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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Local Cancer Support Group appeals for raffle prizes

The South West Mesothelioma Support Group was set up to provide peer and professional support to patients, families and carers affected by the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma.

There is currently no cure. Plymouth and the South West are hot spots for the disease with many cases emerging among former dockyard workers and labourers.

The group is currently gathering prizes for...

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Private manor home opens for exclusive summer party with Baroness Butler-Sloss in aid of Hospiscare

An exclusive tea-party was organised by Hospiscare at Knightstone Manor and sponsored by wealth management company Brewin Dolphin, Exeter office. The seventy special guests were Invited to join The Rt. Hon. Baroness Butler-Sloss GBE, Vice-President of the charity, for a traditional afternoon English tea. Kindly hosted at Knightstone Manor, located on the outskirts of Ottery St. Mary, the...

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Appeal for Castle Collectors in Plymouth

Are you an outgoing and proactive individual with a good knowledge of your local area? Then you could help us to raise awareness of lung cancer as well as raise vital funds towards fighting the UKs biggest cancer killer.

Last year Castle Collectors raised £1772. We want to raise even more and we want you to be part of it.

In this voluntary role you would: Contact local...

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Thousands take part in Plymouth's Race for Life

THOUSANDS of women braved the weather yesterday and united at Plymouth Hoe with one mission in mind – to conquer cancer.

Now Cancer Research UK is calling on Plymouth’s formidable army of mighty-mums, gutsy-grans, feisty friends and go-getting girls to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money as soon as possible.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in...

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Go Commando for two great causes

The Royal Marines Commando Challenge takes place on Saturday 8 October with the 4k and 10k, and Sunday 10 October with more 10ks and the 17k.

The endurance course is 4k in length, with additional runs for the 10k and 17k. This year there are also new routes.

So if you, your friends, club, pub, or work colleagues (for example) are looking for a new challenge, then this is just...

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Exeter Charity invests in state-of-the art riding simulator

Based on a 14 acre campus in Topsham Road, Exeter, WESC Foundation (WESC) - The Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment - provide education, health, care, therapy and mobility. Riding therapy is often used as a prescribed physiotherapy to help to mobilise learners. The WESC therapy team welcomed the delivery of a magnificent black stallion named ‘Winston’, a bespoke designed Horse Simulator...

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Entries open for Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth is searching for keen sailors to go the distance to help local people by taking part in an epic charity pursuit on Plymouth Sound on June 18.

The Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit, hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club, is now open for early registration before May 31.

The 26-mile offshore challenge is perfect for anyone enthusiastic about sailing...

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WESC Foundation on 'Par' for most successful charity golf day to date!

WESC held their charity golf day at Exeter Golf & Country Club on 12 May sponsored by ITEC. With a record 17 four-ball teams entering and over £7,000 raised, the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment declared 2016 as their most successful charity golf day to date.

The winning Team ‘Fantastic Four’ made up of: Paul Laverick, Neil Gauntlett, Mark Wightman and Iain Creer were each...

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Plymouth lecturer tackles Scotland's Wilds for charity

Law Lecturer Ann Lyon has a point to prove as a competitor in a renowned Scottish endurance event created to raise funds and awareness for the plight of ex-services’ personnel and their families.

The 56 year-old lecturer in the Law Department of The University of Plymouth, is a former TA army reservist and an enthusiastic supporter of military causes.

The Cateran Yomp is a 54...

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World record attempt in Plymouth City Centre

Four students supported by the University of Plymouth Students Union will be attempting to break the world record for the most T-shirts worn inside out in the same place at the same time. The attempt will take place on the City Centre Piazza on the 6th of May at 11:30am and is being called #INSIDE OUT.

The main focus of the attempt is to show the local community what can be achieved...

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