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Charity opens its doors to another season of milling

Authored by DWT
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:44pm

A leading conservation charity is set to open its doors to welcome the public to a new season of milling following essential winter maintenance to Exeter’s only working water mill.

Based at Cricklepit Mill near Exeter Quay, Devon Wildlife Trust has embraced its headquarters heritage and runs regular milling sessions where the public can watch Exeter’s only functioning water mill turn grain into flour and learn about the milling industry.

Kicking off 2017’s events will be a milling session on Friday 10 February, where experienced volunteers will be providing milling...

Big Fish Little Fish - family rave - Camp Bestival Tour

Event Date: 
05/02/2017 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.

We kick off 2017 in style back at Exeter Phoenix for our “Pop Stars & Rock Stars” themed family rave on 5th February.

NOTE: TICKETS NOW VERY LIMITED - book soon here: https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/big-fish-little-fish-february-2017-the-phoenix-exeter

NEWS! The BFLF Exeter Feb event is announced today as part of the Camp Bestival Tour with the theme Pop Stars & Rock Stars and there will be a chance for attendees to win one of 3 family guest passes...

Carry On Till Christmas

Event Date: 
13/12/2016 - 7:30pm to 16/12/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Shed Theatre, Exeter

Festive cheer is running a bit low in Elf-eter and 2016 is proving difficult for Father Christmas.

He’s trying to sort out the naughty and nice list, but one thing’s for sure; it’s definitely coal for the England football team after the Euros.

Retirement is also on the cards but first the Christmas family and the elves have to stop the Three Scrooges from changing Christmas forever.

A Christmas pantomime for all ages, sit back, enjoy and Carry on Till Christmas.

Tickets are available for the additional night on Tuesday, December 13. Book online by visiting...

Spooky Fun Factory - free drop in making sessions

Event Date: 
26/10/2016 - 10:30am to 27/10/2016 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Crafts

Join us this half term and Get Creative for 2 free fun days of drop in (Halloween) activities. Use materials provided to design a creepy conveyor belt of witches, wizards and ghosties for our spooky factory. 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–4.00pm daily. Free, drop-in. Main gallery. Under 12 yrs supervised please. Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF www.crafts.org.uk 01626 832223

Celebrate the end of the season at our last fixture - Thursday 20 October

Event Date: 
20/10/2016 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join us for our last fixture of 2016 and celebrate the end of a great racing season on Thursday 20 October - buy your tickets today.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 14:20 with gates opening at 12:20. The last race is at 17:10.

Tickets for the afternoon are available at our online ticket store until 17:00 today, 19 October and will also be available to buy at the gate on the day.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Don't forget - children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card...

Big Fish Little Fish - family rave with DJ Cut La Roc

Event Date: 
13/11/2016 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.

We return to Exeter Phoenix after the summer break for our "Electric Boogaloo" themed family rave on 13th November.

Headline DJ Cut La Roc (Skint / Rocstar), Micky C (Thump Events), plus resident Little My play (grown up) dance music on the multi-sensory dancefloor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant parachute dance.

Breakin' workshops upstairs in the Voodoo Lounge with Just 4 Funk (kids AND parents welcome to come and learn to pop 'n' lock), plus DJ...

Christmas at Cricklepit

Event Date: 
11/12/2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AB

Join us for our annual Christmas celebration, held at the beautiful Cricklepit Mill.

A day of family activities at the historic Cricklepit Mill just a few minutes walk from the high street - but a world away.

Children's activities include making natural Christmas decorations and bird feeders to give the birds in your garden a treat at this chilly time of year. There will also be the chance to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer!

Mince pies and hot drinks will be available, while visitors can also buy from the charity’s wonderful range of Christmas cards,...

Afternoon racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Event Date: 
26/09/2016 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Keep that weekend feeling going with an afternoon of thrilling jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 26 September.

Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student photo ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.

Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Sunday 25 September. Tickets will also be available to buy at the gate on the day.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Racing starts at 14:00 with gates opening at 12:00.

The last race will take place at 16:30.

For more information,...

Family event celebrates all that is great about Britain

STUNNING manor house Bridwell Park will be opening its doors to the public this September, as part of a two-day family event to celebrate all that is great about the UK.

The Great British Day Out, which will feature music, entertainment, stalls and even survival workshops, will be taking place at the stately home in Uffculme over the weekend of September 17 and 18.

It is the first time in its 240-year history that the Georgian property, which is the family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, has opened its doors to the public for an event of this kind.

Jo Macaskie of...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 September).

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very Best in live stand up, showcasing some of the best comedians that this country has to offer. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Two Gentlemen of Verona Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Valentine loves Silvia and Proteus loves Julia – but Proteus is fickle, and falls for Silvia too. When Valentine plots an elopement, Proteus betrays him and Valentine is...

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