New wild, wild website for local charity
The charity behind the region’s three top zoos has launched a new website with a new look and a radical new approach. Wild Planet Trust is the new name for the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living C…
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Exeter’s Really Big Quiz raises thousands for charity
Exeter’s 16th annual Really Big Quiz, organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, has raised over £7,000 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity of the year SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charit…
Zoo hatches venomous success story
Paignton Zoo has bred a species of venomous lizard for the first time. Two Mexican beaded lizards have hatched at the Devon zoo. Incredibly, the moment one egg hatched was captured by Zoo photographer…
Hospice’s urgent appeal nears target of £585000
Well-loved local charity, Rowcroft Hospice, is issuing a renewed call for support as it nears the £585,000 fundraising target needed to secure its finances this year. Thanks to the efforts and genero…
Rowcroft Hospice hit by £1 million funding shortfall
A funding shortfall is forcing local hospice Rowcroft to scale back its services in order to protect its long term future. The hospice has identified it needs to make over £1 million in savings ove…
Forever homes wanted: Princess
This week, we will be helping Torbay Blue Cross look for forever homes for some of their cats. Today we meet Princess. Princess is a female cat and is around 4-5 years old. "Good …
Guinness world record attempt for the longest centipede
Come and take part in the Guinness World Record Attempt for the Longest Centipede. Registration will start at midday. Participants will be tied together at the waist and walk 50 yards to gain the w…
Team THHN needs YOU! Get your running shoes on for charity..
You can find out more about THHN (Torbay holiday helpers network) at www.thhn.co.uk or on their facebook page If sitting down and being entertained is more appealing than running a …