For the people of Bordeaux they didn’t quite know what was going on, but the sight of over 300 Devonians lining the streets, banging their drums and bellowing out the ‘Tomahawk Chop’ was somewhat different for a Friday afternoon. It was, however, the greeting afforded to the 22 intrepid cyclists as they cruised their way into the entrance of the Stade Chaban Delmas at the end of the Exeter European Cycle Challenge. Six days after leaving Sandy Park, the group were afforded a rapturous welcome from Exeter Chiefs’ players, staff and supporters alike as they marked the end of their mammoth...
Men and women across the South West are being challenged to ban the booze in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Dryathlon is Cancer Research UK’s popular fundraising campaign that invites social drinkers to take a month-long break from alcohol.
‘Dryathletes’ pledge to ditch the drink for a month and either get sponsored or donate the money they would have spent on alcohol to the charity.
An impressive 6,818 people in the South West took on the Dryathlon 2015 challenge, raising a fantastic £451,383 for life-saving research. The charity is hoping that even...
A Devon County Show steward is preparing to embark on a 200-mile charity cycle ride from the showground in Exeter to London on Monday (December 7), to raise money to develop a new rural hub.
Fifty-one-year old Deborah Custance Baker, who is a Director of the Devon County Agricultural Association and the County Show’s chief steward of the Crafts and Gardens Pavilion and the Spring Sausage competition, hopes her gruelling ride will raise thousands of pounds.
“The Wadsworth Pavilion on the showground is a terrific building and full of character but sadly it can’t be used to...
Renal patient Kim Balsdon, 21 from Patchacott, has raised £5,000 for rare disease charity atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome UK (aHUSUK) by completing a 50 mile sponsored walk.
Kim, who suffers from aHUS herself, walked from Illand near Launceston to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital over three days.
Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disease that causes blood clots to form in the filtering units of the kidneys. In most cases it is genetic in origin and it can rapidly cause kidney failure.
On Rare Disease Day (28th Feb) Kim began the first leg...
A local soldier is challenging himself to cycle 1000 km on a stationary bicycle for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision impaired ex-Service men and women. Steve Tonking, aged 34 and from Exeter, enjoys tackling fitness challenges and will be running the London Marathon for Blind Veterans UK later this year. He is now set to raise the bar and cycle a distance of 1000 km which is equal to cycling from Beeston, Nottingham to John O’Groats. Steve said “I wanted to challenge myself physically whilst raising as much money as possible for Blind Veterans UK at the same time. My...
Join the Exeter Chiefs for the Big Walk 2015 on Sunday, 20th September.
This event is open to all groups, individuals or corporate teams who want to support a worthwhile local cause - The Exeter Foundation.
Starting at Sandy Park, the 10 mile walk takes a circular route through the beautiful Exe Valley and back to Sandy Park, where you can round the day off with a drink and a famous Sandy Park pasty while watching Rugby World Cup pool match between New Zealand and Argentina.
Entry forms can be found at http://www.exeterfoundation.org.uk/news/exeter-foundation-big-...
A Devon businesswoman has carried out 24 tasks in 24 hours to raise £2,000 for the Exeter Foundation.
Starting with swimming across the River Exe, and finishing 24 hours later with a sky dive, Ashley Petrons took on an array of tasks for the round the clock fundraiser in Exeter.
A training session with the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, selling the Big Issue, serving breakfast at the Southgate Mercure Exeter Hotel, and a bake off with Little French Cakes at Intoto Kitchens were all successfully completed by 28-year-old Ashley, of PR and marketing firm Astley Media.
With only six short weeks to go until Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter, women across Devon are being encouraged to jump into their training shoes and sign up for this year’s event! This week’s sunny evenings are the perfect time to begin training ahead of the 5k or brand new 10k race on Sunday 27 July.
Taking part in Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter is a great way for women of all shapes and sizes to enjoy the outdoors and get a little more active as they prepare for their event. Committing to take part, and encouraging their mums, grans, daughters, sisters...
Prostate Cancer UK has unveiled details of the entertainment and activities on offer at its cycling event being held next Sunday (11 August) in Exmouth. Taking its name from the Jurassic coastline it embraces, Jurassic Classic will see over 900 cyclists pass through some of Devon’s most picturesque coastline when it comes to the county on 11th August. On the day, cyclists and their supporters will not only be rewarded by the stunning views but also the selection of activities and refreshments available. From bouncy castles and face painting to sports massage therapy and Exmouth cycles...
