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That's Science

Event Date: 
23/10/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Monday 23rd October 2017, 10.00-12.00 (Pearson Education Centre) This popular workshop is appearing again. Be a cool scientist and launch your flying machines around the Cathedral. Make copters and planes whizz across the nave. Can a plane fly with circular wings? What is the biggest paper plane we can fly? Let’s find out! Booking information £7, suitable for children 6 years and over. Book online or telephone 01392 285983.

Plymouth Science Park firm shares secret to business success

Have you ever wondered if there is a secret formula for success? If so, Dafferns Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors may have the answer….

The team, based at Plymouth Science Park, are running a morning workshop on Thursday (14 September) which aims to explore the key areas of making your business a resounding success.

The seminar, entitled The Personal Success Equation, examines the values which can help set you apart from other leaders to ensure your business constantly receives a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from clients, colleagues and industry watchers.

The...

Uke 'N Play with Mike Jackson in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2017 - 8:53am

Australian Mike Jackson will bring his unique ukulele teaching skills to Musicrooms across the country this month - and will be in Exeter on Saturday (11 March).

Mike will be giving free uke lessons to children and adults in store between 11am and 2pm, with a promise that anyone can play the instrument in half an hour.

The author of 10 Uke ‘N Play books and with 37 albums to his name, Mike has been playing and teaching uke for over 60 years.

Born in Lincolnshire, Mike emigrated to Melbourne over 40 years ago, and has since gone on to teach thousands of pupils aged 8...

GDPR Workshop, Primer for Business Managers

Event Date: 
02/03/2017 - 8:30am
Venue: 
The Exeter Science Park Centre, 6 Babbage Way, Exeter EX5 2FN

A short workshop for SME business managers, after which you will understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its commercial impact.

The GDPR represents a fundamental change in the market, and as any businessperson knows, change equals opportunity. So while we will look at the GDPR as a new compliance risk, we will also look at what market change the GDPR is trying to drive, how this impacts business and what opportunities it creates for those that see change as commercial opportunity.

Delegate Outcomes

Understand the principles of the GDPR...

Defining Exeter’s Challenges

Authored by JGeer
Posted: Fri, 12/09/2016 - 9:39am

On 7th December Exeter City Futures held its Challenge Definition Workshop to synthesise insights, comments, and discussion from Exeter City Futures Community. The workshop brought together the most engaged and entrepreneurial community members, members of Exeter City Council, and the Exeter City Futures team.

Introductions from key Exeter City Futures team members, local councillors, and insights from the upcoming Energy Report helped put the workshop into context and inform the day’s activities. During a day of lively and engaged discussion participants worked to define key...

Rich Baxter attends Burrow Farm Workshop

FORMER Exeter Chiefs rugby star turned farmer, Rich Baxter joined a special sausage-making and butchery workshop at a city butchers last week.

Customers and suppliers were invited to the event, which was held at Burrow Farm’s St Thomas butchers shop, Courtney’s.

The event was held to introduce customers to Burrow Farm’s two new Master Butchers, and to give customers a chance to have a go at making their own sausages – something that Burrow Farm’s Courtney’s shop is famous for.

Shop owner Neil Grigg said: ‘We wanted to give our customers a chance to meet our...

Rope weave round basket making course

Event Date: 
11/03/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DP

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.

Please bring...

Wildlife gardening at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
14/02/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Wildlife Garden, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Devon, EX12 2SP

Help the Seaton Wetlands Rangers in the wildlife garden

Pick up hints and tips to make your garden wildlife friendly as you help the rangers at the Seaton Wetlands wildlife garden.

Make your own bird feeder or a bee box to take home and watch wildlife make itself at home in your garden!

Find out more here; http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2017/wil...

Weaving with rush

Event Date: 
11/02/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Make willow items with an expert from Windrush Willow

Come and learn how to weave with willow with an expert from Windrush Willow.

Learn how to make mats and vases out of willow and take home your own unique pieces.

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.

Please bring a packed lunch. Hot drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit...

Wreath making at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
11/12/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Devon, EX12 2SP

Get that festive feeling with the Countryside Rangers at Seaton Wetlands

Make a beautiful Christmas wreath using natural materials for your front door.

Follow instruction from the Countryside Ranger to create your handmade wreath in the heart of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands.

All materials will be provided.

Enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols as you get creative.

There are two sessions:

10am - 12noon: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wre...

2pm to 4pm: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

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