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Trust rears rare Devon species

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:35am

A Devon conservation charity has taken another step to help save a threatened native species.

The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, based at Paignton Zoo, has teamed up with the Environment Agency and Buglife to rear white-clawed crayfish.

The white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) is one of the largest freshwater invertebrates in the UK but is under threat of extinction in the wild because of the introduced North American signal crayfish, which out-competes its British counterpart for food and carries a killer plague.

WWCT UK Conservation Officer,...

Charity cycle ride along Exe Estuary Trail

Event Date: 
20/07/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Haven Road, the Quay, Exeter

Join a charity cycle ride along the Exe Estuary this weekend to help the cancer charities which supported an Exeter family through their mother’s illness.

Bridget Johns, who lived at Ebford, sadly lost her battle to cancer earlier this year and despite great sadness, her family has organised a charity cycle ride and barbecue on Sunday 20 July 20 to raise money for local charity, Hospiscare, Cancer Research UK and Marie Cure Cancer Care.

The ride is being hosted by local cycle hire company, The Bike Bus, and will start at Exeter following a 20 mile route along the beautiful...

Ashfords office cycle challenge for charity

On Friday 18 July 2014, Tim Heal and Andrew Perkins of Ashfords LLP, will be completing an enduring and physical challenge by cycling from Ashfords' London to Exeter office to raise money for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

Covering almost 250 miles, both Tim and Andrew will be pushing themselves to the ultimate limit to reach the Exeter office within one day, making this one of Ashfords' biggest charity challenges of the year. While on route from London to Exeter, the cycling duo will be stopping in at Ashfords' Bristol, Taunton and Tiverton offices for a...

Decade of charity golf days raises £109,000

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 07/15/2014 - 10:48am

Hospiscare is celebrating after raising £109,000 during a decade of the hugely popular Charity Golf Tournament held in Exeter.

A total of 46 teams, mainly from Exeter but also from all over the country, played in glorious sunshine at the Exeter Golf and Country Club. There was plenty of light hearted rivalry and banter as they competed for the Marnie Burgoynes Memorial Trophy which was won by the Misfits, led by Nigel Armstrong

Norma Foster, chairman of the golf committee, said: “The wonderful support of golfers over the last decade has managed to deliver the amazing total...

Live Pro Wrestling star Raven

Event Date: 
02/08/2014 - 5:45pm to 8:45pm
Venue: 
Torquay Town Hall

Pro Wrestling pride is bringing it's own unique brand of adrenaline fuelled family friendly entertainment to Torquay Town Hall: and this time they're bringing with them RAVEN! Raven has appeared all over the world for WWE, WCW, ECW, TNA, ROH & more... now he will be joining the superstars of Pro Wrestling Pride live for one night only at Torquay Town Hall Saturday August 2nd.

RAVEN will not be appearing for any other company during his time in the UK and has informed us that this may be his very last tour of the country! So for all you fans out there this really is a...

First glimpse of the YMCA's new look

Event Date: 
16/07/2014 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Chapter House

YMCA is the largest and oldest youth charity in the world. Over the last couple of years, all 155 YMCAs in England have been working together to find a new common brand that communicates what the organisation is and the difference it makes to communities across England.

It now has a new brand identity – and Exeter YMCA is the first to formally adopt this.

Please join us on Wednesday 16th July to witness the unveiling of our new brand before it officially goes public.

Where? Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral

When? Wednesday 16th July, 5.30-7.00pm

Wine...

Exeter Bus & Coach Station celebrates 50 years

Hundreds of locals and vehicle enthusiasts gathered to the Exeter Bus & Coach Station on Saturday to mark the company's 50th anniversary and to raise money for a good cause.

Over 40 vehicles, past and present, were showcased at the event.

Members of the public were also treated to free heritage bus rides around the city and free rides through the bus wash to celebrate the milestone.

Vehicle enthusiasts were in for a treat, as well as vintage buses, bus related memrobilia was also on sale.

Although all the activities that took place on the day were free,...

Local opticians support veterans

Camoflauge and war paint were in on Saturday when staff from an Exeter opticians raised awareness and funds for the Blind Veterans UK.

On Saturday 28 June staff from Specsavers Exeter dressed up in camouflage to raise money for the charity. In addition, they have raised funds throughout June for the cause.

Jonathan Baumber, store director at Specsavers Exeter, said ahead of the event: "We are very pleased to be supporting the Blind Veterans, supporting our ex-Service men and also the importance of eye examinations. We look forward to dressing up in our army gear and raising...

Summer Fun Day at Tedburn St Mary School

Event Date: 
19/07/2014 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Tedburn St Mary School, School Lane, Exeter, EX6 6AA

Ashfords LLP, a leading UK law firm, is holding a Summer Fun Day at Tedburn St Mary School in Exeter to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.

The Summer Fun Day is set to burst with fun-filled stalls to make for an entertaining and enjoyable charity fete.

There will be a number of different stalls located around the school grounds, including Beat the Keeper, Treasure Island, and Higher or Lower. Some more traditional, classic games will also be making an appearance, such as a Tombola, a Coconut Shy and, of course, a Bouncy Castle!

The Fun Day is open...

This summer, relax with a rhino...

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:53pm

Two key local names have joined forces to sell beer for charity this summer.

Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery are hoping Rhino Ale will raise funds for Critically Endangered black rhinos in Africa.

The beer is being sold in bottles and casks across the South West, with Wetherspoons stocking it in 24 pubs in Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth. The Zoo, a registered charity, will receive 10p per bottle from Bays Brewery and 10p per pint from Wetherspoons. It follows on from Bays Brewery’s successful Great Gorilla Ale last year.

Pete Salmon, Director at Bays Brewery said “We are...

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