News in brief from across East Devon and Exeter – including community stories, photos, what’s on, fundraising appeals, club news. Send your community news to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk East Devon An East Devon charity that plants trees and builds classrooms in Africa has received £1,000 to help with its work. The Benefact Group, a grant-giving organisation, announced the Tipton St John-based charity Word Forest Organisation had received a grant following ‘overwhelming support from people in the area’. Eco retreat Embercombe, in Exeter, also received grant funding. The money was awarded after almost 5,000 Devon residents nominated good causes. Nominate a charity here…