Afternoon Tea

Staff at FORCE Cancer Charity in Exeter, received a selection of freshly made scones, tea and sweet treats, from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter to celebrate FORCE’s scrumptious summer cream tea for cancer.

The cream tea hampers were prepared by local Devon suppliers, making it the perfect gift for a special occasion. FORCE organises this annual event, which started back in 2018 to bring people together to raise money to support their continued efforts to provide services to patients and their loved ones.

FORCE, founded in Exeter in 1987 has been...

The Encompass group, composed of Devon’s Caribbean, Hindu and Polish communities and supported by Exeter Northcott Theatre, has announced Flavours of Us , a family friendly food and culture event taking place at the city centre Barnfield Theatre on 27 May.

On the day, visitors can join one of two guided experiences offering a rich and vibrant exploration of Caribbean, Hindu, and Polish food cultures, including:

• An ‘Afternoon Tea with a Twist’ – sample sweet and savoury treats and drinks from each culture.
• A community memory sharing circle – a facilitated
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Residents at Millbrook retirement village, in Exeter, which is owned by later living operator Inspired Villages, dressed in their finery and enjoyed a garden afternoon tea to celebrate The Queen’s 95th Birthday on 21st April.

Residents made the most of the sunny weather and enjoyed a ‘socially distanced’ afternoon tea of coronation chicken, smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber finger sandwiches. For the royal inspired menu, the village chef also prepared homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, homemade butter biscuits, a fruit cake and Victoria sandwich...

Digital Dine and Donate for Tree of Hope

The Fairchild family from Exeter, Devon are currently raising money for an Innowalk machine for daughter Jessica, 13, who has cerebral palsy. The £25,000 equipment is not funded by the NHS but will help Jessica exercise efficiently, which in turn will help her build up her muscles, reduce stiffness and even improve her digestion.

They will be taking part in charity Tree of Hope’s nationwide fundraiser Dine and Donate. Tree of Hope is asking supporters to enjoy digital dinner parties to help raise funds for sick and disabled children...

Residents at a local retirement village celebrated the best in British afternoon tea delight, as part of National Afternoon Tea Week.

Retirees at Gittisham Hill Park, in Honiton, laid on a scrumptious spread for a traditional afternoon tea as part of National Afternoon Tea Week.

Village manager at Gittisham, part of the Retirement Villages Group, Gaynor O’Dell said the residents loved every minute of it:

“We have a number of social events, where residents can get together, but it’s nice to be all celebrating a great traditional pastime such as afternoon tea that...

Exeter Golf and Country Club is hosting a Fashion Show with Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 14th October.

Leading ladies clothes boutique, Danielli of Dartmouth will be showing the latest Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk in the Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club. The collection will be modelled on the catwalk, with items available to try on as well.

Starting with a Prosecco and time to chat, the Fashion Show takes place in the restaurant itself so that guests can relax with friends at tables while taking in the latest fashion trends. Afternoon Tea...