Family Life

Local dementia day-care not -for-profit urges families to seek support earlier

A local not-for-profit dementia care and support service, The Filo Project , is using this Dementia Action Week to encourage families across the region to reach out for help sooner and to challenge common myths that can prevent people from getting the support they need.

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Being a 'middle seat child' can spell success in later life

Sitting in the middle seat has long been considered as pulling the short straw; siblings and family members pin you in on both sides, you’re robbed of a window seat and there’s limited leg room.

However, new research conducted for the ŠKODA Octavia, shows that being a middle seat child may well set you up for success in later life, particularly in business.

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Arson Awareness Week focuses on children

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are supporting Arson Awareness Week (May 3-9) by focusing on their Firesetter Intervention Programme aimed at young children who are drawn to lighting fires.

The Firesetter Intervention Programme helps children and young people understand and control the feelings and circumstances that lead them to set fires.

Most children show a...

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Social media 'wrecking' marriages

Just under half of all Brits admit they have secretly checked their partner’s Facebook account and one in five went on to row about what they discovered, new research has revealed.

One in seven said they had contemplated divorce because of their other halves activities on Facebook, Skype, Snapchat, Twitter or What’sApp.

Nearly a quarter or the 2,000 married Brits asked, said...

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Adopt South West launches

Plymouth Adoption Agencies which include Plymouth City Council, Families for Children and is pleased to announce that it will be part of the unique partnership of adoption agencies based in Devon, Adopt South West.

Michelin-starred celebrity chef, Michael Caines, MBE, announced the launch of Adopt South West yesterday, which includes the adoption agencies of Plymouth City Council,...

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Funeral costs set to rise

After decades of the number of deaths in the UK falling, 2015 will mark a “tipping point” where the historic trend starts to reverse: as the oldest of the babyboomer generation move through their later years deaths are predicted to rise by 20%.

This trend reversal will have significant implications for current forecasts of funeral costs and highlights a growing need for families to...

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Plymouth Pirates Weekend returns

Following the huge success of 2014, which saw Plymouth Pirate Weekend receive a Visit Devon Tourism Award, the event will be returning for a family fun packed weekend in The Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Funded by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and supported by Brittany Ferries, Plymouth City Council and Sutton Harbour Holdings plc, this is one of the most successful and fun-filled family...

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Make a difference to Plymouth’s parks, nature reserves and wildlife sites

Have fun and make a difference to your parks, nature reserves and wildlife sites

Do you want to have fun and help make a difference to Plymouth’s parks, nature reserves and wildlife sites?

A range of events are taking place across the city over the Easter holidays aimed at families.

Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for the Environment for Plymouth City Council...

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Eggstremely wonderful woodland

As the Friends of Ham Woods promote their Easter programme of crafty, arty and edible family fun, Plymouth City Council are commending them for the hours of work that they have put in to making Ham Woods an enjoyable place to be.

After more than 4 years of working with the Council’s Stepping Stones to Nature team, the Friends of Ham Woods are being thanked for their hard work and...

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Easter Eggstravaganza at National Marine Aquarium

Visitors to the National Marine Aquarium this Easter will be able to learn about eggs of a very different variety, with a host of exciting activity dedicated to the huge array of weird and wonderful eggs found in our oceans.

Children and adults alike can look forward to an Easter Eggstravaganza of activities and shows, including daily talks about the Aquarium’s various breeding...

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'Eggcellent' Easter events in Plymouth

Enjoy the Easter holidays in with lots of ‘eggcellent’ events and offers. Whether it’s a day out with the family or an extended weekend break, there are plenty of things to do in Plymouth this Easter.

Here are just a few of the events taking place in Plymouth to be enjoyed over the Easter Holidays.

Saltram Easter Trail Cadbury Easter Eggsplorer trails return this year for more...

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