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What Today’s Families Expect from Modern Service Providers

Today’s families navigate busy schedules, evolving responsibilities, and shifting expectations. As a result, modern service providers are under more pressure than ever to deliver experiences that feel seamless, supportive, and tailored to real-life needs. From healthcare to home maintenance and education to entertainment, families want services that simplify their routines and reduce stress. Understanding these expectations is key for any provider. hoping to build long-term trust and loyalty.

Convenience That Fits Around Real Lives

Convenience is no longer a luxury for families;...

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Make your Christmas magical with Cotley Christmas Tree Farm

In every picture-perfect Christmas scene there is a family gathered around a green and twinkling Christmas tree where beautifully wrapped presents await underneath.

For over 16 years, families across Devon have been embarking on a journey into the idyllic Whimple countryside to visit Helen and Lester Bowker’s Cotley Christmas Tree Farm, to select their perfect Christmas tree.

From small beginnings as a livestock farm, the Christmas tree farming duo now have 25 acres of carefully nurtured Christmas trees ready and waiting to adorn your home this festive season. 2017 saw the...

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Looking for Jennifer...

Authored by whitleyite
Posted: Thu, 10/18/2018 - 3:01am

Is your name Jennifer Susan Phillips, maiden name House, you lived In Wokingham from 1950 to ?? then Dennis is looking to reconnect with you

I have learnt that you married Michael Charles Phillips in 1971 at Exeter and I believe that you still live in the Area. We met in Reading and had a relationship that was far to short, at the time you had brilliant red hair that was dyed black, and you worked at London Bottle Closures.

You travelled to Reading by train, often with your friend "Beatle". we spent some of our time together at the pictures, at the "Tavern" and Reading Town...

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Halloween zombie fun at one of Devon’s most popular attractions

Prepare for Halloween horrors as bloodthirsty zombies return to one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions.

Following the success of last year’s event, The Bear Trail, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is once again being turned over to hordes of creepy zombies.

Sign up now for the event, which takes place on Sunday, October 28. Tackle the trail, wade through the muddy ditches and swing out of the reach of the dangerous lurching zombies as they give chase across the trail’s obstacles – and remember, beware what lurks beneath…

Ben Jordan, owner of...

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Cofton Holidays to host ‘fang-tastic’ events programme during October half term

Multi-award winning Cofton Holidays has announced a Spooktacular programme of events for little monsters this Autumn.

As Halloween creeps closer, Cofton has announced a range of activities perfect for keeping the kids entertained this half term. From Wednesday 24th to Wednesday 31st October 2018, children staying at Cofton Holidays can enjoy fang-tastic magic shows, pumpkin carving, ghostly parties and much more.

On Wednesday 24th and Wednesday 31st October, Halloween fanatics can get crafty in a pumpkin carving session. Kids can get stuck in to creating the spookiest and...

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How to help a loved one when they’re arrested

The moment somebody close to you is arrested, especially if it is your child, you will feel as if your whole world has come crumbling down. You’ll likely go into a frenzy, and that’ll result in you making decisions that benefit neither you nor your loved one.

To deal with such a high-pressure situation, you have to be open to thinking objectively, and you have to resolve to make decisions and take actions that aren’t born of worry. Doing that is the only way you’re going to help and protect your loved one when they are arrested. To see exactly what you need to do to do so, check...

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Kooth Online Counselling and Support Service available in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/15/2018 - 4:50pm

Kooth Online Counselling and Support Service Available in Devon Every Day and Throughout School Holidays

XenZone’s Kooth service, commissioned in Devon gives every child and young person aged 11-18 access to free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support every day and throughout summer holidays.

Kooth is anonymous and free at the point of use. Online counselling is available to users through instant chat messaging from mid-day until 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm until 10pm at weekends. Self-help materials, messaging, mood tracking and other support features are...

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New support helps asylum seeking children make new lives in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/11/2018 - 4:35pm

The county of Devon is providing a chance to start life afresh free from fear for children who have arrived on their own in the UK having fled conflict in their native countries.

Devon has welcomed unaccompanied children seeking asylum since 2015 when under a Home Office programme up to 70 children, displaced from refugee camps outside Calais, were transferred to Devon.

Most moved quickly through the county to be reunited with relatives across the UK. A few remained and have since settled well to life in Devon.

Since then a further 41 children have arrived as part...

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How to survive a long car journey without a tantrum

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/05/2018 - 11:41pm

Travelling with young children can be a daunting thought, especially when it’s in the car. Squabbling siblings and constant requests for toilet stops can be enough to drive parents mad or even put them off the trip all together.

There’s no need to dread travelling however, as last minute UK holiday rental provider, Snaptrip, has put together some top tips to help avoid toddler tantrums when on the road this summer.

1. Keep them entertained

Make sure to pack plenty of toys to avoid young kids getting bored and having a meltdown, or opt for games such as eye spy,...

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6 ways to encourage your children to play outdoors

Authored by Natasha H
Posted: Wed, 08/01/2018 - 2:20pm

Although modern technology brings some incredible things to the world, it has had some unfortunate consequences for younger generations. According to statistics :-

  • Children consume at least 3 hours of media a day
  • 65% of children under the age of 8 watch TV lately
  • Every day, children under 8 spend around 25 minutes playing video games
  • Children begin watching TV at around 9 months of age

These statistics aren't that shocking or worrying for most households, but the problem lies in using too much technology. Although many children...

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East Devon’s Countryside team to run adventurous holiday club in August

A week of fun-filled activities will take place at Seaton Wetlands this summer

The Education Rangers from East Devon District Council’s Countryside service are running a week long summer holiday club, aimed at children aged 7 to 11 years, at Seaton Wetlands from 10am to 4pm daily from Monday 20 August to Friday 24 August.

The week will involve a range of exciting activities including natural crafts, survival skills, campfire cooking, pond dipping and bug hunting.

Spaces can be booked for the whole week or individual days and cost £25 per child or £112 for the whole...

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