It has been a year like no other. The effects of COVID 19 have been devastating and life changing for so many and for the charity sector, lockdown has also prevented volunteers from organising fundraising events, to help support the most vulnerable in the community.
The virus has compounded feelings of loneliness, desperation and fear. However, for a small group of Help for Heroes...
Former Royal Marine Roy Warnes was recognised by the NHS and military with a commendation during a small ceremony at South Brent Health Centre last week.
Roy Warnes joined the Royal Marines in 1956, following in the footsteps of his dad, grandfather and great grandfather’s footsteps who were also former Royal Marines.
Roy recalls his dad accompanying him to the Royal Marines...
Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all parts of Devon would normally meet to give support local charities and organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance, nominated by their local lodge.
This year The Lodge of Perseverance in Sidmouth selected Children’s Hospice South West to make a donation of £830.
Households in Exmouth will receive their own map of the town that showcases the best of the outdoors. The maps will be delivered by Royal Mail by 24th April.
Wild Exmouth , a three year community nature project, has produced a wonderful map to highlight trails and cycle paths along with parks, nature reserves, play areas and community orchards.
A new manager has taken the helm at King’s Manor Care Home, in Ottery St Mary, Devon, with exciting plans to build even more relationships with the community.
Marita Westaway, brings a wealth of experience having worked in the care sector for 20 years, latterly as a home manager in Honiton
As well as bringing fresh energy and seeking to build on successes within the home,...
Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across England, Scotland and Wales to search for sightings and signs of water voles along local riverbanks, canals and other inland waterways, from 15th April – 15th June 2021.
This survey, which is part of PTES’ National Water Vole Monitoring Programme, helps conservationists find where water...
A local triathlon club has received vital funding from Swimathon Foundation.
Pete Wilby TriathlOn, applied for the grant as part of Swimathon Foundation’s second Covid-19 Relief Fund, announced in February, to mitigate loss of income whilst pools are closed.
The Teignmouth organisation coach juniors and adults in triathlon and open water swimming, and cater for beginners...
Plymouth’s Civic Centre has been given an urban makeover, thanks to a collaboration between Plymouth Artists Together (PAT), local graffiti artists and the civic skate community. The Grade II listed building, which was acquired by regeneration specialist, Urban Splash in 2015, now brings vibrant splashes of colour to the area to complement the Mayflower 400 mural, with the art receiving lots...
Jobseekers are being urged to contact Acorn Recruitment as it has more than 150 vacancies waiting to be filled in various roles around the South West.
No experience is needed for the majority of the roles which are based in Avonmouth, Thornbury, Weston, Bridgwater, Highbridge, Ilminster, Weymouth, Tiverton, Ilfracombe and Newquay.
