holiday club

Westbank's Kidzone Childcare Manager Lucy Elliott with one of the toddlers

Devon preschool graded ‘Good’ in its first year of operation

A small, friendly preschool near Exeter that welcomed its first intake of young children last spring has already received a good grade.

In a recent Ofsted inspection, the Kidzone at Exminster - operated by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care - was described as a ‘Good Provider’.

The charity’s preschool for Over 2s opened its doors at the end of April 2022, with just three children attending over three days. Since then, it has quadrupled its numbers and extended its opening hours. The facility now looks after 12 young children over five days and has recently...

Westbank's Kidzone Manager Lucy Elliott with two of the preschoolers in her care

Westbank expands its Kidzone as ‘Outstanding’ local childminder joins the charity

Local health and wellbeing charity Westbank will soon be providing even more services and facilities for preschool and school-aged children near Exeter, overseen by a highly-experienced new Childcare Manager.

The expansion of Westbank’s Kidzone will give families in the Exminster area the option of wraparound childcare - a ‘one-stop’ facility for drop-off and pick-up - and a stimulating new indoor-outdoor environment where their children can play and explore.

Lucy Elliott recently joined the Westbank team as Kidzone Childcare Manager. Lucy has more than 12 years of...

Hallowe'en Holiday Club

Event Date: 
27/10/2014 - 9:00am to 30/10/2014 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Haldon Forest Park, Nr Exeter

Halloween Holiday Club - Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Oct

Join the A Touch of the Wild team at Haldon Forest Park for some spooky days in the woods during October half term.

At our Halloween Holiday Club we will be serving up a witches brew, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, making pumpkin soup, playing trick or treat games and loads more! Let's scare your socks off with our amazing Halloween Holiday Club!

The day runs from 9.00am - 3.30pm with extended care available from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. You can book for just one, or more days.

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Woodland Adventure Club

Event Date: 
27/10/2014 - 9:00am to 30/10/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Haldon Forest Park, Nr Exeter

Woodland Adventure Club

Are you looking for an adventurous Holiday Club for your 6 - 13 year old this October half term?

Then why not try Woodland Adventure Club at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter.

Packed with fun and excitement in the woods, they’ll get up to all sorts, building dens, learning woodland skills, cooking round the campfire and making new friends. The Holiday Club is run by qualified and experienced staff in a safe and supported environment and you can book for just one, or more days.

Monday 27 - Thursday 30 October 2014

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Woodland Adventure Club

Event Date: 
26/08/2014 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Haldon Forest Park

Woodland Adventure Club Are you looking for an adventurous Holiday Club for your 6 - 13 year old this Summer? Then why not try Woodland Adventure Club at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter. Packed with fun and excitement in the woods, they’ll get up to all sorts, building dens, learning woodland skills, cooking round the campfire and making new friends. The Holiday Club is run by qualified and experienced staff in a safe and supported environment and you can book for just one, or more days. Monday 4th-Friday 8th August Monday 11th-Friday 15th August Monday 18th-Friday 22nd August Tuesday 26th...

Finding a Holiday Club

Authored by RosieSymes
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2013 - 2:31pm

The summer holidays are upon us and many parents have yet to find their children a suitable holiday club to attend while they are working.

With such a vast range of clubs all over Exeter and the surrounding area it’s no wonder parents and children alike find it a hard job choosing the perfect one; that’s why we’ve made it simpler for you. Below there are some of our favourite holiday clubs, each located in Exeter with a synopsis and in categories so that you don’t have to wade through websites until your eyes hurt because this is the only website you’ll need. However, many may be...

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

Authored by Theatrebugs
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2013 - 9:05am

Countdown is officially on now Mums and Dads! Just 28 more sleeps until …. The Summer Holidays!

But don’t panic… we’ll gladly take the little ones off your hands for five fun-filled days of of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts. On day five we hit the stage to put on our breathtaking performance of….

The First Ever Whale Story

(the critics have already given us 5 stars, they just know it’s going to be a cracker)

Perry Pirate parks his pirate ship on top of the Sula Sea Fairy’s house- how very silly! Luckily the tiniest fish in the...

Kids Cookery Workshops

Event Date: 
19/08/2013 - 8:30am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
St Peters School, Quarry Lane, EX2 5AP

Join us in our fun kitchen sessions to cook up a storm. Our Fun Kitchen sessions in Exeter are where you can meet like minded budding chefs to learn cooking techniques and produce some culinary masterpieces!

Join our very own Devon Life and Pride of Devon award-winning teacher, and fantastic team of teaching professionals who bring cooking to life!

You'll be making your own lunch, creating some tasty bakes, plus grown ups will love that you'll be making a family dish to take home at the end of the day!

Just bring yourselves - we provide ingredients, recipe cards to...

Fun Cookery Workshops for kids

Event Date: 
13/08/2013 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
St Peters School, Quarry Lane, EX2 5AP

Join us in our fun kitchen sessions to cook up a storm. Meet like-minded budding chefs to learn cooking techniques and produce some culinary masterpieces!

Join our very own Devon Life and Pride of Devon award-winning teacher, and fantastic team of teaching professionals who bring cooking to life!

You'll be making your own lunch, creating some tasty bakes, plus grown ups will love that you'll be making a family dish to take home at the end of the day!

Just bring yourselves- we provide ingredients, recipe cards to take home and use of aprons and chef hats. Sessions...

Holiday Cookery Workshops for Kids

Event Date: 
12/08/2013 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
St Peters School, Quarry Lane, EX

Join us in our fun kitchen sessions to cook up a storm. Our Fun Kitchen sessions in Exeter are where you can meet like minded budding chefs to learn cooking techniques and produce some culinary masterpieces!

Join our very own Devon Life and Pride of Devon award-winning teacher, and fantastic team of teaching professionals who bring cooking to life!

You'll be making your own lunch, creating some tasty bakes, plus grown ups will love that you'll be making a family dish to take home at the end of the day!

Just bring yourselves - we provide ingredients, recipe cards to...

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