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February 20th 2012
Stagecoach South West driver Paul Gordon and colleagues raise almost
£700 for Dream-A-Way
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February 17th 2012
Edward Thompson is walking 100 Dartmoor Tors in 10 days in aid of
Dream-A-Way
This marathon challenge will cover some of the toughest conditions in
the UK, and Edward's not planning on taking it lightly!
Find out how you can
support Edward
February 7th 2012
Dream-A-Way receives £6000 Natwest CommnityForce Award
Members of the Dream-A-Way team met with Natwest staff to receive the
award.
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December 23rd 2011
Big Noise Chorus makes big money for Dream-A-Way!
Read about how a recent choir raised in excess of £1500 in one evening!
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January 12th 2011
Plink Plonk and The Plankettes
Regular Dream-A-Way supporter Gordon Maddock, author of the
Fuzzy Memories books has written a new
book for 6-8 year olds. The story book with song, written in both English and
Spanish aims to help teach children music and language through song.
Gordon has generously chosen to donate all proceeds from sales of the book to
Dream-A-Way.
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December 23rd 2011
Latest HMS Defender Newsletter Available
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December 19th 2011
Thank you letters and cards
A range of the wonderful, heartfelt cards and letters we receive regularly can now be viewed online.
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November 30th 2011
Shirley & Stuart Hyde are true volunteers.
Shirley receives the E&E Bouquet of the Week following nomination from Dream-A-Way Chairman Jeff Merrett.
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28th November 2011
Dream-A-Way wins £6000 in Natwest CommunityForce Awards
We are pleased to announce we have been awarded £6000 from the Natwest CommunityForce scheme.
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21st November 2011
Dream-A-Way moves to .org
To bring us into line with our charitable status, we have created the domain www.dream-a-way.org. The .co.uk address will continue to work and seamlessly re-direct visitors to the new address (in fact you probably haven't even noticed!)
This change allows us more transparency and accuracy as a charity.
21st November 2011
Our Annual Celebratory Ball returns on Saturday 23rd June 2012
with a "Roaring Twenties" theme.
Tickets still fantastic value at just £45 per person!
Full Details
November 2011
Dream-A-Way is proud to have been chosen as the Charity of the
Month by Wilkinson Grant.
More to follow...
July 11th 2011
Our Ladies Golf Day was another great day out!
For the write-up and results,
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More
June 27th 2011
Saturday's Luxury Cruise Ball was a massive success!
Read the full write-up and view the pictures in the gallery!
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More
June 9th 2011
Only a few spaces left at what may well be the South
West's Ball of the year!
Don't miss out - book your seats now!
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More
April 19th 2011
Rotary "The Walk Or Ride!" Details Released
Sunday 8th May 2011
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More
April 12th 2011
Royal Wedding Fayre in aid of Dream-A-Way
Saturday 30th April at the Southgate Hotel Exeter
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More
February 14th 2011
All 2011 Karting Dates Announced
Dates of all Dream-A-Way Indoor Karting evenings at Raceworld
Nr Exeter are announced! Visit the Karting page for full details.
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More
February 1st 2011
Luxury Cruise Ball Details Now Available!
Full details on the Cruise Ball page.
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More
January 30th 2011
Annual Ladies Golf Day at Stover Returns for 2011
Scheduled for Thursday 30th June, download the entry form and
poster from our events page now!
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More
January 26th 2011
Veitch Penny Fundraising Round-Up
Dream-A-Way Trustees meet with the Veitch Penny Team after a
successful year of fundraising.
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More
January 25th 2011
Latest Newsletter Released For Download
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January 24th 2011
Exeter City FC & Dream-A-Way Score with Support from City
Plumbing!
John Frost of City Plumbing kindly made it possible for
Dream-A-Way and friends to benefit from hospitality at the recent ECFC
vs Walsall game.
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More
December 30th 2010
2011 Weight Loss Challenge
Registration and Sponsorship Forms are now available to
download from the website. Registration details also published.
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More
December 14th 2010
The annual Bicton Gardens Christmas Dinner.
Our 80 special guests enjoyed a fantastic day out again this
year!
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More
December 7th 2010
2011 Weight Loss Challenge is fast approaching!
Enjoy Christmas then raise £s and lose lbs for Dream-A-Way!
