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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.

Exeter student's close shave for children’s charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/04/2017 - 2:39pm

A kind-hearted student from the University of Exeter is putting her best foot forward, to help raise funds for an essential children’s charity.

Allie Short, 21, is making her final preparations before competing in the gruelling Virgin Money London Marathon, later this month.

The final-year BA Geography student is running the 26-mile course to raise money for Round Table Children’s Wish, a charity which grants wishes to children suffering life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

In order to boost her donations Allie is hosting a special, pre-marathon raffle for family...

Easter egg hunt at 'The Lookout', RSPB Bowling Green nature reserve

Event Date: 
14/04/2017 - 11:00am to 17/04/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham EX3 0BG

Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April 11 am-1 pm; 2 pm-4 pm Price: £1.50 per Child - bring an adult for free

Keep the children entertained during the Easter break. Hop along to 'The Lookout' at our revamped hide at Bowling Green for an Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny has hidden clues around our Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve and we need your help to answer all his questions and - you could win some Easter chocolate!

To join in with the spring madness just visit 'The Lookout' for a handy clue sheet and off you go! Once the conundrum has been solved, every child...

Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Event Date: 
29/04/2017 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

A ballet for children

Following their hugely successful debut visit in 2016 with Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet returns with a brand new re-telling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!

Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is...

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