As a family, we’re a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got three teenagers, a 12-year-old, and a cockapoo named Alfie, who’s more demanding than the rest of them combined.
The youngest is a budding female Bear Grylls, the 13-year-old is football crazy, the 16-year-old loves music and combat sports, while the eldest (18) is enjoying freedom behind the wheel of her first car.
Then there’s Alfie… let’s just say his hobbies include trembling at every loud noise, suffering panic attacks each time he’s taken on a car journey and experiencing separation anxiety if left alone for more...
A supervised toothbrushing scheme, known as the Big Brush Club, has been running in some areas of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay since 2023. However, the scheme, which is provided for 3-5 year old children in key stage 1, is now being rolled out to all primary schools in Devon who have an early years nursery, pre-school or reception class provision.
It is funded by NHS Devon, in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, and delivered by dental provider At Home Dental.
Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Devon said: “...
The Police and Crime Commissioner national lead for tackling Serious and Organised Crime has urged parents and guardians to be extra vigilant after trading standards officers seized thousands of vapes containing highly toxic drugs.
Illegal vapes were being sold in shops and on social media or on the street, with the trade linked to organised crime groups, trading standards officers said.
Heart of the South West Trading Standards, which covers all of Devon and Somerset, seized about 8,000 illegal vapes in 2023.
Some illegal vapes seized had five times the legal...
Celebrate a summer of sport at IKEA with a whole host of in-store activities and offers, guaranteed to fuel the ultimate day out for the whole family.
Inspired by big sporting events taking place this summer, IKEA will host its first-ever “Sommar of Sport” challenge, with free events and activities for children in stores nationwide*, between Friday 26th July and Sunday 11th August 2024.
To get involved, little ones must fill out a challenge card by completing different sports-based activities in-store. With every completed activity, a letter will be unveiled on the card...
A new season of events from workshops to discos, theatre to films, storytelling to markets, is coming to libraries across Devon and Torbay from August to October this year.
The Get Creating season encourages communities throughout the county to get in touch with their creative side, whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even if they wouldn’t describe themselves as creative. Most are offered free or at a very low cost.
It’s the second time Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across the county, has...
An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in 2021.
Both programmes have been created as part of Libraries Unlimited’s drive to boost the reading skills of children in the county.
The Secret Book Quest uses a free sticker collection book to set older children a 50-book goal and takes them on a journey through topics...
Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , are taking part in the 15th celebration of Sustrans #BigWalkAndWheel , the UK's largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. Sustrans is a UK based walking, wheeling and cycling charity, and the custodian of the National Cycle Network.
The challenge aims to inspire hundreds of thousands of students to get active on the school run and over a period of 10 days, schools record the number of students walking, scooting or cycling to school. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel inspires students to improve...
Little Devon hosted a wonderful early Mother’s Day Celebration event for Mummies of Babies on Thursday 8th March at Winslade Manor. Cream tea, lots of conversations and new friendships were enjoyed by all.
Join Little Devon for their upcoming event Flower Picking and Vintage Tea on Thursday 2nd May.
Join the club, to pick your own beautiful bouquet of flowers at Amelia’s glorious flower farm and enjoy a vintage tea with the most fabulous views over the Teign Valley and great company!
Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the HANDi paediatric app if they aren’t sure what to do when their child is unwell.
The free app, available to download onto any Apple or Android device, was launched specifically with children in mind and is loaded with expert advice, support and guidance for parents with concerns about their children.
The easy-to-use app was designed with local paediatric consultants to provide clear, concise information for parents and carers.
It covers a range of common conditions such as high temperatures, chestiness,...
Exeter Charity, The Hollow Lane Club is celebrating the success of its holiday clubs this year including its well-loved Summer Club which ran for 12 days across July and August, helping 63 children from 57 different families.
The local charity supports children and young people with complex disabilities, providing year-round clubs and activities helping children socialise with the support of the club’s playworkers.
The Club organised a variety of activities for the children to enjoy in Summer – including group trips off site to locations such as Paignton Zoo and Exeter...
