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Happy Christmas
The Trustees, Staff and Volunteers of Devon in Sight would like to extend our warmest greetings to all our customers, partners and friends. Thank you for your support over the last twelve months. We close at noon on Christmas Eve…
Cherrie Crook celebrates her 60th Birthday
Cherrie Crook our Torbay VVS Coordinator recently held a party to celebrate her 60th birthday where friends were asked to donate to Devon in Sight. We would like to thank Cherrie and her friends and family for their kind donation…
Devon in Sight hosts BBC’s Michael Chequer
BBC Radio Devon’s Michael Chequer has visited Devon in Sight’s Resource Centre in Topsham today to record two pieces for broadcast over the coming days. He spoke to Nanette Bolton about the work of the Resource Centre, and to volunteer…
Totnes Quakers Support Devon in Sight
We would like to thank Totnes Quakers for their kind donation of £50.00 to the work of Devon in Sight. Jill Read Honorary Treasurer said, “We hope that the money will be useful helping to further the work of Devon…
Torquay business Unex Designs Limited makes donation to Devon in Sight
Torquay business Unex Designs Limited raised £117.50 for Devon in Sight through their Christmas Raffle. Employee Mary Hickman also volunteers for the Volunteer Visiting Service in Torbay. Devon in Sight Operations Manager Grahame Flynn said, “It is kind of Mary…
The festive spirit arrives at the Topsham Resource Centre!
The festive spirit arrived at Devon in Sight this week. Advisor Nanette Bolton decorated Topsham’s Resource Centre providing a colourful surprise for her colleagues and customers alike. Operations Manager Grahame Flynn said, “It was lovely to walk in and see…
Devon in Sight’s first Visiting Service pairing attend Torbay Christmas Celebration
86 year old Joan from Torbay was Devon in Sight’s first Visiting Service client five years ago. She is supported by Sue Hughes who was our first active volunteer. The pair have developed a strong friendship and try to meet…
Happy 5th Birthday Torbay Volunteer Visiting Service!
On Saturday the 7th December some sixty Volunteers, Clients and invited guests including Grahame Flynn (Operations Manager), Peter Wareham (Chairman) and Chris Sumner (Trustee) met at the St Matthias Church Centre in Torquay for a Christmas Get Together and Celebration…
Topsham Town Fair Committee supports Devon in Sight
The Topsham Town Fair Committee supported three local projects at the end of their Annual General Meeting held at the Matthews Hall in Topsham on Thursday Evening. Devon in Sight Operations Manager Grahame Flynn was delighted to attend the meeting…