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CLIC for Christmas 2017

On Friday 8th December this year La La Choirs will perform the 3rd annual ‘CLIC for Christmas’ concert at Exeter Cathedral in aid of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. In 2015 we raised £9,600, in 2016 we raised £12,000 and for 2017 we are aiming even higher!

We are thrilled to welcome headline sponsors Apple Taxis on board this year, and with their support we know we can help more families through the most traumatic time of their lives.

Once again we will be joined by guest acts who themselves have been supported by CLIC Sargent...

Mass open water swim to raise tens of thousands for charity

One of the UK’s most scenic and popular open water swims, which is also becoming a major charity fundraising event, enters its eighth year when it takes place on the river Dart in September.

The Dart 10K was the first swim of its kind on the open water calendar and quickly grew from 200 swimmers taking part to 1,600 over two days.

It now raises tens of thousands of pounds for...

Presentation by Halfway Harmony Choir to South West Mesothelioma Support Group

The South West Mesothelioma Support Group would like to extend sincere thanks to their friends in Halfway Harmony choir who have once again made a very generous donation to help those affected by asbestos related cancer.

A fantastic £39.11 was raised via bucket collections at local gigs and £677.60 was raised via the annual New Years Dip at Cawsand organised by the Torpoint and Rame...

Bond Dickinson supports local charity with pro-bono legal work

Law firm Bond Dickinson gave its services pro-bono to the Plymouth Drake Foundation, a local charity committed to developing wealthy, healthy and lively communities in the city of Plymouth.

Solicitor Krista McCarthy acted on behalf of the Plymouth Drake Foundation to help secure a lease on 15 Radford Park Road, Plymstock, which will be used as a charity shop. Bond Dickinson advised on...

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Freemasons to hold public vote on £3m charity grants

The Freemasons are holding an unprecedented public vote to decide how to spend a special three million pounds of charity funding as part of their 300th anniversary celebrations this year.

Freemasons throughout the country have selected 300 local charities to receive a special Community Award, but the decision on the size of grant – ranging from £4,000 to £25,000 – is being decided by...

Art Soirée 2017 Charity event Devon & Cornwall Lady Taverners - Giving young people a sporting chance

An evening viewing on Thursday 23rd March 2017 of over 140 original modern & contemporary works of art displayed at ‘The Annexe’ the new additional exhibition space on the Barbican Plymouth for Michael Wood Fine Art.

Ninety plus ticket paying guests and eight Lady Taverners enjoyed viewing the work of local, national and international artists, presented in a light and airy purpose...

Plympton Academy teacher puts best foot forward for charity

Students and staff at Plympton Academy will be cheering on Health and Social Care teacher, Danni Johns, as she runs in the Plymouth Half Marathon next month.

The 29 year old will be running to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice and the school mini bus appeal.

“I hold St Luke’s Hospice close to my heart,” said Danni. “They supported my mum, who passed away three years ago, and...

Plymouth Race for Life

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

So which event is for you?

A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it. Want to push yourself further? Join a 10k.

Or take on Pretty Muddy, an obstacle course that sees women of all abilities crawl through tunnels, bounce on space hoppers and slip down mudslides.

Whichever event you choose and whether you do it in a tutu...

Plymouth Lord Mayor’s Charity Dinner raises over £2000

A great time was had by all those who attended The Plymouth Lord Mayor's Charity Dinner on Friday 24th February 2017.

The evening was arranged to raise funds for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group which raises awareness about the health risks associated with asbestos and supports those diagnosed with the terminal asbestos related cancer and Frontline Veterans Support, a...

Plymouth Prince's Trust Team celebrates donation

Prince’s Trust Team 229, based at City College Plymouth, is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund.

Comprising 11 young people aged 16-25 years, Team 229 is part of a personal development programme aimed to improve confidence, employability and team work skills. The team is currently working on a community project for MENCAP, the leading voice...

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