Join in the Mammal Society’s annual hunt for Easter Bunnies and Mad March Hares this Easter weekend. The Mammal Society is appealing for the public to record sightings of rabbits and hares and help target conservation efforts in the UK.
Both rabbits and hares are a regular sight in the countryside and are relatively easy to spot compared with many other mammals.
Prof Fiona Mathews, Chair of The Mammal Society, says ‘Rabbits and hares have formed an important part of our ecosystem for a very long time. The native mountain hare was joined by the Brown Hare in the Iron Age,...
Thanks to an ingenious initiative by Exeter based Chartered Surveyor, Kevin Bateman, the three Farming Help Charities: The Addington Fund, R.A.B.I and the Farming Community Network (FCN) have received a total of £20,405 to boost their funds.
As part of the move from the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), all entitlements had to be matched on a one to one hectare basis with the land on which farmers were making a claim. Kevin realised that many farmers had a miss-match between the two and whilst large blocks of entitlements could be traded economically in...
Sidmouth Musical Theatre Society present : Jesus Christ Superstar
The iconic rock musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
No performance on Sunday 20th March, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
The Quay Artists are a group of local artists who are holding an exhibition and sale of art at the Custom House, Exeter Quay on Good Friday 25th March - Sunday 3rd April.
Works for sale are in various mediums including oil, watercolour, pastel and acrylic.
The exhibition is being held in the historic Custom House, located on Exeter's wonderful quayside and a great place for lunch by the River and Canal. The building dates back to 1680 and is itself worth a visit for its wonderful ceiling on the upper floor.
Opening times: 10am-5pm daily (closed 1pm-1.45pm for lunch...
Are you a budding donkey groom? Come along and have some exclusive time to groom and cuddle the donkeys. Book on the day from the Visitors' Centre for just £3 per session. Arrive early to avoid disappointment as there are only limited spaces available!
Face Painting
Times: 12-2pm
Visit the Events Barn to get your face painted with a funky design! £3 per child
Easter Holiday Hunt
Times: All day event
Complete the Easter Holiday Hunt with your friends and family to...
St Sidwell’s Point is the new name for Exeter’s landmark leisure complex and pool, situated in the new St Sidwell’s Quarter.
The name – currently a working title - comes from the adopted Saint of Exeter. Saint Sidwell was martyred in the 8th Century and a water well built where she died at the junction of York Road and Well Street, in front of what is today St Sidwell’s School. People came from miles around to bathe in her waters and water was channelled from the well to parts of Exeter using the Underground Passages
Dave Wright, Manager at St Sidwell’s Community Centre...
Exeter charity CEDA is celebrating news of a £73,000 government grant with South West creative design agency Toucan.
Toucan, which made CEDA its charity of the year, has teamed up with the staff to provide on-going business support.
Josh Beadon, Toucan’s creative director, said they worked collaboratively to help the dedicated staff spend more of their time working with disabled adults and children and less time caught-up in back-room functions.
“We are delighted that CEDA has been successful in securing this vital funding,” added Josh. “In the next 12 months we...
This Easter weekend Wyevale Garden Centre in Sidmouth welcomes visitors in to celebrate the long weekend – and there’s something for everyone! Hop along to find Flopsy the Easter Bunny and enjoy savings on outdoor plants and furniture.
The Big Easter Weekend
Easter Bunny Hunt: Find Flopsy Friday, 25th March, Saturday, 26th March & Monday, 28th March 9:00am-6:00pm
Find the six bunnies hidden around the garden centre and answer their questions to receive a Flopsy sticker!
Nigel Coombs, Garden Centre Manager at Sidmouth, said: “We’re excited to welcome in...
Princesshay is offering a free recruitment service to its occupiers.
‘Recruit Princesshay’ is an initiative developed by The Crown Estate to place skilled candidates into positions within Princesshay as well as the surrounding area.
The free service will be introduced this spring and will welcome Hannah Latty, a Workplace Co-ordinator who will deliver the service. Hannah will arrange visits with local businesses in order to understand the current and future recruitment needs of the organisation.
Recruit Princesshay will help to find skilled candidates who live in...
