The charity taking over domestic violence services in Devon doesn't plan to reopen the refuge, preferring to enable abused women to stay in their homes by removing the perpetrator.
The Save the Exeter Women's Refuge group has launched petitions and will be holding a peaceful demonstration on Cathedral Geen on Sunday.
'Marcolmbe' will still be built, despite setback
East Devon town rejected by government taskforce
Exeter's George V playfields set for upgrade
Housing developers will contribute to it
East Devon and Plymouth new towns rejected
Proposals don't make government shortlist
Exeter leisure centre to get revamp
'This is a fantastic opportunity for our area'
£400k plans for extension of heritage railway line
Team want to get it all the way to Bideford
Chiefs see off Sale in thrilling encounter
Exeter move into the top 4
