East Devon's Countryside team and volunteers boost Hospiscare funds

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:24pm

East Devon District Council Countryside team and volunteers recently raised over £145 in aid of local charity Hospiscare by hosting a coffee morning at Seaton Wetlands.

Volunteers baked a range of delicious cakes, which were sold for a donation to help support patients with a life limiting illness, and their family and friends, in Exeter, mid and East Devon.

Attendees were able to enjoy their refreshments in the Reed Base or on outdoor seating in the picnic area or by the pond.

At midday the Sidmouth Walking Festival joined the event and a group of around 30 walkers...

A Wild Night In

Event Date: 
28/10/2017 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Help bring the museum to life after dark. Go dressed in an animal onesie or costume to watch a spectacular film, enjoy activities and explore RAMM with the lights down low.

Ticket price includes popcorn and drink.

It’s going to be a wild night in!

Doors open 6pm Activities 6.30 to 8.30pm £8.50, under 3s free

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a full paying adult (minimum 1 adult per 6 children)

Book your tickets now

Snuggle up with popcorn to watch the award-winning Flight of the Butterflies. This natural history epic is a...

Leaders join forces to plan next steps for innovating and enhancing public library services

Leaders from a diverse range of sectors came together at ‘Leading practice in unlimited value creation’, an Action Research Summit at the University of Exeter last week, to discuss how library services and other social enterprises and charities can better understand their social impact, and use it to ensure financial sustainability. The Summit was hosted by the University of Exeter Business School as part of the two-year ‘Unlimited Value’ research project led by the University of Exeter in partnership with Libraries Unlimited, Open Data Institute (ODI) Devon and the Real Ideas Organisation...

mum2mum market Exeter

Event Date: 
12/11/2017 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter

Mum2mum Market

November 12th 10.30 – 12.00 Book a stall now at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Need to declutter?

Why not have a clear out and sell all your outgrown baby and children’s toys, books, clothes and equipment like cots, pushchairs and mosses baskets at our award winning pop-up indoor market and keep 100% of the takings?

Don’t worry if you haven’t sold before, we will guide you through the process with our sellers’ tips to help you get the pricing and presentation right so you maximise your sales on the day.

Stalls must be booked...

An evening with Michael Caines and Sam Billson

Event Date: 
09/11/2017 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE will be teaming up with Sandy Park’s Head Chef Sam Billson in the Sandy Park kitchen in November, for his third evening in aid of the Exeter Foundation.

Michael previously paired up with former Head Chef Denis Turner in March 2015 and March 2016, raising over £6,500 for the Exeter Foundation.

The event, taking place on November 9th 2017, will include an especially devised seasonal five-course menu prepared by the two chefs on the night with complementary wines. The chefs will introduce each course and a Q&A session will add...

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw supports city's UK Pride 2018 bid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2017 - 4:49pm

EXETER Pride committee, the group which organises the biggest annual celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities in the county of Devon, is one of four Pride organisations who hope to stage UK Pride 2018.

The first UK Pride took place at Pride in Hull in July 2017, attracting visitors to the city from across the UK.

Licensed by the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON), UK Pride is the national equivalent of EuroPride and WorldPride.

Exeter Pride, Folkestone Pride, Isle of Wight Pride, Liverpool Pride, Preston Pride, and Pride Cymru...

Great West Run: A cathartic event for Emma

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2017 - 2:47pm

On Sunday 15 October 2017 thousands of runners took part in the Great West Run half marathon in Exeter and amongst them was a team of runners from Hospiscare.

TeamHospiscare35 was initiated by Dr Becky Baines and Dr Jenny Hayes. Both work at Hospiscare and wanted friends, families, colleagues and supporters to run together to celebrate the organisation’s 35th anniversary, raise awareness and fundraise on behalf of the local charity.

One member of the team, Emma Gray, 40 from East Devon, had a very personal reason for running with TeamHospiscare35.

Emma explained: “...

Seaton Wetlands Tree Trail

Event Date: 
17/10/2017 - 10:00am to 30/10/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Discover the trees at Seaton Wetlands

Explore Seaton Wetlands and discover 6 species of tree living on the reserve. Name all 6 using clues and interesting facts provided along the trail.

Collect a trail map and pencil from the Lookout.

Return your completed trail to Seaton Jurassic for a free child’s entry to the exhibit. *T&Cs apply.

Short sections are unsuitable for buggies, however, buggies can be left near-by.

*Free childs ticket T&C’s One free child entry to Seaton Jurassic when accompanied by a full paying adult. May not be used in...

Windrush willow: rush matts and vases

Event Date: 
28/10/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Come and make a rush matt and a vase with Windrush Willow

Join Windrush Willow in the beautiful setting of Seaton Wetlands to make a rush matt and a vase.

Learn to make a check weave square, a airing weave to shape the items and finish with asimple track border.

All instruction and materials are provided.

Booking required

£42 per person

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/october-2017/wind...

Halloween crafts at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
26/10/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Join the Education rangers at Seaton Wetlands for a morning for crafting!

Make autumnal and Halloween themed crafts using natural materials.

No booking required.

£3 per child.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/october-2017/hall...

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