A survey into a new benefit due to be introduced in Exeter has produced some alarming results.
Universal Credit, which will replace many existing benefits, is being gradually rolled out across the country and will begin to be implemented in Exeter in November.
But research by the Advice Exeter partnership has raised grave concerns about how claimants will be affected, with few aware of the changes and advice agencies worryingly unprepared.
Universal Credit will see significant changes to the way benefits work, from how they are claimed to how they are paid. Some of...
Start the week with a thrilling afternoon of summer jumps racing on Monday 27th July at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
Racing starts at 14:15 with gates opening at 12:15. The last race is at 17:15.
With the summer holidays in full swing, the Family Enclosure will return with a range of garden games and inflatables for children to enjoy such as a big challenge assault course, Shoot ‘N’ Score, jousting, bouncy castle, giant Snakes and Ladders, giant Connect 4 and giant Jenga.
Tickets can be bought online until Sunday 26th July. There will also be tickets available at the...
Children in the South West waiting to be adopted are to be found stable, loving homes more quickly, thanks to brand new online maps which will help would-be-adopters find the child to complete their forever family.
So far in 2014-15, 280 children in the South West have been placed in the permanent home they desperately needed, as a direct result of the government’s reforms to speed up the adoption system.
However, the latest figures show that 340 children are still waiting to be matched with new parents, with many having spent months in care despite adopters being readily...
Families for Children Devon Adoption's office is open on one Saturday of every month where you can talk with specialist adoption social workers and experienced adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption.
Their next open morning is on July 4th from 10am to 12 noon.
10am – 11am Presentation with the chance to hear from one of our adopters 11am – 12 noon Staff and adopters available for individual questions and discussion
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.
You can book a slot by calling 01364 645480 or email enquiries@familiesforchildren.org.uk , or...
The social highlight of the racing season, Ladies’ Day, will return once again this year on Tuesday 23rd June.
The evening’s racing starts at 18:00 with gates opening at 16:00. Last race is 20:35.
Book before 17:00 on Tuesday 16th June and you could receive two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one (£18 instead of the usual £36). Missed the deadline? Don’t miss out – tickets available at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure and are also available at the gate on the day.
Once again – children aged 16 and under and students with a...
Join Newton Abbot Racecourse for an evening of racing and break up the working week on Wednesday 27th May.
Racing starts at 18:00, with gates opening at 16:00. The last race is at 21:00.
Tickets are available at the usual price of £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets can be booked online until 17:00 on Tuesday 26th May. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day.
Why not make it an evening out for the family? Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS can enjoy free entry to...
Enjoy the thrill of horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 19th May.
Racing starts at 17:30, with gates opening at 15:30. The last race is at 20:30.
Tickets will be priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets will be available for purchase online until 17:00 on Monday 18th May. There will be tickets available at the gate on the day.
Remember – Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card receive free entry to all fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
Wednesday 27th May, 10:30 - 12:30 (Pearson Education Centre)
How did they make ink and paint in medieval times? Come along and find out! Make your own ink and paint, then have a go at creating an illuminated medieval manuscript to take home. £5 for the workshop. Booking Essential
Booking Information: £5 per place. Please book by calling 01392 285983 / 01392 413174. Book online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/166636
Join us to have a go at some of our Cathedral Crafts. Draw a picture and turn it into a badge with our badge machine. Create your own ‘shrinkie’. Draw your design onto our special plastic sheets and watch them shrink when they are heated. You can take home your mini work of art as a key ring! Or choose from our one of many brasses to take a rubbing and find out the history behind them all.
This drop-in activity takes place in the Cathedral. £1 for each activity.
Admission to the Cathedral is free for under 18s within a family group.
Join us to have a go at some of our Cathedral Crafts. Draw a picture and turn it into a badge with our badge machine. Create your own ‘shrinkie’. Draw your design onto our special plastic sheets and watch them shrink when they are heated. You can take home your mini work of art as a key ring! Or choose from our one of many brasses to take a rubbing and find out the history behind them all.
This drop-in activity takes place in the Cathedral. £1 for each activity.
Admission to the Cathedral is free for under 18s within a family group.
