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Make a wish in Princesshay for Dream-A-Way

A wishing well has been hand crafted and donated by local contractor, Build Care Plus Limited to Princesshay’s charity of the year Dream-A-Way.

The wishing well is located in the centre of the main thoroughfare in Princesshay and has proved a big hit with shoppers of all ages.

Jeff Merrett MBE, Chairman of Dream-A-Way said: “We’re extremely grateful to Build Care Plus for creating and donating the wishing well.

"We hope visitors to Princesshay will enjoy the new feature and we’d like to thank those who have already donated. Those looking to exchange their pennies...

Princesshay honey creating a buzz

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 12:06pm

Princesshay’s 45,000 bees have been busily producing honey for the shoppers of Exeter over the spring and summer months. The delicious golden honey is now available to buy from Chandos Deli in Princesshay, each purchase raises money for charity.

Over 100lbs of honey has been extracted from the five hives housed on the rooftop city garden in Princesshay. The diverse variety of expertly chosen fruit trees and bee friendly flowering plants has contributed to the honey’s sweet yet floral taste.

The introduction of the honey bees was part of an environmental initiative...

Dream-A-Way host Ladies' Golf Day Out

Do you know a lady that loves golf? Or maybe you do yourself? Well book yourself a place on charity Dream-A-Way's Ladies' Golf Day Out.

Dream-A-Way, a local charity that assists people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties, is hosting their hugely popular Ladies Golf Day Out to raise funds.

Not only will the lucky ladies that attend help this vital cause whilst enjoy their favourite sport, they will also get to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.

This event is known for the great prices that can be won and this year's...

Makeover raises over £1,300 for Dream-A-Way

Woodbury Park was the venue for a superb Makeover event arranged by Penny Albertella, the director of the Southernhay Clinic and the Dream-A-Way Dream Team.

Nearly 100 ladies enjoyed delicious canapés and refreshing Pimms in the newly refurbished Clubhouse.

Guests were invited to meet with many experienced and varied practitioners and to meet with the therapists from Bodyzone.

The ladies were treated to complimentary manicures from a professional team of beauty students from Exeter College.

There was even an opportunity to speak to jewellery experts from...

Dream-A-Way: Diamonds are Forever Ball

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/13/2014 - 10:08am

Following the massive success of the last eight celebratory balls hosted at Sandy Park, Exeter based charity Dream-A-Way would like to invite you to join them for their amazing Diamonds are Forever Ball on Friday 17 October 2014.

On arrival you will be entertained and amused by the extremely talented Jazz Lounge whilst enjoying your complimentary cocktail.

This will be followed by a delicious dinner and dancing into the small hours to music from fantastic local band The Late Shift and the inimitable Nick Coles - Man on Fire, generously sponsored again by Timepiece, Exeter...

Charity celebrates coming of age at Business Expo

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Sun, 04/27/2014 - 12:29pm

The Devon Business Expo organised by TheBestOf Exeter and launching on Thursday 5 June at Matford Centre, announces its ‘charity of the year’ Dream-A-Way, celebrating its 21st anniversary, as the designated show charity. A charity raffle will be held to raise much needed monies for this local worthy cause at the after-show drinks reception sponsored by Business Network (SW).

The business exhibition sponsored by BasePoint Business Centres, supporting sponsor Glen King PR and Express & Echo as the official media partner, will have over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and...

May Make-Over

Event Date: 
08/05/2014 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Woodbury Hotel & Golf Club

Southernhay Clinic, John Lewis, Woodbury Hotel & Golf Club & Exeter College, along with, and in aid of, Princesshay’s 2014 chosen local charity; Dream-A-Way have come together to create a fantastic make-over event taking place on Thursday 8 May.

The event will have a whole host of activities to be enjoyed including a fashion show provided by John Lewis, consultations with Southernhay Clinic practitioners and mini manicures on offer from Exeter College students.

Tickets for this great event are limited and can be booked online through the website of Southernhay...

Princesshay announce new charity partnership

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:18pm

Princesshay is pleased to announce Dream-A-Way as its charity partner for 2014.

Committed to supporting local charities and organisations, Princesshay will be working with Dream-A-Way throughout the year on special events and fundraising activities.

Dream-A-Way is an Exeter based charity providing holidays and day trips to people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties, whether it is fulfilling a lifetime dream, experiencing great opportunities or just having a break from daily routines. Over 15,000 people have benefited from...

thebestofExeter announces 2014 charity

ThebestofExeter which specialises in promoting Exeter’s local businesses via its website, digital marketing and business network events has announced that its charity of the year for 2014 will be Dream-A-Way, the Exeter based charity which provides holidays and days out for people with disabilities and their families.

Dream-A-Way has been associated with thebestofExeter for many years and its volunteers enjoy belonging to this excellent organisation which does so much to support local charities as well as businesses.

To be chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2014 really...

Dream-A-Way ball raises £21,000

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 10/28/2013 - 11:12pm

Exeter based charity Dream-A-way is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and now the “Dream Team” have even more reason to celebrate as their very special 20th Birthday Ball was a massive success and a record breaker in terms of fundraising.

The event, held at Sandy Park, was greatly enjoyed by nearly 300 guests and raised a record breaking total exceeding £21,000!

To put this sum into perspective these monies have already enabled the charity to purchase a brand new, specially adapted, disabled caravan at Sandy Bay which will ensure they are able to provide holidays...

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