Devon Air Ambulance’s Topsham Vintage & Variety Store Manager, Lee Rawlings, is turning up the volume on community spirit this October as he calls on local musicians and generous businesses to support a dazzling fundraising event: A Night with Bond .
Taking place on Friday 3 October 2025 at 7:30pm at the Exeter FC Centre Sports Bar , this themed evening promises a stylish celebration of music and philanthropy. Guests will be treated to over 20 re-imagined Bond-inspired songs , performed live by a talented ensemble of 30 local musicians who have donated their time and talent...
Two firefighters from Exeter Airport have raised more than £2,500 for charity after successfully completing the gruelling 100km Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge in South Wales.
Chris Briggs and Iwan Jones, who serve with Exeter Airport Fire & Rescue Service, took on the two-day endurance event to support Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides vital help to children, young people and their families facing cancer.
The cause was especially personal for Chris, whose sister-in-law, Kaley Fitzsimmons, passed away 10 years ago at the age of just 33 from osteosarcoma...
One of the UK’s leading specialists in robotic 3D printing systems will lead the manufacturing element of a new £700,000 project to transform maritime vessel design and production.
Rapid Fusion, which develops advanced production solutions from its R&D centre in Exeter, will join forces with Compute Maritime and consortium partners BYD Naval Architects, Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of Southampton on the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition initiative funded by the UK government.
Together, the core innovation of ‘GenDSOM’ will be to...
A leading Exeter property consultancy is embarking on an epic walking, running and cycling challenge to boost the funds of Devon Air Ambulance.
Fisher German is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big 25’ charity challenge, where colleagues will travel between the firm’s 25 UK office locations without using motorised transport to raise money for 25 different charities.
Colleagues from across the firm originally aimed to raise £25,000 from the ambitious relay, but this target has already been smashed, and they are now looking to boost this further. Fisher German...
Exeter Round Table returns with a Halloween-themed display on Saturday 1st November 2025.
The annual fireworks display returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter, in support of Devon Air Ambulance for the 13th year in a row this November, and, since the event falls the day after Halloween, it has a chillingly spooky theme.
This year’s Halloween-themed event will feature a fireworks extravaganza choreographed to music by Sonic Fireworks, the 2022 British Firework Champions. Hosted live by Radio Exe, the evening will include funfair rides, catering outlets and a bar making it a...
On Thursday 25th September, Princesshay is set to hold their one day ‘We Can Do More’ sustainability event.
Students from Exeter College’s Art & Design faculty will be displaying creations made from recycled materials (12pm – 1:30pm), with first years presenting designs crafted entirely from paper, while second year students will exhibit pieces from upcycled garments. A giant screen behind the catwalk will display the ‘making of’ process, giving audiences an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes and capturing how the outfits were created.
Crediton-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal. They plan to increase production of their core ciders and create new varieties from this year’s exceptional apple haul.
Barny Butterfield, owner of award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “Anyone with fruit trees in their garden is likely to be experiencing a record crop this year and we are no different. A mild spring and the sunniest summer for some time has left our trees groaning under the weight of fruit, and we’re looking...
A former Royal Marine dubbed the commando who refused to die is tackling a new challenge to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.
Paul Vice, who has a prosthetic leg, plans to walk 232 miles from Exeter to Cheshire unsupported and do a 300ft bungee jump when he gets there.
You can sponsor him at https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-vice-mc
The ex RM corporal from Exeter suffered catastrophic injuries when he was blown up by an improvised explosive device in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan.
He “died” twice when his heart stopped as he was airlifted back to...
Get set for Christmas with FORCE Santa Cycle and Cruise
Christmas may be months away but FORCE Cancer Charity is ready to get you into the yuletide spirit by taking bookings for this year’s Santa Cycle and Cruise.
The festive two-wheeled jaunt takes place on Saturday 29th November.
Riders can choose from the traditional Topsham to Exmouth route or there is the option to cycle in the opposite direction.
We will pedal six miles from Topsham Rugby Club to Exmouth along the beautiful Exe Estuary Trail, starting at 9:15am.
Progress has been made but people living with dementia and their families still face inconsistent, patchy support. It’s time for a joined-up national response.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a reminder to shine a light on dementia, which affects not only those diagnosed but also their families, friends and communities. Yet despite its scaledementia is still not given the priority it deserves. For over a decade, I’ve worked alongside people living with dementia, their families, and carers to raise awareness and provide support. While awareness has grown, we urgently need a...
