Across Exeter and Devon sewing machines have been put into action to help young girls get a better education.
Seamstresses of all levels have been busy making reusable sanitary towels to help combat the ‘period poverty’ suffered by girls in Buburi, a remote community in Western Kenya.
Friends of Buburi, an Exeter based charity, has been helping to provide sustainable, affordable healthcare in the area for over 13 years with a particularly strong impact on pregnancy and neonatal care.
A visit earlier this year to the Clinic by charity supporter and Exeter...
As part of national commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity South West Region are hosting a musical contribution to remember the fallen.
An outstanding classical programme of distinguished and timely compositions presented by:
Exeter Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Northcott Exeter Philharmonic Choir led by Stephen Tanner Sophie Rosa – World-renowned violinist Tim Noon – Organist Elizabeth Jane Baldry – Harpist Davina Hastings – Soloist Rachel Firmager – Cellist and accompanying Pipes and Bugles Guest Speakers to be...
Recently the Provincial Grand Charity Steward of the Devonshire Freemasons Dr. Reuben Ayres paid a visit to the offices of “Stop Abuse For Everyone” (SAFE) in Queen Street Exeter to present Jacinta Wainwright their CEO with a certificate celebrating the grant of £3000 made to them by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).
“SAFE” work in the community, in schools, with social services and from their SAFE hub in Exeter employing 12 staff and up to 40 volunteers to help victims of abuse regain control of their lives. Abuse can affect any or all the members of a household and helping...
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it raised a fantastic £10,634 for its chosen charity Children’s Hospice South West over the past 12 months.
Due to the overwhelming support RGB received for its fundraising efforts, which included charity breakfast mornings, golf days, Easter competitions, and branch events, as well as staff members taking on various individual challenges, it will be continuing its support of CHSW and will again be undertaking numerous activities throughout 2018.
RGB’s most recent Easter competition invited customers to make a donation and...
Devon Contract Waste, RGB Building Supplies and Exmouth-based Thomson Reuters, have pledged their support for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) fundraising Rainbow Run which takes place on Saturday 9 June at Exeter’s Westpoint.
All three companies have chosen to sponsor coloured paint stations at the run, and Naomi Dymond corporate fundraiser at the charity’s Little Bridge house hospice near Barnstaple said: ‘We cannot thank our sponsors enough for choosing to support CHSW this year. Their sponsorship helps us to cover the costs of running our events and ensures that we can...
This Spring, Hospiscare is encouraging people to get their affairs in order and help to support their local end of life care services at the same time.
17 different solicitors across Exeter, Mid and East Devon will be generously giving their time and expertise so that you can have your Will prepared or updated. Instead of paying the usual solicitor’s fee, you can instead make an appropriate donation to Hospiscare at your appointment.
In previous years Hospiscare’s Will Fortnight has been the incentive and encouragement many people have needed to get their Will made or...
When you’ve only cycled a total of 60 miles before, taking on Children’s Hospice South West’s epic 205-mile Ride for Precious Lives event could be a massive challenge, but nurse Jo Bingham, from Exeter, is determined to give something back to the charity.
In 2016, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) launched an initiative to encourage nurses to return to practice and retrain as a children’s palliative care nurse. Jo was selected for the programme and joined the care team at the charity’s Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple in January 2017 and completed her training at...
YMCA Exeter have partnered with Exeter Community Initiatives, Newcourt Community Association and Trinity Church to offer a new wellbeing hub at the heart of the Newcourt estate in Exeter.
The local youth charity provides services in Supported Accommodation, Employment & Training and Health & Wellbeing. YMCA own four houses on the Newcourt estate where their residents can move on into independent living following a period of homelessness.
YMCA, with Exeter Community Initiatives, Newcourt Community Association and Trinity Church, have launched the ‘Newcourt Hub’ to...
Following year of intense planning, a very special event for Hospiscare is scheduled to take place in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 26 May at 7.30pm.
The highly successful Isca Ensemble South West circa 75 players and its Musical Director Roger Hendy has invited singers from all over the region to join them for a performance of the ‘German Requiem’ by Johannes Brahms as the main item in the 2018 Joanna Leach Memorial Concert. The concert will be introduced by TV and radio presenter Judi Spiers, famous for her great support of Hospiscare, a charity is based in Exeter serving many...
Fabulous opportunity to see a wonderful private garden
GARDEN OPEN AFTERNOON
In aid of the British Red Cross
HOUNDSPOOL, ASHCOMBE, EX7 0QP By kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: 7th MAY 2018
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Adults: £5, children (under 16) £2.
Free Parking, Cream teas and cakes to purchase Dogs on leads are most welcome Plenty of parking
Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens...
