Family Life

Have you always wanted to explore behind the scenes of a theatre? To see the stage from the wings or lighting box, poke around in the dressing rooms and hear tales from some of the people who work here? Then here's your chance, as the Exeter Northcott is set to throw its doors open to the public for a day of activities and events.

On arrival, you will be greeted with two exciting interactive family events taking place on the Piazza outside. Uncle Tacko brings his 'Dom Tink' an interactive circus style strength tester, with the chance to win prizes, while 'The Imaginarium' hosts the...

There’s no need to struggle for ways to entertain the family over Spring Bank Holiday week. Just look to your local National Trust property, A la Ronde, near Exmouth where there’s a wealth of activities to keep everyone entertained.

On Tuesday 28 May, young naturalists can discover some of the ’mini- beasties’ that live in the meadow at A la Ronde by joining the free mini beast safaris at 11.30am and 2.30pm. National Trust volunteer, Elaine Harrison says: "The whole experience is about introducing children to nature by using their senses... especially looking, listening and...

Families for Children (FFC) Patron Michael Caines MBE and his family officially celebrated and launched the ongoing partnership with Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park as they embark on a second year of fundraising and support. Following the generous donation of £7,500 worth of family passes to FFC adoptive families, Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park have enabled FFC to hold a number of respite days at the park for some of the charity's most 'in need' children and teenagers. In addition to providing a welcome break for their adoptive parents, these days enable the children to let off...

CEDA is a charity based in Exeter that works with adults and young people with disabilities, looking to provide social opportunities and experiences to those that at times can be isolated from the community due to their additional support needs.

BIS-net is a newly launched branch of CEDA, funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund. It stands for Behaviour Interventions Support Network and will look to increase provision in the local area for those families supporting and individual with their behaviour.

This summer will see the launch of services available to...