On 20th January, six members of the Exmouth RNLI lifeboat volunteer crew cycled around the Exe estuary to raise money for the launch and recovery vehicle for their new Shannon-class lifeboat, due by early 2014.
The team comprising an airline pilot, a life coach, a dentist, a nurse, a boatyard worker and a maritime security professional; left Dawlish football ground at 10.30am. Mark, Paul, Hedley, Lee, Steve and David were dressed in full all-weather lifeboat kit – yellow wellies, lifeboat leggings, jackets and helmets. Three of the crew volunteers strapped foam S O S letters to...
Parents from West Exe Children’s Centre are organising a fundraising evening with a difference in aid of Carousel Toy Library, which provides a wide range of good quality toys for children to take home and play with for a week or two.
The toy library, part of the local Merry Go Round charity, faces closure after losing its main funding but families are determined to keep Carousel up and running as it provides a fantastic service for children across the west side of the city.
The event is called ‘Naked Ladies’ and is just for ladies; they can turn up in one outfit and then...
Devon’s Air Ambulances are both on duty as normal today, despite the challenging weather conditions.
Always prepared, Nigel Hare, Operations Manager, working with his team of pilots and paramedics, already had a snow policy in place, ensuring that wherever possible the service would not face any disruption, as effectively it doesn’t suffer from blocked or congested roads.
Nigel said “Our policy has now been in place for a couple of years and I am delighted to say that everything went to plan. Our senior pilot Rob Mackie, who is flying today, lives in Torquay, so took the...
Amateur photographers will have a chance to learn how to take eye-catching portraits from Devon-based professional Guy Newman ( www.GuyNewman.co.uk ) who has photographed Prime Ministers, Royals and celebrities during his 25-year career.
The ‘Family Photography for Beginners’ workshop, which will help raise funds for Poltimore House, is for anyone who would like tips on how to take better photographs of family members, including children. It will be led by photographer Guy Newman who runs a corporate and commercial business from his professional studio at Broadclyst near Exeter....
Celebrate Our Soldiers - A night of Classical & Choir Music at Exeter Cathedral.
During 2012, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity disbursed over £106,000 to Devon based soldiers injured in battle and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
While fatalities in Afghanistan dominate the headlines, seldom are the stories told of those young men and women who have suffered serious injuries in the battle field and whose lives will be affected forever.
This is why the Devon branch of ABF The Soldiers Charity is organising one of the most unique concerts Exeter...
The Friends of the Grand Western Canal is raising money to assist in the rebuild of the canal’s embankment at Halberton after its dramatic collapse on 21st November 2012 following heavy rainfall.
Since those initial days, and the work done by many to make the situation safe, Devon County Council undertook to investigate the feasibility of, and options for, the potential restoration of the breach. This includes a detailed engineering assessment of entire canal, as well as the damaged section, and consideration to the future management of the canal’s water levels. It’s expected that...
It is feared that 16-year-old Jordan Cobb from Plymouth drowned after he jumped from Torpoint ferry on New Year's Eve. Despite extensive cross-agency searches and a waning possibility that he will now be found alive, a Facebook page set up by his friends is asking for people to keep hoping. A fundraising page to offer support to his family has so far raised a total of £1,184.
All of the money will be given to the Cobb family next month. http://www.gofundme.com/jordancobb
2013 is Dream-A-Way's 20th Birthday! To celebrate, they are planning a wide range of events and trips and Events Co-ordinator Gill Freeman would love to see you at some of these.
Or maybe you've got a bit of time spare, and have been thinking about getting involved with a charity for a while but you've never quite known how...
Gill says, "Here's a perfect opportunity for you to get involved and help us to really make a difference to our very special clients.
"We've got loads planned for 2013 including three fantastic Golf Days to suit all handicaps and budgets;...
Leading Devon law firm Kitsons raised a fantastic £1,000 for Devon Community Foundation, thanks to their recent Christmas Quiz. The evening, which took place at the Grand Hotel in Torquay, saw 115 professionals from businesses across Torbay, Teignbridge and Exeter come together to take part in a gruelling eight-round quiz followed by a raffle. Businesses included Lloyds TSB, Bishop Fleming, Thomas Westcott, Pavey Group and Francis Clark.
The winner of the quiz was Newton Abbot based accountants, Darnell’s with the mixed team from Chamberlains and Pearl Investigations coming in last...
As we approach the 250th anniversary of Exeter Synagogue, we are starting to raise funds for some much-needed repairs to make the synagogue fit for the celebrations and to continue into the future.
Join us for Exeter Synagogue's first fundraising event - with Chanukah food - latkes, doughnuts, crafts, candles, jewellery, bric-a-brac.
Putting the FUN in FUNdraising - tell all your friends - especially those coming to the last day of Exeter's Christmas Market on Cathedral Green Bring something to sell, as well as more ideas for fundraising.
