Beautiful bugs rubbings trail

Event Date: 
28/07/2017 - 10:00am to 08/09/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Collect rubbings and find out interesting facts about the world of bugs

Armed with a wax crayon and trail map, collect rubbings and find out interesting facts about the world of bugs.

Small sections of the trail are not suitable for buggies, however, buggies can be left near-by.

Trail starts at the Lookout during the week and the Discovery Hut at weekends (10am to 4pm daily)

More info: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2017/beautiful-bugs-rubbings-trail/

Beautiful bugs rubbings trail

Event Date: 
28/07/2017 - 10:00am to 08/09/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Collect rubbings and find out interesting facts about the world of bugs

Armed with a wax crayon and trail map, collect rubbings and find out interesting facts about the world of bugs.

Small sections of the trail are not suitable for buggies, however, buggies can be left near-by.

Trail starts at the Lookout during the week and the Discovery Hut at weekends (10am to 4pm daily)

More info: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2017/beautif...

Heath week family festival day

Event Date: 
23/07/2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Woodbury Castle,B3180, Nr Exmouth, NEAREST POSTCODE EX5 1HE

Celebrate the amazing heaths - Exmouth's natural playground!

Heath Week is a week of activities catering for wildlife, sport and history enthusiasts. The week kicks off with the Family Festival on Sunday 23 July at Woodbury Castle.

Discover more at heathweek.org and facebook.com/heathweek

A partnership event with Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths and Clinton Devon Estates.

More info: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2017/heath-w...

Axe Vale Wildlife Day

Event Date: 
04/06/2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

A day of wetlands wildlife fun!

Explore Seaton Wetlands nature reserve and wildlife of the wider Axe Vale with the East Devon Countryside rangers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society.

Wildlife exploration for the whole family:

Activity trail Campfire cooking Guided flower and insect walks What's that bird? Pond dipping Moth ID Delicious cream teas Binoculars to try and on sale Harvest mice on display Competition to name the kestrel chicks

More information: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2017/axe-val...

Seaton wetlands plant and cake sale

Event Date: 
31/05/2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

The perfect chance to pick up a variety of plant bargains

Pick up a variety of plant bargains, nurtured by our fantastic volunteers.

While you pick your shrubs, enjoy tea and cake and explore Seaton Wetlands.

More info here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2017/plant-an...

AVDCS family explorer day at Pennyhayes Farm

Event Date: 
30/05/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Pennyhayes Farm, Shute, Nr Axminster, EX13 7QP

An afternoon of outdoor fun!

Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society along with East Devon's Education ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun!

Explore this beautiful site near Axminster!

Find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative with natural crafts!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

More info here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2017/avdcs-fa...

Rainbow activity trail

Event Date: 
27/05/2017 - 10:00am to 08/09/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

A trail suitable for pre-school aged children

Follow the colours of the rainbow through Seaton Wetlands and take part in exciting activities at each point along the trail.

Hunt for natural colours and shapes, stop and listen to the sounds of the Nature Reserve, tip-toe over bridges trying not to disturb the Troll beneath.

Engage preschool aged children with their wild surroundings.

Starts at the car park.

Short sections of the trail are not unsuitable for buggies, however, buggies can be left near-by.

The trail can be stopped and restarted at...

Wild luncheon

Event Date: 
13/05/2017 - 11:30am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Learn how to make gourmet risotto with wild foraged ingredients

Please note that this event has been rescheduled for Saturday 13 May (rather than the advertised Saturday 6 May)

A short ID walk, followed by a cookery demonstration.

Finish your wild experience with a hearty lunch of risotto.

Led by East Devon Nature Reserves Manager, and Devon Home cook of the Year finalist, James Chubb.

Wear outdoor clothing, suitable for the weather conditions.

More information and booking here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2017/...

Spring flower walk

Event Date: 
06/05/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Standing Dead Trees, Post Coach Way, Cranbrook

Walk around the Cranbrook countryside with the Ranger

Walk around the Cranbrook countryside with the Ranger, and look for signs of spring.

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Some off path walking.

Free.

More info: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2017/spring-f...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2017 - 3:12pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (5-7 May)

THEATRE

La Strada Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre La Strada ‘The Road’, a metaphor for life, is a deeply impassioned tale of love and loss. We journey into the heart of the Italian countryside where Gelsomina, full of the innocent spirit of youth, is bought by Zampano, a travelling street performer, to join his ‘strong man’ act. When the mismatched pair stumble across a ragtag circus and a daredevil tight-rope walker, Gelsomina finds herself caught between the two men, not knowing...

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