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More
December 5th 2010
Annual Exeter Santa Run in aid of Dream-A-Way and the We Care
Campaign
This year saw 400 Santas limber up for a brisk run around the
City Centre.
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September 13th 2010
HMS Defender teams up with Dream-A-Way
for what is sure to be a very special and prosperous
partnership!
View the article
September 11th 2010
15th Annual MITIE/Dream-A-Way golf Classic write-up and
results now available!
View the article
August 30th 2010
New Tesco Metro Plymouth Supports Dream-A-Way.
The team of staff at the new Tesco Metro store opening in Plymouth supports Dream-A-Way.
View the article
August 20th 2010
Summer Newsletter now available.
Please visit the newsletter page
for more.
July 12th 2010
Yesterday's Dragon Boat Race Challenge was a great success!
A write-up is to follow, but pictures are now available on
the
Gallery...
July 4th 2010
Our Annual Ladies Golf Tournament was held recently at Stover
golf Club.
Read the full story...
June 22nd 2010
The Mardi Gras Ball write-up and pictures are now available!
Our Annual Ball was held in the beautiful sunshine this
Saturday at Sandy Park. With a Mardi Gras Carnival theme the event was
alive with colour and fun!
Read the full story...
June 1st 2010
Dream-A-Way has reached £1million in fundraising!
To celebrate this fantastic achievement the Lord Mayor held a
reception at the Guildhall and many of Dream-A-Way's friends and
supporters were there to share the success.
Read more...
May 1st 2010
Today sees the official opening of our eighth luxury holiday
caravan at Devon Cliffs near Exmouth.
Named in honour of the Lord Mayor of Exeter, the caravan will
allow even more special people to have a Dream-A-Way holiday! More
info soon!
April 30th 2010
Teddy Bears jump to aid local charities!
Exeter rotary Club are holding a Teddy Bear Parachute Jump
event to raise money for Dream-A-Way and other local charities.
Read more...
March 12th 2010
We are proud to announce that Dream-A-Way has been chosen as
the Simpkins
Edwards charity of the year for 2010. We are extremely grateful to the
team for their support and look forward to working closely with them
in2010.
February 14th 2010
Our Annual Celebratory Ball Ball is back with a Mardi Gras
Party theme!
This year's event will be held at Sandy Park on Saturday 19th June
2010.
Full details including what's on, the menu and how to book
can be found on our Mardi Gras
Ball Page.
January 4th 2010
A very happy new year to all our clients, friends and
supporters! The post-Christmas detox is now underway. Fancy losing
some lbs and raising some £s? Join the 2010 Weightloss Challenge now!
You can download an entry form and read more on the
2010 Weightloss
Page.
November 19th 2009
We are proud to announce our latest Vice-Resident, World
Champion and World Record Holder, Liam Tancock
You can read about Liam via the
Vice Presidents
page.
November 19th 2009
The Meals Around The World With The Lord Mayor tour is well
under way!
You can read about the progress and get involved via the
main page.
October 16th 2009
Our 2009 AGM & Friends Gathering was a great event once again.
Special thanks to Councillor Winterbottom and George Sloan & Timepiece
Exeter.
Full details
September 3rd 2009
The second annual Dragon boat race Challenge on Exeter Quay
was a great success!
Exeter Quay hosted this year's Dragon Boat Race Challenge on
August Bank Holiday. You can read a full write up and see the result
and pictures via the link below:
Dragon
Boat Race Challenge
August 8th 2009
Around The World With The Lord Mayor
Join us for a virtual trip around the world to sample some of
the finest cuisine from local restaurants over the next few months.
More details and
schedule
May 29 2009
We are pleased to present the new Dream-A-Way Photo Gallery!
The gallery shows photos of all our events such as our annual
Celebratory Balls and Golf Days, and also features pictures from our
clients holidays.
Click here to visit the photo
gallery
April 14 2009
Future Events page updated with all 2009 events.
Take a look for details of all our events, and those being held in aid
of
Dream-A-Way.
Future Events page
April 2 2009
Dream-A-Way chosen to benefit from forthcoming Bicton Gardens
Concerts.
Three concerts to be held at Bicton Gardens in July & august 2009
featuring Limited Company, Abba Vision and many more will help raise
funds for Dream-A-Way.
For full info and how to book please see the
Bicton Gardens page.
