Charities

Doctor diagnosed with cancer re-runs commando challenge to raise over £20,000

A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, has re-run the commando test that he took on nearly 25 years ago.

On Monday 29 September, David Birt, from Tavistock, accompanied by his son, Harry (20) and three friends with whom he has deployed on military operations - Andy Burgess, Anaesthetist, Royal Navy, Tony...

Community eats their way to new defibrillator

Kingswear’s popular Manna from Devon Cooking School was buzzing on the evening of Thursday 25th September. Co-owners Holly and David Jones hosted a charity pop up supper at the cooking school to raise money to help equip the village with a community defibrillator. The well-attended event raised an impressive £600 to go towards this.

This fundraising initiative has been set up by two...

Budding Beckhams raise money for Brain Tumour Research

The budding Beckhams of the Devon Junior and Minor Football League will be helping raise much needed money for ground-breaking local research into brain tumours, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the league and national charity Brain Tumour Research.

The League has agreed a charity partnership with Brain Tumour Research, which includes exclusive rights to fundraise at each...

Shoppers search out designer delights

South West shoppers have a chance to bag a designer bargain as part of a charity treasure hunt which launched this week.

Designer creations from some of the biggest names in the fashion world will arrive at Cancer Research UK shops as part of the Tatler Treasure Hunt.

For two weeks, shoes, scarves, clothes, handbags and other stunning creations will be hidden in stores,...

La La Choirs: Mind, Body and Soul Music

A concert to raise awareness and much needed funds for Hamoaze House, Plymouth. The theme has been chosen to support the objectives of Hamoaze House and their work.

Hamoaze House was set up on the 30th June 1998, Co-founded by the late Roma French and Bob Underwood. They acquired registered charity status on the 7th July 1998. They offer day support rehabilitation facilities for people...

Derriford Doctor to re-run his commando test for charity

A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, will take on a challenge in a couple of weeks when he re-runs his commando test to raise important funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Nearly 25 years ago, David Birt from Tavistock completed the All Arms Commando Course as a Royal Navy doctor. It was the start...

Cyclists Conquer Tri Moor Challenge

Dozens of cyclists including a team from Ginsters successfully completed the Tri Moor Cycle Challenge in aid of children’s charity CHICKS.

Following hot on the heels of the Tour of Britain which passed through Tavistock last Thursday, the CHICKS Tri Moor Cycle Challenge began on Saturday in Illfracombe and covered 122 miles, finishing at the charity’s retreat in Tywardreath, Cornwall...

Sign up for walk and raise funds for wards

Plymouth Hospitals Charity raises money for every ward and department in Derriford Hospital, for the Child Development Centre and Plymouth Dialysis Unit.

They aim to support the work of staff and raise standards above the level that NHS funding alone allows. On Sunday 12th October, 11:00 to 2:30pm, there is a sponsored Autumn ‘Walk for Wards’ at Saltram House Woods and Parkland,...

Great South West Walks special offers

The South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA) is announcing some special offers this month which will give walkers another reason to take part in their 2014 charity event.

The Great South West Walks event is this year's initiative to raise funds to carry out improvements to the Coast Path alongside raising money for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

This event, running...

Megan raises over £1,000 in memory of friend

Megan Carr, a 19 year old from Tavistock, has raised £1,300.00, which she has kindly donating to the Grown Up Congenital Heart (GUCH) department at Derriford Hospital.

In memory of her best friend, Emily, who suffered with many heart problems and unfortunately passed away in January at Derriford Hospital, Megan ran the half marathon and received many donations.

Megan said: “...

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