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Local Adoption Charity, Families for Children, recognised in the Parliamentary Review

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/16/2020 - 7:58pm

The Parliamentary Review, co-chaired by former ministers Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, publishes its latest, highly anticipated edition this spring. Featuring commentary from the prime minister and senior politicians alongside business and thought leaders across both the private and public sectors, The Review aims to share and promote best practice among executives and policymakers.

Success for businesses of any size does not always come easily, and this year's edition of The Parliamentary Review is indispensable for anyone who seeks to make a name for themselves in industry....

McClure Solicitors are still raising lots of money for Charity!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/16/2020 - 9:36am

As lots of businesses and services have come to a standstill, McClure Solicitors saw this coming and prepared for action. They would normally be seeing over 800 clients for face-to-face appointments per month but with the Government’s advice to stay at home that is exactly what their staff has done – gone home armed with laptops and mobile phones. Andrew Robertson, Managing Director of McClure says “We are worried like everyone else about the immediate future, but we still have clients who want to talk to us so we decided we would continue to operate as best as we could with the majority...

Darts Far,

Darts Farm collaborate with Exeter Foodbank to provide Easter ‘tuck boxes’ for the vulnerable

In response to the worldwide pandemic, Devon based Darts Farm is working closely with Exeter Foodbank to help create ‘ Easter Tuck Boxes’ to give to people within their community that need it the most this Easter. Customers have donated and local food and drink producers have given produce with the aim to give as many families as possible an Easter treat. The ‘Easter Tuck Boxes’ include:

  • Carrots, Apples, Bananas
  • Moores Biscuits and Kernow Chocolate
  • Good Game Salami
  • Burts Chips
  • Vicky’s Bread Hot Cross Buns
  • Luscombe
  • ...

The Importance Of Washing Your Face

Failing to wash your face is going to increase your chances of developing skin problems in this area. Simultaneously, you may get sick. If you’re serious about maintaining your perfect complexion and you want to be safe, you should wash your face regularly. Doing so will put your mind at ease and make a world of difference. Many people do not wash their faces regularly and they’ll regret their decisions. Below, you’re going to learn more about the importance of washing your face.

Skin Care Routine

There is a good chance that you follow a skincare routine religiously. If this is...

FORCE Cancer Support and Information Centre

Coronavirus update: Force Cancer Charity

FORCE Cancer Charity has announced the temporary closure of its Support and Information Centre in Exeter.

The charity will continue to offer telephone and video call support to local people affected by cancer.

The decision to close its Support Centre in the grounds of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital was taken after consultation with clinical staff at the RD&E.

It follows the first reported cases of Coronavirus/Covid19 at the hospital.

All support services at FORCE’s weekly outreach centres in Okehampton, Tiverton and Honiton were also stopped with...

Devonshire Homes Director to take on 2,000 mile cycle challenge as house builder announces its Charity of the Year

Leading independent West Country housebuilder, Devonshire Homes, has selected the William Wates Memorial Trust to be its charity partner for 2020.

After Devonshire Homes raised £36,000 for local charities from 2017 to 2019, Guy Langworthy, who sits on the Board of Directors, is already training for the next fundraising challenge, Le Loop. Along with his wife Harriett, Guy will be taking on the 2,156 mile Tour de France route in June, one week ahead of the pros, to raise funds for Devonshire Homes’ Charity of the Year.

The William Wates Memorial Trust supports projects that...

Health worker prepares to Walk All Over Cancer

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:21am

Dog lover, Debs Jones is used to getting in her daily steps as part of her job involves meeting GPs and NHS teams every day.

The Devon & Somerset health professional facilitator is part of a Cancer Research UK team, whose role is to support cancer prevention, doctors referrals, and promote healthy lifestyles in the county and the south west.

She is supporting Cancer Research UK’s ‘Walk All Over Cancer’ campaign which asks people to walk 10,000 steps a day, every day in March, and raise money for the charity’s life-saving research.

Debs, from South Molton,...

Santa Cycle

Event Date: 
21/11/2020 - 7:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
University Exeter Sports Ground Topsham

Get the whole family in the mood for Christmas by joining us for our annual Santa Cycle on Saturday 21st November.

We start at the University of Exeter Topsham Sports Ground at 8.00am for registration and you will be dressing up in a Santa suit provided by us! At 9.00am, we go in groups to the cycle path along the estuary to Exmouth. Here we board the Stuart Line Cruise Boat “The Pride of Exmouth” for a leisurely trip back to the quay at Topsham, whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies. A special someone will also be making a surprise visit before arriving back in Topsham at...

Cream Teas for Cancer

Event Date: 
20/08/2020 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Various

Cream Teas for cancer is our scrumptious food event of the year and great for businesses, friends and families to get behind and show your support for FORCE while spending some quality time together, having fun and making the whole cream tea experience one to remember!

Started in 2018, this event has raised close to £12,000 and 2020 is the year when we want to add another £10,000 to the tea pot! Why not join us?

For JUST £5, each cream tea this year will come in a paper carrier bag and includes: 2 delicious scones, West Country clotted cream, Devonshire jam and Devonshire...

Charity will writing campaign raises £1 million for County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:52pm

A NATIONAL charity will writing campaign has smashed its £1 million fundraising target for the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal.

Since June 2014, Wills and Legal Services has provided people across the country with a professionally-written Will in exchange for a donation to the appeal.

And the Specialist Paralegal Law Firm reached the magical mark after raising £33,589 in December, bringing the overall total to £1,009,264.25.

The appeal funds life-saving helipads so air ambulances can land directly at hospitals throughout the UK.

Wills and Legal...

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