Family Life

Exeter is the second most pet-friendly UK city

Norwich has been named the most pet-friendly UK city for a city break according to new research.

Howden Insurance analysed Airbnb and Booking.com property listings available over a weekend (Friday to Sunday), to discover which UK towns and cities have the highest percentage of properties which allow guests to bring their pets.

The ten most pet-friendly UK towns and cities are outlined below:

Rank

Town/City

Total number of available properties (Airbnb and Booking.com )

Number of listings where pets are allowed

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Val Watson

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Families living for the weekend as they embrace the great outdoors

Authored by DevonPRNews
Posted: Mon, 03/19/2018 - 5:08pm

Children are now spending more time outside for the first time in recent years, a new survey has revealed – with families living for the weekend and using school holidays to embrace the great outdoors. A whopping 96% of families now say that they make a concerted effort to spend as much time outside together as possible in their free time – making up for busy weekdays at school and work with countryside walks and fun days out.

Despite some Government reports* suggesting that children simply don’t get outside enough in 2018, the survey of over 1,000 parents, commissioned by award-...

Easter Eggsplorer trail

Come and explore Seaton Wetlands Explore the wetlands to find eight special bird boxes.

Discover which birds live at Seaton Wetlands and which have been laying their eggs in the special bird boxes.

Complete the trail to win a prize.

Short sections of the trail are unsuitable for buggies.

Collect a trail from the Lookout, 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday or the Discovery Hut, 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday

No booking required, £2 per trail.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2017/easter-eggsplorer-trail/

Exeter joins in national recognition of baby loss

On Saturday 14th April 2018 at 1pm, Exeter Cathedral will hold the first in a set of national remembrance services for people who have experienced baby loss, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.

Nearly 20 services will be held around the UK, allowing bereaved parents, families and friends to join together in acknowledging and remembering babies that have gone too soon.

The services are organised by The Mariposa Trust, which held its first service at Exeter Cathedral in 2012, and celebrated its 100th service at the end of 2017 in Westminster, London.

The...

RD&E’s annual Service of Remembering and Sharing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/13/2018 - 9:06pm

Every year, the RD&E holds a service to support all those who have been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth or neo-natal death. The Service of Remembering and Sharing is led by one of the hospital's chaplains and is open to anyone, whether bereavement is recent or from many years ago.

This year it will be held on Sunday 18 March at 2pm in the Chapel at the RD&E’s Wonford site on Barrack Road, Exeter. It is a simple service, with an opportunity to remember in a safe space, to light a candle or view our memorial books. Members of the Exeter SANDS group will also be present...

Getting your family through divorce

Falling out of love is no one’s fault. Relationships end, and it’s not fair to place any blame or guilt on yourself when they do. Of course, not every relationship ends amicably. Feelings get hurt, you feel betrayed, and hurt, and it’s hard to not externalise what you are feeling. Divorces can be amicable, and they can get ugly, but when you have a family together your children must always be your number one priority. However, dealing with divorce and matters related to the custody of the children is a lot more complicated than one would expect, because according to www.claremoreattorneys...

Have you lost a loved one to cancer?

FORCE is launching a new project to offer more support to people who have lost a loved one to cancer.

The area’s leading local cancer support charity already offers face-to-face support and advice for those who have lost a family member to the disease.

It is now starting a pilot scheme to provide FORCE Bereavement Support Days. The first one will be held at Cardinal Newman House in Exeter on Thursday March 22 (10-4) and there are still places available.

The support day is open to anyone bereaved by a cancer death from three to 18 months ago.

It is free to...

Half term activities that help develop your child

All children look forward to the school holidays. It gives them a chance to let off steam from school, catch up with their friends or laze around the house. For parents though, having the kids out of school can be stressful; half term activities can cost a lot of money and you may need to rearrange work commitments. What’s more, as a parent, you don’t want your child sitting in front of the TV all week long, or glued to their phone. So, what are the activities you can do as a family which don’t cost too much and can also be beneficial for your child’s development?

Family film club...

Reasons to Get Outside this Winter

Authored by DevonPRNews
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2018 - 4:31pm

Despite the arrival of the new year and, with it, a flurry of new year’s resolutions, winter is a time when it can be tempting to let good habits slide - often in favour of hibernating in front of the TV with a giant box of chocolates. But with the decreased exposure to sunlight that comes with shorter, darker days, Vitamin D levels are at an all-time low in winter, often leaving you feeling lethargic, low and sapped of energy. Getting some fresh air is more important than ever now, and for more reasons than you might think.

Mark Simpson, Managing Director at much-loved Ashburton...

A fun-tastic February half term in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2018 - 12:58pm

February half term is just around the corner. It’s the first school holiday of the new year and if you’re looking to give the children a great week off from school, and treat them to some fun family days out, then Devon’s Top Attractions have plenty of things to offer. There are some great ideas at their all-weather attractions which will be sure to keep the whole family occupied and entertained throughout the half term.

Get your boots on and RE-WILD yourself at Wildwood Escot! There’s a wild surprise around every corner. Meet the wolves, lynx, red squirrels, wildcat, wild boar and...

Have you thought about writing a Will?

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 12:49pm

From antique buses to engagement rings, legacy gifts have been at the heart of Hospiscare’s 35 year journey.

Ever since Hospiscare started back in 1982, local people have been remembering Hospiscare in their Wills. It’s because of those kind supporters that we’re able to continue helping local people make the most of life. In fact gifts in Wills now help care for around one in five of our patients.

Hospiscare’s Legacy Administrator Elizabeth Bevan said: “It always feels a privilege to be chosen for such a generous and thoughtful personal gift, often made many years before...

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