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...
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....
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...
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.
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 ‘...
Devon Wildlife Trust has teamed up with South West Water to offer a range of wildlife events for all ages this summer.
The events have both water and wildlife themes and will include rockpool rambles on the coast, and pond-dipping, bug-hunting and wildlife walks at stunning nature reserves.
Many of the activities will be based at Wembury Marine Centre and beach, near Plymouth,...
Every Wednesday during the school holidays the garden at Saltram, on the outskirts of Plymouth, opens its gates to games, sports and activities.
Charlie McGuin, Sports Development Officer at Saltram, said: “Get your ‘Game On’ and challenge your friends and family to spend time outdoors being active this summer. Come along between 11am and 3pm each week to see if you can become a...
A special thank you to LeighAnne Hedges, from Little Things Angel Clothes and all of the volunteers, known as the 'Angel Army', who have helped to create a tranquil space, within the grounds of Derriford Hospital, known as Little Haven, for people to go to remember babies and children who have passed away.
After months of hard work and dedication, the garden will be officially opened...
A review of the education provision provided for children and young people with special educational needs/disability (SEND) in Plymouth has been approved by the City Council’s Cabinet.
There are currently 2,000 children in Plymouth with a statutory statement of special educational needs and the SEND review of education provision will make sure the Council is providing the best...
Nearly one third (30 per cent) of adults in the South West are very or quite worried about the welfare or safety of a child in their neighbourhood, according to a survey published by Action for Children yesterday.
While 67 per cent said members of the public should become involved when they have concerns about a neglected child, over half (53 per cent) said they needed more information...
