Family Life

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 will discover what plants and insects look like close-up.

The workshop, on Saturday 12 November, takes place at St Luke’s University Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter. All families will receive a free magnifying glass and full-colour, all-weather identification guide to garden...

With inflation on the rise, bank rates plummeting and a recession on the horizon predicted in Q4 of 2022, it’s no wonder many are looking for alternative ways to save money. As a financial analyst, I’m always on the lookout for different ways to save (my partner would call me a penny-pincher, I like to think of myself as careful!) and I’d like to share with you some ideas. I’m sure some you’ll agree with me on, some not quite so much, but either way, each are currently being adopted by people across the globe to save. So, let’s get into my top 10 quirky ways to save money.

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For many families, this summer is the first chance they have had to plan day trips and holidays together, now that coronavirus restrictions have eased. This includes the estimated 14,910 people living with dementia in Devon.

According to Alzheimer’s Society a well planned holiday can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of people affected by dementia. They can provide new and shared experiences for the person with dementia and their loved ones.

Darren Walker, a Dementia Support Worker for Alzheimer’s Society in Devon says: “Holidays offer people living with dementia...

As schools break for summer the RSPB invites families to enjoy their FREE summer Wild Challenge activities to help children connect to Devon's nature and have fun.

Rosalind Allen, RSPB Education and Families Development Officer, said: “As schools in Devon break up for the summer, many parents are worrying about the increased cost of living and how they will be able to afford to have fun and quality family time over the long break. Fortunately, the RSPB’s FREE Wild Challenge scheme includes 30 nature-based activities, inspiring families to get closer to nature, discover ways to...