Gina Awad, Project Lead of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, and 40 staff including seven GPs from St Thomas Health Centre, spent their Saturday morning cycling from Exeter to Exmouth and back again all in aid of raising funds for dementia.
They were inspired following a Dementia Friends information session delivered by Gina, who also volunteers as a Dementia Friends Champion in Exeter, and arranged this event to support her fundraising. Together they have raised approximately £2,300.
Gina’s hour long interactive talk triggered Health Centre staff to join in with her...
Exeter chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is thrilled to announce that the top auction lot at its 12th annual Really Big Quiz will be a very special evening and night’s accommodation aboard HMS Defender – a Daring-class air-defence destroyer whose White Ensign was raised for the first time as a Royal Naval vessel in 2012. Under the command of Commander Stephen Higham, HMS Defender is the affiliated ship of the City of Exeter.
The unique experience for two people includes a Navy escort from home to where the ship is docked (at either Plymouth or Portsmouth), dinner with the...
On Friday 27 February, Sandford Parish Hall hosted a sell-out quiz which was organised by members of Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club and the Crediton/Witheridge branch of the National Farmers Union.
The successful event raised £1,745 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and the Farming Community Network (FCN).
Andrew Goodridge from RABI said ‘Devon Young Farmers are a real credit to the organisation. As a former member of Exeter Young Farmers, the evening brought back many happy memories and it was good to see the tradition of charity work still high...
Exeter-based Rainbow Living are celebrating after a sell-out fashion show raised around £1,350.
Run in conjunction with John Lewis Exeter, this VIP event was supported by over 120 guests who enjoyed a fun fashion fiesta. Volunteer models took to the catwalk on behalf of the charity, showcasing clothes from the new Men and Women’s Summer collections, and John Lewis experts were on hand with fashion and beauty tips and advice.
Ruth Airdrie from Rainbow Living said: “We are absolutely thrilled at the support the show received, it was a fantastic success! We must say a huge...
Devon-based Royal Marine Commandos charity, The C Group, recently received a welcome financial boost thanks to a £1,000 cheque presentation by commercial vehicle accessories manufacturer, Van Guard.
The C Group, Van Guard’s nominated charity for 2015, is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that provides a vital support network for serving and former Royal Marines in need. In recognition of the incredible role that Royal Marines play for Queen and Country, The C Group helps individuals to overcome adversity through creating opportunities befitting their extensive transferable...
Devon wedding venue, Holne Park House, is inviting brides and grooms past and present along with their friends and family to attend a tea party to raise money for charity.
Holne Park House, based within the River Dart Country Park estate amongst 90-acres of stunning parkland, will open its doors at 1pm on Sunday 19th April to welcome guests for a classic afternoon tea ahead of an auction and raffle where a whole host of lavish prizes will be up for grabs.
For brides and grooms to be, the silent auction boasts an incredible prize. Holne Park House is donating the venue free...
The theme of our annual flower festival at Crediton Parish Church is ‘Music for the Moment’.
Enjoy some magical musical moments interpreted in eye-catching floral arrangements – romantic, celebratory - with lots of rhythm! A major fundraising event towards the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this fine 15th century Grade 1 listed building, Crediton is thought by some to be one of the finest parish churches of its kind in Devon.
The floral exhibition takes place Saturday May 30th – Thursday 4th June from 10.30am to 7 pm, except Sunday 11am to 6pm. and Thursday 10.30am -5pm...
This is the only 10k Race in Exeter with a City Centre start and our 2015 route will take runners up the High Street, down Paris Street, Western Way and on to the Exeter Quayside.
From here it's a beautiful and flat stretch along rivers and canals finishing at the Piazza Terracina. This race will suit regular runners and beginners due to the relatively flat terrain. Download the route map here .
A team of accountants swapped their books for Wellington boots when they paid a visit to their newly-adopted charity.
Exeter-based Sidaways were given a VIP tour of Farms For City Children at Nethercott House, near Iddesleigh.
The firm of chartered accountants is to focus on raising money for Devon-based charity Farms for City Children as part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The trip was arranged so the business could see where the money it raises will be spent.
Children’s author Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in...
A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it.
The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.
So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 5 April, meeting at Bridge Motorcycles, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8RG. Be ready to leave at 10.30am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make...
