Everlasting honour for city's wartime defenders

Members of the Polish ‘307’ nightfighter squadron which defended Exeter during the Second World War will be honoured with a plaque in Exeter Cathedral this month, as the city marks the 75th anniversary of the Exeter Blitz. The events on 15th November are part of ‘307 Squadron Day’, recalling the same date in 1942 when the squadron presented the city of Exeter with the Polish flag as a sign of international cooperation. This year’s events will be attended by His Excellency Arkady Rzegocki, Polish Ambassador to Great Britain. Ambassador Rzegocki will unveil a plaque in the Cathedral’s St...

Bishop's Move stores poppies at Exeter warehouse for British Legion North Devon

Bishop’s Move Exeter, part of the UK’s largest family owned removal company, are storing British Legion poppies to support the Armed Forces community, past and present in the Devon and Cornwall area.

When Bishop’s Move Exeter Manager, Mark Neave was approached by the British Legion to help regarding the storage of poppies for the British Legion Poppy Appeal, he couldn’t have been happier to assist.

Bishop’s Move are providing indefinite courtesy storage for the British Legion’s Poppy Appeal stock at their warehouse located in the Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter. Due to...

Remember, remember… Organised displays are the safest place to enjoy a firework display

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/01/2017 - 12:10pm

Remember, remember… organised displays are the safest place to enjoy a firework display

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been working alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council and a North Devon family to highlight the potential dangers of having a firework display at home. The Fire Service encourage everyone to attend an organised firework display as they are safer and they have safe and well organised displays . Maisie’s story

On Bonfire night, November 5, 2016, four year old Maisie Roe was badly burned by an ordinary garden firework. Stephanie, her...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
15/02/2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Island hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

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 Island Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/wha...

Bird feeding fun!

Event Date: 
14/02/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Make bird feeders for our feathered friends!

Come along and make bird feeders for our feathered friends in Cranbrook!

Encourage birds into your garden with some yummy bird food.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/bir...

Nest box building

Event Date: 
13/02/2018 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Make bird nest boxes for your garden

Join the Countryside rangers and make bird nest boxes for your garden.

£10 per kit with full instruction and help on hand!

Please book a child's place for each bird box you would like to make!

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/nes...

Bird watching for children

Event Date: 
12/02/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Learn about the birds at Seaton Wetlands

Come and learn about the birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide.

There will be bird spotting sheets as well as binoculars to borrow.

See how many birds you can identify!

All children must be accompanied by an adult, but adult spaces do not need to be booked.

10am to 11am: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/bir...

11am to 12noon: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/bir...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
03/02/2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

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.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2018/wha...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
18/01/2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Island hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

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 Island Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2018/what...

Happy, healthy, heathland helpers

Event Date: 
17/01/2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster, NEAREST POSTCODE EX13 8TB

Join the Countryside rangers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society

Join the Countryside rangers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society on the heaths!

Help to conserve wildlife with a range of practical tasks and feel the health benefits of spending more time outdoors.

Please book a place to ensure there are enough snacks for break time!

Please bring a packed lunch.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2018/happ...

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