heroes

Cash Converters is on the lookout for lockdown heroes

Leading pre-owned goods retailer, Cash Converters wants to give back to members of the community who have gone above and beyond to support others during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Following the lifting of the UK-wide lockdown, the retailer wants to recognise people who have worked to make the lives of others better during this challenging time.

Cash Converters is encouraging people to nominate members of the local community for a chance to win a £250 voucher to spend at Cash Converters Plymouth or Exeter.

Matt Davey, Area Manager for Plymouth and Exeter Cash...

Calling all the heroes! Exeter residents asked to nominate their Brave Britons

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 06/13/2018 - 10:01am

People in Exeter are being urged to nominate the unsung heroes in their communities as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The Best Of British’. For the third year running Global hearing specialist Amplifon, which has a store on Fore Street in the city, is holding The Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons in memory of the company’s founder, Second World War hero Charles Holland, who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America. After the war the courageous veteran dedicated his life to providing better hearing for people affected by the conflict and in 1950 launched Amplifon, which has...

Nominate your sporting heroes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/08/2017 - 3:29pm

For clubs, coaches and community sports people alike, the Devon Sports Awards is a prestigious annual event which celebrates their hard work and achievement across a number of different categories.

This year marks a special landmark for the Devon Sports Awards which are 20 years old. To celebrate, there will be a glittering ceremony on June 30th 2017 with a sporting hero as guest speaker.. Nominations are now open and the organisers of the Devon Sports Awards, Active Devon, The Exeter Foundation and Exeter College are urging people to make sure that they use the opportunity to see...

Super-Heroes Party

Event Date: 
07/07/2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0JF - Marquee is in the Playpark, behind the Church

Thursday 7th July, 1pm to 3pm, in the Chudfest Marquee

Admission free (All children must be accompanied by parents or carers).

Who is your favourite superhero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Spiderman? Dress up as your favourite. Wear a costume or maybe just a headband. All you need to bring is a picnic or refreshments (water and squash provided).

Not only will we have lots of fun at the Superhero Party but the amazing Mr Hat McKool will also be there between 1.45 pm. and 2.30 pm providing laughter and great entertainment for all. So come and join us for what will...

Half-marathon-a-day May in aid of Help for Heroes

Hi Everyone, I wanted to set myself a challenge, so in May 2013 I will be running 13.1 miles each day , all in aid of Help For Heroes. Having suffered PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) myself from a push bike accident in 2000, I wanted to help out men and women fighting for this country and help with their rehabilitation back into society. To help me reach my goal of raising £5,000 you can text HERO86 £5 to 70070, the amount can be changed, £5 is just an example, or go online to my Just giving page at www.justgiving.com/andy-southard3 and follow the instructions. Please help this...