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Mum discovers new career looking after seven children in lockdown Linda has used the names of her two youngest children, 12-year-old Alexa, and Alfie, seven, as the inspiration for the colourful characters in her stories Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now A mum-of-seven from Plymouth has discovered her passion after helping her children cope with the stress of the pandemic. The 51-year-old said she has occasionally been brought to tears while writing the books due to thinking about the sheer enormity of how this year has affected our children . Linda, from Peverell is self-publishing the series, for two to nine-year-olds and she is even donating some of the proceeds to charities. ....
Plymouth death announcements and tributes to 44 people who have died Loved ones have shared heartfelt messages to those who have passed away in recent weeks The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest nostalgia features and photo stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice ....
Wills said the number of donations and people they feed had increased over the years. “It just never stops,” she said. “The foodbank is no longer fit for purpose. We need to move.” SIMON O CONNOR/Stuff New Plymouth Community Foodbank manager Sharon Wills said they’re looking for a ‘bigger, better’ venue. (File photo) They can stay in the Peace Hall until the start of 2023, but “we have to start looking now”, Wills said. They were on the hunt for a “bigger, better” location near the New Plymouth CBD that has off-street parking and is accessible to delivery trucks. She said they hoped to move into a new venue before next year’s Christmas food drive. ....