Charities

AS the bank holiday approaches, organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life are calling on the people of Exeter to put their time off to good use by picking a date and event to help beat cancer.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone – women, men and children – to join the Race for Life.

There are five Race for Life events to choose from in Exeter - including the much-loved 5k and 10k events, as well as Pretty Muddy 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy Kids.

Every day, 90 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West. That’s why the...

Saturday 6 July will be a BIG day in Exmouth for local charity Hospiscare . Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare will be holding their Family Fun Day at Manor Gardens from 10am – 4pm with live entertainment and lots of fun activities. Having had a great day with the whole family it will then be time for the mums, nans and aunties to don their pink tutus and bunny ears (not compulsory) and head on down to The Maer for either the Twilight Walk or 5K Fizz Run in aid of Hospiscare.

This sponsored event offers a scenic five or ten mile walking route or a 5K running route along the stunning...

Keen trekkers and those seeking an exciting challenge will want to put 7 - 18 November 2020 in their diaries and sign up to trek in the Himalayas with Hospiscare . Hospiscare will be holding a presentation evening on 30 July open to all to find out details at Searle House in Exeter at 6pm.

The 5-day trek will take place among majestic landscapes within sight of the snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna mountain range, where the views are truly awe-inspiring, and sunrise at Poon Hill, the highest point of the trek, is an unforgettable experience. Staying overnight in quaint, locally...

Local Kia dealership, Marsh Kia, has supplied two Kia Optima’s to the WESC Foundation. The dealership hopes the cars will help provide patients with easy and efficient transport to and from medical appointments, as well as educational and recreational activities.

Pete Underhill, Business Sales Manager at Marsh Kia Exeter, said; “We’re pleased to be able to support a local business, such as the WESC Foundation, that provides much needed care and support for those that are visually impaired. We hope these cars will benefit the charity and help transport patients to where they need to...