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Donations to local group will be doubled this week as part of national match funding campaign

Topsham based charity, Estuary League of Friends, have launched their appeal to raise £10,000 in a week to provide vital services to support people in need of care, comfort and support in rural communities between Exeter and Exmouth.

The appeal is part of national match funding campaign #SmallCharityWeek . Donations made to Estuary online at BigGive.org between 23–30 June 2025 will be matched £1 for £1. So, a gift of £10 becomes £20, £50 becomes £100, and so on!

All the funds raised will be used to deliver vital services for the community such as:

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Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Two chefs from an award-winning local restaurant are swapping the heat of the kitchen for a demanding cycle challenge.

Matt Mason, head chef at the Jack in the Green in Rockbeare near Exeter, and chef de partie Aidan King aim to cover 200 miles in two days to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

They will set out from The Jack on Sunday September 16, heading for Barnstaple via Cullompton, Tiverton, Bampton, Exmoor and Minehead.

They will overnight in North Devon before returning to Rockbeare on Day Two by way of the Tarka Trail, Okehampton, Exeter, Topsham and...

Student wins South West Growers Show sponsored scholarship

Student, Luke Spiller from Sidbury in Devon, has won a South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship as part of the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) scholarship season.

Luke, who has just completed a Level 2 Horticulture course at Bicton College in Devon, has received the £1,500 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Luke was top practical student on his course as well as being a nursery worker and gardener. He is now continuing his studies at Pershore College in Worcester, where he will complete Level 3 in Horticulture. His funding will help with...

New skate park for Exeter will be ready by Christmas

Work has begun on a new skate park for Exeter. Diggers moved on to the site at Arena Park today and the new facility is expected to be ready by Christmas. Temporary equipment installed last November has now been removed ready for the work to begin and the site secured and fenced off to the public. The design of the park has been chosen by a group of local pro skaters working to a design brief heavily influenced by the local skating community. Exeter City Council recently appointed Maverick Industries to build the skate park. Designs show a range of features popular with skaters including...

Devon residents offered free car servicing quality checks

Residents in Devon and Torbay are being offered the chance to have an independent motor expert review the quality of a recent vehicle service.

The free quality check is part of Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service’s motor trade project, and is aimed at local residents who want assurances that their vehicle service was carried out properly.

The checks will take place in the Wellington area in Somerset on Saturday 22 September and Sunday 23 September 2018.

A vehicle expert will be on hand to carry out checks on vehicles recently serviced and checks...

Exeter Agency Optix Solutions Becomes Mindful Employer

Exeter based Digital Marketing agency Optix Solutions has joined other businesses in the south-west in signing up to become a Mindful Employer. The agency, which is based in Marsh Barton, signed the Mindful Employer charter this summer as part of efforts to improve the support for members of staff who may be experiencing issues with mental health.

The Mindful Employer charter is an NHS initiative run by Workways, a service of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. It aims to help employers to offer more support to employees suffering from mental health issues as well as implementing best...

Ordinary people wanted for Princetown-based Ice Warrior’s Polar Expedition

Have you ever considered being part of a polar expedition? A world first polar expedition and one that is hugely purposeful and worthwhile? Probably not.

Well this is your chance!

Explorer, Jim McNeill, is looking for ordinary people, novices, from all walks of life and echelons of society to train to become modern-day explorers and join a team to reach The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility.

This is a significant place on the planet which has yet to be reached by humankind and therefore stands as the last real world first to be accomplished in the Polar Regions. It...

Long-standing member of Exeter School staff retires after 42 years

Exeter School said farewell to a much loved and respected member of staff at the end of the summer term.

Director of Alumni Relations, John Davidson, retired in August after 42 years of outstanding service to the school.

Headmaster Bob Griffin paid tribute to John by saying there were few areas of school life to which he had not contributed.

"He was an inspirational Head of Geography for 19 years, and he led the RAF Section of the CCF for seven years, as well as running Adventure Training eight times.

"A caring pastoral teacher, he founded and led Townsend...

5 Ways to Get the Engagement Ring You Want for Your Partner

After you have met the right person, it is evident that you want to impress her with the best gifts. A ring is a piece of jewelry that always remains fashionable. It is an essential asset since she will have to wear it forever as a reminder of your love. You do not want to compromise the quality of this precious gift; therefore, you desire to give nothing but the best.

However, the task of choosing this kind of a ring can be challenging. It is advisable to involve professional service to ensure that you get the right ring. Places like Elegant Gems offers you some tips on how to get...

Make a Will Fortnight for FORCE

FORCE Cancer Charity has again teamed up with local solicitors to promote its Make A Will Fortnight campaign.

The promotion runs from September 10-24 when Ford Simey, Gilbert Stephens, Kitsons and Tozers – solicitors based in offices across Exeter, East and Mid Devon – will waive their simple will-making fee in return for a donation to FORCE.

During your meeting you can discuss with the solicitor what you would like in your will. Should you need specialist advice your solicitor will quote a separate price for any additional work. The suggested donations are £150 for a...

Digging prehistory on Dartmoor

A team of Dartmoor National Park archaeologists and local volunteers are currently carrying out an excavation on a prehistoric site, near Haytor. The site at Holwell Tor, consists of an isolated Middle Bronze Age (around 1,500 BC) hut circle and two reaves (prehistoric boundaries). The first objective of the excavation is to investigate the function of the building; its isolation makes it unusual, so the team will try and determine whether it was a dwelling, a byre for animals, a store, workshop or something else entirely. They have now exposed the walls of the building and are already...

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Donations to local group will be doubled this week as part of national match funding campaign

Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Student wins South West Growers Show sponsored scholarship

New skate park for Exeter will be ready by Christmas

Devon residents offered free car servicing quality checks

Exeter Agency Optix Solutions Becomes Mindful Employer

Ordinary people wanted for Princetown-based Ice Warrior’s Polar Expedition

Long-standing member of Exeter School staff retires after 42 years

5 Ways to Get the Engagement Ring You Want for Your Partner

Make a Will Fortnight for FORCE

Digging prehistory on Dartmoor

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