Exeter City FC's half term kids' football roadshows

Event Date: 
18/02/2013 - 10:00am to 19/02/2013 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
St Luke's Science and Sports College

Exeter City’s Football in the Community charity is extending the range of its popular children’s football roadshows for the upcoming February half term. There will be four different events in Exeter, plus courses in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Feniton, Okehampton and Barnstaple. A two-day course on the astroturf at St Luke’s Science and Sports College kicks off half term, starting on Monday 18 February and costing £27 for the two days. A special goalkeepers and strikers day is being held at Middlemoor on Friday 22 February (£15), while on the same day a Star Tots event...

The 8 Secrets of Happiness, a 9 week course

Event Date: 
21/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Palace Gate Centre, South Street, Exeter

Happiness…..“Is a warm puppy” according to Lucy in Charles M.Schulz’s “Peanuts” cartoon strip.

Ken Dodd had a hit singing : ‘Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess, I thank the Lord I've been blessed with more than my share of happiness.’ One of the key verses in his song says: ‘ A wise old man told me one time. Happiness is a frame of mind. When you go to measuring my success. Don't count my money count my happiness.’

What‘s your definition of happiness? Is it a personal frame of mind, is it just being content with life or is it something much wider and...

Seaton Tramway: A Bird Hide on Wheels

Event Date: 
19/02/2013 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Seaton Tramway

Join us for a ride through two beautiful nature reserves, Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common, next to the glorious River Axe estuary, which plays host to an ever-changing selection of birds through the seasons.

Trips give you exclusive access to remote parts of the valley, where you are likely to see between 30 and 50 different species of bird during your 2-hour trip.

Birdwatching takes place with specialist guides and commentary from either Ian Waite or Donald Campbell on special trams trips in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November...

Roz Harding presents WAVE: A collection of compositions

Event Date: 
20/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Roz Harding presents WAVE: A collection of compositions...emotionally charged...exploring the peaks and depths of our experiences... Expect groove and freedom from soft and lyrical to explosive sounds brought to life in jazz trio form by Roz Harding (alto sax), Mike Outram (guitar), Jim Bashford (drums).

Tickets: £5, box office 01392 270891.

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

www.rozharding.com

Animated Exeter Festival 2013

Event Date: 
18/02/2013 - 10:00am to 23/02/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Various venues

February half term sees the return of Animated Exeter, the leading animation festival in the South West.

Screening the best local, national and international animation for adults and children, this popular annual festival offers a host of workshops, exhibitions, events and talks aimed at informing and entertaining a wide-ranging audience.

Animation workshops are offered at all skills levels, providing a fascinating insight into the art of animation.

For a complete list of what's on during the festival visit www.animatedexeter.co.uk/

Extreme Imagination: A festival of writing for and by young people

Event Date: 
16/02/2013 - 9:00am to 24/02/2013 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Various venues, Exeter

Exetreme Imagination is a festival of writing for and by young people, as well as for older generations who wish to celebrate our young people's achievements and reminisce over their own childhood memories.

With events at various locations in and around the city of Exeter, the festival runs from 16-24 February 2013.

The festival has grown up through a collaboration of partners across the city and beyond who all aspire to celebrate young people's literature, art and culture. Pre-festival projects have produced many exhibitions and performances waiting to be seen and enjoyed...

Silverton villagers braced for space ant war

Event Date: 
21/02/2013 - 7:30pm to 23/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Silverton Community Hall

Villagers in Silverton are bracing themselves for the onslaught of an intergalactic battle between giant ants and evil lizards, aided by a dalek of course, as space wars come to mid Devon.

The terrifying creatures will land in the Exe Valley this February in a brand new space-age community musical.

The interstellar Ants in Space! bursts on stage at Silverton Community Hall from February 21 – 23 2013 featuring four live, action-packed, shows.

Tickets, priced £5 for adults and £2 for under 16s, are available from Silverton’s Post Office or from Trudi Bird on 01392...

Lambing Sunday at Bicton

Event Date: 
17/03/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Bicton College, East Budleigh

Take this rare opportunity to visit our farm and have-a-go at some exciting, unusual and adrenaline pumping activities. A fantastic day out for all ages. Park at Bicton College and take the tractor and trailer ride to Bicton Home Farm where you will meet our agriculture team. Farm Manager Paul and shepherd Phil will be on hand with the agriculture students helping Bicton’s sheep to deliver their babies, but this year there is so much more to see and do:

  • Say hello to our new arrivals the calves and piglets

  • Feed a new born lamb

  • ...

Gab a bargain at this Scouts charity jumble sale

Event Date: 
16/02/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
6th Exeter Scout Hut, Wellington Road, Exeter

Come and grab yourselves a bargain or two at this fantastic event for all the family. Lots of clothes, books, childrens toys and games, and bric a brac.

There will also be refreshments available to buy, and delicious home-made cakes.

10am-2pm, entry is 20p for adults and free for children.

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