While other places may quieten down during the cold and wet winter months, East Devon District Council’s Countryside rangers and their team of over 100 volunteers are busy maintaining nature reserves and carrying out vital conservation work.
This winter, volunteers are working on a range of projects, including hedge laying at Knapp Copse, scrub clearance at Trinity Hill and site improvements to Seaton Marshes, part of the Seaton Wetlands nature reserve. This is a busy time for conservation work as projects can take place with less disruption to visitors and wildlife.
The 1st Seaton Rainbows marked World Wetlands Day with an evening of bird watching and crafts at Seaton Wetlands recently.
Joined by East Devon District Council’s Education ranger Penny Evans, the youngsters learnt about the significance of the international day which is used to raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetland environments which help to control flooding, improve bio-diversity and promote health and wellbeing.
Penny said: "We love welcoming groups of young people to Seaton Wetlands. Throughout the year we run activities such as pond dipping,...
Explore what’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary, and become the ultimate donkey champion by finding out everything there is to know about these wonderful animals and the charity’s global work.
More than just adorably long ears, soft furry noses and charming characters; donkeys matter. Across the globe, entire communities rely on donkeys. Find out why they are so special through new fun and interactive displays, which will change your perception of donkeys forever.
Entry to The Donkey Sanctuary is FREE! As the charity relies totally on donations, they encourage...
A world-leading diabetes expert received his CBE for his work in revolutionising global diagnosis and treatment on Thursday (8 February).
Andrew Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Exeter and a diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, was mentioned in the Queen’s birthday honours list last year following a string of international awards for his work in combining genomics research with clinical diagnostics to make a real difference in the sub types of diabetes across the world.
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 February).
THEATRE
Twelfth Night Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Set twelve days after Christmas, perhaps the party has gone on too long? Perhaps the guests are a little hungover? Perhaps they’ve left it a little late to find true love? Director Ian Berry promises, ‘This stellar cast brings so much comic energy and fizz it will feel like Christmas has come again!” http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Queen C*nt: Sacred or Profane Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre,...
For a Sunday night out, you probably wouldn’t put going to church as a place where you can enjoy a good laugh.
But Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, is hosting an event this month which hopes to change all that – and even better, tickets are completely free!
They’re inviting people in Exeter to come along for a comedy show on Sunday 18th February from Scotsman Mark Ritchie who is bringing his critically acclaimed tour ‘God Only Knows’ to Devon.
Mark performs in comedy clubs, theatres and churches...
From major coastal engineering works and sand movements through to charismatic wildlife and hidden heritage, a wide range of coastal topics is being covered at 2018’s Teign Estuary and Coastal Partnership’s Annual Forum.
This free public event is being held at Pavilions Teignmouth on Monday 26 February at 7pm. Guests will be able to sample some local ‘Taste of the Teign’ produce which has been kindly sponsored by Associated British Ports.
The Partnership, led by Teignbridge District Council, co-ordinates the management of the Teign Estuary and the open coast between Dawlish...
Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side are facing a pivotal month ahead as they look to strength their position at the summit of the Aviva Premiership. The reigning champions head into tomorrow’s Round 14 battle against visiting Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park (2pm), looking to build on their five-point advantage over next-best Saracens at the top of the table. Having used the past fortnight in the Anglo-Welsh Cup to not only recharge a number of his frontline stars, Baxter has also seen others first-team stars come to the fore as Devon’s finest progressed into the last four of the...
A prize-winning young Devon body painter will be creating a human work of art in Exeter this weekend (February 10th and 11th) during this year’s One Billion Rising events, which are part of an international campaign against exploitation and violence against women.
18-year-old Milena Watts will paint a heart on her model, Dan, as part of a design representing healthy relationships.
She has come on board to support Exeter’s charity SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone) who are organising the One Billion Rising events in the city over the weekend. This year their focus is on...
More money will be spent on Devon’s roads as well as adult social care, health and children’s services, according to the county council’s proposed new budget.
The budget for 2018/19 will be discussed by the Cabinet on Friday and will then have to be ratified by the full council meeting next week (February 15).
The draft budget published before Christmas calls for an extra £13 million to be spent on adult care and health. That’s a rise of over 6 per cent and will take the total care budget to £227.8 million.
And on Tuesday the Government announced an extra £2.2...
