Author Archives: Phil Roberts

New Because I Can Challenge from Two Great Supporters

Two of our great supporters have joined to make a terrific Because I Can challenge The latest to sign on for the Dream-A-Way 2016 Because I Can challenge is top local chef Rob Dawe.     Rob has, for several …



Social Club Raises over £1000 for Dream-A-Way

During December 2015 the management, committee, members and friends of the Great Western Railway Sports Association Social Club in Cowick Street decided to support award winning local charity Dream-A-Way by organising a “fun” fundraising day. Louise Barnett organised a very …



Barry Trip Paved in Gold with a trip to London

Barry had a wonderful time in London thanks to your donations to Dream-A-Way, we were able to send him on a trip to where apparently the streets are paved with Gold. We received a lovely letter expressing his thanks to Dream-A-Way …



Because-I-Can-Sponsor-Form

Thank you for signing up to the Because I can 2016 Challenge Please click the link below for the sponsor form There you can print off the form when needed DAW SPONSORSHIP FORM BIC 2015 Virgin Money Giving guide



Donna Ryan Has a Christmas Party “Because she can”

An Christmas Party in aid of Dream-A-Way A big thank you to our new Dream-A-Way volunteer Donna Ryan who organised a wonderful children’s Christmas party,complete with lovely food, bouncy castle, face painting and a special visit from Father Christmas! Along …



Martin Expresses his Thanks

One of the families we have helped over the years are The Boults and Martin wanted to share his thanks in a letter. With his permission, we have published it here   Dear Jeff, Gill and the Dream-A-Way team, I …



The Martins enjoyed a trip to London

We had heard through another family about the charity Dream-a-way based in Exeter, Devon providing short holidays and breaks for disadvantaged and special needs people. We decided to contact the charity ourselves as we, ourselves, have a special needs son …



Magical Mystery Tour for 50 guests

Nearly fifty Dream-A-Way guests enjoyed a very special Magical Mystery Tour recently. They were all very excited and keen to see where our Dartline coach would be taking us. The rain held off as we travelled into East Devon for …



Sid Valley Cyclo Paths raised an amazing fundraising total of over £13,000

    Back in 2014 Matt Barrett developed an idea that he wanted to set a difficult, physical challenge and in doing so, raise some money for popular, local charity Dream-A-Way Mike Rock, Chair of Friends of Dream-A-Way, Sidmouth said …



Golf Day Breaking Records!!

DREAM-A-WAY’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY GOLF CLASSIC BREAKS THE £20,000 FUNDRAISING TOTAL Dream-A-Way, the local Exeter based charity run entirely by a dedicated volunteer team , were absolutely delighted to celebrate their 20th annual golf day at wonderful Woodbury Park recently on …



Paula And Guy had a great time on a canal boat thanks to Dream-A-Way

We have had a fantastic sun filled weeks holiday on the Kennet and Avon on one for the Bruce Trust 61 ‘ Canal Boats, and would highly recommend it to others. We started are holiday on Saturday 6th July at …



Bicton Sells out and Raises money For Dream-A-Way

An amazing fun filled evening was had by a sell out audience at Bicton park Botanical Gardens. The evening started with Lyn Amos singing some fabulous 60’s music, followed by The 70’s/80’s Angels performing some Great Retro tunes. A Big …



Ellie and Dan received a Dream Wedding

Dream-A-Way were absolutely delighted to offer some pleasure to Ellie and Dan by supporting their Dream Honeymoon The Mid Devon couple are together fighting their ongoing battle and enjoyed building lasting memories in Mauritius. Below is a letter we received …



Dream-A-Way Sends Clients to the Circus

Thank you dream a way for our circus tickets, us four girls had an amazing evening full of fun laughter and breathtaking moments. My favourite part was the three brothers on the poles in the picture, they were very daring …



Jamie holds a Stall to raise money for Dream-A-Way

One of our youngest Ambassadors has spent his Saturday raising funds for his favourite Charity Dream-A-Way With help of his Parents and Grandparents, Jamie (9) set up a stall at the Methodist Church on Cowick Street where he sold some …



Jamie aims to raise more money at Church Fair

One of our Ambassadors Jamie Quick is hosting a stall at his local methodist church. Jamie, who is only 9 years old, works tirelessly for Dream-A-Way and is looking for people to help him by donating any bric a brac, …



Bath Travel Staff Jumped for Dream-A-Way

Bath Travel Angels have all successfully jumped out of a plane all for Dream-A-Way. The nine ladies (pictured left to right) were  1. Lauren at Sidmouth. 2. Rachael Sidmouth. 3. Milly Sidmouth. 4. Lauren Teignmouth 5. Rebecca Honiton. 6. Kate …



Sid Valley Cyclo-Paths John O’Groats to Lands End Challenge

Matt Barrett, Mark Denning, Steve Parry, Nick Baker and Stuart Coles  of the Sid Valley Cyclo-Paths – Are preparing over the coming months to ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End. 900 miles of cycling ahead of them which they will hope …



Dream-A-Way New Caravan Opened by Formula one Legend

Wow what a terrific day we all had at the official opening of Dream-A-Way’s latest addition to our fleet of luxury holiday homes at beautiful Sandy Bay       Smiles and cheers were the order of the day as …



Bicton Gardens Easter Trip 2015

Dream-A-Way went on its annual Easter trip to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. With nearly 70 guests attending, the easter bunny already visited the park leaving our guests with a large amount of easter eggs which they had after their lovely …