Residents and staff welcomed popular presenter, Judi Spiers and her much-loved sidekick Gus Honeybun, to The Old Vicarage Residential Care Home in the picturesque village of Otterton. The local celebrity duo are on a mission to raise awareness and much needed funds as part of Hospiscare’s annual ‘coffee morning’ fundraiser. The campaign runs throughout September and is supported by Mercedes Benz SW who provide a Hospiscare branded car for Judi’s travels around the county.
The Old Vicarage is an independent, family-run residential care home, providing compassionate care which...
Local radio and TV personality Judi Spiers has set off with her long term pal, Gus Honeybun to visit as many coffee mornings as they can in September.
Supported by Mercedes Benz of Exeter, who are sponsoring the campaign and who have kindly lent Judi a Cabriolet in which she can zip about the lanes of Devon, the pair will be visiting workplaces, homes and village halls to enjoy some home baking, strong coffee and to give thanks to the lovely people in our community who are raising money for local hospice charity, Hospiscare .
Judi Spiers said: “Hospiscare is a charity close...
The latest group of young people in Devon have taken part in a Rugby World Cup Legacy programme.
The Business Empowering Employment Programme (BEEP) gives 16-24 year olds the confidence and skills to secure jobs and training opportunities.
Eight youngsters have completed an initial two-week course run by Motiv-8sw and were presented with their certificates at a celebration event on Friday (Oct 21) by radio and television broadcaster Judi Spiers.
They also worked with Exeter Chiefs’ players during the course, as they built their confidence and developed new skills...
Christmas is just around the corner and where better to find unusual, unique gifts for your loved ones, friends and family than at a very special contemporary craft fair in Dartmoor's most beautiful village?
Wonderworks brings together craftspeople of distinction under one roof at Chagford's Jubilee Hall, to show- case their beautiful creations which have been lovingly handmade.
This year celebrity BBC broadcaster Judi Spiers will be opening the event which will be raising money for Exeter-based Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), a charity close to her heart....
Compered by Judi Spiers, WESC will host a fabulous evening of style and glamour brought to you by Sally Allen Fashion and models showcasing exclusive jewellery from independent Michael Spiers. Students from Exeter College will also be modelling their own designs.
Fantastic auction prizes with popular auctioneer, BBC Homes Under the Hammer, Graham Barton, plus the opportunity to bid for high-end luxury lots in a silent auction via the WESC website.
Popular presenter and broadcaster Judi Spiers opened the latest new social enterprise charity shop for WESC Foundation in an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Sidwell Street, Exeter.
WESC Foundation (WESC), a school and college for children, young people and adults with sight loss is a specialist centre for Visual Impairment. The charity’s aim is to provide education and care for young people and adults with visual impairment, including complex needs, in their transition through school, college and beyond.
The Sidwell Street shop is the fifth social enterprise for the...
Broadcaster Judi Spiers, two-star Michelin Chef Michael Caines MBE and Business Consultant Chris Lorimer were welcomed by staff at WESC Foundation, a school and college for young people and adults with visual impairment. The three newly appointed Ambassadors for WESC Foundation came together for the first time, with an official tour of the charity’s facilities to learn more about the services they provide.
The Ambassadors took the time to interact with the learners in their different classroom environments and viewed all the facilities at WESC’s 14 acre campus. This includes a...
Local popular broadcaster Judi Spiers was on hand to help Michael Caines, MBE, to Stir Up some Christmas puddings for local adoption charity Families for Children.
Stir up Sunday is traditionally the day for everyone in the family to take a turn at stirring the Christmas pudding, whilst making a wish.
Last Sunday at Darts Farms Michael and Judi helped adopted children from across the region do just that and create their own Christmas puddings.
Michael, who was adopted into an Exeter family, credits Families for Children with making him the person he is today and...
Following a successful pilot show, Judi Spiers begins a new series on Exeter’s independent station Radio Exe every Sunday in November starting on Sunday 8 November.
As well as Radio Exe’s famously broad mix of music, the three-hour weekly show will feature special guests, Judi’s unique brand of humour and conversation, and the chance to win a £100 Princesshay Gift Card each week.
The announcement comes as BBC Radio Devon’s audience (on which Judi used to present a popular show) has plummeted to its lowest level for more than two decades.
WESC Foundation, a school and college for children, young people and adults with sight loss, is a specialist centre for Visual Impairment. The Exeter-based charity held a sell-out fashion show fundraiser hosted at the Met Office sponsored by ITEC Connect. More than 150 guests descended on the Met Office before being whisked off in chauffer driven limousines courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Exeter to feel like a star posing for the paparazzi on the red carpet before enjoying a champagne reception.
Witty broadcaster Judi Spiers compéred the fashion show with the autumn/winter 2015...
