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Seventh annual Killerton walk in memory of colleague

An intrepid group from The Family Law Company with friends and families braved the weather to undertake a fundraising walk in memory of a cherished colleague. This year’s ‘Walk for Helen’ raised just under £280 for FORCE.

Helen Finch lost her fight to cancer in 2019. Since then, an...

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Charity concert raises money for RNIB Ivybridge Transcription Centre

Last month, a concert was held at Ivybridge Methodist Church to raise funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Transcription Centre in Ivybridge.

Headlining the evening were the The Kingsmen Close Harmony Chorus who have chosen RNIB as their charity of the year. The group consists of over fifty men from South West Devon from anywhere from Torquay to Plymouth, who...

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9 Safety-conscious guidelines when buying toys for little ones

Toys play a fundamental role and are the treasures of childhood. But they can be hazardous for little ones too. To keep a child safe, it’s essential to follow specific guidelines when you are selecting the right toys.

Age-Appropriate

Most toys are market with a recommended age, which must be followed. It’s vital to remain realistic about your child’s maturity level and...

£13,000 a year for time to chill

Exhausted working parents spend almost £13,000 a year in a bid to free up time to relax, new research has revealed.

Desperate Brits have spent an average of £249 forking out for cleaners, ironing services, food deliveries and taxis in a bid just to free up time. If they did this every week it would equate to almost £13,000 a year, new research from Churchill has revealed.

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Learn how to Restart a Heart with St John Ambulance in Devon

St John Ambulance volunteers in Devon will teach the public how to save lives this month, as part of the 2019 Restart A Heart campaign.

At a series of free sessions, people can learn how to help someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, via practical information on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and deliver shocks to the heart with a defibrillator.

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Seven top exercise tips to keep arthritis at bay

This week is National Arthritis Week, and experts at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre have 7 top exercise tips to help keep arthritis at bay.

One in six of us experiences joint pain every day. It can make day-to-day tasks, like brushing your teeth, making a cup of tea or getting a good night’s sleep really difficult.

Aside from the physical frustrations that it can cause, the...

Things to Do When Looking for a New Home

When it comes to buying a home there are many things to consider. In many ways it is very similar to a lot of the points we mentioned in our post ‘Things to Do Once You Have Decided to Sell Your Property’ . So, in this article we will focus on the things you must do when looking for a new house, whether you are staying in Plymouth or moving elsewhere.

Explore the market with an open...

Dealing with Divorce: A Guide

Nobody expects or wants to get divorced when they marry their partner. However, statistics show that around 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, so it’s important to know what action to take if you and your partner decide to end your marriage.

To help your separation run as smoothly and stress-free as possible, here is a useful guide on how to deal with divorce.

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Best Countries Around the World for Exchange Students

Searching for the ideal place to contemplate abroad? InterNations, the world's biggest network for individuals who dwell and work abroad, has released a new study. The organization's survey has reviewed the nations with the best personal satisfaction from 12,500 expats. Measuring the quality of life engaged in various aspects, the survey focused on security & safety, health & wellbeing...

Funky Llama Club Night

Following the success of Funky Llama Festival this summer, Theatre Royal Plymouth will be holding the sixth Funky Llama Club Night at Pryzm Night Club on Thursday 17 October.

Funky Llama is Theatre Royal Plymouth’s flagship project that celebrates the creative talents of disabled adults. It is the only project like this in the South West to this scale. It involves large-scale,...

Happy Days Nursery team take on Plymouth 10k for Childrens’ Charity

A team of nursery practitioners and nursery management from Happy Days Nursery, Derriford, all took part in the Plymouth 10k on Sunday 6th October.

The course which stretched out across 6.1 miles of Plymouth Centre was undertaken by 2,600 runners and watch by thousands of supporters.

The team from the Derriford nursery ran in aid of the Derriford Children’s Cancer Fund and...

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