Devon

Nightwalk at Mutters Moor

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Mutters Moor car park, tp of Peak Hill, Sidmouth, EX10 0NW

Explore this magical heathland at night Join the Countryside rangers and the Learning Officer from the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a night walk as part of Heath Week celebrations.

Listen for nightjars and bats, learn about your night vision and finish off with a hot yummy chocolate.

Age 8+.

Bring a torch just in case!

£5 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/night...

Exe Estuary Mud Walk

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

Explore what lives in the mud at Exmouth Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Wear wellies or old shoes that can get very wet and muddy.

Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Children must be accompanied.

£1.50 per adult. £3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/exe-e...

Yoga at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Relax in the peaceful Seaton Wetlands Enjoy breathing, stretching and relaxing exercises in a peaceful environment at Seaton Wetlands.

Bring a mat and blanket (some mats available).

If the weather is poor the class will take place in the Reed Base classroom.

Find out more and book your place with local instructor Yvonne Waite: 01395 517557

£8 per person. booking required.

Have a go at Orienteering

Event Date: 
30/07/2018 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Uphams Car park, Budleigh Salterton, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX9 7BR

A Heath Week event with Devon Orienteering club Come along to Uphams Plantation and try out this exciting activity.

Use a map to find the hidden locations. Suitable for beginners and families.

All maps and instructions provided. Multiple courses to suit different abilities.

Organised by Devon Orienteering Club in partnership with Clinton Devon Estates and Wild East Devon. Dogs welcome on leads. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Suggested donation £1 per child. No booking required.

Heath Week family festival day

Event Date: 
29/07/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Woodbury Castle, B3180 NEAREST POSTCODE EX5 1HE

elebrate the amazing heaths - Exmouth's natural playground! Heath Week is a week of activities catering for wildlife, sport and history enthusiasts. The week kicks off with the Family Festival on Sunday 29 July at Woodbury Castle.

Discover more at heathweek.org and facebook.com/heathweek

A partnership event with Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths and Clinton Devon Estates.

Suggested donation £5 per group. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/heath-w...

Summer Wildlife Spotters Challenge

Event Date: 
26/07/2018 - 10:00am to 03/09/2018 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Seaton Wetlands is bursting with Wildlife How many creatures and natural treasures from the summer spotters sheet can you find?

Spotter sheets available from the Lookout or Discovery Hut.

You could win a professional pond dipping kit including net, tray and bug guide!

£1 per trail. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/summer-wildlife-spotters-challenge/

Rockpool Ramble: Exmouth

Event Date: 
25/07/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth beach, left of the lifeboat station (when facing the sea), Queens Drive, Exmouth, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX8 2AY

Explore Exmouth's rockpools

Explore the mysterious world of Exmouth's rockpools with the Countryside team.

Learn where to look and what to look out for.

Buckets and nets available to borrow. Bring your own if you have them.

Suggested donation £3 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/exmouth...

The British Heart Foundation challenges Exeter to get crafty

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on all crafty shoppers from Exeter to help beat heart disease by taking part in The Big Stitch campaign.

Style seekers can help raise vital funds for life saving heart research, by buying an item from the Exeter Home & Fashion BHF shop and adding their own personal stamp to it. The best will be in with a chance of winning one of three fantastic prizes. The Exeter Home & Fashion BHF shop, based at 160 Sidwell Street is one of 530 BHF clothing and accessory shops across the UK. BHF shops are full of amazing finds that can easily...

New venue revealed for Food and Drink Devon Awards 2018

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Thu, 07/05/2018 - 9:45pm

Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce that this year their prestigious award ceremony will be held on Monday 8th October 2018 at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, North Devon and will be hosted by legendary broadcaster Nigel Barden.

Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries have now closed for the Food Drink Devon Awards 2018 and it looks set to be another bumper year with an increase of more than 10% in entrant numbers.

Barbara King, a proud champion of Devon’s producers and chair of the board of directors for Food Drink Devon, comments: “The...

Brand new Topsham Library opens its doors

Topsham Library, run by Devon-based charity Libraries Unlimited, has moved to Topsham’s brand new community hub, Nancy Potter House, alongside The Estuary League of Friends.

The multipurpose community hub, built by The Estuary League of Friends, will offer a wide range of services and activities for the local community, including the contemporary new library, a café, day room, wet rooms and laundry as well as conference, training, exercise and treatment rooms for hire for business and private functions.

Devon County Council is responsible for the county’s public library...

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