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Children say foster parents are their 'rock' as agency is Ofsted Outstanding

A fostering agency where ‘children do exceptionally well’ has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating following its latest inspection in February 2026.

Foster parents at Foster Care Associates (FCA) South Western, in Exeter were praised for being ‘fierce advocates’ for children in their care and for ensuring children’s stability in their homes.

The report highlighted the agency’s therapist who supports foster parents, staff and children and young people, describing their input as ‘invaluable in helping them develop practical, bespoke strategies that make a positive...

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Kids eat free this weekend at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park

Lots of little mouths to feed this weekend? Then head to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, where children under the age of 14 can eat for free on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July! Offering even more value for money, with every adult meal you can fuel your children’s adventures for free. Choose to fill up at three selected restaurants on the park including the authentic American diner, Route 66 to enjoy a locally sourced burger; enjoy the real taste of Italy at Mamma Mia’s Pasta and Pizza Italian Bistro or head to SFC to enjoy some fresh, tasty chicken.

After you have filled up you...

Public voting now open for Devon Venus Awards: Heart FM Business Mother

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for your favourite Business Mother, sponsored by Heart FM.

The Shortlist is as follows:

Alexis Bowater (Bowater Communications)
Alison Benney (EnlightenHR Limited)
Debbi Moore (Big Wave Media)
Donna Baker (Here For A Day Ltd)
Elaine Isaac (Convallis Software Ltd)
Janette Davey (Your Baby and You)
Julia Bramble (BrambleBuzz)
Julie

A week of wildlife discovery with Devon Wildlife Trust

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a week of wildlife discovery aimed at children aged 8-11.

This series of days takes place at DWT's Woodah Farm, close to Exeter, in the heart of the beautiful Teign Valley. Trips to DWT's Cricklepit Mill in Exeter will also form part of the week.

Activities will include birdwatching, wildlife adventure walks, animal tracking and plant/animal identification. Join DWT's resident wildlife experts for a fun and outdoors alternative to school holiday clubs.

Booking is essential, and the deadline is 5pm on Friday 28 June.

Visit www....

Registration is Open - Recharge and Achieve More!

There are only 125 places available for the Recharge and Achieve More Day. And we at Mumazing Success, are rewarding the first 50 mums who take action with a 73% DISCOUNT.

Here’s where you can register for 73% off: http://www.recharge-and-achieve-more.co.uk

We’re offering this special discount as a way to say THANK YOU to all the people who support us and read The Exeter Daily .

Be one of the first to register for Recharge and Achieve More Day and get a 73% Discount And Get THREE Exclusive Free Bonuses.

If the 73% discount isn’t enough to have you heading to...

24 hours until registration....

A message from the Founder of Mumazing Success, Lucy Flanagan....

Good Morning

I am so grateful for all of your lovely comments that I have received, I have been blown away by your responses.

In my last message I shared with you a little of my story, which certainly resonated with many of you.

The road to the Recharge and Achieve More Day I have had quite a lot of problems in just putting this event on. One of the issues that people kept raising was the price of the day.

I was talking to someone only the other day who saw the price of the day as...

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

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...

Buddy and Blossom celebrate the start of Wimbledon tennis mania

The multi-award-winning Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is set to get behind this year’s top British Wimbledon hopefuls by offering families with the following surnames (Andy) Murray, (Laura) Robson, and (Heather) Watson free entry into the park during the competition from Monday 24 June – Sunday 7 July 2013.

To celebrate the Wimbledon Championships, Devon’s Crealy mascots Buddy and Blossom have been practising their tennis skills on court, with Crealy’s loveable villain Red Tooth Max as umpire. Ranked number 2 in the world, Andy Murray beat Germany’s Benjamin Becker in his...

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Not long to go before you can register for Recharge and Achieve More Day on Friday 19 July and we have already been receiving emails, tweets and likes about it!

We are happy to hear from you that it is something you want and value.

Lucy's own story of her struggle to success has been an incredible journey.

She had a successful career in a job she absolutely loved with promotion after promotion. She was at the peak of her career when she received some terrible news. She couldn’t have children.

She was devastated; she had always assumed that it wouldn’t be a...

Woodbury children choose exciting new play equipment

Fantastic improvements to a playpark in Woodbury have taken a step closer to completion as local children have chosen their favourite design.

Woodbury Parish Council and East Devon District Council have been working closely together and with local children to make £25,000 worth of eagerly anticipated improvements to the Woodbury Village Green play area. This is a play area for children aged 8 and under.

£17,500 has been contributed by developers through Section 106 funding for play and £7,500 given to the project by Woodbury Parish Council. The Section 106 money was a...

Float like a butterfly to A la Ronde

From a tiny egg, via a crawly caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly, come and celebrate the butterflies and moths that are native to Britain on 5 and 6 July at A la Ronde, near Exmouth.

The Big Butterfly Weekend, which runs from 11am–4pm, will have experts on hand to help you discover all sorts of interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. You will be able to take a guided walk in the wildflower meadow to find out how to spot and identify some of our native species (take your own binoculars); and you can learn about the plants that attract butterflies.

This year,...

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Children say foster parents are their 'rock' as agency is Ofsted Outstanding

Kids eat free this weekend at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park

Public voting now open for Devon Venus Awards: Heart FM Business Mother

A week of wildlife discovery with Devon Wildlife Trust

Registration is Open - Recharge and Achieve More!

24 hours until registration....

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

Buddy and Blossom celebrate the start of Wimbledon tennis mania

Has this happened to you too?

Woodbury children choose exciting new play equipment

Float like a butterfly to A la Ronde

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