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Lace up your boots and hike to save lives!

Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.

Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and...

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Warrior Women smash 10k and raise £32,000 to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

More than 500 walkers took part in Trevi’s Warrior Women’s Walk on Sunday, 15 October, raising more than £32,000 for the Plymouth-based charity. They smashed last year’s total.

Many of the women who walked have been affected by trauma and abuse, whether personally or through a loved one, and all are eager to see a future without violence against women and girls and women.

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Plymouth shoppers raising funds for the Poppy Appeal

Customers at Tesco’s Plymouth stores are able to support servicemen and women for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Last year, their support for the Royal British Legion saw £3.1million raised, and volunteers from the charity will be at the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore until 12 November, asking customers to give what they can and wear their poppies with pride.

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Westbank celebrates its Trustees and launches search for more

During Trustees' Week across the UK, an award-winning local health and well-being charity is celebrating the qualities, talents and experience of its Board of Trustees and offering more professionals the opportunity to take up a role that can bring personal and professional fulfilment while helping the charity to thrive. The theme of this year’s Trustees’ Week is: Many voices. Working together...

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Send a shoebox gift across Europe this Christmas, via cr2ee and Robert Williams

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate and lettings agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is pleased to support the Devon-based charity, cr2ee – Christian Response to Eastern Europe with its annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which will deliver Christmas gifts to vulnerable children and struggling families in Eastern Europe this Christmas.

Since 1990, cr2ee has sent millions...

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Half Term happiness for Lifeworks Holiday Group

THIS YEAR’S AUTUMN HALF TERM HOLIDAY WAS A TRUE CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND LEARNING

The autumn half term can be a magical time for anyone, but for the young members of the Lifeworks Holiday Group , it’s a week filled with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. With a focus on creating moments of joy and togetherness for children with learning disabilities, this year’s half term...

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Flapjackery's flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity

Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2,500 for charity.

The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.

Flapjackery, which has shops...

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Devon Air Ambulance’s much loved charity shop returns to South Molton this week

Devon Air Ambulance’s South Molton shop to reopen its doors to local people and visitors this Saturday.

The charity first opened its South Molton shop ahead of the pandemic but was obliged to close to provide the space needed to run its online shopping operation, shopdaat.org .

The online retail operation has since moved across to the new Barnstaple Community Hub &...

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Food collection call for Plymouth volunteers to support charities.

People in Plymouth are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive.

The Tesco Food Collection is taking place in Tesco stores from 30 November to 2 December, with the Trussell Trust and FareShare are urging volunteers to sign-up to support the event.

It comes as both charities face their busiest winter yet, with more...

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Not-for-profit insurer releases preparedness guide amidst rising weather risks

A mini October heatwave occurring a matter of days before Storm Babet – the second named storm of the season – serves as a stark reminder that we have reached the time of year when the British weather can be extremely unpredictable.

The effects of climate change continue to elevate the risk of storm damage and flooding. In fact, seven of the wettest UK winters on record have occurred...

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Saltram House and Guide Dogs team up to provide accessible visits for people with sight loss

Guide Dogs and Saltram House collaborated recently to improve the visitor experience for visitors to the property who have a vision impairment.

Last month, 13 members of staff and volunteers from the National Trust property situated on the outskirts of Plymouth received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.

Guide Dogs is currently piloting this...

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