March 22 2009
Dream-A-Way chosen by Crash Box & Classic Car Club to benefit
from forthcoming Powderham event.
Sat 11th & Sun 12th July sees the CBCCC Classic Car show held at
Powderham again.
Full details on the Future Events page.
January 26 2009
Second Annual Dragon Boat Race Challenge Launched!
Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2009 sees our second annual Dragon
Boat Race Challenge on Exeter Quay.
Full details.
December 10 2008
Dream-A-Way purchases seventh Luxury Holiday caravan in time
for 2009 season!
December 09 2008
Dream-A-Way is proud to have been selected to continue to
benefit from the support of
Firewatch for 2009.
December 08 2008
Holly Ball Writeup
The Holly Ball write-up and pictures are now
available online.
September 21 2008
Holly Ball
The Dream-A-Way / Express & Echo We Care Campaign Holly Ball - Details on how to book your table here.
September 02 2008
Dragon Boat Race Writeup
Dragon Boat Event Massive success!
Sunday saw hundreds attend Exeter Quay for the first Dream-A-Way Dragon boat event. The weather certainly didn't dampen spirits!
July 27 2008
Crystal Ball Writeup & Pictures
The 2008 Crystal Ball was a fantastic event, raising over £18,000 for Dream-A-Way. You can read all about it here. The article also includes pictures and videos of the evening.
July 7 2008
Dragon Boat Event Hotting Up!
The First Dream-A-Way Dragon Boat race event is filling fast! Get your entry in fast to guarantee your place and avoid disappointment!
July 1 2008
Mobile Phone Recycling
Dream-A-Way has teamed up with Envirocharities to give you a great offer when you recycle your old mobile phones! Check the link above for full details.
June 7 2008
Little Red Riding Hood Panto Photos
They've been a while in the making, but the Police & Hospital Players' "Little Red Riding Hood" pantomime photo galleries are now online. (Oh yes they are!)
June 2 2008
Unsung Heroes Royal Award
The Queen has honoured Dream-A-Way with the prestigious Unsung Heroes award. We are extremely proud to received this award and thank everyone that has supported Dream-A-Way throughout the years.
May 29 2008
Exmouth Rotary Kite Festival
Friday 30th May until Sunday 1st June sees the Rotary Kite Festival visit Exmouth. With many stalls, prizes and activities, visit Exmouth for what is sure to be great weekend!
April 15 2008
I was Sir, Your Fuzzy Obedient Servant
Gordon D S Maddock, author of the Fuzzy Memories books launches his third book with generous support for Dream-A-Way.
April 12 2008
Crystal Ball
Preparations for the 2008 Dream-A-Way Crystal Ball are well under way, with a rundown of the event now available on the above link.
March 15 2008
Landlords Drink To A Good Cause
Dream-A-Way are proud to announce our partnership with Heavitree Brewery.
March 01 2008
First Ever Dragon Boat Race
We are holding our first ever Dragon Boat Race Event on 31st August 2008
at Exeter Quay, Exeter.
February 28 2008
Thick As Thieves Turn 10
Local band Thick As Thieves celebrates it's tenth anniversary with a concert in aid of Dream-A-Way.
February 13 2008
Estate Agent Pledges Help
Bradleys Group team up with Dream-A-Way to help even more people have a Dream-A-Way Holiday.
January 15 2008
Lose lbs, save £££s!
The Dream-A-Way weight loss challenge is underway! Keep up to date with the latest news.
April 2007
Gemini Radio Charitable Trust Dream-A-Way are proud to announce that we have been selected as the Gemini Radio Charitable Trust Charity of the year for 2007-2008.
| 2012 Weight Loss Challenge |
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What's on for 2012
The Committee recently reviewed the list of events we've got lined
up for 2012.
It's another year bursting at the seams with fundraisers, trips,
events and entertainment. Plus, we've bought another Luxury Holiday
Caravan
(that's nine now!) to help even more people have a Dream-A-Way
holiday!
In 2011 we had another superb
year of fundraising and support and provided even more very deserving
people with Dream-A-Way Holidays. We look forward to your friendship
and support throughout 2012.
Please check back often for news and updates on the Charity and our
progress!
Why not see how you can help even more people have a Dream-A-Way holiday by visiting the Future Events and helping sections!
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