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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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A Touch of the Wild canoe trips

A day or weekend of foraging and learning Bushcraft skills on the river.

A Touch of the Wild will be joining the team at Winding River Canoe for some epic paddling on the beautiful River Dart, stopping enroute to forage for shellfish and other wild foods to cook up at lunchtime over the campfire.

There will be opportunities to learn some key bushcraft skills, including how to light a fire without matches, and have a go at some natural crafts and cordage.

During the weekend trip you'll stop in the evening at a secret spot by the water's edge to set up camp....

Fairies found in Exeter!

Are there fairies at the bottom of your garden?

Maybe not, but Exeter's Fizz Photography have created a magical wonderland in their studio that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief.

Award winning photographer Jill English is now offering a Fizz Fairy photo session at her luxury studio in Bowhill House Exeter.

Jill says: "Every little girl has a Tinkerbell just wanting to escape, and we have so much fun the children pretty soon forget I'm taking their photos".

It makes for a fab fun fairy experience, and the photos are so natural,...

Half-term fun at Castle Drogo

There’s lot’s going on at Castle Drogo this half-term – from following a nature trail to building a home for nature.

“Castle Drogo and the surrounding 700 acre estate is the perfect place to explore, get muddy, jump in a puddle and build a den,” says Visitor Services Assistant, April Braund.

Every day, from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February, 11am-4pm, families can follow a nature trail through the grounds to discover more about the wildlife that lives around the castle. The trail costs £1.50 and includes a prize at the end.

Families can also become part of a ‘Wild...

The 2015 relationship: You, your partner and Facebook

Love should be in the air in Exeter this weekend as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, yet new research finds old fashioned romance is under threat from 21st century living.

Michael Spiers Jewellers, renowned independent jewellers based in Exeter, polled people in the South West to gauge attitudes to love in 2015 and found that busy lifestyles and technology addictions are stunting relationships and putting a dampener on romance.* The survey revealed 42% of people think that there are too many distractions in modern society that get in the way of true love. They point the finger of...

29% of people in Exeter ain’t got that loving feeling

29% of people in Exeter who are in a relationship will spend nothing on their other halves this Valentine’s Day, according to new research commissioned by shopping and price comparison website Give as you Live.

Exeter is less romantic than the rest of the country, as a quarter of Brits will spend nothing this Valentine’s Day. In the gender stakes, the ladies across the country are the least romantic this Valentine’s Day with nearly a third (29%) of women in a relationship planning to shun gift buying this year, compared to 23% of men in relationships.

Leaving it late, 13%...

Pensioner bonds availability to be extended

Chancellor George Osborne has (8 February 2015) announced the government will extend the availability of its hugely popular 65 plus pensioner bonds.

Highlighting latest sales figures which show it has seen the biggest sale of any retail financial product in Britain’s modern history, the Chancellor confirmed that the pensioner bonds will now be on sale for 4 months, until 15 May 2015, so that everyone who wants to invest can do so.

£7.5 billion of the 65 plus pensioner bonds have been sold so far, with over 610,000 savers purchasing bonds since their launch in January this...

Fostering information event in Exeter

People interested in becoming foster carers are invited to attend an information event run by Foster Care Associates (FCA) at Sainsbury's Pinhoe store in Exeter on Wednesday 11 February, 10am-2pm.

Potential foster carers can find out first-hand from FCA carers and social workers how to get involved and help dozens of children and young people in Exeter and throughout the South West who are in need of a foster family.

Sherree Cole, registered manager for FCA South West, said: “There is an urgent need for more foster carers in Exeter and the South West. We are actively...

Get creative at Knightshayes this half-term

Knightshayes, the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, has teamed up with the education organisation Daisi to provide fun and thought-provoking arts activities for families this February half-term holiday. Knightshayes has become a heritage partner to the Daisi project ‘Remembering the First World War: what it means to us’. This commemorative project, funded by a £34,800 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, provides exciting workshops which enable families and young-persons community groups in Tiverton to explore local stories from that time. The young people are then...

Dinosaur on the loose at Devon’s Crealy

A dinosaur is on the loose at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. The life size dinosaur has escaped from the Dino Jeeps ride and is on the rampage at the Park. Guests are invited to help the Crealy Ranger find the prehistoric beast during February Half Term. (14 -22 February).

The escaped dinosaur has left a trail of destruction behind her which means there’s no shortage of clues to locate her whereabouts. Courageous explorers are invited to help find the roaring beast and those who dare to get close enough will be in for a thrill of a lifetime.

Josh Haywood, general...

Making family law more accessible

Leading South West legal specialist The Family Law Company has recently launched the first in a series of videos explaining aspects of family law in a straightforward way.

The short animation, produced by Exeter video specialist Bitpod, is entitled ‘How to get divorced in three simple steps’ and aims to help those who know little or nothing of the divorce process.

Marketing Manager, Kirsten Clarke said: “Obtaining a divorce is often quite simple, but it can seem overwhelming to start with, particularly when someone is going through an emotional time.

“The video...

Family Life

How to protect your familial inheritance without losing its value

A Touch of the Wild canoe trips

Fairies found in Exeter!

Half-term fun at Castle Drogo

The 2015 relationship: You, your partner and Facebook

29% of people in Exeter ain’t got that loving feeling

Pensioner bonds availability to be extended

Fostering information event in Exeter

Get creative at Knightshayes this half-term

Dinosaur on the loose at Devon’s Crealy

Making family law more accessible

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