Devon

Exeter taxi driver to launch Poetry Tours

An Exeter taxi driver is to launch his project ‘West country poetry tours’ in less than a week.

Well-liked and admired Shane O’Sullivan, or better known as Jack the Hat, began the concept for this project just before Christmas. It aims to bring people over from America to experience the hidden gems of the West Country.

He said: “We are trying to get them to come and see some of the highlights which we believe are important and often overlooked by tourists.”

The website went out to the British tourist board in New York on Friday and hopes to be signed and completed...

Burts puts the crunch back into lunch!

TV chef Dean Edwards has teamed up with Burts Chips to encourage crisp lovers across the region to put the crunch back into lunch, with ‘The Ultimate Crisp Sandwich’.

Bristol-born Dean has used Burts’ legendary core range to develop delicious sandwiches to jazz up lunchtimes this summer.

For those in the know, there’s nothing quite like a crisp sandwich. In an age where lunches are increasingly al desko and disappointing, Burts Chips, makers of artisan hand-cooked potato crisps, has partnered with Dean to encourage Brits to have a lunch to actually look forward to. Dean...

Scything basics: let's make hay!

Event Date: 
17/08/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve at the junction of Battishorne Way with Honiton Bottom Road EX14 2XB

Learn how to cut grass and weeds without the need of a noisy fossil fuel burning lawnmower or strimmer

This practical day course will cover how to use and maintain a scythe (a traditional mowing tool) and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to mow anything from a small lawn to a meadow.

During the course we'll make hay the traditional way to encourage wild flowers in the meadow.

Tea and cake provided, participants must be 12+.

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

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Outdoor yoga on the Wetlands

Event Date: 
17/08/2016 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Enjoy breathing, stretching and relaxing exercises in a peaceful environment

All abilities welcome.

Bring a mat (some mats available).

If wet the class will take place in the Reed Base - space permitting.

No dogs on Seaton Wetlands.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/outdoor-yoga-on-the-wetlands/

Rockpool ramble

Event Date: 
16/08/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Ladram Bay beach Right hand side of bay when facing the sea Otterton EX9 7BX

Explore the world of Ladram Bay's rock pools with the Countryside Ranger

Learn where to look and what to look for.

Parking charges apply at Ladram Bay holiday park.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/rockpool-ramble-16th-august/

Canoe safari

Event Date: 
15/08/2016 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
River Axe

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

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

Picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and age 8+.

U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/canoe-safari-15th-august/

Wild night in the woods

Event Date: 
12/08/2016 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Seaton Tower lay-by, at the top of Seaton Down Hill road picnic site EX12 2TH

What better way to feel alive than a night walk in the woods?!

Come for a stroll with us as we learn how to use bat detectors, keep an eye out for hunting owls, and listen for the night time sounds of the many residents of Holyford Woods.

At the end of our walk we'll join up with the local bat group and hopefully see some bats up close.

Wrap up warmly and bring a torch.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/wild-night-in-the-woods/

Outdoor Theatre: The Canterbury Tales

Event Date: 
10/08/2016 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Gardens Exmouth, EX8 1NZ

The Pantaloons Theatre Company are back!

A cast of just five actors from the hilarious travelling theatre company The Pantaloons present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless tales in under two hours.

Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms!

Bring a seat and a picnic.

Gates open at 6pm.

U18's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/outdoor-theatre-the-canterbury-tales/

Bug hunt at Honiton Bottom

Event Date: 
10/08/2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve at the junction of Battishorne Way with Honiton Bottom Road EX14 2XB

Which bugs live at Honiton Bottom?

Find out what lives in the meadow and stream with the Countryside Rangers.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/bug-hunt-at-honiton-bottom/

Fun in the stream

Event Date: 
08/08/2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Join the Education Ranger for an afternoon of splashing about in the stream

Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

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

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