News
We receive a fantastic amount of support and coverage from local titles; the North Devon Journal and the North Devon Gazette. Here you can read a selection of some published articles, whether generated by us or by members of the community.
If you are planning to hold a community event in support of North Devon Hospice, please contact us on 01271 347 216, and we'll do our best to get your story published.
Jim Jones will entertain 'Devon Walks' participants (15/09/11)
Popular singer will provide music at the end of the Saunton beach walk
Photos of 2011 Devon Dangle (13/09/11)
Watch the daring danglers take the plunge over the cliff edge!
Brave 'Danglers' abseil 180ft cliff face for the hospice! (13/09/11)
more than 50 people take part in The Great Devon Dangle
Support our bid for NatWest Community Force Funding (13/09/11)
Hospice needs your support in funding appeal
Fitness fundraiser at Sainsbury's (01/09/11)
Mark Kent helps store staff to raise money for hospice
North Devon Hospice is Sainsbury's Charity of the Year (11/08/11)
Roundswell branch have a host of fundraising ideas for coming year
Raft Carnival brings back villages lost tradition (10/08/11)
Charity event will raise money for hospice
Devon Walks event offers stunning walks in aid of North Devon Hospice (29/07/11)
September event gives choice of four walks, walk in memory of someone you love.
Star Trek raises money for local causes (28/07/11)
2011 event was another success, with £13,000 donated to North Devon Hospice
New Chairman for North Devon Hospice (21/07/11)
Angela Webb takes over as Dr John Womersley retires
Entries open for Great Devon Dangle (15/07/11)
Could you abseil down 180ft of sheer cliff face for North Devon Hospice?
Ultimate Wipeout obstacle course to host charity challenge (14/07/11)
Have a go on the big bouncy balls at the wet and wild attraction!
Sun and Sandcastles at hospice's big beach event (04/07/11)
Huge crowds flock to Woolacombe to see this year's sand scultures
Ultimate Wipeout course will be fun and frantic! (23/06/11)
Be the first to sample the madness in North Devon Hospice's charity challenge!
Sandcastle competition still open to entrants (21/06/11)
Eyeball surf check website help promote the event
Marathon runners are under starters orders (20/06/11)
Tough route awaits nearly 600 competitors this weekend
Cracking photos from Uk Farm Olympics! (20/06/11)
Heart FM capture the whacky event held at The Big Sheep
Tree in Nursery prompts donations (09/06/11)
Swimbridge children and parents plant tree in memory of thos close to them
Mr Steele cycles to Paris in aid of hospice (10/06/11)
The aptly-named teacher from Shebbear College tackle mammoth task
Coast to Coast event is biggest yet! (06/06/11)
Nearly 400 riders take to the roads for North Devon Hospice
Ali and Anne complete parachute jump together 02/06/11)
Friends and long-term hospice supporters face their fears!
Great Nightwalk photos (25/05/11)
Images from another fantastic Nightwalk event
Watch our short video (25/05/11)
Take just two minutes to learn more about the hospice
UK Farm Olympics is looking for teams (19/05/11)
This whacky barn-yard event is a sponsored test of brains and brawn
Three Bridges Fun Run a great success (20/05/11)
More than 100 runners take on the 5.25km course in aid of North Devon Hospice
Sculptor, Doug, will give his team the edge at Sandcastle Competition (12/05/11)
Round Table hope their secret weapon will help them at hospice fundraising event
Memory Leaves for loved ones raise money for North Devon Hospice (13/05/11)
A beautfiul copper or brass leaf to remember a loved one
Cyclists geared up for Coast to Coast Challenge (12/05/11)
More than 350 have already signed up for fundraising cycle in June
Coffe Morning rakes in the beans for the hospice! (11/05/11)
An amazing £615 is raised in the just two hours at Combe Martin event
Prance Family all geared up for Nightwalk (05/05/11)
Family are walking in support of Mother, Shirley, who successfully battled breast cancer
'Tarka Totties' are gearing up for Nightwalk (28/04/11)
Tarka Homes staff are just one of many groups taking part on the night
Win tickets to unforgettable track day (27/04/11)
A lap in the race car and VIP treatment for the winner of this auction!
Riverside Support Group stage another successful Coffee Morning (20/04/11)
Thanks for the group who raised over £500 in one morning!
Nightwalk is heading for a record (14/04/10)
More than 1,600 women have signed up so far, more than last year already!
