Author Archives: Phil Roberts

Exeter Nissan Motability partners with Dream-A-Way to drive donations

Exeter Nissan Motability has kindly agreed to donate £100 to Dream-A-Way every time one of our supporters orders a Motability vehicle. To find out more and book your test drive, call Motability Specialist Russell Lemon on 01392 411440 or email …


It was absolutely fantastic and we made so many unforgettable memories as a family.

We wanted to write to say a massive thank you to Jeff, Christina and everyone at Dream-A-Way. We were very fortunate to receive a grant to go on a holiday to cheddar wood resort and spa. It was absolutely fantastic …



We will remember forever

Well we are back and cant thank you all at Dream-A-Way enough for everything you did to make things happen for us .We will remember forever We definitely picked the best 2 weeks the weather was amazing .  The island …



My head is still spinning from our amazing weekend!

Dream-A-Way were delighted to receive this lovely e mail from a local mum telling us of her wonderful special holiday My head is still spinning from our amazing weekend! I can’t begin to thank you all at Dream-A-Way for the …



Shop online at AmazonSmile and help put smiles on Devon faces!

Thanks to customers shopping at AmazonSmile, they have been able to donate over $100,000,000 to participating charities worldwide Dream-A-Way has now signed up meaning that when you shop at AmazonSmile, we'll receive a donation at no extra cost to you …


New Luxury Holiday Home at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Sandy Bay, Exmouth

Our beautiful 2018 Willerby Avonmore Holiday Home is sited on GH36X and has amazing sea views from the balcony - click here to see the full range of photos by Maxy Maxwell (password is dreamy) 


Phil and son Macauley enjoy their first match at Exeter Chiefs

A great big Thank you to Dream-A-Way for inviting me and my son Macauley to the rugby at Sandy Park It was our first ever time and we really enjoyed the experience. We were very well looked after by the …


Exmouth Mum Swims 22 miles to make Dreams Come True

Exmouth mum Michelle Potter undertook a 'Because I Can Challenge' to raise money for local charity Dream-A-Way. Michelle swam 22 miles in swimming pool lengths to complete her challenge. Michelle said : "I was delighted to reach my target in …


Exeter City FC & Thatchers Cider team up for a winning Dream-A-Way evening!

A group of local Exeter City fans with disabilities and their families received the full VIP treatment from Exeter City at their match against Forest Green Rovers thanks to the generous support of Thatchers Cider. The evening included a 2-course …


Jo Cheers the Chiefs to Victory!

Jo and fellow Dream-A-Way volunteer Tom White at the big match Our dedicated volunteer Jo Alford recently attended the Exeter Chiefs match against Saracens thanks to the Big Jim Foundation and Dream-A-Way. Jo said: “I’d like to say a huge …


Friday 7th Sept 2018 – Golf Classic at Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club

Entries are now open for our 2018 Golf Classic at the stunning Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club. Please book early as this event will sell out. DAW Golf Poster 2018


16th June 2018 – Devon’s Strongest Man at Exmouth Rugby Club

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE 2018 – Devon’s Strongest Man @ Exmouth Rugby Club from 10.30am to 4.30pm Full details to follow.


Dream-A-Way makes Zach’s dream of seeing Northern Lights come true

We received this touching letter from the Thorp family following a Dream-A-Way grant towards their holiday in Lapland... To everyone at Dream-A-Way and all your supporters, What can we say, but the hugest thank you for the most amazing trip …


IN MEMORY OF TIM REA – DREAM-A-WAY STALWART

It is with huge sadness that we announce the loss of Tim Rea on Saturday 25th November, 2017, after a short illness, bravely fought. Tim was a true friend, supporter, committee member, Trustee and valued Vice President of Dream-A-Way, over …


Paralympian David Hill joins Dream-A-Way as Vice-President

(Best viewed in landscape) Dream-A-Way is excited to announce the appointment of Devon based Paralympic Swimmer and ParaTriathlete David Hill as our latest Vice-President. David was born in Exeter in 1989 with his left arm missing below the elbow. David, …


Harper had a Berry Berry Berry Appy Holiday!

Dear Jeff and all at Dream-A-Way, I just wanted to say what an absolutely wonderful holiday my daughters - Aayla-Mai (8), Harper (3) – and I had at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Sandy Bay. It was our first ever trip …


A Blooming Lovely Donation from Tipton Wives

We were delighted to receive this lovely message, photos and donation from Judith Taylor and the team at Tipton Wives... Earlier this year Tipton Wives were given a talk by Dream-a-Way about the work they do for families. When it …


Great Teamwork key to Making Dreams Work

Pictured L to R; Trustee, Keiron Northcott, Jill Douglas (TV Sports presenter), Mike Rock (DREAM-A-WAY) and Trustee, Michael Caines MBE during Exeter Chiefs season launch night in aid of the Exeter Foundation at Sandy Park, Exeter (Photo: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle) The …


Road Haulage Association in North Devon delivers £1,200 to Dream-A-Way

We were delighted to receive a donation of £1,200 from the RHA (Road Haulage Association) North Devon Sub Region Group. Senior manager at Gregory Distribution Paul Willis kindly chose Dream-A-Way as his supported charity during his time as Chairman of …


Express & Echo Golf Day supports Dream-A-Way

Mark Rock and Lucy Ladd helped to organise the annual Express & Echo Golf Day at beautiful Woodbury Park which resulted in an exciting event leaving all the players happy with their day of golf. With their generosity almost £500 …