternatibaExeter )

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