charity

Plymouth woman takes on 100k walk for charity

A woman from Devon is taking on a 100k walk for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, and is calling on others to join her.

Cindy Willcocks, 38 and from Plymouth, decided to sign up for the Blind Veterans UK 100k London to Brighton challenge after her friend Nigel Evans encouraged her to join him.

Cindy says: “Nigel tried to get...

Penguins are real stars at Living Coasts

Newly-hatched African penguin chicks at Living Coasts are being named after stars and constellations.

Staff at Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium are using the pattern of spots on the belly of a young penguin – unique to each bird – to help find names.

Keeper Chris Dunn: “The idea is to take photos of the young birds’ spot patterns and compare them to star constellations. It’s...

50% of drivers admit flouting road laws

A report released on Tuesday (28 April) by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line has revealed worrying and widespread disregard for traffic laws among UK drivers, with half (49%) admitting to breaking them.

Half of drivers who admit breaking traffic laws (25% of all drivers) say they do so through inattention, while the other half (23% of all drivers) admit doing so deliberately,...

Architect on the Run!

Local architect and charity fundraiser, Dave Vickerstaff is making his final preparations for this Sunday as he will be lining up with the likes of Mo Farrah and Paula Radcliffe in the Virgin Money London Marathon.

“This is a special year as it will be Paula Radcliffe’s last ever marathon” said Dave. Whilst he isn’t competing with the world famous athletes, Dave is hoping to beat his...

Charity support for medical student electives

National charity The Hospital Saturday Fund has donated £10,000 to the Peninsula Medical Foundation to help fund student electives at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD).

As part of their studies, students have to complete an eight-week elective to explore areas of medicine or research that interest them, in greater depth. They can do this in a...

Plymouth man tackles obesity to run marathons

Plymouth resident, Simon King spent countless years struggling with obesity, before he discovered National Slimming & Cosmetics Clinics. In the duration of only a few months, he lost an incredible three stone and gives full credit to the clinic in Plymouth for his impressive slimming journey.

From the very start, Simon found NSCC to be extremely friendly and positive and they also...

Plymouth resident fights obesity with NSCC and is now participating in 10k marathons

Plymouth resident, Simon King, has spent countless years struggling with obesity, until the day he discovered National Slimming & Cosmetics Clinics. In only the duration of a few months, he lost a miraculous 3 stones and gives full gratitude to NSCC, for he wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. From the very start, Simon gathered a friendly and positive energy from NSCC, and they...

Chris to run marathon for donkeys

Plympton martial arts teacher and ex-marine, Chris McKenna, is limbering up to run the Plymouth Half Marathon next month in aid of The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge.

He will also be holding a fundraising gig at the Westward Inn in Lee Mill on Friday 3 April from 8.30pm.

It will be the second time that Chris, 63, has run the Half Marathon for the Sanctuary. Last year he enjoyed it...

Mad Dog McRea

Plymouth folk band Mad Dog Mcrea are playing at The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge on Saturday 28 March from 7pm to raise funds for the centre’s donkey assisted therapy work.

The gig at the centre in Filham Park includes support act Alex Hart with her unique ‘Westcountry Country’ vibe.

Doors and bar open at 7pm. Proof of age ID will be required.

Centre manager Bob Venn says: “Join us for a wonderful night of folky, country, jazz! Mad Dog Mcrea are such a fantastic band and it’s always been a great evening in the past. And this year it will be even better with Alex Hart’...

All aboard for a charity mini cruise

It’s all aboard as Brittany Ferries invite you on a mini charity cruise on board Pont-Aven to Roscoff in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

Departing Plymouth on Thursday 26 March your two day trip will start with an evening welcome drink, followed by a four course meal in the Le Flora restaurant and entertainment from a local choir called ‘Girls Night Out’.

Retiring to a comfy...

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