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Drop-in & Stitch - Emoji Badges, Emoticon Patches! -

Event Date: 
31/05/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsman

Make Emoji Badges & Emoticon Patches!

What are you feeling today? Happy, sad, excited, wide awake? Express yourself using embroidery, applique and textile collage on to a patch or badge. Materials are provided; you can also bring your own personal fabric pieces. We suggest a donation of £1 per person.

Free, drop-in, no booking required. (Under 13 yrs children accompanied by an adult please.) Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch Main Gallery, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF 01626 832223

Exeter researchers say computer game could help children choose healthy food

A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study.

Children who played a seven-minute game devised by University of Exeter psychologists made healthier choices when asked to pick foods afterwards.

The game involves reacting to images of healthy food by pressing a button, and doing nothing if unhealthy foods are shown.

“The sight of foods like chocolate can activate reward centres in the brain at the same time as reducing activity in self-control areas,” said Lucy Porter, the lead...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/12/2017 - 11:54am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter over Easter.

THEATRE

Starlight Express Daily, until Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical on wheels speeds into the Corn Exchange. Presented by Exeter's own Stage by Stage with a cast of over 50, this will be an unforgettable treat for all the family. An amateur youth group production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Thoroughly Modern Millie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Based on the 1967 Academy award-winning film,...

Exeter pro wrestler Jason King's biggest show yet!

Exeter based wrestler Jason King is very excited for his biggest show to date when he takes part in LEP Wrestling’s Supershow on Sunday 23rd April.

The show will be held in Torquay, Barton at the Acorn Centre with a fantastic set up that will look like a dream. But for Exeter’s very talented wrestler Jason King, there is more at stake than just the participation.

Jason King last year made wrestling headlines becoming the longest LEP Academy Champion in history holding the championship for over one year. Jason would also have one of the best wrestling years than any other...

Wrestling Supershow Torquay

Event Date: 
23/04/2017 - 2:30pm to 5:45pm
Venue: 
The Acorn Centre, Barton Torquay

Huge wrestling supershow set to hit Barton Torquay at the Acorn Centre on Sunday 23rd April.

An Easter Holiday Afternoon show for the entire family.

Doors will open from 2:30pm and the show expected to kick off just after 3pm and finishing around 5pm.

Chance to meet the stars and have photos with them backstage!

You can purchase tickets online using our Skiddle website, more information on our own website listed below, check out our Facebook page under Torquay Wrestling, or contact us on 07445 698061.

Easter egg hunt at 'The Lookout', RSPB Bowling Green nature reserve

Event Date: 
14/04/2017 - 11:00am to 17/04/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham EX3 0BG

Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April 11 am-1 pm; 2 pm-4 pm Price: £1.50 per Child - bring an adult for free

Keep the children entertained during the Easter break. Hop along to 'The Lookout' at our revamped hide at Bowling Green for an Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny has hidden clues around our Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve and we need your help to answer all his questions and - you could win some Easter chocolate!

To join in with the spring madness just visit 'The Lookout' for a handy clue sheet and off you go! Once the conundrum has been solved, every child...

Spoon People puppet-making - free Easter drop-in workshop

Event Date: 
12/04/2017 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey

Our free kids & family workshop this Easter holidays is: ’Spoon people’ puppet-making! Create a wooden spoon friend with personality. Have them feature in a mini egg and spoon race movie! Donate £1 per wooden spoon or bring your own. Materials provided. Qualified staff supervising activity. Free, drop-in workshop. No need to book. (Under 13 yrs children accompanied by an adult please).

Creative Kid's Easter Workshops @ Bunyip Craft

Event Date: 
04/04/2017 - 10:30am to 13/04/2017 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Bunyip Craft, 111-113 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JF

Bunyip Craft on Fore Street, Exeter, is excited to be hosting extra Creative Kid’s sessions in the Easter holidays! In these workshops you’ll be able to get making with spring decoupage, easter cross stitch and bracelet making. We recommend these classes to those between ages 6 & 16, but smaller ones may be perfectly capable too.

The cost is £5 per person, which includes all of the materials and refreshments. To book you can either book online, in the shop or on 01392 437377 – these classes do get very busy so we can only guarantee you a place if you book in advance.

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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...

mum2mum market Exeter

Event Date: 
11/09/2016 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
America Hall, pinhoe, Exeter

Mum2mum Market Exeter

September 11th 13.30 – 15.30 - America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter

Book a stall now at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Need to declutter?

Why not have a clear out and sell all your outgrown baby and children’s toys, books, clothes and equipment like cots, pushchairs and mosses baskets at our award winning pop-up indoor market and keep 100% of the takings?

Don’t worry if you haven’t sold before, we will guide you through the process with our sellers’ tips to help you get the pricing and presentation right so you maximise your...

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