Rather than seeing other children go without toys in the festive season, research from Argos and Barnardo’s shows that 95 per cent of children would happily give up some of their Christmas presents, if it meant a disadvantaged child could enjoy a happier Christmas.
And the spirit of Christmas continues with children also sharing their time, the new study revealing that 54 per cent of children spend time during their Christmas break supporting various causes with bake sales, sponsored silences, carol concerts and charitable donations.
This Autumn half term from Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November, The Bike Shed Theatre, in Exeter’s Fore Street, will be transformed into a kitchen, dining room, and story-world for the arrival of Tortoise & Hare- as they make a meal of storytelling. The perfect show for children ages 5 and up (and their parents) it includes a three-course meal crafted from fine local produce, as literature and cuisine combine. Just one catch, you’re the cook!
Early bird tickets are available for £5 until the end of September here: http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/tortoise-...
Are you tired of your outgrown children's clothes taking up valuable storage space?
Bring them along to update your child's wardrobe and offer another child the chance to wear something different.
HOW IT WORKS:
FIRST: Sort out your good quality, clean baby or children's clothes , shoes, and accessories in advance of the event (no underwear or school uniform please)
THEN Drop them off at the event venue between 12pm - 2pm on the day
Young cyclists have the opportunity to take part in a Go Ride Racing cyclo-cross event for beginners on Saturday (27 September).
The event at Mincinglake Valley Park in Exeter is an opportunity for young people aged from seven to 16 years old to get their first taste of one of the nation’s fastest growing cycling disciplines, cyclo-cross.
Cyclo-cross events are multi-lap races of a set course that includes obstacles, such as hurdles or sand pits, which mean riders need to dismount and run with their bike. The entry-level Go-Ride Racing event will be hosted by British...
An innovative programme bringing actors into classrooms across Devon to encourage and support children to make healthier choices on diet and exercise has been selected to feature in this week’s British Science Festival.
The Healthy Lifestyles Programme is being run by specialists from the University of Exeter Medical School and Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.
The programme sees Year 5 pupils work with a drama group who play the part of four characters: Snacky Sam, Disorganised Duncan, Active Amy and Football Freddie.
Parents in the South West fear their children will be locked out of their home towns in future as house prices and rents continue to rise.
According to figures from a new YouGov poll for the National Housing Federation, 72 per cent of English parents are worried about rising rent levels and 81 per cent about rising house prices and the impact of both on the next generation. Of those in the South West, over a third (39 per cent) believe it is unlikely their youngsters will have the chance to rent or buy a home in the area where they have grown up.
As you prepare to head home for the evening, here's a survey that will ring true with many.
For a new study has revealed that in the South West, parents have a staggering 91 battles a week with their children – and win 73 of them. · The most common battles take place around bedtime when mums and dads desperately try to get their children to go to sleep without a fight. · Cleaning up their mess, not allowing junk food and getting them to brush their teeth were also amongst the constant clashes between parents and offspring. · Researchers studied 2,000 parents of children aged one to...
After the success of Escot's Tree Top Adventure in 2013 we bring you The Great Big Tree Climbing Company. Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic tree in Escot's grounds. They will teach you how to enter a tree's canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can't be found on the ground and if you're feeling brave take the zip wire back down! Each session contains a maximum of seven participants, creating a unique and...
The Exetreme Imagination Festival comes to Exeter Cathedral!
Together, our aim is to promote creative writing for and by young people, as well as for older generations who wish to reminisce over their own childhood memories and writings.
We are excited to offer a number of workshops and activities over the half term week, hosted by three prominent, local children’s authors who live in or come from Devon.
For more information and to book, please call 01392 413174
Monday 27 October 2014
Fantasy fanatic? Adventure addict? Love reading and writing?...
Join Newton Abbot Racecourse for an evening of racing on Thursday 21st August.
Racing will start at 5:25pm, with gates opening at 3:25pm. The last race will be at 8:00pm.
Tickets can be bought online until 5pm on Wednesday 20th August. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. There will also be tickets available to buy at the gate on the day.
The Family Enclosure will be open to entertain children, with a variety of giant garden games and inflatables for them to enjoy.
