A host of acclaimed artists is donating work to an auction to support Devon in Sight on Saturday 23rd February from 2.30 p.m.
Those giving their work for free include Benedict and Tessa Rubbra, Margaret and Roger Dean, Hillary Goddard, Robert Jennison RWA, Jenny Pery, Peter Randall-Page, Lesley Kerman, Graham Rich, Janice Ridley, Kate Westbrook, Christine Lee, Martin Bentham RWA, Ray Balkwill, and Claire Oboussier and Vong Phaophanit.
Among the many highlights at the auction will be From St Ives Bus Station, by Kate Westbrook, Beech trees and bluebells by Martin Bentham RWA...
Rather than have another waterlogged Saturday with no football, how about entering the Exeter City FC Santa Dash on Saturday at 1.15pm, head to St James Park for a few drinks, then take in the afternoon game between Exeter City and Barnet.
This is a one-off opportunity to see the legendary Edgar Davids the Barnet player manager in action in the Barnet midfield. Davids is famous for wearing goggIes and of course playing for Barcelona, Ajax, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Spurs plus 74 caps for the great Dutch team.
Princesshay’s charity of the year, St Loye’s Foundation, is hosting a Christmas Charity Auction in Princesshay Square on Saturday 15 December with all proceeds going towards helping people with Autism in Exeter and East Devon. The auction, which will features a host of products, services and experiences from supportive local businesses, will start with the bang of the auctioneer’s gavel at 3pm. Shoppers in Princesshay will have the opportunity to bid for prizes including Princesshay restaurant and retailers vouchers such as SAKS, The Cove, Strada, Carluccios and Yo! Sushi. Other prizes...
Visit Princesshay each late night Thursday until the 20 December where you’ll find the shops open until 9pm, community performances and a fun festive atmosphere!
This Thursday 13 December Exeter Footlights Theatre will be entertaining shoppers in Princesshay Square from 5-7pm with a taster of their upcoming new show Copacabana. Local hero Kirstie Tancock will also be in the centre from 5pm – 8pm to promote the ‘Live Life Then Give Life’ campaign which aims to raise awareness of and increase education about organ donation.
More festive fun comes in the form of Heart Exeter’s...
There is no rest for Santa even when Christmas has gone, as Exeter City FC are calling on all those Santas who want to get a little post-feast exercise to join in with the club's Charity Santa Dash on 29 December. The event takes place at the Guildhall at 1.15pm on Saturday 29 December and finishes at St James’ Park ahead of kick-off in the home game against Barnet and for just £17 an adult and £5 per child (up to age 18) participants will receive a Santa suit and a match ticket for the game that afternoon. "Last year we had 310 Santas running and this year we are hoping to have 500 people...
Local brain injury charity, Headway Devon, have teamed up with the Ultimate Plum Pudding Company to offer Christmas puddings that will help raise money for local people with disabilities.
As well as a Gold Great Taste Award winning traditional plum pudding, the charity is also offering zingy lemon sponge puddings and triple chocolate puddings as an interesting alternative for the festive season.
These delicious puddings cost £5.50 each and serve four people. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to Headway Devon's vital work with local people who...
Exeter-based PR consultant Glen King made a passionate appeal to local businesses at the Business Network (SW) November lunch to raise much-needed funds and support for the local charity Surf Life Saving GB, which was left homeless following a fire at their City centre office. Since the blaze on the 2nd November, Glen has been actively offering her PR services for free to help promote the plight of Surf Life Saving GB to gain public support. This results from extensive smoke damage to the charity’s headquarters in Southernhay after the fire which started on the ground floor of the shared-...
Local band Stillyano will be playing at the St James Centre starting at 8pm with all proceeds going to the Adam Stansfield Foundation.
The band made who are Antony Stylianou (singer/guitarist ), Ian Kendray (drums) and Seth Dunnett (bass) have seen their popularity and fan base grow have this year been helping raise funds for charities this way throughout the year.
Playing at some of the most popular venues around Devon the band have been wowing audiences with their music.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the club reception or by phone on 01392 411243....
The Wrap Up and Run Exeter 10k returns on Sunday 24th March 2013.
Why not encourage a team of friends or colleagues to take part and raise vital funds for Age UK Exeter's Spread the Warmth Campaign.
It costs £16 to enter and you can click here to sign up. Remember to tick the drop down box to say that you heard about it through Age UK Exeter which means that funds raised stay local.
Age UK are running training sessions for complete beginners on Tuesdays at 6.30pm which cost £1. Come and join us.
