Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off
Parents living in Exeter who have decided to separate or divorce in 2023 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 16 – 20 January.
January usually sees a dramatic rise in the number of...
Products donated as part of the Wickes Community Programme
Local charity, The Baby Room in Exeter, has been provided with kitchen and bathroom products to create a welcoming space for new mums thanks to a donation from the Wickes Community Programme.
The Baby Room is a Community Interest Company and for the last 5 years has been hosting groups of up to 14 people. They’ve...
A musical symposium with 360 immersive technology to soothe babies and promote neurological development DATE: Thursday 10 November
TIME: 1pm
LOCATION: The Immersive Dome, Market Hall, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4PS
More than 70 babies and parents/carers will immerse themselves in a captivating, orchestral, experiential, sensory, performance at the Immersive Dome in Market Hall,...
Go on a minibeast safari in the heart of Exeter and put urban nature under the microscope Families can go on an exciting minibeast safari at a special fun event which puts Exeter’s urban ecosystems under the microscope.
The free, two-hour workshop will investigate the insects living in the city and their habitats. Families will learn how to identify trees and different types of insects and...
Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with...
Are you looking for ideas of what to do over Autumn half term? Theatre Royal Plymouth have got numerous shows for you and your children to enjoy throughout the week, from 22 – 30 October.
Tickets for these are all available on the TRP website.
Bugsy Malone (6+), The Lyric, 18 – 22 October
Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival...
Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.
Hidden around the sanctuary are specially created Halloween crocheted character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.
This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost £5 each...
Are you looking after someone else’s child, or do you know someone who is?
Did you know that this could be private fostering?
Private fostering is when a child or young person under 16 years old (or 18 if they have a disability) is looked after for a period of 28 days or more by someone who is not a close relative, guardian or person with parental responsibility.
We've heard that holidays are often difficult for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and you’ve said that more information is needed about the choices available for support. We’ve taken this on board and are pleased to say that there are lots of activities available still this summer, thanks to the small grants scheme.
