Following a competition and public vote, the East Devon District Council Countryside team are pleased to announce that the winning name of the Seaton Wetlands off-road mobility tramper is the Wetlands Wanderer.
The competition to name the vehicle received over 50 entries. The Countryside team narrowed this down to their top ten and opened the competition up to a public vote. Over 70 people voted for their favourite name.
The winning name which was suggested by three people was the Wetlands Wanderer! The name was announced on March 12th in celebration of Disabled Access Day...
From willow stars and garlands to beautiful Christmas wreaths – East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is laying on a series of festive craft making events next month just in time for Christmas.
Windrush Willow will be running a Willow Christmas decorations workshop in the Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands on Saturday 3 December from 10am to 1pm with an expert on hand to teach how to make garlands, wreaths and stars. The sessions are open to everyone.
All materials will be provided and everything you make can be taken home to decorate your home or to give as gifts this...
Action packed event with countryside activities proves a big hit with local children and parents
Five Sidmouth families recently spent an action packed afternoon at East Devon’s wonderful Seaton Wetlands nature reserve, enjoying a range of fun outdoor activities organised by the council’s Countryside and Community Development services.
The children and families paddled in the stream, looking for fish and freshwater animals, cooked homemade bread on a pit fire, toasted marshmallows and explored the amazing Wetlands. Everyone was in great spirits and the families had...
Make a Rope Weave round bottom basket with Windrush Willow
Come and learn how to weave a Rope Weave round bottom basket with an expert from Windrush Willow.
The course is suitable for beginners as Richard from Windrush Willow will talk you through how to make everything and provide you with all the equipment you require.
The course takes place in the Reed Base in the heart of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Two good hands and eyes needed to work with the willow.
Spaces limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
