The Exeter and East Devon Business Club was instrumental in raising funds of £1500 after hearing an impassioned plea from Sarah Smith of Hospiscare.
During a talk at one of the club’s lunches earlier this year, Sarah explained she was looking for 20 companies to raise £1000 each in order to fit out the kitchen for the new day hospice in Honiton.
Exminster Garage’s Jo Strachan rose to the challenge by doing a sponsored skydive, which generated over £800. Jo, who did her skydive on September 21 said: “The weather was perfect and there were 30 others jumping for their...
Are you a budding journalist? Do you have a way with words? A dab hand with the desk top publishisher?
The Friends of Exeter Axhayes are looking for a someone to join them in the role of newsletter editor. The Friends of Axhayes are a group of volunteers who help raise funds and support Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection Adoption Centre.
The newsletter is published quarterly and someone is needed who can spare a few hours a month to write, edit and design the newsletter. The role would suit someone who has a creative flair and a basic knowledge of computers, to help promote the...
The organisations which raise money during Exeter Chiefs’ home games have been selected for the new rugby season.
This year, 19 organisations will have the chance to assist in the coordination and collection of the funds at Sandy Park. These funds are ring-fenced specifically for these organisations and are distributed at the end of the season at the Exeter Foundation annual presentation dinner.
The organisations and charities selected by the Exeter Foundation are all Exeter-based and range from Vranch House, an independent day school and clinical centre for children with...
The BEST charity pub quiz in Exeter is back in the hall at WESC Foundation on Wednesday 24th September from 7pm. There will be about 20 teams of up to 6 and we are charging £8 per person, but this will include a delicious finger buffet, and a licensed bar will be available. There will be 9 rounds covering topics such as sport, music, history, art & lit, film and current affairs, as well as baffling picture rounds.the event is sponsored by Thomas Westcott and beer is supplied by Exeter Brewery.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Phone 01392 454343 to book, or, email mgarrett@...
Exeter Deaf Academy’s College students and staff will return in September to a refreshed entrance, thanks to the help of Michelmores LLP.
A trusty team of 5 volunteers from the law firm’s Exeter-based office spent the day at the Deaf Academy recently. Battling soaring temperatures, the team were kitted out by a generous donation of painting materials from B&Q in Exeter, and did an excellent job repainting and revitalising the Academy’s College entrance.
Michelmores supports various local charities, including the Exeter Deaf Academy, actively engaging with the local...
Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection Adoption Centre are looking for cat-loving runners to run the London Marathon next April.
Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or you're thinking about entering your first race, this is an ideal opportunity to get involved and raise some much-needed funds for cats!
The minimum sponsorship is £1,500.
Contact Diana Miller at diana.miller@cats.org.uk for an application form.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/catsprotection for more info or call the centre on 01395 232 377
'Heroes & Villains' sponsored by Francis Clark is the new charity run being organised by FORCE and Hospiscare. The 10k, 5k and family runs will be held at Powderham Castle on Sunday 7th September 2014. These are mixed terrain runs.
Following an incredibly enthusiastic warm up from South West Military Fitness the 10k and 5k runs will start out across the field in front of the Castle, go up the driveway, along the footpath and out onto the road taking in wonderful estuary view. We will continue for a climb to the forests behind the Castle before reaching a cross-country...
Exeter Axhayes adoption centre are hoping to hold a charity pamper evening on Friday 17th October 2014 between 7 pm and 10 pm at the Cat & Fiddle pub on Sidmouth Road.
The organisers are looking for beauticians, nail technicians, beauty therapists etc who would be willing to help the cats and kittens in their care by donating small quick treatments.
Spokesperson for the adoption centre, Ric Brown, said " This is the first time that the centre has organised such an event and its hoped to be a fun filled event where guests can spend the night being pampered by giving...
