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Dolls House and Miniatures Fair at Westpoint

Event Date: 
18/08/2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibitions, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading crafts people in this field.

A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures and delightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and item of furniture.

Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Opening Times:

10am to 4pm

Admission:

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Exeter Phoenix announces an exciting new season

Exeter Phoenix has announced an exciting new season of programmed events for September to December 2013. New exhibitions, performances, comedy, music, classes and courses mean there is plenty to inspire, enjoy and embrace. Highlights include big name music acts such as Tim Burgess (lead singer of The Charlatans), The MagicNumbers performing their first ever acoustic tour, modern folk duo Turin Brakes and classic bands Big Country and The Damned. As well Exeter Phoenix welcomes American blues legend Eric Bibb and the highly rated American 10-piece The Youngblood Brass Band. Furthermore,...

Fun for all the family at Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park this summer

Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park is proving a winner with families, consistently achieving 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor and being awarded the AA Five Pennants for its high quality camping, caravan and motorhome pitches, luxury glamping tents, site facilities and guest service.

Adjoining Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park and designed to appeal to families of all generations, Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park, offers one of the best value getaways in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, minutes from the M5 near Exeter. Holidays are tailored to meet...

A day of play in Teignbridge

Families have the chance to celebrate summer in one of Teignbridge’s open spaces as National Playday comes up next month.

Some of the district’s best places will be filled with fun and games as part of the event, which sees thousands of children and their families get out playing at hundreds of community events across the UK.

As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.

The Playday 2013 campaign theme is ‘Playful Places’. The campaign is calling on everyone to help make sure...

Dawlish Air Show

Event Date: 
23/08/2013 - 10:00am to 24/08/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Dawlish

Each year this event attracts tens of thousands of people to watch an array of aircraft take to the sky at this award winning air show.

This year the fun runs over two days.

The Family Fun Day takes place on The Lawn in Dawlish on Friday where you will find sideshows, stalls, and ground displays offering something for everyone.

The main flying display takes place on Saturday and is scheduled to begin at 11.30am. The Red Arrows are expected to arrive over Dawlish at around midday. Also displaying will be the likes of Typhoon, Falcons, RV8tors and, towards the close...

It’s an event-full summer at A la Ronde

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/29/2013 - 11:58am

Whatever the weather, there's plenty to keep the whole family occupied over the summer holidays at A la Ronde, the National Trust property near Exmouth.

Kids, don't miss the Super Tuesday summer craft activities on 30 July and 6, 13 and 20 August. Meet your friends and make a selection of fun items to take home. Different crafts each week plus mini-beast safaris on 13 August.

Don’t forget to also have a go at the summer family quiz trail, and pick up a free ‘50 Things’ booklet to see how many activities you can tick off over the summer and autumn as part of the National...

Expect the Unexpected in Exeter this September

Expect the unexpected this September as The Unexpected Festival comes to Exeter.

The Unexpected Festival will take place from 15-22 September and will include activities such as art making, music acts and other contemporary performances. It really all is in the name, the festival will not take place in one conventional location, but instead, across several locations in Exeter.

This September you really will never know when you could come across the unexpected.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council, said: '’The major aim behind Unexpected 2013 is to enhance Exeter...

"Fantastic Mr. Fox" - Butterscotch Sunday Film Screening

Event Date: 
28/07/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG

Butterscotch Sunday presents a special farmyard film screening of Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, featuring a story-telling trail of the farm, a local food BBQ and live music in support of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, taking place at West Town Farm at 6pm on Sunday July 28th.

“Boggis, Bunce, and Bean; One fat, one short, one lean.These horrible crooks,so different in looks,were nonetheless equally mean.”

If this rhyme brings back childhood memories of goose-liver doughnuts or a cantankerous badger then you may want to dig a tunnel...

Help needed to identify Devon’s privately fostered children

Devon County Council is asking people across the county to help them identify children living under private fostering arrangements, so can they offer support and advice.

The call to action is part of Private Fostering Week starting on Monday 8 July. Run by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering , the week aims to raise awareness of private fostering. Children living with someone who isn't their parent or close relative for more than four weeks are classed as being privately fostered. Although this is a private arrangement, legally the parent and the carer must notify...

Kids eat free this weekend at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park

Lots of little mouths to feed this weekend? Then head to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, where children under the age of 14 can eat for free on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July! Offering even more value for money, with every adult meal you can fuel your children’s adventures for free. Choose to fill up at three selected restaurants on the park including the authentic American diner, Route 66 to enjoy a locally sourced burger; enjoy the real taste of Italy at Mamma Mia’s Pasta and Pizza Italian Bistro or head to SFC to enjoy some fresh, tasty chicken.

After you have filled up you...

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