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How to survive and enjoy life in Plymouth with a family

What's New

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Additions to the site:

April 2008 - details of a photography competition run by the City Museum

November 2007 - details of a Martial Arts club

November 2007 - a great website for walking in Devon

November 2007 -  The Party Crew will organise your children's party for you.

July 2007 - details of a Saturday Arts Club at Plymouth College of Art & Design for 2007 - 8; closing date for applications is 6 August.

July 2007 - information about independent midwives in the Plymouth area

June 2007 - Your opportunity to find out about and comment on Plymouth City Council Barbican Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

May 2007 - information on breastfeeding and baby change facilities in the city centre

April 2007 - list of book shops added

January 2007 - Music activity classes in Stoke and Lipson.

December 2006 - Find out about a whole range of organic foods for babies and children - delivered to your door.

November 2006 - Take the opportunity to comment to Plymouth City Council on their far-reaching plans for Central Park.

November 2006 - Details from Plymouth City Council on applying for your child's first school

November 2006  - A new section on Toys, Games and Crafts.  Also details of the new stores in the Drake Circus Shopping Centre in the Shopping section

October 2006 - Advice from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists about the consumption of alcohol in pregnancy (including a table describing "units").

October 2006 - A mail order site where you can obtain suitable clothing for children with eczema

October 2006 - The Power Pack - sports and fun activities for children in wheelchairs

September 2006  New baby equipment shop in Peverell

September 2006 - Poetry competition for Plymouth Respect Festival

September 2006 - Information relating to the new law relating to child car seats

September 2006 - Click here for details of a Dyslexia Course

August 2006 - new independent childrenswear shop in Plymouth city centre

August 2006 - specialist baby and children's food shop in Tavistock

July 2006 - Plymouth City Council consultation with local people about play opportunities in the City

June 2006 - SCUBA dive training for 10 year olds and older.

June 2006 - Children's competition organised by the National Marine Aquarium

May 2006 - download the half term and summer holiday activities from the Family Information Service

May 2006 - New Message Forum on the website

April 2006 - Visit the newly refurbished Wembury Marine Centre

April 2006 - Healthy eating

February 2006 - Go to Holiday Activities to download a full list of holiday playschemes compiled by the Plymouth Family Information Service for February half term and Easter 2006

February 2006 - Children's competition organised by the National Marine Aquarium

January 2006 - A new music group for pre-school children

January 2006  -  National Marine Aquarium offer a new umbrella project for pre-school groups.

November 2005 - Go to Holiday Activities to download a full list of holiday playschemes compiled by the Plymouth Family Information Service

May 2005 - Music group for pre-school children

August 2004 - New competition page for children with exciting prizes!

August 2004 - Updated Countryside Code

August 2004 - Information about Sea Smart bands which are designed to stop children getting lost on beaches.  Find out more at beaches

June 2004 - Plymouth Primary Care Trust consultation (until August 2004) with the people of Plymouth to enable them to influence local NHS services.

June 2004 - Plymouth City Council School Implementation Plan

June 2004 - Whoopee - A recently-opened toyshop (details not in the Parents Guide to Plymouth book) and definitely worth a visit.

February 2004 - Information about obtaining a copy of the very comprehensive 4th edition of A Parents Guide to Plymouth book including a list of local outlets.

October 2003 - For details of a poetry competition organised by the Plymouth Libraries and a Christmas card competition for Plymstock, go to Competitions.

September 2003 - Access the Plymouth City Council School Organisation Plan 2003 - 2007.   Your opportunity to comment on the LEA's plans for review of the city's education provision.

September 2003 - struggling to give up smoking - contact the Smoking and Pregnancy Adviser

4 August 2003 - new independent maternity and children's wear shop opens in Plymouth city centre - Unique Maternity and Childrens Wear

July 2003 - find out about the new it terminals allowing easy access to bus, train, ferry and coach timetables in the region and around the country.

July 2003 - Useful links now includes a link to the Trading Standards website which gives details of product recalls (often relating to childcare products and toys) and an information section for schools

July 2003 - follow the link to find out more about the Plymouth campaign "Quids for Kids" (Tax credits for families)

May 2003 - Get ready for summer - follow the link to find out which beaches have been awarded Seaside Awards 2003

18 March 2003 - Find out about RISC - the Regional Interactive Safety Centre where children learn about safety in the home, on the beach, on the railways and much more.

7 March 2003 - Just opened in Plymouth - "Paint Your Own Pottery Cafe" on Plymouth Barbican - art for all ages!

February 2003 - Listing of Plymouth schools with a link to their Ofsted report

October 2002 - Competitions page - local competitions for children

September 2002 - Plymouth Ramp Forum for skateboarders

September 2002 - Plymouth Cyber Library - free access to the Internet see Libraries and Resource Centres

September 2002 - Musical Playtime for toddlers - see Activity Groups

August 2002 - You can now access a major database of local and national organisations offering help and support to parents.  This project has taken a considerable amount of time and effort to put together and your feedback on further information/amendments would be appreciated by the webmaster.  Visit the website at PLISP

July 2002 - Find out about Plymouth Young People's Agenda 21

July 2002 - check out the summer holiday activities around the city

29 April 2002 - Check out here what is on in your local cinema

21 April 2002 - "Change of Lifestyle" - A cautionary poem for all new (and expectant) parents!

March 2002 - Follow the link on the Beaches page to check tide times before setting off to the beach or to enjoy watersports; also to check out the beaches which feature in the Seaside Awards 2002.

24 March 2002 - Smeaton's Tower and The Plymouth Dome re-open after major refurbishment.

20 March 2002 - Go to Transport facilities to find out about an opportunity to comment on the Local Transport Plan (before 17th April 2002)

March 2002 - The new Plymouth Mayflower visitor attraction on the Barbican opens on 23 March. 

3 March 2002 - Activities for Science Week and Easter Holiday Activities

13 January 2002 - Follow this link to download a toolbar offering a search facility for any site on your browser

11 January 2002 - Half Term Holiday Activities

22 September 2001 - Half Term Holiday Activities

20 September 2001 - Further information on Childcare provision in Plymouth, linked to Ofsted Reports

20 August 2001 - Website of the Month

11 August 2001 - Further information on holiday playschemes

24 July 2001 -  New Message Board now available - please leave a message about the site,  request information or offer a response to a question already there!

12 July 2001  -   Recently published advice on purchasing child car seats

30 June 2001  -  Holiday Activities


17 June 2001  -  Site first launched

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