Patient Debbie Northway has raised over £200 as a thank you for the care she received at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by holding a ‘Leg Party’.
Just over a year ago Debbie lost her leg above the knee and has since been attending the Exeter Mobility Centre for prosthetic and physiotherapy appointments.
She recently celebrated having her new prosthetic leg by throwing a ‘Leg Party’ for friends and family where she raised £105 for Exeter Mobility Centre and £105 for Otter Ward to say thank you to the staff who cared for her.
Exeter Racecourse has launched its fabulous annual art competition for children aged 11 and under with the overall winner featured on the front page of its racecard on Finlake Holiday Park Family Day, Tuesday, March 31. Exeter want children to come up with vibrant designs which depict the colour and vibrancy of a day at the races, from the brightly coloured silks worn by jockeys, to smiling faces in the crowds. There are prizes to third place in each category – seven and under and eight to 11 - including vouchers from Leonard Coombe Master Saddlers and Country Life, family tickets to the...
The guest speaker for the next Sandy Park B2B Business Breakfast is Exeter Chiefs Assistant Coach, Ali Hepher.
Following a fascinating Q&A session at the previous breakfast, Ali will be answering questions sent in the lead up to the morning. If you'd like to pose a question, please send it to events@sandypark.co.uk
TOPIC A unique insight into the Exeter Chiefs
The morning will begin with networking from 8.15am followed by a full English breakfast at 8.30am. Our speaker will commence at 9.00am finishing up at approximately 9.45am.
Culm Valley Sports Centre is 30 years old in February and a week of celebrations begin on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the newly refurbished fitness studio.
Staff at Culm Valley Sports Centre are planning a whole week of fun from 7 to 13 February. They’re looking forward to showcasing their new gym equipment, refurbished Centre and range of activities and classes on offer to customers old and new. Come along and join in the celebrations!
The week starts on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the refurbished fitness studio with invited guests, followed...
Comedy at the Park returns to Sandy Park on Friday, March 27th.
Compere of the evening will be Kate Smurthwaite, who's been described as a 'powerhouse of observational wit'. The night will open with Caimh McDonnell, who has 'great comic timing - full of Irish charm'. The line-up will be completed with underground comedy legend, Sean G and experienced Scottish headline act Brian Higgins.
Early bird tickets are available for £8 until February 13th, following which prices will increase to £10. Book your place here.
Curry will be available for purchase on the evening,...
Exeter-based counsellor Rosemary Pell, formerly working at Walnut Gardens, has relocated to new consulting rooms at the salubrious Baring House located in Baring Crescent.
Baring House, a Georgian property and listed building built in 1854, has been extensively renovated whilst retaining many original features. Expanding the counselling practice to the new premises, offers clients a more central location with free parking and includes a waiting room manned by a professional receptionist. A fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the (BACP) British Association for...
Police are appealing for witnesses to a three-vehicle collision in Totnes at the weekend in which a man died.
The fatal collision happened shortly after 11.35am on Saturday 31 January on the A3122 at Blackawton, near the Woodlands junction.
As a result of the collision a 21-year-old man, who was driving a green Volkswagen Polo, was flown to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance but later died as a result of his injuries.
He has been formally identified as Daniel John Foale from the Kingsbridge area. His family have been informed.
Brian Gould (right), governor of Exeter’s Wheatley St Michael Lodge of Moose International, and secretary Malcolm Potbury (left) present a cheque for £500 to fundraiser Mervyn Hayes from Exeter cancer charity FORCE.
Moose International is an organisation dedicated to raising money for good causes.
Wheatley St Michael Lodge treasurer Mel Fildew said: “We all give our time freely to raise money and we try to support community projects and charities within Exeter. A number of people within our lodge have been helped by FORCE and I had counselling at the Support Centre after my...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is pleased to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its charity partner for 2015. Committed to supporting local charities and organisations, Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park together with its sister park in Cornwall, will be working with Children’s Hospice South West throughout the year on special events and fundraising activities.
Children’s Hospice South West helps and supports children with life-limiting conditions. The charity has three hospices throughout the South West, including Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm near...
Exeter City FC's One Game One Community Group and Football in the Community Department is delighted to announce that they will be hosting their annual Futsal Tournament again this year.
The event will take place at 2.00pm on Sunday 29 March at the University of Exeter Sports Hall. Entries are now invited particularly from local black and minority ethnic teams and local community groups/organisations.
For any further information on the tournament or if you would like to enter a team please contact Jamie Vittles at Exeter...
