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Yoga for Children in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/25/2015 - 4:42pm

Exeter’s first Yoga for Children classes have now been launched.

There are 4 types of yoga classes designed specifically for children from aged 2 – 16 years old.

Parent and toddler yoga (aged 2-4 years, yoga cubs (3-7) yoga bears (8- 11) and yoga for teenagers from age 12 +. Yoga for children have also set up new innovation family yoga classes where families and children can practice yoga together.

Yoga is fun, it helps with concentration, it improves coordination and balance, it is a great way to build confidence and keep children fit and healthy.

It can...

Penultimate fixture of the season

Event Date: 
28/09/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Spend an afternoon at Newton Abbot Racecourse and enjoy thrilling jumps racing on Monday 28 September.

The first race is at 14:00 and gates open at 12:00. The last race is at 16:30.

Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Sunday 27 September. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Remember – Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid photographic ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

The racecourse also offers entry to all disabled...

Roots A Capella Choir needs you!

Authored by Sarah Owen
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 4:09am

Are you aged 13-18? Do you love to sing? Then here’s your chance!

Roots A Capella is run by Devon-based music charity, Wren Music, and meets in St. Sidwell’s Community Centre in central Exeter, just minutes away from the bus station.

The choir meets once a month on Sundays and is a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, learn a huge range of songs from all over the world as well as take part in high calibre performances around the region.

In the last term, Roots A Capella have had an exiting run of performances, including at Exeter Cathedral and Torquay...

Project aims to empower children in care

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:54am

A first year University of Exeter Law student has founded a project focused on improving the prospects of children in care.

Michael Berry, who is also a self-employed paralegal with the Fostering Foundation, is a care leaver himself and believes not enough is being done to give the child a voice and empower them with the self-confidence to have an active role in deciding their future.

The Avolve project aims to improve pupil performance at GCSE level, with currently only 17.3% of children in care achieving five A*-C level grades.

Michael explains: “As GCSEs act, in...

There is life after GCSEs

As teenagers digest their GCSE results they are reminded that there is life after exams. This is the first year that teenagers, up to the age of 18 are legally required to stay in education, training or get a job with accredited training- something that the Government calls 'raising the age of participation'.

More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-polic... Gone are the days when you could walk away from education aged 16. David Allison, boss of www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk a website that matches young people to...

Holiday fun at Isca Church

Authored by Liz Straw
Posted: Tue, 08/18/2015 - 12:01pm

Children had lots of fun at an Exeter church summer holiday club, with games, drama, crafts, stories and a sports day.

Staff and volunteers from Isca Church welcomed 67 children to the club, which had the theme Polar Explorers, and took place at Willowbrook School.

They held their sports day at the Exeter Arena and later enjoyed a high-spirited prize giving and bbq at the new The Beacon, youth and community centre in Beacon Heath.

Duncan Medlock, Isca Church children’s worker, said: “We had an amazing week with lots of fun, games, crafts and teams chanting their...

Fundraising with a twist at Crealy

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/11/2015 - 10:59am

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is working in partnership with Radio Exe to celebrate National Rollercoaster Day on Sunday 16th August 2015 to help raise vital funds for Crealy’s charity of the year, Children’s Hospice South West.

National Rollercoaster Day celebrates the nation’s greatest thrill seeking ride. Devon’s Crealy is home to three family friendly rollercoasters, with its newest addition The Twister, which opened in July.

Devon’s Crealy together with the team from Radio Exe are offering guests the rare opportunity to skip the queues to ride their favourite...

Try something wild this summer at Killerton

If you need some family inspiration this summer then look no further than Killerton. The Outdoor Team has created an action packed programme of weekly events for August that will inspire and entertain all members of your family. Some of these events are a first for Killerton, and the National Trust Rangers are very excited at this new opportunity to show off the wild side of the estate.

‘Try it Tuesdays’ give taster sessions of sports and activities including rock climbing, laser clay pigeon shooting, cricket, tag rugby, archery and more. You can turn up and join in any time...

Topsham Flower Club presents: Let’s Celebrate

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 3:45pm to 29/08/2015 - 3:45pm
Venue: 
St Nicholas Methodist Church, Topsham

Exhibits, demonstrations, home produce, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches.

Opening times

Thursday 27 August: 10am-4.30pm Friday 28 August: 10am-4.30pm Saturday 29 August: 9am-noon

A children’s flower arranging competition will take place on Thursday 27 August at The Malthouse at The Globe Inn, Tophsham for children aged 5-16. Everything is provided, just bring yourselves, entry is free.

Explore the natural world with Devon rangers

Join the East Devon District Council Countryside rangers during the summer holidays to explore some local habitats and discover more fascinating facts about the world of rockpools and bugs.

Did you know for example that male and female crabs can be identified from the shape of their tail or that crickets have ‘ears’ on their legs?

East Devon's rangers will be leading the rockpool rambles so just turn up at the events and bring a net and bucket if you have them. Events are free but donations are welcome, and will help the team continue the events programme in the future....

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