fundraising

Indulgence Evening at Otter Nurseries

Event Date: 
08/10/2014 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otter Nurseries,Gosford Rd, Ottery St. Mary EX11 1LZ

Ladies! Join us in Ottery St Mary on October 8th from 5 – 8pm for a night of pure indulgence. You will be greeted with a glass of bubbly followed by three mini desserts. Then browse our treats, from handmade sweets to sumptuous handcreams and scented candles. Butterflies will be on hand for mini massages and manicures. Enjoy music from some talented Devon musicians who are keen to make music for your ears. 25% off clothes and discounts on many items – for one night only! Tickets are £5 and all proceeds will go to our Charity of the Year, Devon Freewheelers. We are hoping to raise enough...

Sing-a-Long Sound of Music!

Event Date: 
15/11/2014 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
The XCentre, Commercial Road, Exeter Quay, EX2 4AD

Come along and join in the fun at our first cinema event at the XCentre. We will be kicking-off a year –long programme of film screenings with a sing-a-long version of the family classic, The Sound of Music on Saturday 15 November.

This event is perfectly timed to help you get into the Christmas spirit with this festive favourite.

So, if you and your family love nothing more than warbling along to a film musical or dressing up in a whimple, then this is the event for you.

Fancy dress is welcome and there will be a prize for the best dressed!

Tickets cost £5...

Sing-a-Long to the Sound of Music!

Event Date: 
15/11/2014 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
The XCentre, Commercial Road, Exeter Quay, EX2 4AD

Come along and join in the fun at our first cinema event at the XCentre. We will be kicking-off a year –long programme of film screenings with a sing-a-long version of the family classic, The Sound of Music on Saturday 15th November.

Taking place in mid-November, this event is perfectly timed to help you get into the Christmas spirit with this festive favourite. So, if you and your family love nothing more than warbling along to a film musical or dressing up in a whimple, then this is the event for you!

Tickets cost £5 for adults or £3 for children, or £15 for a family...

Sky dive record attempt fun day

Devon- and Cornwall-based charity, Pete’s Dragons is set to embark on its biggest fund raising event yet - a record of 60 sky dives from 15,000 feet and falling at around 135mph - raising money for Cornwall Search & Rescue and The Samaritans.

But to get these adrenaline junkies as far as Dunkerswell Aerodrome, they need to raise vital funds to get the campaign kick-started. Hoping to raise the cash needed, volunteers are holding a Family Fun Day and Dog Show at Westpoint Exeter on 6th September, welcoming the public for a day of entertainment for all ages.

Pete’s...

Westpoint Exeter reveals winning charities

As Westpoint Exeter celebrates its 25th year it reveals the lucky winners of its free charity event giveaway at a birthday tea party held at the venue’s Wadsworth Pavilion.

The competition, which ran earlier this year, invited local and national charities to suggest an event they would like to host at the venue - one of the largest in the South West. Shortlisted from a number of hopeful entrants, Westpoint Exeter are delighted to announce that the three top charities selected for a spot on Westpoint Exeter’s events calendar are Families for Children, Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and...

Fundraiser Kirsten skydives for eye charity

A payroll assistant at Exeter and Exmouth based chartered accountants Thompson Jenner has taken part in a sponsored tandem skydive for local charity See The Future.

Fundraiser Kirsten Ziemer, who works in the firms Exeter office, took part in the charity tandem skydive from Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton in early August and raised over £400 for the charity.

The aim of See The Future is to make people aware how important it is to have a regular eye test, not just for their general eyesight, but to check for many other diseases and conditions that can be diagnosed through...

Michelmores spruce up Exeter Deaf Academy

Exeter Deaf Academy’s College students and staff will return in September to a refreshed entrance, thanks to the help of Michelmores LLP.

A trusty team of 5 volunteers from the law firm’s Exeter-based office spent the day at the Deaf Academy recently. Battling soaring temperatures, the team were kitted out by a generous donation of painting materials from B&Q in Exeter, and did an excellent job repainting and revitalising the Academy’s College entrance.

Michelmores supports various local charities, including the Exeter Deaf Academy, actively engaging with the local...

Berry Recruitment counts on staff for fundraising

Research into the fight against cancer has been given a boost by staff at the Exeter branch of a national specialist recruitment company.

They were among 150 dedicated employees from Berry Recruitment's 27 offices nationwide to rise to a fundraising challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.

With the final totals now collected, the branches and head office in St Albans, Hertfordshire, succeeded in raising more than £1,000 of much needed funds.

Staff were on the ball with a whole host of activities, including World Cup themed events, sponsored runs and a...

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...

The Rodolfus Choir

Event Date: 
17/07/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Enjoy angelic voices all in the name of a good cause when the Rodolfus Choir perform at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 17th July.

The choir, who are performing to raise funds for the Exeter Cathedral, have been hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone magazine.

They will perform at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 17th July at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from 01392 285983 or online from www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/boxoffice

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