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What Does It Take to be a Great Foster Carer?

Becoming a foster carer can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Opening up your home to care for vulnerable children in need provides them with stability, support and a nurturing family environment. However, fostering also comes with many challenges. It takes some special qualities and skills to be a great foster carer. Here’s an overview of what it takes.

Patience and Understanding

Children entering foster care may have come from traumatic backgrounds and have complex needs. They may act out, struggle to trust you initially and be slow to adapt to new routines. As a...

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Make this half term unforgettable with Go Ape Adventures

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/15/2023 - 11:40pm

The leaves are turning, conkers are falling and there’s so much to get excited about this autumn!

Make the most of the October half term holidays this new season with unforgettable Go Ape Adventures.

Get active outside at 36 locations across England, Scotland and Wales and breathe in the freshest of air on speedy zips, Forest Segways, Axe Throwing adventures and more!

Gather your tribe and share some well-deserved quali-tree time together outdoors.

Sundown Adventures

For a limited time only, climb, swing, and zip your way into the night for the...

Local housebuilder encourages Exeter youngsters to ‘please play here’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/17/2023 - 6:50am

An Exeter housebuilder is launching a special initiative encouraging children to play outside more.

Redrow South West is offering free play packs at Saxon Brook , on Manley Meadow, and St Michael’s Meadow , on Chudleigh Road, for a limited time during the summer holidays.

The packs, which are designed to inspire youngsters to play more and encourage residents to connect with each other, contain classic childhood games including a frisbee, chalk and a yoyo.

Sian Smith, Sales Director at Redrow’s South West, said: “We’re thrilled to be offering these fun-filled...

Games that can be played and enjoyed by teens and adults at your family fun day

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 6:31am

If the youngest member of your family is in their teens, designing and holding a family fun day gets much more interesting. This is because there are games that can be introduced that you may not have thought about if there were younger children attending.

If you have a large garden to host the event or are hiring a field from a local farmer, you should ensure that the location is large enough for all your games and has easy access so that all of your guests can find it and attend the fun day.

#1 Darts

It is up to you whether you choose the conventional dart and dart...

Simplifying Divorce: How to Apply Online in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 6:23am

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, but applying for one doesn't have to be complicated. Thanks to modern technology, you can now apply for a divorce online in the UK, making the entire process smoother and more accessible. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the steps to apply for a divorce online, helping you navigate the process with ease.

Step 1: Check if You're Eligible

Before applying for a divorce online, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria set by the UK government. You or your spouse must have been legally married for at least one year....

Active Devon Launch Free Active Summer Challenge for Families and Friends

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:58pm

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve mental wellbeing at the same time.

To help achieve this, Active Devon has launched a free summer challenge, Let’s Move, encouraging everyone to be active for minimum of 26 minutes daily during August. Any activity counts such as skipping, walking the dog, scavenger...

Roll up, roll up for free family fun on Exeter Quayside

After the huge success of last year’s Summer at the Quayside, Exeter’s historic quayside area will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all the family. Organised by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, free events will be taking place over the school summer holidays until Friday 1 September.

Expect theatre, art, workshops, entertainers, music, poetry, Storytelling, games, circus skills and much more, with everyone welcome and no booking required. The events take place under the Transit Shed, right in front of the Exeter Custom House.

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How to choose a fertility clinic: Your comprehensive guide

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/06/2023 - 3:39pm

Understand how to choose a fertility clinic with our comprehensive guide so that you can feel confident in your choice and have peace of mind.

Choosing the Perfect Pet: A Guide to Finding the Right Companion

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 07/06/2023 - 3:22pm

An essential guide to finding the perfect pet for your lifestyle! Learn how to choose a companion that fits your needs and will bring you lifelong happiness.

Joint Application Divorce in the UK: A Simplified and Amicable Process

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 07/05/2023 - 1:04am

Divorce is a challenging and emotional process that many couples go through, but in the United Kingdom, there is an option for a joint application divorce . This approach offers a simplified and amicable way to end a marriage, allowing both parties to work together and avoid the adversarial nature of traditional divorce proceedings. In this article, we will explore the concept of joint application divorce, its benefits, and how it works in the UK.

1. Understanding Joint Application Divorce

Joint application divorce, also known as an uncontested divorce, is a legal process where...

A Brief Introduction to Foster Carers in Scotland

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 06/28/2023 - 6:32am

According to the Children's Social Work Statistics Scotland: 2021/22 , there were close to 5,600 Scottish children being looked after by the Local Authority at that time. Almost three quarters of those children (4,155) were staying with the 3,415 registered foster families, as per the same report. While we do see a slight boost in the number of foster homes as compared to the previous year, evidently, it’s still not enough.

To put it simply, there just aren’t enough foster carers available in Scotland to take care of all the children in need of it. Anyone who feels like they can...

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