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Honiton charity hits out over ‘lies’ and sets record straight

By Belinda Bennett on 22nd August 2019 Honiton, News, Picks

The founder of a Honiton-based charity has hit out at ‘absolute lies’. Daniel Lavery, chief executive of Devon Freewheelers, was moved to make a statement after claims were made that the blood bike service is no longer free to the NHS. “We would like to reassure all of our supporters and our volunteers that this is absolute lies,” he said, pointing out untrue comments are ‘offensive to the pride and dedication of our volunteers’. Mr Lavery’s statement said: “Devon Freewheelers volunteers pride themselves in the fact that what they do for their local communities is being done for free and…

Ottery’s Summer Mini Fest was hailed a hit as an afternoon of family fun, attracting a large crowd. Photo: Urban Flow

Ottery’s Summer Mini Fest is hailed a fun-filled hit

By Becca Gliddon on 26th July 2019 Editor's Choice, News, Ottery St Mary, Picks

Ottery’s Summer Mini Fest was hailed a hit as a fun afternoon, attracting a large crowd. The family fun, held on Saturday July 20 at Ottery St Mary Primary School, was to help raise funds for a new maths confidence-boosting programme to benefit all the pupils. The Year 6 children ran several stalls for their Apprentice-style business competition. Kerry Carr, Ottery Summer Mini Fest spokeswoman, said a circus skills area and the Whizz Kids Toys bike obstacle course had proved big hits with the children. The Ottery Summer Mini Fest was a fun afternoon with a great turn out. The…

The Beehive in Dowell Street, Hoiton

Beehive marks fifth anniversary with open day

By Belinda Bennett on 11th June 2019 Editor's Choice, Honiton, Picks, What's On, What's on in Honiton

The Beehive in Honiton is celebrating a milestone in its history with an open day. Being staged on Saturday, June 15, the fifth anniversary event aims to showcase everything the Dowell Street venue has to offer the local community. Local residents and community groups are invited to visit the purpose-built venue from 10am to 1pm. There will be plenty to see and do. As well as being able to view The Beehive’s facilities, there will be live entertainment, including performances from Theatre Kidz, Honiton Band and Honiton Community Theatre. Live music will be on offer in the cafe, provided by…

Louise Hancock will manage the Pete's Dragons shop in Rolle Street, Exmouth.

Exmouth charity Pete’s Dragons reveals opening date for first-ever shop in town centre

By East Devon Reporter on 12th April 2019 Business, Editor's Choice, Exmouth, General, News, Picks

Outlet in Rolle Street will offer a different kind of retail therapy and bring mental health to the high street Retail therapy with a difference will bring mental health to the high street when a charity opens its first-ever shop in Exmouth. Pete’s Dragons will give shoppers the chance to look after their minds and bodies while bagging a bargain at its outlet in Rolle Street. The cause has appealed for help, donations and volunteers ahead of the store’s grand opening on May 10. Work is under way to transform the premises, formerly The Hub. This is a charity shop…