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Castle opens its doors for new season

Powderham Castle, the 600 year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon near Exeter, opens its doors this Friday for the start of the new 2015 season.

After months of preparation, the Castle & grounds will be open again to visitors from Friday 27th March to Friday 30th October 2015, and provides a perfect history-laden family day out. The Castle is open from Sunday to Friday from 11am to 4.30 pm.

This Saturday, Powderham Castle with be holding a Spring Open Day to celebrate the start of the 2015 season from 11am to 4.30 pm.

Close neighbours living in Powderham...

Easter Crafts - Exeter Cathedral

Event Date: 
02/04/2015 - 10:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 2nd April 2015, 10.30-13.00 (Pearson Education Centre)

An assortment of Easter crafts to choose from (cost of £1 or £2 per item).

Stained glass window eggs, felt lavender pets, Easter book-marks, badge making and egg maracas.

We encourage you to come early so you have plenty of choice and time to finish your crafting!

Booking advised for this session - please contact 01392 285983

Artist teams up with Toff TV family

Artist Nick Matson has teamed up with controversial television family The Fulfords to create a unique art holiday experience at their home near Exeter.

The Fulfords rose to fame with Channel 4’s The F***ing Fulfords and BBC3’s Life is Toff, which documented their unconventional way of living in their run-down stately home.

Art enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to inhabit the stunning period property at the Great Fulford Estate where they can soak up the grounds and landscape during a four night art holiday.

The Fulfords are opening their home for a limited...

Country park to get new play area

Children and families will soon have even more to enjoy when visiting the Grand Western Canal Country Park, with plans underway to create a play area in the Canal Basin in Tiverton.

The new facilities will be located on the little-used grassy area at the very end of the towpath where it meets Canal Hill.

Canal Ranger’s are talking to local children, and their parents and carers, to help decide on what equipment to install in the play area. Following this, design and tendering work will take place during the summer, with construction due to take place during the autumn and...

Bugs, Ponds and Dens

Event Date: 
08/04/2015 - 9:00am to 09/04/2015 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Escot Park, Ottery St Mary

Creepy crawlies, things that jump, squirm, swim and have lots of wriggling legs - Oh yes! Join our Forest School team leaders and discover the mini-beasties that live in the Escot wetlands. You will be equipped with magnifying glasses, bug collection pots and fishing nets to help you in your quest. Then try your hand at making Blob Monsters or building a den with the help of Escot master den-builders! But will it stand up to the water test!

11.00am - 1.00pm

Members: £4 per child

Non-members: £5 per child.

Places are limited and booking is required. Children...

Your essential guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend.

THEATRE

Vienna Festival Ballet's 35th Anniversary Gala Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Vienna Festival Ballet's reflection on 35 years of performing classical ballets all over the world will take you on an unforgettable journey through the best of ballet in one magical evening. Tickets £21 adults, £15 under 16s. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Milked Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A black comedy about friendship, unemployment – and a cow called Sandy. Tickets: £12/£8...

Your guide to what's on this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend.

THEATRE

Vienna Festival Ballet's 35th Anniversary Gala Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Vienna Festival Ballet's reflection on 35 years of performing classical ballets all over the world will take you on an unforgettable journey through the best of ballet in one magical evening. Tickets £21 adults, £15 under 16s. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Milked Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A black comedy about friendship, unemployment – and a cow called Sandy. Tickets: £12/£8...

Easter Family Cooking Workshop

Event Date: 
31/03/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Tuesday 31st March 2015, 10.30-12.30 (Pearson Education Centre) with Julia Pugsley

Competent cook or baking beginner - this workshop is one for all the family.

Bake hot cross scones

Create chocolate Easter nests

Decorate Easter biscuits

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage full family participation in the activities!

Booking Information

£6 per participant including all ingredients – take away all of your yummy creations in an Easter package.

Places can be booked from 01392 285983 or online (no...

Your guide to half term family fun

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:08am

Wondering how you're going to keep the kids amused during the half term holiday? We've come up with a few suggestions here:

Friday 20 February

Felting Workshop Exeter Cathedral Make a countryside scene or design your own shapes and outlines for your felt square. Your finished product could be used as a wall hanging or cut up to create a broach, finger puppet or maybe a pencil case. Limited spaces, booking only. £4 for the full session (payable on arrival). Ages 6-plus. 10.30am-12.30pm. Call 01392 413174 or email education@exeter-cathedral.org.uk

One Hut Full Exeter...

Happy 30th Birthday, Culm Valley Sports Centre

Event Date: 
07/02/2015 - 11:15am to 13/02/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Culm Valley Sports Centre

Culm Valley Sports Centre is 30 years old in February and a week of celebrations begin on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the newly refurbished fitness studio.

Staff at Culm Valley Sports Centre are planning a whole week of fun from 7 to 13 February. They’re looking forward to showcasing their new gym equipment, refurbished Centre and range of activities and classes on offer to customers old and new. Come along and join in the celebrations!

The week starts on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the refurbished fitness studio with invited guests, followed...

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