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Freemasons donate gifts to children’s wards

A selection of high chairs and desks have been kindly donated to our children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

The Freemasons have supported many wards throughout the hospital over the years and for the last 18 months have donated many items, including microwaves, toys, buggies and much more to Level 12.

Sue Rodgers, Play Specialist Team Leader, said: “The donation of high chairs...

Celebrate the end of the racing season at Newton Abbot

As the end of the 2015 season draws to a close, Newton Abbot Racecourse is inviting racegoers to celebrate with the final fixture of the season on Friday 9th October.

The final fixture will mark the last chance for racing enthusiasts to enjoy racing this year at Newton Abbot until the new season begins in early 2016. The season finale will be made all the more special with live music...

Newton Abbot Racecourse Season Finale

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse and celebrate the end of another great racing season with their season finale on Friday 9th October.

Popular local band Station Road will be performing after the last race to end the season in style.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 13:55, with gates opening at 11:55. The last race is at 17:05.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Thursday 8th October. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day.

Don’t forget – Children...

Foster homes needed for sanctuary seeking youngsters

A leading foster care provider is looking for foster homes in Plymouth for young unaccompanied sanctuary seekers from war-ravaged countries such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Under the Children Act 1989, it is the legal responsibility of local authorities to care for under 18s who arrive in the country from abroad seeking sanctuary. However, with local authorities reportedly...

Ivan Chermayeff: Cut and Paste - Family Activity Day

Taking inspiration from Ivan Chermayeff: Cut and Paste, why not come and make your own collages from a variety of found materials.

This event is suitable for all ages.

We are also delighted to be exhibiting work by Stanley Donwood. His Dream Cargo collection of J.G. Ballard book covers will be on display as part of the Plymouth International Book Festival.

Free Admission.

Booking required.

The Ivan Chermayeff exhibition is in the Peninsula Arts Gallery 19 September - 14 November 2015, Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00, Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.

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Penultimate fixture of the season at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Spend an afternoon at Newton Abbot Racecourse and enjoy thrilling jumps racing on Monday 28 September.

The first race is at 14:00 and gates open at 12:00. The last race is at 16:30.

Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Sunday 27 September. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Remember – Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid photographic ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

The racecourse also offers entry to all disabled...

Fifth of SW parents feel “cut off” and lonely

Over a fifth (21 per cent) of parents in the South West feel lonely and isolated, regularly feeling cut off from friends and other sources of support, according to new findings released today by charity Action for Children.

The research has unearthed a shocking scale of loneliness that for nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of people in the region has become worse since becoming a parent....

Call for more nursery teachers in Plymouth

A fresh call has been launched in Plymouth to get high quality candidates to train as nursery teachers – and help further improve early education of young children.

Across the South West more than four out of five nurseries and other early years providers (87 per cent) are rated as good or outstanding, up 16 per cent on 2010.

Tax-free bursaries of up to £9,000 plus training...

Children get creative thanks to WHSmith

A big thank you to WHSmith for kindly donating £1,000.00 worth of arts and crafts to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

The donation included a fantastic range of items, including colouring books, paints, sticker books, jigsaws, jewellery making sets, ‘build your own’ kits and much more and catered for boys and girls of various ages.

Anita Dykes, Matron for Paediatrics...

Creative fun at Museum this summer

There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.

Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).

The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...

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