Plymouth Science Park's £7 million space-age building in multiple awards finals

THE stunning new £7 million building at Plymouth Science Park has now been shortlisted for a record four prestigious building and planning awards for its forward-thinking space-age design.

Standing at the entrance way to the park at Derriford, behind the city’s hospital, the new building is the most technologically advanced in the south west.

1 Research Way has already been nominated for awards from the city’s Evening Herald newspaper and also the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and to that clutch it has now added two more nominations from the prestigious...

Spring flower walk

Event Date: 
06/05/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

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

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Some off path walking.

No booking required. A free event.

Wild luncheon

Event Date: 
06/05/2017 - 11:30am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Learn how to make gourmet risotto with wild foraged ingredients.

A short ID walk, followed by cookery demo and a hearty lunch of risotto.

Led by our nature reserves manager, and Devon home cook of the year finalist, James.

Wear outdoor clothing, suitable for the weather conditions.

Booking required at wildeastdevon.co.uk

£12.50 per person

Bluebell day

Event Date: 
05/04/2017 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods, Colyton, EX24 6HW - no vehicle access or parking

Start the day with a Dawn Chorus walk at the picnic site at the top of Seaton Down Hill at 6am.

Followed by a day of walks, activities and celebrations of the history, wildlife and trees of Holyford Woods.

Organised by the East Devon District Council Countryside team and the Holyford Woodland Trust.

A free event

No vehicle access or parking - please use the free parking at Colyford Memorial Hall, where a free shuttle bus will operate throughout the day. First bus 11.15am last bus returns 4.15pm.

Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk

Easter crafts and challenges at Seaton wetlands

Event Date: 
13/04/2017 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Easter family fun at Seaton Wetlands!

Make spring and Easter themed crafts and take part in fun challenges.

No booking required. £3 per child.

More info at wildeastdevon.co.uk

Easter crafts and challenges

Event Date: 
12/04/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Standing dead trees on Post Coach Way, Cranbrook

Family fun at Cranbrook!

Make spring and Easter themed craft and take part in fun challenges.

No dogs.

Weather permitting.

Children must be accompanied.

No booking. £3 per child.

Family explorer day at Trinity Hill

Event Date: 
11/04/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill car park, Trinity Hill Road, near Axminster, EX13 5SS

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

Explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives here and get creative!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suggested donation £3 per family group.

Book online at www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Family adventure day

Event Date: 
07/04/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Liverton Copse SY025822

A fun, hands on day with the Education ranger at Liverton Copse.

An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills such as den building, fire lighting, cooking, crafts and more.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking required at wildeastdevon.co.uk

£12 per child (aimed at 7 to 14 years, min age 5).

Springtime trail

Event Date: 
01/04/2017 - 10:00am to 23/04/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Pick up a map from the Lookout and follow the trail exploring the Wetlands! Complete the trail to receive a prize!

No booking required. £2 per trail map. 10am to 4pm daily.

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