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As schools break up across Devon for the summer, many young people will be looking at ways to fill their time. With results from the government commissioned Community Life Survey indicating that 29% of 16 to 24 year olds took part in formal volunteering, and 25% in informal volunteering, activities between 2021 and 2022, a high number of young people may choose to spend summer making a...

The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is looking for budding young artists who can capture the beauty and variety of the county’s natural landscapes, from its wild moorlands to its sheltered river valleys.

Young artists aged 18 and under have until the end of September to submit a painting, drawing, textile, collage, or mixed media artwork of a Devon view to win the coveted...

The UK’s leading children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, have launched their mental health support service across schools in North Devon for the very first time.

With over 28 years’ experience, Place2Be provides...

Children and young people, eligible for benefit-related free school meals, have the chance to take part in four days of exciting activities over the Easter Holidays.

Once again parents and guardians have the chance to apply for their child to take part in Devon County Council's (DCC) government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme.

The programme, for eligible five to...

Nursery children attending Stowford School in Ivybridge have celebrated World Book Day with a donation from Bloor Homes.

The donation will pay for new books to support literacy for the youngest children at the school and help with their learning.

Hayley Williams, Sales Adviser at Bloor Homes’ Filham Chase development close to the school delivered the books and was greeted by...

Rainy weather won’t stop you from having fun this half-term at RHS Rosemoor – discover a whole new World on Your Windowsill this February with a week of fun family activities.

This holiday programme of events is jam-packed with gardening activities, crafting, and the chance to leave with handmade items that will brighten up the home. Whatever the weather, families will be able to get...

A small, friendly preschool near Exeter that welcomed its first intake of young children last spring has already received a good grade.

In a recent Ofsted inspection, the Kidzone at Exminster - operated by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care - was described as a ‘Good Provider’.

The charity’s preschool for Over 2s opened its doors at the end of April 2022, with...

Want to keep the young ones entertained throughout the year? Look no further!

Theatre Royal Plymouth has a huge range of family shows on offer in 2023.

The likes of Annie , Charlie & The Chocolate Factory , Spongebob The Musical , Zog and Demon Dentist are all visiting Plymouth over the next 12 months.

Here is a list of some of the shows the whole family will be...

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.

The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.

Trading Standards advises that if you are...

Research conducted in schools last year revealed that the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and restrictions, held back many young children's speech and language development.

So, Devon County Council has created new courses which are available to parents and carers, and staff who work with children and young people, to help children catch up and reach their potential....