Bonfire night was not the only reason for fireworks this week. Friday (2nd November) was a time for celebration at the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society in Maidenhead when it was revealed that the 4,000th member had joined, a remarkable achievement for such a young charity.
Sara Britton, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in October 2011, had the honour of being the 4,000th member: “Rheumatoid arthritis was a disease I knew nothing about and wrongly assumed that it only affected the elderly. NRAS taught me that it can affect anyone at any age, and it...
A group of ‘Mo Bros’ from Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards are preparing for a particularly hairy few weeks as they raise money for men’s health programmes by taking part in ‘Movember’.
Led by Partner Adrian Hemmings, who lost his father-in-law to prostate cancer 10 years ago, the team also includes Jamie Brimblecombe, Jason Chant, Jon Dufty, Nick Feeney, Phill Hargreaves, Mark Simic, Jordan Mitchell, Antony Norman and Richard Holt who are all based at the Exeter office.
Movember is an annual international campaign which takes place...
A Devon removals company is volunteering its services to the charity Operation Christmas Child for the second year running.
The idea of the organisation is to encourage donations of shoeboxes filled with gifts. These shoe boxes are then delivered around the world to children who without this donation may not receive a Christmas gift. In 2011 Van Man Exeter contacted Operation Christmas Child’s Exeter base to offer our assistance.
We moved approximately 1400 cubic feet of boxes from Plymouth to join the 16,000 shoeboxes to leave the Exeter depot destined...
On 22nd October 2012, a local team of intrepid explorers returned home from their Himalayan adventure where they raised in excess of £5,300 for charity.
Led by ex-Royal Marine Officer Paul Mattin, the adventurers - including Santander local bank Manager Bruce Wills, South West Communications Directors Brian Lodge and Sarah Flowers and their partners Kevin Flowers of TFQ Architects and Nina Lodge - headed to Nepal on 28th September to begin their expedition to raise money for local charities, of which the Exeter Foundation, The C Group and Devon Wooden Spoon were...
Over 180 guests joined St John’s Chambers, the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers at their charity ball in aid of ‘Action against Medical Accidents’ (AvMA). The event raised more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King raising £4,000, giving a total of over £10,000 for AvMA.
An Exeter restaurant is offering members of Devon charity Devon in Sight a tasty 25 per cent off the cost of their meals.
Buffet City in George Street is also extending the offer to members’ friends, family and carers as long as they eat at the same time.
Andy Lin, manager of Buffet City, said: “Since we opened three years ago we have always supported local charities, as a local business we like to give back to the community.
“If everyone did the same the world would be a better place! We’re always delighted to be able to support local...
Shoppers at Pinhoe Sainsbury's on Saturday (27th) will notice a charity bucket collection taking place. Don't just dash by, as they are raising funds for a very worthy cause. The charity in question is Dream-A-Way, whose aim is to assist people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties.
The Exminster-based charity provides holidays and day trips - whether to fulfill a lifetime dream, experience great opportunities or just have 'time out' from daily routines. People of all ages and from around the South West are helped in every...
Exeter Round Table’s Annual charity fireworks display is being held at Westpoint again this year.
This spectacular event has grown to become the biggest fireworks display in Exeter, and taken on a new dimension since moving to Westpoint three years ago.
Expect a great fun night out for everyone with fairground rides, food and drink stalls and of course a spectacular fireworks display by Firemagic (UK) Ltd.
Gates open at 5.30pm, fireworks display starts at 7.30pm.
Please plan to arrive on site by 6.45pm at the latest, to allow time...
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has awarded a £16,000 grant over two years to St Petrock’s homelessness charity based in Exeter.
St Petrock’s helps people who are homeless, or vulnerably housed, lead more settled and fulfilling lives. The charity offers a range of emergency support, accommodation, prevention and educational services aimed to assist individuals back into healthier and more positive lifestyles.
The grant from the Foundation will contribute towards the salary of a project worker. The Foundation is one of the few grant makers...
The Exeter Daily talks to Lisa Boucher from Exmouth about her recent challenge to scale Ben Nevis with five friends, Ella Mills, Jane Bing, Nadine Richardson, Jan Ackerman and Petrina Shorrock, in aid of Hospiscare.
Why did you choose to raise money for Hospiscare? We all have people in our lives that have been affected by cancer. Exmouth and Lympstone Hospice is providing care to local people during their treatment and also making things as comfortable for them as well as their family. We wanted to raise money for a local charity so it stays close to home. Why did you choose to climb...
