Charity event

Kick start Christmas shopping at popular craft fair

Local brain injury charity Headway Devon's popular craft fair and coffee morning returns on Saturday 5th November.

Taking place in the beautiful XCentre, just a stone’s throw from Exeter’s historic Quayside, this event combines a wide range of stalls from talented local sellers with delectable treats in one of Exeter’s most beautiful spaces.

The event will take place at the XCentre on Commercial Road from 11am-4pm and entry is free.

With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items from artists, jewellery makers, chocolatiers and...

Christmas Coffee & Crafts by the Quay

Event Date: 
05/11/2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The XCentre, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AD

Local brain injury charity Headway Devon's popular craft fair and coffee morning returns on Saturday 5th November.

Taking place in the beautiful XCentre, just a stone’s throw from Exeter’s historic Quayside, this event combines a wide range of stalls from talented local sellers with delectable treats in one of Exeter’s most beautiful spaces.

The event will take place at the XCentre on Commercial Road from 11am-4pm and entry is free.

With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items from artists, jewellery makers, chocolatiers and...

Exeter Round Table organise their 36th annual firework display

Exeter Round Table organise Exeter’s biggest and best fireworks display with this being their 36th annual event.

Pre sales tickets are available for only £16 for a family of four and can be purchased from many outlets in the Exeter area. As well as being the largest pyro-musical charity firework display in Devon, there is also a large fair with many thrilling rides, a range of food and drink stalls and ample free parking.

The Westpoint team who work in close conjunction with Exeter Round Table have been generous once again, by donating their facilities for free. The event...

Patronal Flower Festival

Event Date: 
14/07/2016 - 10:00am to 16/07/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
St Margaret's Church, Topsham

The Festival takes place on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th July in St. Margaret’s Church, Topsham.

We will be open from 10am to 6pm on the Thursday and Friday and until 5pm on the Saturday.

The funds raised this year will be shared between St. Margaret’s Church and "Peninsula Initiative", a charity which provides practical support for those leaving prison, helping them to make a fresh start in the community.

The theme is the SEVEN AGES OF MAN - very appropriate, given that this year is the anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

There will be...

Businesses bowl along for charity

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 10/25/2015 - 8:21am

A skittles challenge organised by The Family Law Company in Exeter raised £885 for the Exeter Deaf Academy.

The annual event was held at St Thomas Social Club in Cowick Street, and over thirty players took part, with teams from Walnut House and Magdalen Barristers’ Chambers, Thomas Westcott Accountants, Exeter Deaf Academy and hosts, The Family Law Company by Hartnell Chanot.

Jane Chanot from The Family Law Company said: “This was a really enjoyable and fun event to raise funds for Exeter Deaf Academy.

“The Family Law Company is delighted to be supporting the...

Gilbert Stephens say hello to the Nello

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Thu, 06/04/2015 - 3:55pm

For the third year, Devon based Solicitors, Gilbert Stephens, is entering a team for the Nello, as well as sponsoring the event and supplying a band of volunteers to help on the day. On June 28th teams of cyclists will head off on the Nello 57 or 100 mile bike ride across the county, to raise much needed funds for FORCE cancer charity.

Around 1500 cyclists will start the ride at Topsham Rugby Club and will make their way up through Devon, to Tiverton Morchard Road, Crediton and all the way back to the finish line in Topsham. The aim of the day is to come together to raise money to...

Hospiscare to launch Great Devon Bake Off

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:04pm

The launch of the Hospiscare Great Devon Bake Off 2015 takes place at Otter Nurseries’ restaurant in Ottery St Mary on Wednesday 13 May from 6.30 to 8pm ‒ and everyone is welcome.

Hospiscare is looking for bakers from East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon ‒ including individuals and organisations ‒ to take part in this year’s fundraiser by organising baking competitions or hosting a tea party or coffee morning during the ‘Bake Off , week which this year is September 12 – 20.

Hospiscare Community Fundraiser, Susie Healey said: “The launch at Otter Nurseries is an opportunity to...

Conservationists beat around the bush

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sat, 09/13/2014 - 1:10pm

Scientists will be practising an unlikely conservation technique in a Paignton wood - hitting trees with big sticks!

The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, based at Paignton Zoo, is holding a free BioBlitz – a community nature hunt – in Primley Park, Paignton, on Saturday 20th September, and tree-bashing is on the agenda.

The Trust’s UK Conservation Officer and BioBlitz organiser Tracey Hamston explained: “You bash the vegetation and catch what falls out! The idea is to shake the branches to dislodge invertebrates. A good sharp rap catches them out and they fall off the...

Charity bowled over by Brewin Dolphin

A local worthy cause was bowled over when they received a cheque for £500 raised at a charity cricket match.

The event held at Sidmouth Cricket Club, was organised by Sean Priestley, Assistant Director of Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Company Exeter office who is a long-term player and member of the club.

Directors and staff members of Brewin Dolphin donned their whites and challenged local professionals Kitsons Solicitors to the match in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), charity of the year for both firms. The 20 /20 match was won by Brewin Dolphin and monies...

Accountants celebrate 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines

The partners and staff of Chartered Accountants Haines Watts held an event at Grange Exeter to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War and to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the inception of The Royal Marines since their formation in 1664.

Over 100 members of the local business community attended the high-profile event in aid of The C Group charity, which seeks to inspire business to support Royal Marines in need. Held at the Jaguar and Aston Martin Dealership, Grange Exeter with supporting sponsor Bang & Olufsen, guests enjoyed wine and canapés and enjoyed...

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