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How to protect your familial inheritance without losing its value

Preserving the value of a familial inheritance needs great planning and strategic decision-making. With inheritance tax receipts reaching record levels and estates becoming more complex to manage, protecting your family's wealth demands a proactive approach.

Understanding Probate Loans

The probate process can create some financial pressure for beneficiaries and executors. During this period, assets remain locked within the estate whilst essential expenses continue to mount. Probate loans provide crucial access to funds before probate completes , allowing families to...

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Easter 'Eggs-travaganza' at Crealy

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is gearing up for an Eggs-travaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning Park is set to have a show stopping line up of events and activities over the Easter holidays, from 28th March through to 12th April.

Over 5000 Easter eggs feature in the largest ever Easter egg hunt Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has created. The much loved Easter egg hunt will take place from Friday 3rd April until Monday 6th April. Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the Easter fun and follow the trail to find clues and solve puzzles on their adventure...

Country park to get new play area

Children and families will soon have even more to enjoy when visiting the Grand Western Canal Country Park, with plans underway to create a play area in the Canal Basin in Tiverton.

The new facilities will be located on the little-used grassy area at the very end of the towpath where it meets Canal Hill.

Canal Ranger’s are talking to local children, and their parents and carers, to help decide on what equipment to install in the play area. Following this, design and tendering work will take place during the summer, with construction due to take place during the autumn and...

More SW parents bailing out their children than ever before

With the increase in rental prices and fewer jobs available to young people, more children are relying financially on their parents than ever before.

A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that around three-quarters of parents in the South West admit to helping their children, 18 or over, out of debt in hard times.

Around a third of parents still have their children, 18 or over, living at home without charging them rent to ease the financial strain on their kids.

The research also reveals that 45 per cent of parents feel they weren’t taught enough...

Ten great places to play in Exeter

Spring is in the air and it's time to get out and play!

www.playmapp.co.uk , the website showing free places to play, features over 120 playgrounds and parks within 10 miles of Exeter. To get you started, we've put together a guide showing ten of the best...

St Thomas Pleasure Ground http://playmapp.co.uk/south-west/devon/east-devon/st-thomas-pleasure-gro...

St Thomas Pleasure Ground has a large children’s playground, seasonal paddling pool, public toilets and parkland. The playground is suitable for toddlers and under 12s and has a range of equipment...

Make a date for donkey week

Take a look behind the scenes at The Donkey Sanctuary as the Sidmouth sanctuary throws open its doors to the public for a whole week of donkey-related activities and exclusive access to farms that aren’t usually open to visitors.

The week runs from 5-12 May 2015 at Slade House Farm.

For those who can’t make it along every day you can just ‘dip’ in and enjoy one fun-filled donkey day out.

Paccombe Farm near Sidmouth is also holding a fun day on Saturday 9 May. You'll find trailer rides, fun and games, the chance to explore their world famous training centre and you'...

Little walks for little (and grown-up) people in East Devon

On Sunday 15 March children are invited to make a natural present for mum at ‘Making Mothers’ Day special’ at the Younghayes Centre in Cranbrook, EX5 7DR.

This free event is suitable for all ages and there is no need to book. Accompanied children may drop in between 10am and 12.30pm to create a unique gift of wooden jewellery or stained glass windows with pressed flowers.

The team always aims to encourage an interest in nature from an early age, and our ‘Little ones’ walks’ use outside games and activities to introduce children under the age of seven years to our green...

Exeter Chiefs' Easter Rugby Camp

Newton Abbot RFC and the Exeter Chiefs have announced a three day Rugby Training Camp this Easter at Newton Abbot Rugby Club starting on Monday 30th March to Wednesday 1st April.

The cost of the camp is £40 for two days with the third day thrown in for free, courtesy of Exeter Chiefs and Centrax, one of Exeter Chiefs key sponsors.

Open to boys and girls from 5 years to 14 years old, the camp has been organised to teach young rugby enthusiasts rugby and multi sports skills from qualified coaches in a fun, action packed environment.

The sessions will be delivered on...

Bird fun at Living Coasts

At Living Coasts, the theme for 2015 is Dive & Flight. Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium is celebrating everything that flies in the air or dives in the water. Staff will use the theme in talks, quizzes, craft workshops and trails.

At Easter there will be an Easter Egg trail, live chicks and a crazy Easter Bunny Dive Show. The cute chicks will be in Front of House between Good Friday and Easter Monday (3rd to 6th April). Children will be able to follow a fun trail around the zoo and receive a chocolaty treat when they finish.

On Wednesday 8th April there will be a...

Sign up for a holiday club with a difference

Woodland Adventure Club is THE most adventurous Holiday Club around!

Your kids will get up to all sorts, learning woodland skills, getting muddy and making new friends.

It's a Holiday Club with a difference, packed with fun and excitement in the woods. Based at our camp at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter and run by qualified, experienced staff, your children will play & explore the woods, build dens, light campfires, track mini-beasts, toast marshmallows and more.

Recommended by parents: "My 7 year old boy had a fabulous day at the Woodland Adventure Club,...

Your guide to half term family fun

Wondering how you're going to keep the kids amused during the half term holiday? We've come up with a few suggestions here:

Friday 20 February

Felting Workshop Exeter Cathedral Make a countryside scene or design your own shapes and outlines for your felt square. Your finished product could be used as a wall hanging or cut up to create a broach, finger puppet or maybe a pencil case. Limited spaces, booking only. £4 for the full session (payable on arrival). Ages 6-plus. 10.30am-12.30pm. Call 01392 413174 or email education@exeter-cathedral.org.uk

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Family Life

How to protect your familial inheritance without losing its value

Easter 'Eggs-travaganza' at Crealy

Country park to get new play area

More SW parents bailing out their children than ever before

Ten great places to play in Exeter

Make a date for donkey week

Little walks for little (and grown-up) people in East Devon

Exeter Chiefs' Easter Rugby Camp

Bird fun at Living Coasts

Sign up for a holiday club with a difference

Your guide to half term family fun

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