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...
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.
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...
Diners at Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary will have the opportunity to dine al fresco, with the introduction of an outdoor dining area.
The balcony at the back of the restaurant, which is also the location where Rusty Pig’s charcuterie range is air dried, overlooks the rooftops of Ottery across to St Mary’s Church.
Owner, Robin Rea said: “We are very much into natural ingredients – and what could be more natural than sitting outside to dine?
“We have also included seating for customers who just want to enjoy a drink in the sunshine.”
Entertainment for this years show includes Paws for Thought Dog Display Team, Morris Dancing, Hound Display and Brass Band.
The Horse Show will begin at 9am with a variety of classes.
There will also be a Dog Show, terrier racing, a variety of stalls, bouncy castle, BBQ, beer tent, cream teas, local ice cream and Pimm's and strawberries, a fantastic prize draw and more!
Just before Steps Bridge on B3212 Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road, EX6 7EE
The threat of wild fires may seem like a long way off after a typically wet Bank Holiday weekend but a leading wildlife charity is now joining forces with an emergency fire service to warn of the rising risks that fire is posing to some of the region’s most treasured landscapes. Despite rain over the Bank Holiday the South West still finds itself in the middle of a prolonged dry spell which has left parts of the countryside vulnerable to wild fires.
With the long range weather forecast predicting little prospect of rain Devon Wildlife Trust has become concerned enough about the...
