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A Haunted History of Cricklepit Mill

Event Date: 
30/10/2012 - 5:00pm to 31/10/2012 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter

With almost 800 years of history, Cricklepit Mill certainly has a few spooky stories to tell.

Enjoy a Halloween-themed tour of the mill as your guide reveals the history of the mill throughout the ages, along with some ghostly goings-on and local superstitions, plus other spooktacular tales from the surrounding area.

Don’t be scared - come along - you're in for a treat!

5pm-7pm both days

Tours are free but booking is essential - please call 01392 279244.

Email: contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org

http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Celebrate Devon Hedge Week and learn hedge laying

Event Date: 
27/10/2012 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Near Holsworthy

Celebrate Devon Hedge Week with an introductory training course on hedge-laying.

Hedge-laying is a traditional way of maintaining a stock-proof and wildlife-rich hedge.

This day is for adults and will teach the basics of hedge-laying involving the use of saws and hedging tools in the field.

For more details please contact the Working Wetlands Project on 01409 221823 or email: working.wetlands@devonwildlifetrust.org

http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org

The Secret Life of Lichens at Haldon Forest Park

Event Date: 
21/10/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter

Join Devon Wildlife Trust and the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW) in this family event to discover the amazing world of lichens.

Activities and artwork will be child orientated but we bet the adults will learn something too!

11.30am-1pm and 2pm-3.30pm

£2.50 per child, accompanying adults free.

Bookings and payment via CCANW on 01392 832277

Email for more information: info@ccanw.co.uk

Dunsford Nature Reserve Open Day

Event Date: 
20/10/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Dunsford Nature Reserve, near Exeter

Discover the golden colours and autumn wildlife of this magnificent oak woodland on the River Teign.

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for fungus forays, guided walks and children's woodland craft activities.

11am-4pm

Booking essential for the fungus forays and walks - call 01392 279244.

Contact Email: contactus@devonwildlife

http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/

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