Devon

Weave your own willow serving tray

Event Date: 
04/06/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands

Create a beautiful and versatile serving tray with an expert from Windrush Willow

A one day workshop for beginners; no experience necessary, but two good strong hands required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/weave-your-own-willow-serving-tray/

Mud walk

Event Date: 
03/06/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth beach

Explore wildlife in the Exe Estuary

Dig for worms, fish for shrimp and discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

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

Suitable for children and families of all ages.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/mud-walk/

Fun in the stream

Event Date: 
02/06/2016 - 10:00am to 06/06/2016 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve

A morning of splashing in the stream

Join the Education Ranger for a morning of splashing about in the stream. Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

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

Suitable for children of all ages.

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

Canoe safari

Event Date: 
02/06/2016 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Axe Vale Canoe Club, Harbour Road, Seaton,

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

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

Riverside picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and be aged 8+. U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/canoe-safari/

Fun in the stream

A morning of splashing in the stream

Join the Education Ranger for a morning of splashing about in the stream. Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

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

Suitable for children of all ages.

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

Bear hunt

Event Date: 
01/06/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Knapp, Sidmouth

There are bears hiding in the Knapp!

Join us for a bear hunt and games. (under 7's)

Bring your lunch and stay for a picnic in the meadow.

Concessions available to EDDC tenants - please contact the Countryside team.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/bear-hunt/

Devon farmers profit as Europe takes prime cut of our beef exports

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/19/2016 - 12:26pm

Beef farming and Devon’s beef industry could be under threat if the UK left the European Union, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss warned today.

93 per cent of all our beef exports went to the EU in 2015 and so beef farmers could lose millions of pounds of business if they lost access to the vital EU single market.

From steak frites to boeuf bourguignon, hamburgers to hachée, high-quality British beef is used in classic dishes across Europe, with 92,000 tonnes, worth £320million, heading to our EU neighbours last year. Devon plays a central role in this with the region’s...

A Feast of Fire at Manna from Devon Cooking School

As the summer approaches, there is no better way to enjoy your food than having it cooked with flames, and Manna from Devon Cooking School’s pop-up Fire Feasts in their newly refurbished outdoor cooking space is a perfect way to get you fired up for summer.

Teignbridge retains prestigious seaside awards

Dawlish Warren has achieved Blue Flag status for the 18th year running.

Teignbridge District Council is pleased to announce the popular beach can continue to proudly fly the prestigious flag in the internationally recognised award scheme.

Alongside Dawlish Warren’s achievement, Keep Britain Tidy’s high-profile Seaside Awards have been awarded to Teignmouth Town Beach, Coryton Cove at Dawlish and Ness Cove, Shaldon.

The announcements come as a major boost as the busy tourist season gets underway, with beaches and resorts expecting a lively bank holiday weekend....

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 10:12pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 May).

THEATRE

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter ……suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. Lewis Carroll’s famous story, one of the best-loved books ever written, is magically brought to life by Exeter College’s BTEC Performing Arts Department. Alice’s adventures lead her down the rabbit-hole, where she embarks on a magical journey through Wonderland meeting The Mad Hatter, The Mock Turtle, The Cheshire-Cat and even has time for...

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