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Eight Devon fundraisers are finalists in BBC’s Make a Difference

Eight Devon fundraisers are finalists in BBC’s Make a Difference

BBCOarsome Foursome raised £1,000 for YMCA ExeterEight local fundraisers who embraced their own hobbies to raise nearly £100,000 for local organisations are finalists in BBC Radio Devon's Make A Difference Awards.Kayaking the Exe, climbing Everest, swimming in the North and South Poles and baking have raised thousands of pounds for charities across the county.Jamie Lake climbed Everest to support others living with Huntingdon's Disease, while Adam Baker and Charlie Fleury swam in the North and South Poles for…

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Devon community projects thanked for Making a Difference

Devon community projects thanked for Making a Difference

BBCAuthoring Our Own Stories empowers young people to shape community safety initiativesFour community organisations in Devon have been recognised for their outstanding work supporting local people.All four are finalists in the BBC Morning Live Make a Difference awards for organisations that have transformed lives in their communities.The Benita Project, Authoring Our Own Stories, the Youth Arts and Health Trust, and the Mid Devon Messenger have each been celebrated for their positive impact across Tiverton, Exeter, Plymouth, and South…

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Devon young heroes celebrated in BBC Make a Difference awards

Devon young heroes celebrated in BBC Make a Difference awards

BBCDan said presenting on radio gave him more confidence off airFour young people from Devon are being recognised for their contributions to the community.The BBC Make A Difference Young Hero Award celebrates under 16s making a positive impact in local communities and will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday.This year's finalists include 10-year-old Hugo who sells lemonade for the Make a Wish Foundation - in memory of his grandmother, and 15-year-old Henry, who supports children and families…

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Devon sports clubs recognised for positive impact

Devon sports clubs recognised for positive impact

BBC"Women come out of boxercise feeling awesome," says Phoenix Rising founder Claire LearSporting clubs are being recognised for making a change to people's physical and mental wellbeing.Four organisations have been nominated for the Active Award in BBC Radio Devon's 2025 Make a Difference Awards.Phoenix Rising in Torbay, Pisces Swimming Club and the Groovement Project, both in Plymouth, and Devon Deaf Rugby are all up for the award.They were nominated by members of the community ahead of a ceremony…

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