Two researchers from the University of Exeter put elf before beauty to prepare to cycle 350 miles from London to Paris for the charity Alzheimer’s Society.
Drs Mark Tarrant and David Llewellyn launched their fundraising bid in full festive style, as they burned off the mince pies through starting their training for the epic cycle challenge.
Dr Llewellyn knows how tough preparation can be. He had planned to join a team of six dementia researchers on the ride last summer – but had to withdraw after breaking his wrist when he fell off his bike during training.
The Old Rectory (TOR) Care Home, located in Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, has recreated an authentic German-style Christmas Market within its newly created beer garden, as part of its ongoing programme of ‘bringing the outside’ in for residents and visitors alike, officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Ms Lesley Robson said: “It’s a delight being invited to officially open this joyful and jovial Christmas Festival at The Old Rectory. Having been a Member Champion for Older Persons, this type of matter is one I am...
As part of its ongoing celebration of 50 years in business, Tiverton-based high-quality sign makers, Ken White Signs (KWS), has given away an array of bespoke marketing material to charities, independent retailers and schools, throughout Devon, as well organising a ‘Gold Pant Mile’ fun-run, raising just over £3,000 for CLIC Sargent. Continuing the community spirit, the family-run company closed its office for a day, and the full team of eight, including directors, gave a total of 50 hours free labour to The Donkey Sanctuary. Ken White and his late wife Jean, established Ken White Signs (...
Over the last three years, officers and staff across Devon & Cornwall Police have participated in and organised fundraising activities which have benefitted both local and national charities.
The funds, now totalling over £30,000, were raised in a wide variety of ways, from the purchase of epaulettes, to charity bake sales and even a ‘guess the weight of the ferret’ competition. This is, of course, only part of the charitable endeavours of colleagues who both on and off duty raise huge sums for local and national charities.
You could be living in this stunning £2.3m Devon home by next Christmas - for just a tenner*!
It is just part of a competition prize, worth some £3m in total, which also includes £50,000, all the Stamp Duty paid and funding for a gardener and housekeeper for a year.
The property, near Tiverton, features a sweeping driveway, 10 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds, three-hole golfing greens, a separate leisure complex with a swimming pool and gym and a self-contained apartment with its own garden.
Furnishings, fixtures and fittings, and even a tractor and quad...
The world dad-dancing champion is sharing his most embarrassing moves this festive season, for use by parents everywhere.
Conrad Gillespie, who by day is an impact and partnership development manager at the University of Exeter, became world dad-dancing champion for the second time at DadFest, held annually in Devon.
The 43-year-old father of two daughters was chosen as champion in September by a panel of cringing children.
This week Conrad, an expert in artificial intelligence and ‘big data’, has surprised colleagues at the University of Exeter by revealing his...
Local brain injury charity Headway Devon is proud to have joined a national scheme that aims to prevent people falling victim to scams.
Friends Against Scams is an initiative run by National Trading Standards which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering communities to "Take a Stand Against Scams".
As part of the scheme all Headway Devon staff are being offered training in recognising scams and supporting people to avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Ruth Wells, Chief Executive of Headway Devon, said: “Scams affect millions of...
A woman who spent the lead-up to last Christmas sleeping in a shop front in Exeter is now starting to turn her life around and is now living in a self-contained flat. Tia Bamford (31), came to the attention of thousands of shoppers in December 2016, sharing a tent and a Christmas tree with a friend in front of the old BHS store in the High Street. Tia was able to spend last Christmas in emergency accommodation thanks to Exeter City Council’s Housing Solutions service, who have spent the last year supporting the former rough sleeper. “Tia is not out of the woods yet but over the last 12...
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter over Christmas
THEATRE
Dick Whittington Exeter Northcott Theatre With his faithful Puss by his side Dick leaves his Exeter home for the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune. Follow his adventures as he reaches the big city and travels the high seas. Will Dick find his fortune? Can he and Puss defeat the evil villain King Rat and return home triumphant? Expect plenty of audience participation, live music, magic, mayhem and lots of laughter – the perfect recipe for a family Christmas panto treat! The...
Dan Dickens, 60 from Exeter, has found a unique way of volunteering for local charity Hospiscare in one of their Exeter shops. Dan, a local artist, has bought his talents into a niche role at the South Street Shop (Exeter), which specialises in vintage and antique books, music, art and collectables.
Dan explains: “I’ve had a few health problems recently, so just over a year ago as part of my recovery I decided to do some volunteering. Charity shops have always appealed to me and over my lifetime I have furnished a couple of homes from the Hospiscare shops in Exeter. I have a...
