Devon

Reindeer trail

Event Date: 
20/12/2016 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton Devon, EX12 2SP

Father Christmas needs your help

Father Christmas has lost his reindeer!

Follow the clues around the Wetlands to help track them down.

Once the reindeer have been found, warm up with crafts and hot drinks in the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base.

A drop in session.

£3 per child for craft materials.

Find out more: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/reindeer-trail/

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
17/12/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come and bird watch 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.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wha...

Holyford Woods work party

Event Date: 
14/12/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Holyford Farm (SY 236 923) , Holyford Woods, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HW

Join a practical work group in Holyford Woods

Join the EDDC Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Volunteers in Holyford Woods for a woodland management work party in the lovely Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs and bring your lunch.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/hol...

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/...

RSPB Avocet cruises on the Exe Estuary - Extra Cruise - 26th November

Event Date: 
26/11/2016 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exe Estuary, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0JH

Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only. See details below. Booking essential

Stop Press: Extra cruise due to popular demand: 26 November at 10.30 am.

Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.

All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders...

Police warning after attempted sexual assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 8:18pm

Police are advising the public to be vigilant after an attempt was made to sexually assault a woman.

Police are currently investigating an attempted sexual assault in Exeter that happened on Thursday (3 November) between 1.40pm and 2pm.

A woman was approached by two unknown men, both dressed in black with black gloves, who then attempted to sexually assault her in the lane, which runs between Bathern Road and Cumberland Drive adjacent to the A3015 (Rydon Lane) in Exeter. The woman managed to fight them off to which the men ran off.

Police are appealing for witnesses...

Exeter Christmas Market to go ahead

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 7:26pm

It has been confirmed this afternoon that the 2016 Exeter Christmas Market will go ahead. Included in this year’s event will be a special chalet for the use of independent traders in the cathedral area who have been closed since the fire took place.

The Market starts on Saturday 19 November and runs until Sunday 18 December.

Exeter City Council, Exeter Cathedral and Market Place (operators of the market) have been working tirelessly with safety advisors over the past number of days to establish a safe and appropriate way forward. Given the extent of the damage caused by the...

Men’s New Look store to open in Princesshay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 3:44pm

Fashion retailer New Look is opening a stand-alone menswear store in Princesshay, Exeter this month.

The 1,900 sq. ft. store will open at 10am on Wednesday 9th November, and joins the collection of 16 New Look Men stores across the UK.

Centre Director for Princesshay, Wayne Pearce said: “We are delighted to welcome New Look Men to Princesshay, offering additional men’s fashion to our portfolio alongside Superdry, River Island and Topman.”

To celebrate the launch of the New Look Men store, the first 25 customers spending over £25 on Wednesday 9th November will...

Tree planting

Event Date: 
08/12/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Knapp Copse car park, Putts Corner, Sidbury, EX10 0QQ

A day of tree planting with the Countryside team and volunteers

Can you help us plant new trees?

On Thursday 8 December the East Devon District Council Conservation volunteers will be planting trees in the stunning Roncombe Valley.

Please come along and lend a hand on this important conservation task.

Tea and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Living Willow structure maintenance

Event Date: 
03/12/2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DQ

During this course you will learn how to plant and maintain a Living Willow Structure.

This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). All tools and materials will be provided. Work with Richard, an expert from Windrush Willow  to develop your knowledge of working with willow.

This course will run outdoors whatever the weather!

Good mobility is needed for this course.

Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available during this course.

Free places are available for regular East Devon District Council Countryside volunteers,...

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