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Jurassic Coast Mighty Hikers raise over £935,000 for Macmillan to support people living with cancer

More than 2,100 hikers did something Mighty for Macmillan over the weekend of 5 July, by taking on the charity’s Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike.

Tackling challenging terrain the Mighty Hikers walked either 13 or 26 miles, and have raised over £935,000 so far to help fund vital Macmillan...

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Charity’s new website connects with Dartmoor’s ponies and its landscape

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) will gallop into 2021 with a fabulous new website making it easier for its valued supporters to keep up to date with and understand the charity’s crucial work in securing the future of native Dartmoor Ponies.

At the core of the charity’s work is its desire to inspire and connect people with Dartmoor’s wildlife, landscape and heritage. To do...

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Builders merchant supports Exmoor Search & Rescue appeal

RGB Building Supplies has donated £500 to Exmoor Search & Rescue Team’s vehicle appeal.

The volunteer-run charity, which assists the police in locating people who are lost or missing and recovering those who are injured or ill on Exmoor National Park, is fundraising for a new incident control vehicle.

Acting as a base to liaise with the emergency services and co-ordinate...

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Devon couple bring Christmas magic with charity “Santa Run”

Small holders Paul and Tess Wright, from Muddiford, are hosting the Muddiford Santa Run on Christmas eve, to raise funds for brain tumour research.

The Muddiford Santa Run will be visiting little ones from Muddiford and the surrounding area, in return for donations, this Christmas Eve.

Paul will don his Santa suit and, accompanied by his elves, set out on a meticulously...

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Local Lady spreads Christmas Cheer with 5K Santa Space Hop!

Lots of people are undertaking sponsored Santa Runs and charity fundraising activities this Christmas, but one resident of Appledore, is going the extra mile to ensure the 'fun' is definitely present in her fundraising.

At 11am on Saturday 19 December, Humanimal Trust supporter Tracy Nicholson plans to complete a 5km distance dressed as Santa on her space hopper, to raise awareness...

River Island urges Devon shoppers to support disabled children's charity

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.

River Island has supported Newlife from the beginning of its journey 30 years ago and continues to show support after a difficult year for the charity by inviting...

Devon Air Ambulance launch 12 Gifts of Christmas

After the most challenging year operationally and financially, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) needs your help more than ever before.

As part of its Caring This Christmas campaign DAA have launched its ’12 Gifts of Christmas’ video, featuring 12 great ways you can pledge your support this Christmas.

Sally Hilton, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance explains: “It’s fair to...

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Santas get ready to rock it like Rudolph for children's hospices

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Santas on the Run event is back but not as you know it! Taking place over the weekend of the 11-13 December, supporters will be able to choose their distance, route and their festive dress.

The annual festive fundraiser usually takes place at RHS Garden Rosemoor in North Devon, on Bristol Harbourside and at Cornwall's Eden Project but the...

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Elf Sparkle Cycle Day for brain tumour charity

Garden centre fundraiser in memory of former Santa Express driver

Team members at Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary are rallying round with a seasonal fundraiser in memory of their colleague Rob Gillingham.

Sadly Rob, described by colleagues as a kind, lovely man, passed away from a brain tumour earlier this year. He was well known for his annual stint as the popular Santa...

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Santas on a Bike will be a little different this year but keep an eye out between 4 - 6 December

Santas swap sleighs for bikes

Over the weekend of 4 – 6 December motorbike lovers across the South West are being asked to don their festive attire and take part in Santas on a Bike to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and its children’s hospices; Little Bridge House in north Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset and Little Harbour in St Austell.

Santas on a Bike is an annual festive fundraiser...

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Comedian Jo Brand urges people in Devon to express themsELVES for Elf Day

It’s been a tough year for many, but Alzheimer’s Society supporter and stand-up comedian Jo Brand is determined to help spread some festive cheer.

Jo wants people across the South West – where more than 92,510 people are living with dementia – to pop on a pair of elf ears, pull up their festive tights and shake a leg in some jolly jingle-bell slippers on Elf Day to raise some much-...

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