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Devon Air Ambulance celebrates their charity shops with ‘More than a shop’ Week.

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are proud to be taking part in the Charity Retail Association’s ‘More than a shop’ campaign for 2024. The campaign draws attention to the significance of charity shops in local communities, raising awareness that a charity shop is no regular high street shopping...

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Urgent call to secure Devon's village halls

In an era marked by evolving community dynamics and changing societal needs, village and community halls across Devon have developed into central hubs for an ever-growing variety of activities. In addition to the traditional group meetings, toddler groups and pantomimes, these spaces now foster the growth of small enterprises, facilitate community engagement, and house community businesses,...

Lifeworks Learning Disability College achieves Artsmark Gold Award!

In a world that often undervalues the capabilities and potential of individuals with learning disabilities, Lifeworks Specialist Further Education College stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. This remarkable organisation, dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities, has just achieved the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award. The Artsmark assessor noted ‘'Lifeworks College...

Devon Air Ambulance celebrate Air Ambulance week

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are calling for the people of Devon to join them and the nation in celebrating Air Ambulance Week from 4 – 10 September 2023.

This annual campaign, organised by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), aims to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities.

Air Ambulance Week serves as a reminder of the crucial role that air ambulances...

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Join Westcotts in supporting Young Devon and run from Ilfracombe to Plymouth

Westcotts are thrilled to be sponsoring the Young Devon Run Devon challenge, a yearly event that promotes health and wellbeing among young people in Devon, whist raising awareness and funds for the incredible work of Young Devon.

Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West of England. Their mission is to make Devon a better place for all young people and each year they...

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Mission accomplished – dedicated Delia completes 100 mile walk for ShelterBox

A fundraiser from Devon has successfully walked 100 miles in August with her very special companion, a teddy named TTT, to raise funds for the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox.

Delia Kennedy, who is approaching her 80th year, set herself a formidable challenge to walk 100 miles each month for charity, with ShelterBox being her chosen charity for August.

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Adventurer set to break mental health barriers with unique Ironman challenge

In a groundbreaking and symbolic endeavour, purpose-driven adventurer and endurance athlete Isaac Kenyon, from Devon, is on the brink of a historic feat: becoming the first person to complete a full-distance Ironman whilst wearing an additional 15kg weighted vest.

This audacious challenge carries a profound message that resonates with the growing mental health issues faced by society...

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Diabetes charity looking for people in Devon to get on their bike this autumn

People from Devon are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn.

The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 31 days of October. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition gets the...

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Devon main raises thousands to increase awareness of ovarian cancer

Shelly had started to feel tired and was experiencing a bit of bloating and discomfort in her abdomen. Having recently changed jobs she put it down to stress – just one of those things.

When her symptoms continued Shelly got an appointment with her GP. After an initial diagnosis of ovarian cysts, further tests confirmed that Shelly had stage 3 ovarian cancer.

“As soon as...

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Huge fundraising donation goes to Children’s Hospice South West.

Kind-hearted colleagues at Devon’s Tesco stores were among those donating more than £45,000 to help youngsters with life-limiting conditions.

The money was given to Children’s Hospice South West after stores across the region chose the hospice as their charity of the year and set about organising a wide range of fun-filled activities to help the 500-plus children currently receiving...

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Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club Donates £500 to RNLI

The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club (RPCYC) takes pride in announcing the donation of £500 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The sum was raised through a series of successful fundraising events, including the highly acclaimed " Parade of Lights " held last December, which captivated Plymouth crowds along the Hoe. The Parade of Lights, an annual event cherished by the...

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