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Play for free in Princesshay this summer

Princesshay has unveiled its line-up of summer activities, including PrincessPlay; a free playground, alongside the return of its Independent Market, street food traders and live music for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Exeter.

The start of the school holidays will see the main square transformed into PrincessPlay an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing...

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New Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) introduced

Since the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) was announced in 2015 it has been the topic of much discussion.

The new band came into force on 6th April 2017 and now that it is finally here tomorrow, it is time to ask what this new tax break means for you.

The RNRB has been described as increasing the amount that individuals can pass inheritance tax free from £325,000 to £500,000, however, that is not quite true.

Currently everyone can pass £325,000 to anyone they like. This current ordinary nil rate band can be set against any asset.

The RNRB is different. It is...

Hop over to Crealy for the Most M’egga Easter

Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is gearing up for an Egg-stravaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning adventure park has a show stopping line up of events, activities and musical tribute acts over the Easter holidays, from Saturday 1st April to Monday 17th April. Getting the Easter celebrations off to an egg-stravagent start is the launch of the Junior Driving School. Guests aged three and over can get behind the wheel of a colourful, scaled electric version of the Mini Cooper and navigate the turns and curves on a realistic track. On 2nd April Crealy launches Pop in the Park. Guests...

Mother’s Day search for a Cheeky Panda cub

A PAIR of PANDA parents are marking Mothering Sunday by launching a competition to find the face of their cheeky panda cub.

Julie Chen and Chris Forbes, also known in fun as Mum and Dad Panda are launching a competition to find a child to be the model face of their award-winning Essex-based business, The Cheeky Panda.

The Cheeky Panda makes 3-ply bamboo toilet paper. This means rather than using traditional toilet paper or recycled toilet tissue (which uses de-inking chemicals that can cause potential health hazards), people in the UK will now be able to purchase toilet...

New 'Tinder style' friendship app for mums

Mush is a new free app that connects mums with other local, like-minded mums and generates friendships.

It’s mission is to make the lives of mums more sociable and fun, enabling meet-ups in real life with other mums who can support each other.

A recent study commissioned by Mush found that 80% of mums prefered to go to a playgroup with a friend, 50% go to shops for adult interation, 22% have only one other mum friend and 60% go through a full day without adult interation.

Mush was born through the experience of its founders Katie & Sarah, who had two small...

Families Need Fathers raise awareness of losses of non-resident parent

On Sunday 26 February, the Exeter branch of Families need Fathers are screening a revolutionary documentary about the so-called ‘Men’s Rights Movement’ at The Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre.

Labelled ‘a backlash to feminism’, film-maker Cassie Jaye sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Activists, or MRAs. After a year filming the leaders and followers within the movement, she learns the various ways men are disadvantaged and discriminated against.

The issues range from male victims of domestic violence, suicide and depression to the right...

Half term fun in the East Devon countryside

During half term families can join the East Devon Countryside Rangers at Seaton Wetlands on Tuesday 14 February 2017 for a day of fun learning how to make gardens more wildlife friendly, followed by bird watching for children.

During the Wildlife Gardening event, which will take place between 10am to 2pm, one of the Countryside Rangers will demonstrate willow coppicing and refreshments will be served from the Discovery Hut. No booking is required for this event. Cost for materials: £7.50 per bird box kit, £3 for other craft activities.

Countryside Team Leader, James Chubb...

Enjoy a great value day out this half term at The Donkey Sanctuary

Come rain or shine, there is plenty of fun and adventure to keep the whole family entertained at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this February half term.

With free admission and free parking, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is a great value option this February half term. Open from 9.30am until 4pm every day (winter opening hours), enjoy the great outdoors and meet some of the 500 donkeys, mules and hinnies who are cared for at the Sidmouth site.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the stunning Jurassic Coast, explorers young and old can discover mile upon...

Crealy to giveaway luxury lodge holiday and iPads this February

Visitors to Crealy Adventure Park & Resort could be in with the chance of winning prizes for the whole family in their Fab Feb Giveaway, with over £5,000 worth of rewards to be won. One lucky winner will be drawn daily throughout half term, which runs from Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February.

Josh Haywood, General Manager said: “We are excited for the return of our Fab Feb Giveaway. There are some amazing prizes to be won. It’s our way of thanking our guests, and surprising a lucky family each day throughout the half term.’

The Fab Feb Giveaway prizes include...

Talking about mental health

‘Time to Talk Day’ on Feb 2 aims to encourage around the clock conversations about mental health issues, says a family law specialist who is committed to encouraging more openness about anxiety and stress-related difficulties.

Donna Hart from The Family Law Company, which helps many to deal with difficult and often mentally challenging family issues, explained: “At the moment, too many of those with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless by the way they are treated by others. This is something we can all help to change.

“Talking about mental...

Charity secures funding for adoption support services in SW

Families for Children, local adoption agency and charitable trust, are delighted to announce they have secured a Practice and Improvement Grant from the DfE for Adoption Support.

The grant, of just under half a million pounds, will enable the charity to provide vital new support services to meet the growing and diverse needs of adoptive families and children across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset , Dorset and the Isles of Scilly.

At a crucial time for Adoption in the UK, Families for Children will use the grant to develop a program of new support services to compliment and...

Family Life

Play for free in Princesshay this summer

New Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) introduced

Hop over to Crealy for the Most M’egga Easter

Mother’s Day search for a Cheeky Panda cub

New 'Tinder style' friendship app for mums

Families Need Fathers raise awareness of losses of non-resident parent

Half term fun in the East Devon countryside

Enjoy a great value day out this half term at The Donkey Sanctuary

Crealy to giveaway luxury lodge holiday and iPads this February

Talking about mental health

Charity secures funding for adoption support services in SW

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