Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.
Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.
Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
A free event.
Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/whats-th...
Learn to meditate outdoors Join local instructor, Katherine Bolton in the peaceful wildlife garden at Seaton Wetlands for an evening of mindfulness and meditation.
Learn basic meditation skills and take home some quick-fix tips for handling stressful or busy times.
If poor weather the class will take place in the Reed Base Classroom.
Please bring a mat/ towel to sit on and wear comfortable loose fitting clothes.
£10 per person.
Book online here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/outdoor-...
Police in East Devon have issued a warning to the public following a number of burglaries in the area.
An investigation is underway following six burglaries in the Sidmouth area since February, all of which have similar methods of entry.
Detective Constable Matt Burnell, said: “Over the past two months there have been six dwelling burglaries in the Sidmouth area.
“The vast majority of properties targeted are detached bungalows and entry is generally forced to windows at the rear of properties. It also appears that the offenders are focussing on stealing jewellery...
Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is challenging businesses across Exeter and Devon to take part in its 15th annual Really Big Quiz. Last year, the quiz raised over £7,600 for the Lord Mayor’s charity and plans are well underway to make this year’s event bigger and better, all in the name of charity.
Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 9 May from 6.00pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings together Exeter’s brainiest businesses and teams of eggheads to battle it out for the prestigious title. The event also raises vital funds for the Lord Mayor’s...
Looking for veg inspiration? These two-hour, hands-on cooking classes will give you ample veg inspiration – and the chance to see whether a Riverford veg box is for you. Our next class is East Budleigh Village Hall EX9 7DU on May 19th
Together we’ll turn a brimming box of veg, fresh from our farm, into an inspirational organic feast. You’ll get stuck in, learning lots of essential skills – such as the best way to slice greens and segment citrus, and how to make sure your onions never catch in the pan.
We hope you’ll leave inspired to cook with a veg box at home.
Exeter Deaf Academy is delighted to partner with local Devon based Sportiva Events, to support the new Adult and Junior Triathlon events coming to Exmouth on Sunday 20 May.
The event is open to all from 8 years upwards, starting from Exmouth Rugby Club. The adult races include a sprint tri and beginners’ event with a variety of traffic free distances available for junior entrants. The focus is on having a go and having some fun - all you need is a swimming costume, a road worthy bike, a helmet and pair of trainers to take part. Swimming will take place inside at LED, and whether...
A hobby by definition is an activity which is done regularly for pleasure. It is something people turn to when they are stressed or tense, when they need to relax, and it is something they love. Quite often, a hobby turns into a passion, where enthusiasts spend their spare time and their hard-earned money to pursue their dreams. It’s even been suggested that having a hobby can help you live longer . If you have a hobby or a burning interest, whether it’s picking up a paint brush, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or even showcasing your writing, here are a variety of ways to take it to the...
Merging two well established legal firms is quite an undertaking, but as of the 1st April 2018 Wollen Michelmore merged with Morgan & Pope in Exeter, making this their 5th office around Devon others include Torquay, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple and Dartmouth.
The Morgan & Pope team have now been working comfortably under their new name ‘Wollen Michelmore’ for over 2 weeks. Charlotte Mcgregor, Partner at Wollen Michelmore (Previously Morgan & Pope) states that ‘We were delighted to be able to retain 95% of our staff as part of the merger negotiations and this was important...
The First World War hospital past of one of Exeter’s landmark buildings and the contribution of doctors and nurses who worked there will be commemorated.
Reed Hall, then called Streatham Hall, housed injured soldiers between 1917 and 1919. It was one of the city’s seven temporary wartime treatment centres for troops.
Experts have uncovered incredible first-hand accounts from those accommodated in the hospitals, as well as medical staff who worked there. Now a heritage plaque will be installed on Reed Hall to mark this history.
Residents and volunteers at YMCA Exeter are delighted to announce that a recording of their EP album “Blessing” is now available online to download from Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Google Play and iTunes.
The EP album is the result of a joint project called ‘Making Invisible People Visible’, between YMCA Exeter and Professor Paul Cloke at The University of Exeter. The album took YMCA Exeter residents’ on an emotional journey through song-writing, creativity and public performance, giving them the opportunity to make their voices heard.
