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St Luke's Hospice Dragon Boat Race

Battle it out on the water with our brand new event in 2013. We're inviting local organisations, companies and families to battle it out on the water for St Luke's.

Each boat can hold up to 16 paddlers, one drummer and a qualified helmsperson provided by our partner for this event, Dragon Boat Events. No previous experience is required, it's a unique opportunity to try something new, build team spirit, network or challenge other local companies, whilst fundraising with families and friends. All participants compete on equal terms regardless of gender fitness levels...

Armed forces community grant awarded to local play charity

A grant for over £130,000 has been awarded to a local play charity in Plymouth to provide year-round activities for children and young people from Forces families.

The Plymouth Armed Forces Community Covenant recently awarded £138, 769 to Stonehouse Playspace Association to hold free and fun activities at locations across the city for children and young people. They will be free for...

Award winning HiQ Plymouth takes on 1,000 mile rally for Macmillan Cancer Care

Established local businessman and owner of the Sutton Road HiQ Plymouth, Bob Saunders has set off on a charitable journey that will see him take on the famous Monte Carlo or Bust rally. In a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care, Bob will drive over 1,000 miles, visit three different countries and do it all in a V-reg Citroen Belingo.

Commenting before he set off on the...

Charity Golf Day raises money for war veterans

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day held at Boringdon Park Golf Club was a resounding success.

Attracting over 60 golfers, the event in aid of British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA) was won by Kitsons Solicitors and raised over £1,300 for this worthy cause.

BLESMA...

St. Luke’s Hospice need your Postage Stamps!

Before you decide to discard that envelope with the used stamp on it, refrain and save it for the St Luke’s Hospice. The hospice would like your used stamps, as they can raise money for St Luke’s by selling them on to raise much needed funds.

Last year they raised over £1500 but this year they are hoping they can do a lot better and need your help to do so.

You can drop off...

Plymouth Castaway challenger shares his survival story

Following on from the success of last year’s Castaway Five Day Challenge for Dorset-based Diverse Abilities Plus, the charity is welcoming participants for this year’s event, taking place from Saturday 21 – Wednesday 25 September, and which is sponsored by Seeker News.

The charity, that supports local children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, is looking for 24 men...

Derriford Hospital team goes the extra mile for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Going the extra mile for this year’s Staff Cup Challenge, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Finance Team, led by Aretha Zachlod, Category Buyer raised a staggering £1,133 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Derriford Hospital through sponsorship for their Plymouth Half Marathon efforts.

For one member of the team Jon Fox, Purchasing Systems Supervisor and his wife Nicola,...

University welcomes 'One Week Job' man

Plymouth University welcomed a new member to its team this week in the form of ‘One Week Job’ man Matt Frost.

30-year-old Matt, from Liskeard in Cornwall, is currently trying his hand at 52 jobs in a year and is on week 19 of his challenge. Some of his previous jobs include a stuntman, farmer, outdoor instructor, pizza delivery man and journalist.

Whilst at Plymouth...

Round Island Challenge

Challenge yourself to the Iconic Chestnut Appeal Burgh Island Swim

Date: Sunday 15th September 2013

Time:11:00

Now in its third year the Chestnut Appeal's round Burgh Island swim is a great event and has attracted swimmers from across the UK.

This iconic 1 mile swim will have full safety support and is in aid of the Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer.

Registration is £30 for more details please contact David on 01752 792736 or email chestnut.events@nhs.net

Former Derriford Hospital patient donates £3,000 to cardiac intensive care

A former patient from Torrington Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) has presented staff with a generous donation of £3,000 and thanked the staff for their care.

Sid Pascoe was admitted to Derriford Hospital for a triple bypass in December 2009 following an electrocardiogram (ECG).

The money was raised last year from a number of charity events held at Lostwithiel Golf Club while...

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