With the increase in rental prices and fewer jobs available to young people, more children are relying financially on their parents than ever before.
A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that around three-quarters of parents in the South West admit to helping their children, 18 or over, out of debt in hard times.
Around a third of parents still have their children, 18 or over, living at home without charging them rent to ease the financial strain on their kids.
The research also reveals that 45 per cent of parents feel they weren’t taught enough...
On Saturday 28th February, Exeter Golf and Country Club’s hosted a 10 and under Flybe Mini Green Tennis tournament with players from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset taking part.
The fifteen entrants were split into three groups and took part in a round robin event.
The group winners were Toby Watts (Tarka), Ben Johnson (Exmouth) and Zac Brown (Exmouth) who won all of their four matches.
Billy Turl (Exeter Golf and Country Club) was involved in two of the closest matches. The very first match of the competition, Billy v Toby, was decided by a tie-break with Billy...
Newton Abbot RFC and the Exeter Chiefs have announced a three day Rugby Training Camp this Easter at Newton Abbot Rugby Club starting on Monday 30th March to Wednesday 1st April.
The cost of the camp is £40 for two days with the third day thrown in for free, courtesy of Exeter Chiefs and Centrax, one of Exeter Chiefs key sponsors.
Open to boys and girls from 5 years to 14 years old, the camp has been organised to teach young rugby enthusiasts rugby and multi sports skills from qualified coaches in a fun, action packed environment.
The family of Samuel Crocker, who died following a road traffic collision, have paid tribute to him.
Samuel's family said: "On Saturday afternoon our life was turned upside down when our darling Samuel was knocked down while on his way to visit his friend.
“Later that night the bright light that was Samuel was extinguished.
"We all miss our little 'mole' so much and can't begin to imagine how we move on from the devastating situation we are in now.
"Someone so small has left a massive hole that can never be filled, but he will always be remembered for his...
Following the success of Winter Stories and Snow Crafts at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park with Devon Libraries, the second event in the partnership has been announced. Spring Stories and Mother’s Day Crafts will take place at Devon’s Crealy on Wednesday 11th March 2015.
Guests of all ages are invited to join Buddy Bear and story tellers from Exeter Library at Mamma Mia’s Restaurant at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park from 10am – 1pm for interactive spring time stories and creative Mother’s Day craft sessions.
Grace Ryder, Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s...
The Clockwork Moth bring you the finest shadow puppetry in the west in a timeless saga for all ages. Feast your senses on this little known Grimms take, performed to a striking live musical score. A teenage boy, believed to have been born lucky, embarks on a journey to the underworld and back. Enter a brutal King, a deathly ferryman, a narcissistic Lucifer and a host of wise women, curses, incantations and courtly delights. This is Grimms darkness at its best. Recommended for over 7s.
Your guide to the best music, events and activities taking place in and around Exeter this weekend.
THEATRE
After the Accident Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. Through brilliant storytelling and recognisable characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process which tries to repair something of the harmful consequences of crime. This riveting production...
Wondering how you're going to keep the kids amused during the half term holiday? We've come up with a few suggestions here:
Friday 20 February
Felting Workshop Exeter Cathedral Make a countryside scene or design your own shapes and outlines for your felt square. Your finished product could be used as a wall hanging or cut up to create a broach, finger puppet or maybe a pencil case. Limited spaces, booking only. £4 for the full session (payable on arrival). Ages 6-plus. 10.30am-12.30pm. Call 01392 413174 or email education@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
A host of opportunities to explore Devon the naturally healthy way are on offer during February half term, giving people the chance to take a deep breath of fresh air and make the most of Devon’s fantastic woodlands, parks and urban green spaces, moors and coasts.
Explore Devon is a new website packed with activities and places to go during the February half-term, and ways to entertain the children; offering the chance to go outdoors and get muddy, build a den, collect bark rubbings, climb a tree or play hide and seek.
Winter in Devon is a great time to wrap up warm and...
Thousands of items of counterfeit “Frozen” merchandise, including dolls and costumes, have been seized in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards service.
Investigations are continuing, but the authorities have issued a warning , alerting people to the potential dangers.
“We are concerned that children could be playing with these potentially dangerous dolls or wearing costumes which are highly flammable,” says Councillor Roger Croad, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Trading Standards service.