Shanghi Jazz combines music with sumptous cuisine (08/04/11)
Come along and enjoy a four-course Chinese banquet along with exquisite jazz
Jenny Eclair gets behind Nightwalk (07/04/11)
Much-loved comedian supports work of North Devon Hospice
Weight Loss Challenge winners lose lbs to raise £s for the hospice (24/03/11)
Winner, Lisa, lost an incredible 55lbs and the team raised well over £10,000!
Big Breakfasts spring up across North Devon in aid of hospice (17/03/11)
Enjoy a scrumptious brekkie in aid of a worthy local cause
Extra day holiday for staff of eleven local firms (17/03/11)
Prize is offered as part of Ann Tattersal's fundraising extravaganza
Annual night time Exmoor walk is another great success (10/03/11)
Star Trek raises money for local charities such as North Devon Hospice
West Quay Fundraisers help numerous charities (11/03/11)
Local group make a donation for £1,500 to North Devon Hospice
Crematorium recycling scheme helps North Devon Hospice (10/03/11)
Innovative idea leads to a donation of over £8,000
11 Runners line up for London Marathon in aid of North Devon Hospice (11/03/11)
Team are kitted out with personalised vests thanks to Farm & Cottage Holidays
Citywire organise Hyde Park fun run in aid of North Devon Hospice (23/03/11)
Organisers say the good and not-so-good will plod along together!
Inspiring Mother and Daughter team hoping to raise thousands (03/03/11)
Sheila and Kelly raise money for North Devon Hospice after their own battles with cancer
Hospice nurses to take part in Nightwalk (24/02/11)
Ladies-only night time wakl is launched for 2011
Donated sewing machines help hospice patients (17/02/11)
Machines and sewing lessons offered to North Devon Hospice
Big Breakfast event taking place in Hatherleigh (19/02/11)
Come along and enjoy this great event, one of more than a dozen taking place across the area.
ASDA joins the list of prize-givers for the Big North Devon Holiday Break (17/02/11)
Anne Tattersall's fundraising competition goes from strength to strength
Weight Loss Challenge Candidates face big test (03/02/11)
Hospice fundraisers will take on long run as part of their regime
'Christmas Cottage' raised over £150 for North Devon Hospice (27/01/11)
Trish Isherwood transformed her home with amazing Christmas decorations
Devon Coast to Coast Challenge 2011 routes are announced (31/01/11)
Sign up now for the 'Bideford Boomerang'. More than 50 places already gone!
Get a group together for the Great North Devon Knit In (24/01/11)
Enter now to enjoy this fun and social event, taking place in late February
Bideford performance boosts hospice fundraising (17/01/11)
Kingsley School and Appledore Marine Players combine to help charity
Knit In event will get needles clicking across North Devon (15/01/11)
Hospice fundraising event is looking for groups of knitters to help raise funds
Three Bridges Fun Run will raise money for North Devon Hospice (28/12/10)
Sign up now for this fun event, organised by the Barnstaple Lions Club
Hospice fundraiser wins national award (16/12/10)
Simon Paddon, organiser of Coast-to-Coast, is honoured for his amazing efforts
Christmas comes early for hospice Bumper Draw winners (13/12/10)
£5000, a scooter and a holiday are won by local trio
The streets are filled with Santas for hospice fundraiser (05/12/10)
Santa Fun Run returns to raise much needed funds for local charity
Naked waiters raise money for North Devon Hospice (08/12/10)
Local trio are sponsored to strip!
Losing lbs to raise £'s 02/12/10)
Our Weight Loss Challenge participants are doing well
Local family encourage others to take part in Santa Fun Run ((25/11/10)
The Rice family from Woolacombe (including Lily the dog!) will all be running
Really Big Quiz is a really big success! (29/11/10)
Simpkins Edwards event raises £3000 for North Devon Hospice
Oakes family invite you to Christmas Day lunch at Croyde Village Hall (28/11/10)
Local couple hosting the event to raise money for North Devon Hospice
Bumper Draw a huge success (25/11/10)
Drawn at the lighting of the lights, one local lady scoops the £5,000 top prize!
