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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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Wife running in memory of rugby dad-of-three who never came home 

A mum-of-three is running the 2023 TCS London Marathon in memory of her rugby player husband who died suddenly.

Jill Sims will be taking on the 26.2-mile challenge in memory of her husband, Dave, who died from a sudden heart attack in March last year just moments before he was due to meet up with his three sons.

Jill, aged 55 and from Bradninch, said: “Six months before he...

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Lifeworks Learning Disability Confident Leader Award

Lifeworks delight at disability confident level 3 leader award

Amanda Gavin, Head of HR at Lifeworks said “Our renewal of the award is great acknowledgement of our ongoing work to promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We’re extremely proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Leader for another three years. We will continue to work towards Lifeworks being a place where people feel proud to work , everyone has a sense of belonging and...

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Police Host North Devon Charity Jail Break to Help Raise Vital Funds

Police in Barnstaple have ‘arrested’ several well known local people as part of a charity Jail Break to raise funds for North Devon Hospice.

This fictional police operation took place on Thursday 23 March 2023 and saw guests rounded up at the charity’s base in the town before they were taken under police escort to the cells at Barnstaple Police Station.

The pretend ‘...

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South West tech company partners with local charity to support people with visual impairment

South West IT and technology support company Timewade have announced their new partnership with local charity Somerset Sight .

Timewade will be working with Somerset Sight as their Charity of the Year, raising money and awareness to support people living with visual impairment.

Somerset Sight offers a range of practical and emotional support to enable people who are blind or...

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Hat-loving dad who died of brain cancer inspires fundraiser

A woman who lost her dad to a brain tumour is preparing for a day of hat-themed activities to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

In previous years, Sam Hurrell has changed her hat every hour to support Wear A Hat Day – the iconic fundraiser hosted by Brain Tumour Research .

This year the University of Plymouth administrator is planning to host a bake sale and sell pin...

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Adam's world record attempt: John O'Groats to Land's End in a powered wheelchair

One of Whizz-Kidz’ first children to benefit from a powered wheelchair, is attempting to break the world record, by travelling from John O’Groats to Lands’ End in a powered wheelchair modified by an F1 team, to help more children like himself.

Adam Stanton-Wharmby, 39, from Cheltenham has cerebral palsy, which in his case means he is unable to walk and has no use of his left arm....

Foal born to rescued donkey at Devon sanctuary

Staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon have welcomed the patter of tiny hooves as a donkey they rescued last year gave birth to a gorgeous fluffy foal last week.

The grey and white foal was soon finding his feet after being safely delivered at the sanctuary in Sidmouth early on the morning of 6 March.

The foal, who is yet to be named, was born to rescued donkey Rosie, who...

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Charities in Devon urged to bid for a £25,000 prize pot offered by insurance specialist

Charities in Devon have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot offered by expert charity insurer Ansvar as part of its Community Campaign.

Many good causes in the region have been struggling to raise funds during the current cost of living crisis and Ansvar, which has insured charities, churches and voluntary groups for more than 60 years, is offering help.

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Bereaved Plymouth children helped by much-needed grant

Children in Plymouth who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces are receiving support in their bereavement, helped by a grant from Tesco.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British Forces children and young people, received £1,500 from the Tesco Community Grant scheme after customers in local stores voted for the charity, to...

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Call goes out to make a splash in Diabetes UK challenge

A sponsored swimming challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this spring – and a call has gone out for people from Devon to sign up.

Swim22 runs between 22 March and 22 June and involves swimming a total of 22 miles –the same distance as the English Channel. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, in their local pool or the open...

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