A North Tawton man is running four half marathons in 6 months to raise money for Ronald McDonald House in Bristol, a charity very close to his heart.
Alana Cook & Luke Compton of North Tawton, met while both working at the local company Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL). On Tuesday 12th November 2013 at 18:05, Luke Compton and Alana Cook’s world changed forever. Kaleb Jason Peter Compton was born at Exeter’s Centre for Womens Health, weighting just 4lb 9oz.
The first six weeks of Kaleb’s life were spent in the Neonatal Unit with two weeks in intensive care. Kaleb was...
Two churches in Devon are piloting hot cushions to keep worshippers warm during services during the winter.
The re-usable, portable ‘hot-bott’ cushion will be used in churches in Broadclyst and South Tawton.
Each church has been given 50 cushions to trial, with the aim of keeping worshippers warm and comfortable during services.
The pilot is part of the Diocese of Exeter’s ‘Shrinking the Footprint’ campaign to reduce carbon emissions. The Church of England in Devon is exploring a variety of new and efficient heating systems for church buildings. Three quarters of...
Devon will be getting its first specialised pollution protection vehicle next week (22 October). The vehicle, known as an Environmental Protection Unit (EPU), is specially equipped to handle a number of environmental emergencies such as fuel and chemical spills. It is the first of four Mercedes Sprinter vehicles to be unveiled by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service and The Environment Agency. The vehicles are part of a national project to supply fire and rescue services with the equipment necessary to protect the UK from large-scale pollution incidents. The Environmental Agency’s...
Best friends and colleagues, Karen King & Clare Aldrich, faced their fears to experience the exhilaration of a tandem Skydive and raise over £1,380 for Exeter Leukaemia Fund! Karen & Clare, who both work at North Tawton Primary School, were securely harnessed to their instructors on 21 June as they jumped from 15,000ft. They were able to take in views including the South & North Devon coastlines, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and the Bristol Channel to South Wales! Following the Skydive Clare said, “It’s one of the bravest things I’ve ever done and one of the best experiences I’ve...
Exeter City’s Football in the Community Trust is once again running a full programme of popular children’s football roadshows during the May half term, following the success of the Easter events which were attended by around 500 children from across the region.
There will be three different events in Exeter, plus courses in Dawlish, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Crediton, Tiverton, Seaton, Feniton, Okehampton, North Tawton and Barnstaple.
A two-day course on the astroturf at St Luke’s Science and Sports College kicks off half term, starting on Tuesday 28 May and costing £27 for the...
Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Gregory Distribution Ltd, has purchased Philson Haulage Ltd from its owners, Phil and Sonia Dickinson for an undisclosed sum.
Philson Haulage is a southern-based transport and distribution business with a turnover of around £7 million and employs 56 people at its base in Chichester. It was founded in 1995 by Phil and Sonia and has successfully developed a strong reputation for service and reliability within the fresh produce distribution sector during the past 17 years.
Enter Exeter's Best Charity Pub Quiz today and help us raise money for blind and visually impaired children and young people with additional needs.
Everyone is welcome. You can take part in the quiz for a £6 donation which includes a buffet. There will be a great raffle and drinks will be available to buy at the bar. We advise you to book your team's place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Click here to download your pub quiz entry form.
For more information please contact the fundraising team on 01392 454343 or email mgarrett@wescfoundation.ac.uk
