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Paulos Circus

Event Date: 
21/06/2018 - 5:00pm to 08/07/2018 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QH

All new acts for 2018.

From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories.

The UK's first, original all seat £7pp family friendly affordable circus.

Heated Big Top

Performance Times:

Thursday's and Friday's @ 5pm & 7.45pm

Saturday's and Sunday's @ 2pm & 5:00pm

Sunday the 8th of July @ 2pm Only

No Performances Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Tickets

Box Office open on site every day from Monday...

The Breakfast Run

Event Date: 
30/09/2018 - 7:30am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Knightshayes Court, near Tiverton

Fun 5K or 10K run, walk or jog through beautiful Mid Devon parkland this September.

Roll out of bed, grab you sponsorship money and jog in your jim-jams for Hospiscare.

The whole family is welcome to run, walk or jog to raise funds for your local Hospice and then enjoym a well earned breakfast on us. The route takes in the beatiful gardens and parkland of Knightshayes Court, where family and friends are welcome to cheer you on.

Run as a family or a team with friends and colleagues. Make every step count by maximising your sponsorship to provide local patients and...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 May):

THEATRE

Skin Deep - The Musical Friday, Exmouth Pavilion Worried that your body isn’t perfect? Then Skin Deep is for you! Yes, YOU! It’s the ultimate look at a subject that obsesses us all: BODY IMAGE. Too fat? Too thin? Never exercised? Gym crazy? Addicted to diets? Hate how you look in the nude? This musical revue has a song for every hang-up, including Embarrassing Bodies, Let It All Hang Out and Does My Bum Look Big in This? The sensational female star and her four boys explore why we don’...

WIN family tickets and meet the stars in our Cirque Berserk! competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/29/2018 - 3:42pm

*** COMPETITION CLOSED ***

After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is coming West for the very first time.

Performances at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth run from Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May and you could win a family ticket to see the show for free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability).

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, Zippos Cirque Berserk! is a danger-filled spectacle to amaze audiences of all ages, from five to 95...

Picnic at the Park

Event Date: 
03/06/2018 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
River Dart Country Park

Our annual Picnic at the Park event is back on Sunday 3rd June!

Get ready for a whole host of fun activities lined up for all the family!

The popular event consists of; assault course, Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, dance display by Danceworks Devon, fun dog show sponsored by Animals in Distress and the River Dart Country Park static vehicle display. There will be appearances from All Whites Rugby Ladies, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Ashburton), Dartmoor National Park, South Hams Hawks & Owls, and Party Ponies By Humaryn/ Humaryn Shetland Pony Rides will be...

Holbefest 2018

Event Date: 
09/06/2018 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Flete Park, Holbeton PL21 9NU

HOLBEFEST is a Devon family festival in Holbeton. A charity event, this family fun and music festival, promises to be bigger and better than ever - with a new location in the beautiful Devon countryside. Get tickets now!

Great bands

Live music will be provided by a cracking line-up including C-Force, Three's Company, Tamar and Crocked Tempo plus more.

Family fun

Family activities include the legendary assault course, which gets harder each year, along side an increasing range of fun activities. The emphasis of Holbefest is on family fun.

5k Fun run...

Wildlife safari

Event Date: 
29/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Fire Beacon Hill, Sidmouth

A wild safari in Devon Bugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!

Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Ranger to explore the heathland and learn all about the creatures who call it home.

Bring binoculars and a camera.

A free event

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/wildlife-safari/

Willow Sunflowers Hearts & Dragonflies

Event Date: 
20/05/2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Make willow crafts with Windrush Willow Aimed at beginners, Richard an expert from Windrush Willow will guide you through making a wide range of items.

Try making hearts, bird feeders, sunflowers, dragonflies, snails and random weave balls out of willow!

Please bring an apron, notepad and packed lunch.

Cost includes all willow materials, expert tuition and hot drinks throughout the day.

You will go home with at least 3 items.

The class takes place in the peaceful Reed Base classroom in the heart of the Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.

£42 per...

Spring flower walk in Cranbrook

Event Date: 
12/05/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Meet at Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Look for signs of spring Walk around the Cranbrook countryside with the Ranger looking for signs of spring!

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Some off path walking. Contact the Countryside team to discuss access.

A free event.

book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/spring-flower-walk-in-cranbrook/

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
06/05/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching 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.

A free event.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/whats-th...

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