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Cornwall
Early Birds will catch a great day out and help make the most of short and precious lives at Eden
Whats On : Charity
If you're an Early Bird on Sunday 7th September you can catch an invigorating walk around the beautiful outdoor surroundings of the Eden Project and support Children's Hospice South West's Precious Lives Appeal at the same time!
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Devon
Charity Golf Day to go With a Swing!
Charity : Golf
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust's annual Golf Day is due to take place this year at the prestigious Exeter Golf & Country Club in Exeter.
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Kingsbridge
Paul Acraman - CHARITY ART EXHIBITION In aid of: Bantham Surf Life Saving Club
Art : Whats On : Charity
Artist Paul Acraman is presenting his latest Charity Art Exhibition. He will be supporting Bantham Surf Life Saving Club.
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Cornwall
ShelterBox exclusive from Myanmar:
Charity
Persistence from Day 1 has yet again proven to have helped hundreds of innocent people in times of disaster
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Devon
b2b off to a flying start
Whats On : Charity
Calling all bikers - don't worry if you haven't pre registered - simply come along on the day.
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Cheltenham
Our Journey For Life - this Saturday 5th July
Charity
Inspired by the plight of many African women in Uganda, sisters Alice Garrett and Helen Bryden have decided to organise a charity walk with a difference to raise money for maternity and paediatric care at Kumi Hospital, Uganda.
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Devon
Devon's Air Ambulances pass two landmarks in three days
Charity
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust marked two significant landmarks within the space of three days last week
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Cornwall
On-line artist paints the English coastline in support of RNLI volunteers
Arts & Culture : Charity
A Cornish artist, who raised £12,000 to train RNLI crew volunteers and lifeguards by selling his paintings on line, is launching another fundraising project for the charity.
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Cirencester
Cirencester lass completes Polar Challenge
People & Society : Breast Cancer : Charity
After 17 days of trekking through sub-zero temperatures, Sam Long, 34 from Cirencester has completed her journey to the magnetic North pole as part of the Polar Challenge.
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Paignton
85 hours on a bicycle!
Zoos : Charity
Two members of staff from Paignton Zoo Environmental Park have completed their charity bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.
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United Kingdom
World record golfer attempts new feat for Macmillan Cancer
Cancer : Charity : Golf
LANCASHIRE-based professional golfer and broadcaster Glenn Turner will play a round of golf in each of the UK home nations in ONE day in a £100,000 charity effort for cancer sufferers.
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Westcountry
TORMOHUN ROTARY CLUB CHARITY CONCERT
Theatre : Charity
The Rotary Club of Tormohun, who for many years produced the wonderfully successful Cockington Proms in the Park concert, is organising a charity concert on Tuesday 22nd July 2008 at the Princess Theatre Torquay
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Devon
Intrepid supporters head for the Coast
Charity
Intrepid sportsmen Matthew Hammond, Matthew Hobday and James Proctor wanted to amalgamate their love for outdoor pursuits, with a way to raise funds for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
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Devon
FIREFIGHTERS FIGHTING CANCER CHARITY TOTAL NEARS £100,000
Cancer : Charity
Members of Firefighters Fighting Cancer with the assistance of a team from Cancer Research UK organised a charity cycle challenge across Dartmoor on Sunday.
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Devon
WILDLIFE CHARITY RAISES MONEY IN FAIR WAY
Wildlife : Charity : Golf
Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) held its 6th annual corporate golf tournament last week at Dawlish Warren Golf Club. The popular charity event was won by the team of four from Exeter based printing company Sprint Print.
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Devon
Devon business pledges support for Devon charity
Business & Commerce : Motor & Autos : Charity
Local car dealership, Vospers Mazda of Honiton Road, Exeter, has chosen to support the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
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Plymouth
Billiam head Pride 08 entertainment bill
Gay : Whats On : Charity
Boyband Billiam head an impressive line-up of entertainment at Saturday's (June 7) plymouth prideevent 2008.
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Plymouth
Unsung charity receives boost from Pride 08 event
Gay : Charity
One of the most under-funded charities in the country is to benefit from the South West's largest Pride event this weekend.
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Modbury
Penguins conquer adventure challenge
Zoos : Charity
Staff from a local conservation attraction recently took part in a gruelling adventure challenge to raise money for charity.
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Paignton
Zoo pair's marathon bike ride
Zoos : Charity
Two members of staff from Paignton Zoo Environmental Park are taking on the ultimate cycle challenge.
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Devon
b2b off to a flying start
Whats On : Charity
The third Devon Air Ambulance Trust's b2b motorcycle ride takes place on Sunday 13th July, starting at Atlantic Village, Bideford, finishing at The Exeter Racecourse, Haldon Hill, Exeter
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Devon
Charity calls for young volunteers to get involved
Charity : Charity Shop
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust is using National Volunteer Week to call for a wave of new volunteers to help its fundraising efforts, in the lead up to the charity taking delivery of its second new helicopter in September.
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Devon
CORPORATE CONSERVATION TO HELP PROTECT RARE SPECIES
Conservation : Corporate : Wildlife : Nature & Wildlife Parks
The Devon Wildlife Trust has received a grant from the Dartmoor National Park Authority's Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund to help support vital conservation work on five of the charity's nature reserves.
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United Kingdom
SHERLOCK HOLMES FIRST EDITION FROM OXFAM SHOP SELLS AT BONHAMS IN OXFORD FOR £18,600
Auction : Charity : Books - Rare & Secondhand : Books
Items gathered in by Oxfam shops across the country were auctioned by Bonhams in Oxford on behalf of Oxfam on May 20.
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Exeter
CHIEFS HELP RAISE MORE THAN £30,000 FOR CHARITY
Rugby : Charity
Exeter Chiefs have helped raised more than £30,000 for a variety of charities via collections made on match days.
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Westcountry
Brixham Clubs team up to organise Charity Pursuit Race
Watersports : Sailing : Charity
The Rotary Club of Brixham and Brixham Yacht Club are teaming up for the first time to organise a Charity Regatta on the 19th July 2008.
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Westcountry
Chairman signs off with donation to Devon Air Ambulance
Charity
Cllr John Carter, Chairman of South Hams District Council ended his year in office today by presenting a cheque for £7,824.07 to Devon Air Ambulance.
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Westcountry
Countdown starts to Devon's Special Delivery
People & Society : Charity
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust have started their 20 weeks countdown to the arrival of their new helicopter, an EC135, bought and built especially for the people of Devon.
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United Kingdom
How one couple spent £100,000 of their own money to save a village
People & Society : Charity
The holiday that turned into a vocation
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Westcountry
b2b off to a flying start
Whats On : Charity
The third Devon Air Ambulance Trust's b2b motorcycle ride takes place on Sunday 13th July, starting at Atlantic Village, Bideford, finishing at The Exeter Racecourse, Haldon Hill, Exeter
