Foray for identification and ecology led by Nigel Pinhorn, professional naturalist.

Meet at Hawkswood grid ref: SY 202 974.

10.30am-12.30pm.

Organised by East Devon Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group.

Suggested donation £4. Booking essential with Christina Bows on 01297 23822.

Foray for identification and ecology led by Nigel Pinhorn, professional naturalist.

Meet at Cottshayne Wood grid ref: SY 225 935.

10.30am-12.30pm. Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group.

Suggested donation £4.

Booking essential with Christina Bows - 01297 23822.

Friendly, easy-paced walk taking in the Exeter landscape and its autumn wildlife.

This walk follows the Ludwell Valley, Mincinglake and Hoopern Valley for approx. 6.5 miles with some steep and muddy sections, finishing at Millers Crossing, Bonhay Rd.

Join Deveon Willdife Trust for part or all of the route.

Please bring your own lunch/drink.

No charge but donations welcome.

Goes from Ludwell Valley entrance, off Topsham Rd (opposite Northbrook golf course), Exeter.

Part two is on Sunday 3 November.

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See a historic watermill in action and visit DWT's headquarters. Watch as volunteer millers grind wheat for flour in the traditional way. Our stone-ground wholemeal flour will also be available to buy on the day.

10am-noon.

Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools.

To enquire please call 01392 279244 or visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org

An overdue fifth visit for this wonderful Canadian musician and multiple JUNO award-winner. Stephen's distinctive folk/roots sound has long made him one of our most popular acts and one of the foremost performing singer/songwriters in his home country. This respected musician has worked with Lucinda Wiliams, Emmylou Harris and Shawn Colvin, and has recently released his 8th solo album Between Hurricanes. Mixing powerful lyrics, creative arrangements, brilliant guitar playing and onstage charm, Stephen has won a loyal international fan-base.

Tickets: £13.50 (price covers the music...

An overdue fifth visit for this wonderful Canadian musician and multiple JUNO award-winner. Stephen's distinctive folk/roots sound has long made him one of our most popular acts and one of the foremost performing singer/songwriters in his home country. This respected musician has worked with Lucinda Wiliams, Emmylou Harris and Shawn Colvin, and has recently released his 8th solo album Between Hurricanes. Mixing powerful lyrics, creative arrangements, brilliant guitar playing and onstage charm, Stephen has won a loyal international fan-base.

Tickets: £13.50 (price covers the music...

A welcome return for Mill favourites Rag Mama Rag. Husband and wife duo, Ashley and Deborah, deliver a barnstorming mix of 20's and 30's Mississippi Blues and ragtime, alongside original compositions. Playing everything from lapsteel and bottleneck guitar, to dobro, ukulele, washboard, harmonica, spoons and African drum, they'll have your feet tapping and a smile on your face from start to finish!

To visit Rag Mama Rag's website, click here.

Tickets: £13.75 (price covers the music only).

To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit the Mill Shop in the Mill building...

Another first Mill visit, this time from London bluesman Papa George, whose 30 year career has earned him a well-deserved reputation on the blues circuit as one of its top guitarists and vocalists. In February 2013, he was inducted into the American Blues Hall of Fame - praise indeed! This internationally respected musician plays in the deep blues tradition on steel and acoustic guitars. The gritty passion of his vocals, finesse on the blues frets, and skills as a master entertainer combine to deliver a captivating performance full of heart and soul.

Tickets: £13 (price covers the...

An evening of comedy by the well-loved Anton Chekhov. Directed by Barbara Pentecost.

Chekhov was a great theatre man and besides writing his world-famous full length plays such as “Uncle Vanya”, “Three Sisters” and “The Cherry Orchard”, he wrote a number of one act comedies which he called jests. They make timeless fun of well-known situations proving, once again, that things don’t change!

“The Dangers of Tobacco” in a new translation by Paul Schmidt. There may be a no smoking policy within the Blackmore but there can be no harm in considering “the harmful effects which can...