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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

In many British gardens, fencing is simply part of the background. It marks a boundary, keeps pets in, offers a bit of privacy from next door. Yet anyone who has replaced a fence more than once knows it’s rarely a small job. Panels loosen, posts lean, and before long the whole structure begins...

Plymouth nursery children welcome new interactive tablet table

Devon nursery group has introduced new interactive tablet tables to its settings as a way to help children learn and aid development.

The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School in Springhill Green, Plymouth, as well as other Mama Bear’s settings in Torbay, have installed the new technology which will mirror the early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum.

The large touch-...

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SW creatives host new interior design show at Plymouth's Royal William Yard

A team of second-year BA (Hons) Interior Decoration, Design & Styling students from Plymouth College of Art recently welcomed interior design traders and guests from associated industries to the first dedicated interior design trade show at Ocean studios, in Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

The event, which was planned and delivered entirely by students of the college, featured...

Devon hospitals rated among best in country for children’s audiology

Plymouth Hospitals Trust has been praised by the National Deaf Children’s Society after it received a prestigious accreditation for its children and adult audiology services last week.

This means that all children’s audiology services across Devon and Cornwall are now accredited, and are among the best services in the country for deaf children and their families.

The Trust’s...

A fun-tastic February half term in Devon

February half term is just around the corner. It’s the first school holiday of the new year and if you’re looking to give the children a great week off from school, and treat them to some fun family days out, then Devon’s Top Attractions have plenty of things to offer. There are some great ideas at their all-weather attractions which will be sure to keep the whole family occupied and...

Devon’s Top Attractions announce new members

The Devon Association of Tourist Attractions is pleased to announce that they have two NEW members joining the Association for 2018. Torre Abbey and Coldharbour Mill have both been awarded the acclaimed tourism quality stamp and now feature amongst Devon’s Top Attractions.

To qualify as a member, the attractions go through a rigorous inspection process and have to pass the Association’...

Making mucus marvellous at Dartmoor Zoo's half term Slime Week

Family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, invites children of all ages to get closer to marvellous mucus this half term with a themed programme of fun and educational activities focusing on slime in nature. Slime Week will run 10am - 4pm daily between 12 - 18 February and all activities are FREE with Zoo admission.

Interactive Snail Trail Grab a smartphone to take part in a free augmented...

Plymouth gears up for a ‘weekend of wooing’ with shoppers set to spend £2.9m celebrating Valentine’s Day

Shoppers in Plymouth are feeling loved-up this Valentine’s Day as new research shows they’ll splash out more than £2.9m on gifts, wining and dining, and mini-breaks.

A survey of 2,000 people by British Land, owners of Drake Circus, found that more than half (62%) of Plymouth residents will celebrate the most romantic day of the year, with one in four (26%) planning to treat their loved...

Watch Your Waste - Research reveals over half of Plymouth households waste over £100 worth of food each year

Grocery prices may recently have risen at their fastest rate in four years,[1] but over half of Plymouth households continue to spend money on food they don’t use. This is according to the latest research from furniture fittings specialist Häfele.

While recent headlines have highlighted the big-name supermarkets’ efforts to combat unnecessary waste, Häfele’s poll of over 2000...

5 Ways to Prevent Risks in the Home

Nothing will be more important to you than the safety and protection of both your family and property. Therefore, it makes perfect sense if you want to discover the best ways to protect your home and loved ones. To find out more, read the following five ways to prevent risks in the home.

1. Install a Burglar Alarm

A burglar alarm will allow you to sleep peacefully at night...

Plympton Academy students commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day

Students from Plympton Academy have planted a cherry tree to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

The school hosted a special day recently where students and staff from eleven city schools discussed the lessons of the Holocaust. Each school was given a tree by the Plymouth Stannator, Andrew Hill.The flowering cherry trees were funded by a grant from Plymouth SACRE (Standing Advisory...

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