Jeff Stokes from Exeter has found a sense of purpose and renewed self-confidence from volunteering with local charity Hospiscare. Five years ago Jeff, who is now 67, retired early from a busy job with South West Water. Having been unwell for a while with a persistent cough, Jeff made the decision to leave work and investigate his ill health further. After seeing various specialists a tumour was discovered on one of Jeff’s tonsils and subsequently he was given the devastating diagnosis of having head and neck cancer.
Jeff had to undergo what he describes as “barbaric treatment” in...
Pop up market also includes an array of entertainment for the little ones including a bouncy castle, face painter, colouring competition, lucky dip and tons more!
Taster sessions from Rugbytots, Baby Sensory, Pyjama Drama and Urbanflow throughout!
Indoor venue: Magdalen Court School, Victoria Park Road, St Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NU £1.50 for adults, free for kids
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Come along to A la Ronde and stock up on reading and reference books during our annual bumper second hand book sale from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August, 11am - 4pm. You will be able to browse a wide and varied range of titles and authors, including reference, fiction, children’s and antiquarian books. The sale is in the marquee and entry is free. All funds raised go towards conservation work of the unique and quirky collection in the house. A la Ronde is open 7 days a week. The grounds and tea room are open from 10.30am until 5.30pm with last order at 5pm. The house is open from 11am with...
The Merry Go Round and Carousel toy libraries are holding a fundraising pre-loved toys and children's books sale at the Scrapstore in Gordon Road (the hut at the side of Belmont Park), on Saturday 20 April from 10am-1pm.
There will be some really lovely toys to buy and many opportunities to find bargains.