Weight Loss Challenge is going strong (25/11/10)
The 16 participants are losing weight to raise money for the hospice
Garden volunteers needed at North Devon Hospice (25/11/10)
Help out at this beautiful 5-acre site, enjoyed by patients and their families
Hospice nurses sign up for Santa Fun Run (11/11/10)
Donna and Cathy don red suits for run through Barnstaple
Really Big Quiz raises funds for hospice (01/11/10)
Brain boxes gather for event organised by Simpkins Edwards
Emma Hill completes Dublin Marathon (01/11/10)
Local runner hopes to have raised over £1,000 for North Devon Hospice
PJ Day a huge success (28/10/10)
Workers across the area wear PJs to work in aid of North Devon Hospice
Inaugural North Devon Marathon raised £27,000 for local hospice (29/10/10)
Date for next year's event also announced as Sunday 26th June 2011
Businesses invited to pit their wits against each other in charity quiz (29/10/10)
Simpkins Edwards have organised 'The Really Big Quiz' in aid of North Devon Hospice
Ali and Anne sign up for skydive (28/10/10)
Friends compete to see who can raise the most sponsorship!
Amy Cole, from BBC Spotlight, talks about hospice care of her Mum (21/10/10)
In the final 'Make a Will Month' article, Amy says care was 'worth a millions dollars'
'Make a Will Month' highlights types of gift you can leave to charity (14/10/10)
Mini Cooper left to hospice has helped nurses to visit patients
'Make a Will Month' continues with plea from local couple (07/10/10)
Ashford couple have left thier house to the hospice in their will
Hospice opens new Physic Garden (08/10/10)
Unique garden solely dedicated to plants with medicinal properties
Firefighters sign up to PJ Day in aid of North Devon Hospice (07/10/10)
Local crew will wear their jammies for the day for charity!
Runners brave the rain to raise funds for hospice (07/10/10)
Bideford 10 Mile race is a big success
Take part in the North Devon Weight Loss Challenge (30/09/10)
Lose lbs and raise raise £s for the hospice at the same time!
North Devon Hospice launches 'Make a Will Month' (30/09/10)
Help raise vital funds for the hospice when you write your will
North Devon Hospice wins two national awards (23/09/10)
Local charity is the big winner at Third Sector awards
Broomhill Art Auction will raise money for North Devon Hospice (23/09/10)
Come along and snap up a piece of contemporary art or sculpture
PJ Day launches in North Devon Journal (23/09/10)
Would you wear your PJs to work for North Devon Hospice?
First ever Farm Olympics in huge success (18/09/10)
Click on the link for fabulous photos form the event
Exmoor Walk and Ride raising money for North Devon Hospice (17/09/10)
Whether on four legs or two, this is an event for all the family
The importance of North Devon Hospice collection tins (15/09/10)
Could you have a tin at your place of work?
UK Farm Olympics nearly upon us (09/09/10)
fun new fundraising event, showcasing the best of the west!
Hocking's Ice Cream vans give Bumper Draw a boost (09/09/10)
Free ice cream for first person to buy tickets at each van!
Stunning Jazz evening in aid of North Devon Hospice (09/09/10)
Featuring the ever-popular Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band
Daring Danglers wanted for hopsice fundraiser (25/08/10)
180ft abseil challenge from Hartland is nearly full up!
End2End in 10 team complete epic adventure (25/08/10)
Cyclists tackle the length of Britain for North Devon Hospice
Still time to sign up for UK Farm Olympics (17/08/10)
Teams with brains and brawn needed for this wacky fundraising challenge
Daniel Wallis urges others to skydive with him (05/08/10)
Jump is in aid of North Devon Hospice after they cared for Daniel's Mum
New furniture and homeware outlet for North Devon Hospice (05/08/10)
Barnstaple shop now stocks a huge range of CDs, book, bric-a-brac, electricals and furniture
Daredevils needed for Devon Dangle (05/08/10)
Could you abseil 180ft of sheer cliff face to raise money for North Devon Hospice
Andrew's Food Raffle in memory of his Dad (29/07/10)
Lots of scrummy prizes up for grabs
End2End in 10 challenge ready to kick off (02/08/10)
Cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End in 10 days, raising money for North Devon Hospice
Bingo Night in aid of North Devon Hospice (29/07/10)
Eyes down for Fremington Fundraiser
UK Farm Olympics is launched! (28/07/10)
Welly wangers wanted to raise money for hospice!
Jazz in the Garden tickets go on sale (22/07/10)
Fundraising event with Steve Tuckers All Star Jazz Band
Record-breaking year for Star Trek (28/07/10)
Walking event raised £13,000 for North Devon Hospice
North Devon Hospice are Sainsbury's Charity of the Year (22/07/10)
South Molton store staff set for fundraising challenge
Young Farmers auction off their skills! (08/07/10)
Slave Auction raises money for the hospice
Clovelly Maritime Festival raises funds (08/07/10)
Popular seaside event supports North Devon Hospice