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489 bags donated in Plymouth for the Great British Bag-athon

British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops are delighted to announce that 489 bags of goods were donated to their Great British Bag-athon event held at Drake Circus. The donated items will now go on to be sold in local BHF shops and could generate up to £9,780 to help fund life-saving research.

The Great British Bag-athon is BHF shops' biggest stock donation appeal, aiming to raise 1...

Star Wars fans in orbit as Darth Vader goes under the hammer

A life-size model gorilla dressed as Darth Vader is about to go up for auction.

The iconic Star Wars baddie has been reborn as a full size gorilla standing on all fours, measuring 140cms tall, 120cms long and 60cms wide. He comes complete with helmet, cape, a glowing light sabre and a talking chest-plate.

London-based artist Mandii Pope created the extraordinary figure as part...

Plymouth police learn Makaton in new pilot project

Police and frontline staff in Plymouth have teamed up with a local charity to help them support people with communication difficulties in the local community.

Members of the Speech and Language Therapy Department at the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust in Ivybridge are teaching Makaton to 25 police and front line staff as part of the pilot scheme.

The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, or '...

MPs to play in charity cricket match for The Chestnut Appeal

A number of MPs will be joining Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Oliver Colvile in a cricket match in aid of the Chestnut Appeal.

The match takes place on Saturday 11 August at the Plymouth Cricket Club at Mount Wise, starting at 2pm

Founded in 1999 by a team of consultant and a research nurse at Derriford Hospital, The Chestnut Appeal is a Plymouth-based charity that raises...

St Luke's Swimathon

Make a splash at Plymouth Life Centre! For the second year running this venue promises to provide a stunning setting for St Luke’s sponsored Swimathon. On Saturday 21st September 2013, swimmers will have the chance to enjoy the first class facilities whilst raising vital funds for St Luke’s.

The Swimathon event opens at 6.30pm at the Plymouth Life Centre. The swim will consist of three distances to choose from; 1km and 2km for individuals or the ultimate 5km as a team only.

There will be food and refreshments available to purchase at the venue. Spectators are welcome,...

St Luke's Hollywood Ball

On Saturday 14th September, the graduation marquees on Plymouth Hoe will be transformed in the style of Hollywood’s most glamorous red-carpet occasion. A delicious three-course meal will be provided by award-winning local caterers, Posh Nosh; a fantastic live band will keep this stylish ball going long into the night; and there will be a live auction featuring a selection of unique prizes and experiences worthy of a star.

There are just 50 tables available on a first come first served basis so make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to experience a star-studded night in...

St Luke's Hospice Dragon Boat Race

Battle it out on the water with our brand new event in 2013. We're inviting local organisations, companies and families to battle it out on the water for St Luke's.

Each boat can hold up to 16 paddlers, one drummer and a qualified helmsperson provided by our partner for this event, Dragon Boat Events. No previous experience is required, it's a unique opportunity to try something new, build team spirit, network or challenge other local companies, whilst fundraising with families and friends. All participants compete on equal terms regardless of gender fitness levels...

Armed forces community grant awarded to local play charity

A grant for over £130,000 has been awarded to a local play charity in Plymouth to provide year-round activities for children and young people from Forces families.

The Plymouth Armed Forces Community Covenant recently awarded £138, 769 to Stonehouse Playspace Association to hold free and fun activities at locations across the city for children and young people. They will be free for...

Award winning HiQ Plymouth takes on 1,000 mile rally for Macmillan Cancer Care

Established local businessman and owner of the Sutton Road HiQ Plymouth, Bob Saunders has set off on a charitable journey that will see him take on the famous Monte Carlo or Bust rally. In a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care, Bob will drive over 1,000 miles, visit three different countries and do it all in a V-reg Citroen Belingo.

Commenting before he set off on the...

Charity Golf Day raises money for war veterans

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day held at Boringdon Park Golf Club was a resounding success.

Attracting over 60 golfers, the event in aid of British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA) was won by Kitsons Solicitors and raised over £1,300 for this worthy cause.

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