Yoga at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
15/08/2018 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Relax in the peaceful Seaton Wetlands Enjoy breathing, stretching and relaxing exercises in a peaceful environment at Seaton Wetlands.

Bring a mat and blanket (some mats available).

If the weather is poor the class will take place in the Reed Base classroom.

Find out more and book your place with local instructor Yvonne Waite: 01395 517557.

£8 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/yoga-...

Rockpool Ramble Sidmouth

Event Date: 
14/08/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Sidmouth Beach, by Jacobs Ladder, Peak Hill, Sidmouth, EX10 8RZ

Discover the wonders of Sidmouth's rockpools Explore the mysterious world of Sidmouth's rockpools with the Countryside team.

Learn where to look and what to look out for.

Some buckets and nets available to borrow - please bring your own if you have them.

Suggested donation £3 per child. No booking required.

Bug hunt at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
09/08/2018 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Hunt for the bugs which call the wetlands home Dip in the pond and sweep net through the meadows and see what you can find with the Countryside rangers.

£3 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/bug-h...

Mini beast mayhem in Cranbrook

Event Date: 
08/08/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Cranbrook Country Park, meet at the standing dead trees, Post Coach Way, EX5 7AB

Come and find the bugs living in Cranbrook's green spaces.

Dip in the stream, sweep net through the grass and make natural crafts with the Countryside team.

Children must be accompanied.

No dogs.

Limited accessibility, please contact the Countryside team to discuss.

£3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/mini-...

A wild day on the Maer

Event Date: 
06/08/2018 - 10:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Maer, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2BX

Come to The Maer Local Nature Reserve and get creative! A day packed with crafts and wildlife activities by the seaside with the Countryside team and other local wildlife organisations.

Bring a picnic and enjoy a whole day out.

Suggested donation £4 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/a-wil...

Tai Chi on the Heaths

Event Date: 
03/08/2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Woodbury Castle, B3180 NEAREST POSTCODE EX5 1HE

Learn Tai Chi basics Join qualified Tai Chi instructor, Sam Forder on the East Devon Heaths for a unique Tai Chi experience.

This taster session will introduce the concepts and benefits of practising Tai Chi.

Tai Chi is an excellent exercise for the whole body, and practicing in the outdoor environment can enhance our connection to nature.

Practicing Tai Chi can strengthen our immune system, whilst also putting a large emphasis on improving the bodies' energy system.

An introductory session can be the first step for both new and returning students, and could...

Fun in the stream at Cranbrook 2 August

Event Date: 
02/08/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Cranbrook Country Park, meet at the standing dead trees, Post Coach Way, EX5 7AB

Come and make a splash in the Crannybrook Dip for creatures, make a raft and more!

Children must be accompanied.

No dogs.

Unfortunately there is no disabled access.

£4 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/fun-i...

Devon business transformed into riot of colour!

A SPECTACULAR riot of colour will transform Devon’s The Bear Trail when it holds a fantastic family fundraising event later this month to celebrate its second birthday.

The muddy obstacle course, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is holding ‘The Colour Bomb’ event on Sunday, July 22 - and it promises to be a party atmosphere. The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion where participants will find 27 obstacles to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in!

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Exeter leads early cancer diagnosis in major policy centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:35am

A national expert on cancer diagnosis will take a lead role in a new £4.75 million centre to create research that guides policy.

Professor Willie Hamilton, of the University of Exeter Medical School, has been appointed Early Diagnosis Lead for the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Cancer Awareness, Screening and Early Diagnosis.

The new unit is a collaboration between a number of universities to try to improve cancer treatment and survival rates. Professor Hamilton said: “Early diagnosis of cancer is crucial to getting the best...

The Colour Bomb

Event Date: 
22/07/2018 - 11:00am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Bear Trail, Honiton

We're excited to share that The Bear Trail Colour Bomb is back for 2018 and it's BIGGER & BETTER!! Come and join The Bear Trail for a day of colour, mud and family fun!! We have 27 obstacles for you to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in! Sunday, 22nd July, 11am-1pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm

The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion! Colour explosions will shower you in a fabulous rainbow whilst you make your way around the course!

And the best thing? You can go...

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