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Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.

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Volunteers thanked for their work to build safer communities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:20pm

Volunteers who give up their time to tackle crime in their communities and ensure police custody suites are up to standard have been thanked by Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Acting Chief Constable.

There was a record turn-out for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s volunteer thank-you event, held at Andy Hocking House at Middlemoor police headquarters on Monday, February 12.

In attendance were members of the Commissioner’s councillor advocate scheme, who work with neighbourhood policing teams to tackle issues in cities, towns and villages around...

Volunteer Fayre to showcase 60 local organisations looking for new recruits

Exeter’s popular Volunteer Fayre is back on Thursday, 21 March for the third year running.

It brings together 60 local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations, all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers!

The Fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is being organised by local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, which helps people to improve wellbeing and build skills, supports families facing challenges and hardships, and helps communities to thrive.

Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out...

Some of the Westbank team getting creative in the new Community Cookery School

Health and wellbeing charity seeks support and sponsors for new community teaching kitchen

A Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, based near Exeter, is seeking support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to people of all ages to teach them how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch with simple, affordable ingredients - at a time when cooking healthily, cost-effectively and sustainably has never been more important.

The idea of creating a bespoke teaching kitchen at Westbank Community Health and Care began simmering away a year ago following the Covid lockdowns. During the pandemic, the charity...

A ‘night with the tigers’ for girls from Girlguiding South West England

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 9:45pm

Girlguiding South West England have teamed up with Dartmoor Zoological Society to provide its members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a sleepover at Dartmoor Zoo. Over 500 girls, ranging from 7-year-old Brownies through to Guides, Rangers and Young Leaders are due to sleep over at the zoo across dates in May, June and October. A further 270 girls, from the youngest 4-year-old Rainbows, through to Young Leaders and their Unit Leaders are coming for the day. The first two sleepovers will happen between 30 May and 1 June 2023.

The snooze itinerary will start with a...

Appeal for more people from Exeter to volunteer as magistrates

People from all walks of life in Exeter are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Exeter for this vital role.

The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.

The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are calling on people from Exeter to be part of a new wave of volunteers, giving back to their local community and helping the magistracy better reflect the diversity of British society.

No legal qualifications or experience is required to...

Exeter Volunteer Fayre returns bigger and better than ever!

Exeter’s Volunteer Fayre is set to return on Thursday, 23 March 2023, 10.30 – 2.30pm and promises to be bigger and better than ever!

The fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral , is predicated to attract up to 400 visitors - double the number compared to last year.

It will bring together voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers.

Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out more about the organisations exhibiting and the volunteering opportunities on offer....

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Read Easy Needs You!

Authored by ReadEasyExe
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:11pm

Are you passionate about adult literacy?

Read Easy UK is a registered national charity that help adults learn to read. There are approximately 5 million UK adults with reading and writing skills below that expected of 11 year olds (Skills for Life Survey 2011). Read Easy provides free, 1:1 and confidential coaching to those in need of help with reading skills.

We are now urgently seeking volunteers in the Torridge, Tavistock/Okehampton and Exeter areas for the following vacancies:

  • a Coordinator to enrol and assess new readers, match them with coaches and
  • ...

Exeter Volunteer Fayre returns bigger and better than ever!

Exeter’s Volunteer Fayre is set to return on Thursday, 23 March and promises to be bigger and better than ever!

The fayre, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral, is predicated to attract more than 50 exhibitors and up to 400 visitors - double the number compared to last year.

It will bring together voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers.

Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out more about the organisations exhibiting and the volunteering opportunities on...

NSPCC on the lookout for new volunteers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/14/2022 - 9:06pm

The NSPCC are searching the South West for volunteers to help keep children safe in the region.

The charity, which has two buildings in the South West, helps thousands of children a year with its Speak out Stay safe programme which is delivered in schools.

Speak out Stay safe helps children identify a trusted adult who they can speak to should they have any worries or concerns and teaches them how to contact Childline.

The programme also educates children on how to recognise different types of abuse, from neglect to sexual abuse.

To date, over 90% of...

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