by Rachel Davies | November 28th, 2023 | News
On Saturday, 28th October, a special Remembrance Observation was held at St James Park, Exeter before the match of Exeter City against Lincoln. Attending the service was Deputy Lieutenant Nick Powe, as well as the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin...
by Rachel Davies | November 14th, 2023 | News
Three Devon volunteer groups receive the Royal seal of approval as they are honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Award, the highest given each year to volunteer groups, sets the benchmark for excellence in volunteering and is...
by Rachel Davies | October 31st, 2023 | News, Royal Visits
On Wednesday, 20th September, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited Coldharbour Mill, a charity based in Uffculme, Devon, where she was given a tour of one of the oldest woollen textile mills in the world, having been in continuous production since 1797. ...
by Rachel Davies | October 31st, 2023 | News, Royal Visits
On Tuesday, 19th September, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT), a charity based in Tiverton, Devon, where she met local volunteers who run and operate the charity. Founded in 1995, they provide help to those who find...
by Rachel Davies | October 5th, 2023 | News
The Rt. Hon. The Countess of Arran CVO MBE visited South Molton, where the Town Council and the Mayor gave this historic stone to commemorate the life of Her Late Majesty. It has been placed in the local park, which has been a great endeavour by volunteers. Trees will...
by Rachel Davies | October 2nd, 2023 | News
Pauline Barker from Devon has been awarded the MBE for services to open water swimming in South West England. Pauline founded Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimming in 2010 and the various groups and sub groups now have over 20,000 members and focusses on...
