A wild day on the Maer

Event Date: 
06/08/2018 - 10:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Maer, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2BX

Come to The Maer Local Nature Reserve and get creative! A day packed with crafts and wildlife activities by the seaside with the Countryside team and other local wildlife organisations.

Bring a picnic and enjoy a whole day out.

Suggested donation £4 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/a-wil...

Tai Chi on the Heaths

Event Date: 
03/08/2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Woodbury Castle, B3180 NEAREST POSTCODE EX5 1HE

Learn Tai Chi basics Join qualified Tai Chi instructor, Sam Forder on the East Devon Heaths for a unique Tai Chi experience.

This taster session will introduce the concepts and benefits of practising Tai Chi.

Tai Chi is an excellent exercise for the whole body, and practicing in the outdoor environment can enhance our connection to nature.

Practicing Tai Chi can strengthen our immune system, whilst also putting a large emphasis on improving the bodies' energy system.

An introductory session can be the first step for both new and returning students, and could...

Fun in the stream at Cranbrook 2 August

Event Date: 
02/08/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Cranbrook Country Park, meet at the standing dead trees, Post Coach Way, EX5 7AB

Come and make a splash in the Crannybrook Dip for creatures, make a raft and more!

Children must be accompanied.

No dogs.

Unfortunately there is no disabled access.

£4 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/fun-i...

Devon business transformed into riot of colour!

A SPECTACULAR riot of colour will transform Devon’s The Bear Trail when it holds a fantastic family fundraising event later this month to celebrate its second birthday.

The muddy obstacle course, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is holding ‘The Colour Bomb’ event on Sunday, July 22 - and it promises to be a party atmosphere. The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion where participants will find 27 obstacles to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in!

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Exeter leads early cancer diagnosis in major policy centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:35am

A national expert on cancer diagnosis will take a lead role in a new £4.75 million centre to create research that guides policy.

Professor Willie Hamilton, of the University of Exeter Medical School, has been appointed Early Diagnosis Lead for the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Cancer Awareness, Screening and Early Diagnosis.

The new unit is a collaboration between a number of universities to try to improve cancer treatment and survival rates. Professor Hamilton said: “Early diagnosis of cancer is crucial to getting the best...

The Colour Bomb

Event Date: 
22/07/2018 - 11:00am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Bear Trail, Honiton

We're excited to share that The Bear Trail Colour Bomb is back for 2018 and it's BIGGER & BETTER!! Come and join The Bear Trail for a day of colour, mud and family fun!! We have 27 obstacles for you to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in! Sunday, 22nd July, 11am-1pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm

The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion! Colour explosions will shower you in a fabulous rainbow whilst you make your way around the course!

And the best thing? You can go...

RSPCA called to help more than a dozen ‘drunk’ gulls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:30am

RSPCA staff have been left scratching their heads after a string of call-outs to collect ‘drunk’ gulls.

The animal welfare charity is concerned that the birds have been gaining access to waste products from a local brewery or alcohol producer which has been making them ill.

RSPCA officers Jo Daniel, Clara Scully and Paul Adams have collected a number of birds exhibiting the same symptoms in recent weeks.

“We have had a number of these come through over the last couple of weeks,” Inspector Daniel said. “We think they’re gaining access to some brewing waste products...

Donna Hart shortlisted for visionary leadership in national awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:29am

Chartered Legal Executive Donna Hart from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in the national CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Awards 2018.

The awards are designed to celebrate the work and achievements of CILEx members and stakeholder partners. Donna is a finalist in the Visionary Leadership Award category, which recognises Legal Executives who encourage innovation, diversity and best practice from those around them.

Donna, who is a Director and Shareholder of The Family Law Company, was nominated for the award because of her ongoing commitment to...

Little ones wild walk

Event Date: 
02/08/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Uphams Car park, Budleigh Salterton, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX9 7BR

Explore the heaths with your little ones As part of Heath Week, join the Education Ranger for a morning of exploring and wildlife themed fun.

Bring a picnic and extend your visit to this beautiful area.

£3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/littl...

Nightwalk at Mutters Moor

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Mutters Moor car park, tp of Peak Hill, Sidmouth, EX10 0NW

Explore this magical heathland at night Join the Countryside rangers and the Learning Officer from the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a night walk as part of Heath Week celebrations.

Listen for nightjars and bats, learn about your night vision and finish off with a hot yummy chocolate.

Age 8+.

Bring a torch just in case!

£5 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/night...

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