Charities

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 187 washbags to homeless charity St Petrocks in Exeter.

Employees of the homebuilder spent several weeks supporting the washbag initiative led by CRASH, a national charity that helps the homeless. The initiative aims to provide vulnerable people around the UK with essential toiletry items including toothpaste, shower gel and sanitary products.

A total of 187 washbags were collected by suppliers and subcontractors used by Taylor Wimpey and also employees based at the firm’s regional office in Exeter. The bags were donated to St Petrocks on...

Up to fifty older people who are regularly supported by the Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care have enjoyed a sociable Christmas lunch laid on by The Royal Oak pub in Exminster.

The pub has been an ardent supporter of the charity for several years and once again provided a fabulous 3-course meal to spread some festive cheer. The Year 6 choir from Exminster Primary School provided the entertainment, singing Christmas carols to the lunchgoers.

100-year-old Ruth Coren from Exminster, a former nurse who turns 101 in the New Year, has...

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, for a scenic seven-mile walk starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding experience, complete with a well-earned pint, a hot pasty, and the chance to watch the Wales vs. England Six Nations game on the big screen when you return!

Over the years, Men’s Walk has raised an amazing £935,000 to support Hospiscare. This year, we’re aiming to break the £1 million milestone, helping to provide expert care for local people facing terminal illness and their families.

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A fitness fanatic from Exeter is planning to run 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for two local causes.

Alex Sparkes, 30, will start on Exeter Quay at 12 noon on Saturday December 14 and run four-mile loops throughout the night and the following day.

He’s raising money for FORCE Cancer Charity and the children’s ward at the Royal Devon and Hospital.

“I’ve done lots of 50 and 60 mile runs but not something of this intensity. I think I’ve got it in the locker,” said Alex, a personal trainer and online coach who set up the All In Run Club a year ago and has...