Exeter

Trinity hill LNR work party

Event Date: 
18/01/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity HIll LNR, Trinity Hill Road, Nr Axminster, EX13 8TB

Help with practical tasks at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve

Help to clear away some of the scrub and Rhododendrons at Trinity Hill with the East Devon District Council Countryside team, Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society.

Your work will clear the way for Exmoor ponies who will come and finish the clearance work as they graze!

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

All equipment required will be provided.

Find out more here:

Help the heath

Event Date: 
12/01/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve, Trinity Hill Road, EX13 8TB

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on a practical task

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on this practical work party to help restore the heathland of Trinity Hill.

Hot drinks and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothes.

All equipment required will be provided.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/help...

Wassailing walk

Event Date: 
07/01/2017 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Younghayes Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

A Wassailing walk to the Cranbrook Community Orchard

Join the Cranbrook Country Park Ranger for a traditional wassailing walk to the Cranbrook Community Orchard.

Sing wassailing songs as they did in the past to bless the trees and encourage a new harvest!

The walk starts at the Younghayes Community Centre.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/wassailing-walk/

Reindeer trail

Event Date: 
20/12/2016 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton Devon, EX12 2SP

Father Christmas needs your help

Father Christmas has lost his reindeer!

Follow the clues around the Wetlands to help track them down.

Once the reindeer have been found, warm up with crafts and hot drinks in the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base.

A drop in session.

£3 per child for craft materials.

Find out more: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/reindeer-trail/

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
17/12/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come and bird watch with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wha...

Holyford Woods work party

Event Date: 
14/12/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Holyford Farm (SY 236 923) , Holyford Woods, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HW

Join a practical work group in Holyford Woods

Join the EDDC Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Volunteers in Holyford Woods for a woodland management work party in the lovely Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs and bring your lunch.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/hol...

Wreath making at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
11/12/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Devon, EX12 2SP

Get that festive feeling with the Countryside Rangers at Seaton Wetlands

Make a beautiful Christmas wreath using natural materials for your front door.

Follow instruction from the Countryside Ranger to create your handmade wreath in the heart of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands.

All materials will be provided.

Enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols as you get creative.

There are two sessions:

10am - 12noon: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wre...

2pm to 4pm: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Police warning after attempted sexual assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 8:18pm

Police are advising the public to be vigilant after an attempt was made to sexually assault a woman.

Police are currently investigating an attempted sexual assault in Exeter that happened on Thursday (3 November) between 1.40pm and 2pm.

A woman was approached by two unknown men, both dressed in black with black gloves, who then attempted to sexually assault her in the lane, which runs between Bathern Road and Cumberland Drive adjacent to the A3015 (Rydon Lane) in Exeter. The woman managed to fight them off to which the men ran off.

Police are appealing for witnesses...

Men’s New Look store to open in Princesshay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 3:44pm

Fashion retailer New Look is opening a stand-alone menswear store in Princesshay, Exeter this month.

The 1,900 sq. ft. store will open at 10am on Wednesday 9th November, and joins the collection of 16 New Look Men stores across the UK.

Centre Director for Princesshay, Wayne Pearce said: “We are delighted to welcome New Look Men to Princesshay, offering additional men’s fashion to our portfolio alongside Superdry, River Island and Topman.”

To celebrate the launch of the New Look Men store, the first 25 customers spending over £25 on Wednesday 9th November will...

Tree planting

Event Date: 
08/12/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Knapp Copse car park, Putts Corner, Sidbury, EX10 0QQ

A day of tree planting with the Countryside team and volunteers

Can you help us plant new trees?

On Thursday 8 December the East Devon District Council Conservation volunteers will be planting trees in the stunning Roncombe Valley.

Please come along and lend a hand on this important conservation task.

Tea and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

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