Rufiji Leprosy Trust are very excited to be arranging a charity gig supported by the Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 25 January from 7pm.
We are looking to raise awareness of leprosy in the UK, as well as to fundraise for various projects including a Kindergartenr. Rufiji Leprosy Trust administers and fundraises for the Kindwitwi Leprosy Care Centre in the Rufiji district of Tanzania. Leprosy remains a major problem in the region, while the Kindwitwi centre assists in finding and treating sufferers and ex-sufferers, promoting self-sufficiency and educating to overcome the stigma that...
On Saturday 25th January Rufiji Leprosy Trust are organising a charity fundraising gig at The Phoenix in Exeter.
The gig features four of the most exciting Exeter bands around at the moment for an evening of funk, soul, indie and rock. The Beacons have been featured on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, Moscow Magazine are regularly played on BBC6 Music, and Lion The Weak and The Rotten Apple Orchestra both feature UoE students.
Rufiji Leprosy Trust administers and fundraises for the Kindwitwi Leprosy Care Centre in the Rufiji district of Tanzania. Leprosy remains a major problem in...
With millions of people in the South West making well-intended pledges almost two weeks ago, a survey of the nation’s willpower commissioned by one of the UK’s leading motorway operators, Welcome Break, has revealed the region to be the one that most wants to lose weight and give up fatty foods this year, with 58% of people in the South West area of the country committing to living a healthier lifestyle in 2014.
However according to the survey of 2000 people, yesterday ( Saturday 11th January) is the day when willpower in the South West is at its lowest and is subsequently, when...
Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, visited the headquarters of emergency response couriers Devon Freewheelers on Friday 20th December 2013 to learn more about the charity and the service it provides.
Neil Parish was surprised to learn that the charity receives no funding from the Government, despite the fact that the out of hour’s courier service undertakes an average of 16 emergency call outs every day.
Devon Freewheelers is a charity delivering urgent medical samples, drugs, surgical equipment in Devon for the NHS at no charge.
Exeter Corn Exchange has announced details of the new events programme for spring.
Highlights include the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, stars from TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, the Vienna Festival Ballet, comedian Jon Richardson, X Factor winner Joe McElderry and Ruby Wax.
The new season starts with a concert by Elkie Brooks, one of the most successful singers the UK has ever produced on Friday 24th January and that is followed on Tuesday 28th January with Britain’s Got Talent finalists Circus of Horrors with their new gruesome show London after Midnight.
Visitors to the National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown are now being kept warm by a new biomass boiler, burning Dartmoor wood.
The recently installed 180kW Herz biomass boiler at Dartmoor National Park Authority's High Moorland Office in Princetown provides heat and hot water for the Visitor Centre as well as the offices of the National Park Authority and Duchy of Cornwall. It was installed by the Ashburton based 5D Group.
The wood chips which fuel the boiler are supplied by the Dartmoor Woodfuel Co-operative which is based at Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet. This has the...
Two appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to a lorry blaze near the A35 outside of Honiton yesterday ( Saturday 12th January).
Crew were callled to the blaze, which took place near the BP Garage garage on the A35 outside of Honition, in the early hours of Saturday ( 12th January) morning
Upon arrival crews confirmed one artic tractor unit well alight, crews got to work using two hose reel jets and one compressed air foam branch.
The fire was so extensive to the vehicle that crews required assistance from another appliance....
The second annual competition to find the best dog walk along the South West Coast Path has been launched this week backed by the Kennel Club’s access adviser Stephen Jenkinson, an expert on where dog owners can go and what they can do in the countryside. The winning voter will win a holiday at one of Holiday Cottages 800 dog-friendly cottages in the region worth £400.
Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to vote for their dog’s favourite walk along this stunning 630-mile National Trail that stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset. With hundreds of routes to...
Devon Wedding Fairs are delighted to be showcasing some of the finest Wedding suppliers the region has to offer at their Newton Abbot Race Course Wedding Fair on Sunday 9th February.
Doors open at 11am until 3pm
Entry is free, and all brides will receive a complimentary goody bag with exclusive vouchers, offers and samples from exhibitors.
This event is must for all blushing brides and grooms to be!
Devon Wedding Fairs are kick starting their collection of Wedding Fairs throughout Devon on Sunday 2 February at Exmouth Pavilion. A super range of local exhibitors is guaranteed to provide perfect inspiration for your Wedding Day!
Doors open at 11am and the event will run until 3pm.
Entry is free, and brides will receive a complimentary luxury goody bag.
Exhibitor giveaways on the day will also feature as part of this not to be missed event.
