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Eggs-minster Marsh Easter Challenge

Event Date: 
21/04/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
RSPB Exminster Marsh Nature Reserve, Exminster

No doubt you've eaten lots of chocolate by now, so why not work it off with our Eggs-minster marsh challenge?

Meet us in the Exminster Marsh car park, behind the Swan's Nest pub and we'll set you on your way to some wild challenges. Complete all the tasks and the kids will win treats.

Our nature reserve is alive with wild activity at this time of year and our friendly guides will help you make the most of your visit, as well as help you in your challenge!

So what could be better? Nature, excercise and prizes! You may want to bring your wellies, too...

The BIG Cake Show Invite Devon to Break a World Record

Event Date: 
16/11/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena

The BIG Cake show is looking for Devon to participate in their Guinness World Record challenge to host the 'Largest Cream Tea Party'.

To be held at Westpoint on the 16th November, participants will need to be there at 2pm for the 3pm challenge kick off.

You can register your interest to take part on the BIG Cake show website http://bit.ly/1a35luZ

WESC Foundation Fire Walk

Event Date: 
01/11/2013 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Double Locks Pub, Exeter, EX2 6LT

Walk over hot coals and raise money for children and young people with sight loss and complex needs.

Fun, fundraising, fire walk at The Double Locks pub, Exeter.

Enter individually, or as a team, and get your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you to walk on fire!

Bring along as many supporters as possible to cheer you on. Make a night of it and join us in the pub with your friends for a social after.

Entrance registration £20

Suggested sponsorship target £100, but you can raise as much as you can.

Contact us to get an entrance pack;...

The 10mile Challenge - Will you run or cycle?

Event Date: 
24/08/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
The Tarka Trial, Bideford

Start from the café/old railway carriage, the Tarka Trial, Bideford, then enjoy the 10mile run or cycle to the Puffing Billy pub and back! Join organiser Claire Farrell for this great challenge, bring your friends and family and have some fun!

To participate you are kindly asked for a minimun donation of £3.00 per person on the day, but please be generous and give what you can!

Cant get involved? Why not make a donation to your friends or family who are taking on The 10mile Challenge!

All proceeds raised will really make a difference to the patients & families...

Exeter Outdoor Store Hosts ‘Basecamp’ advice event to inspire local walkers

On Thursday 22 August 2013, GO Outdoors at Marsh Barton Road in Exeter is hosting its first ever event to inspire and advise local walkers considering charity walking challenges this summer.

The event – called the Basecamp – begins at 7pm and will offer the latest walking insights and equipment to help with safety and success for walkers of all abilities.

The Basecamp event celebrates the store’s participation in the first-ever national Britain on Foot 'Walk the World in 80 Days' challenge ( www.gooutdoors.co.uk/80days ).

It is hoped that the 80-day challenge will...

Royal Marines Commando Challenge open for registrations

Authored by Alan Hardy
Posted: Thu, 01/17/2013 - 7:06pm

If you want the challenge of a lifetime and the buzz of taking on one of the top 'authentic' military training courses in the UK then the Royal Marines Endurance Course is for you. Whether it be the thrill of the 'Fun' 4k or the slightly more testing 'Marine' 10k or ulitmately the 17k 'Endurance' event (only held each June) then be sure to find something for everyone at these events.

These unique opportunities are given to civilians only at these events and by kind permission of the Commandant of the Commando Training Centre near Exmouth...

Support Age UK Exeter and sign up for next year's Arctic Challenge

This is your chance to have the experience of a lifetime and make a difference to someone else's.

You will learn survival skills such as husky driving, ice fishing, cross country skiing, shelter building and more on this eight-day Arctic adventure which takes place in Sweden in March 2014. If you would like to take part in this challenge and support the fantastic work of Age UK Exeter, you will need to raise a minimum of £2,500.

Contact Claire Morse for more information on 01392 202092 or email c.morse@ageukexeter.org.uk

Willing it to stop...

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Half-marathon-a-day May in aid of Help for Heroes

Hi Everyone, I wanted to set myself a challenge, so in May 2013 I will be running 13.1 miles each day , all in aid of Help For Heroes. Having suffered PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) myself from a push bike accident in 2000, I wanted to help out men and women fighting for this country and help with their rehabilitation back into society. To help me reach my goal of raising £5,000 you can text HERO86 £5 to 70070, the amount can be changed, £5 is just an example, or go online to my Just giving page at www.justgiving.com/andy-southard3 and follow the instructions. Please help this...

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