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NSPCC fundraising colleagues take on 2.6 Challenge to help safeguard children

NSPCC fundraising colleagues in the South West of England will be taking on their own challenge as part of the 2.6 Challenge that’s being launched this Sunday to help charities raise money at a time when funding has dropped significantly.

The NSPCC, which relies on public support for 90% of its income, would have had 500 supporters taking on the 40thLondon Marathon this Sunday,...

Community equipment collected from household waste recyling centres - Barnstaple recycling centres

Donated equipment, including commodes , walking frames, perching and shower stools, is being collected from households across the county following an appeal by Devon County Council for community equipment which is no longer being used.

The call went out last week to avoid potential shortages of such items, which are used by people to remain independent at home during the Coronavirus...

#MyNHSDiamond: Nominate to win a £2,000 Ring from Purely Diamonds

Family-run jeweller Purely Diamonds have today launched #MyNHSDiamond to celebrate and reward our frontline health workers during the coronavirus outbreak.

In celebration of all our NHS Diamonds, they would like to award a diamond ring worth £2,000 to one of our NHS heroes and you can even nominate yourself.

To nominate your NHS Diamond:

  • Share a photo of your NHS...
  • Millie, 19, signs up to help vulnerable

    Nineteen-year old student Millie Doodson is one of more than 1,300 people who have answered the call to help support Devon’s most vulnerable.

    Since an urgent appeal was launched earlier this month people of all ages and backgrounds including lawyers, students, hairdressers, engineers and retired soldiers have registered to become Healthcare Assistants.

    At a time when...

     St Simon meets the needs of charity

    On a Saturday early in December 2019 the Lodge of St Simon held their annual carol service & Christmas dinner, this was open to all their brethren and their family’s as well as friends and guests. For many years Steve & Yvonne Gillmore from the Salvation Army based at Whitleigh, Plymouth, supported by members of the Salvation Army band have provided the music for the carol service....

    East Devon re-opens majority of its parks sites

    Some small sites with restricted access/egress points will remain closed in order to support Government’s social distancing guidance

    Councillors at East Devon District Council have reviewed their decision to close parks and gardens at the commencement of lockdown and have agreed that the majority of the district’s large or easy to access park sites should be reopened to the public,...

    Dartmoor community comes together to establish coronavirus support scheme

    The Moretonhampstead Parish Council and Dartmoor charities Wellmoor and Morecare Moretonhampstead have joined forces in order to establish a public Care Line service as part of the local coordinated response to the Coronavirus emergency.

    Care Line provides practical and emotional support to anyone who needs it by connecting them with support network of local volunteers or just...

    Residents thanked for managing their waste under difficult circumstances

    Households across Devon are being thanked for their ongoing support and efforts to keep on top of waste and recycling during the coronavirus pandemic.

    Collection crews across Devon say they have been delighted with the level of public support shown to them in recent weeks, including pictures and thank you notes left on bins and outbreaks of spontaneous doorstep applause from...

    When benevolence comes into its own

    A request was made to the Benevolent Masonic Lodge, Teignmouth three weeks ago by Councillor David Matthews who was looking for premises with a kitchen large enough to cook Sunday lunches for over 100 people, when David Purdy, Director of Allsop & Pitts and a Freemason became aware of the situation he contacted the lodge building committee, when they heard the request was being made to...

    Plenty of Drama in Lockdown

    Part time Drama and Performing Arts schools all over the UK have rallied to bring children online lessons for the summer term. Many schools opting to keep their virtual doors open, means that children can access classes wherever they are in the country. This could be a big advantage to children living in the more remote areas of the UK, who might not have been able to regularly go to classes...

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