Fun in the stream

Event Date: 
02/06/2016 - 10:00am to 06/06/2016 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve

A morning of splashing in the stream

Join the Education Ranger for a morning of splashing about in the stream. Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

Concessions available to EDDC tenants, please contact the Countryside team.

Suitable for children of all ages.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/fun-in-the-stream-june/

Canoe safari

Event Date: 
02/06/2016 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Axe Vale Canoe Club, Harbour Road, Seaton,

Guided trip down the river Axe to discover the area's wildlife

Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers.

Riverside picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and be aged 8+. U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/canoe-safari/

Fun in the stream

A morning of splashing in the stream

Join the Education Ranger for a morning of splashing about in the stream. Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

Concessions available to EDDC tenants, please contact the Countryside team.

Suitable for children of all ages.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/fun-in-the-stream-june/

Bear hunt

Event Date: 
01/06/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Knapp, Sidmouth

There are bears hiding in the Knapp!

Join us for a bear hunt and games. (under 7's)

Bring your lunch and stay for a picnic in the meadow.

Concessions available to EDDC tenants - please contact the Countryside team.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/bear-hunt/

Chiefs Twickenham ticket information

Exeter Chiefs can confirm that all supporters who pre-registered for tickets to Saturday's Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham have now had their application processed.

Tickets have been sent by the club today (First Class) to all applicants.

For those who have yet to purchase tickets for the match against Saracens (3pm), you can buy tickets up until 4pm on Wednesday from the club ticket office or through the club ticket line 08443 247 147.

Supporters can also purchase tickets online at http://www.premiershiprugby.com/home.php#OybpUMZlUzZXQdyZ.97

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Deceased Exeter baby's foot and hand prints stolen

Authored by News Desk
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Sergeant Colin Harper, Exeter Neighbourhood Team Leader, said: "This is a particularly cruel crime, as the items stolen are of huge sentimental importance.

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Women in Business Away Day

Event Date: 
22/06/2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Mamhead House - Mamhead Estate, Mamhead, Exeter, EX6 8HD

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Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/23/2016 - 8:56am

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Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, the quiz took place at the Corn Exchange in Exeter. The hall was filled with 73 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter’s brainiest business.

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