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M&S AND Barnardo's to spark something good for Plymouth

Event Date: 
06/09/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
DELL Children's Centre, Plymouth

M&S and Barnardo’s, the children’s charity, are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth. On Tuesday 6 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us create a bright new community space at the Barnardo’s DELL Children’s Centre in Plymouth. Painting and decorating will be the order of the day as we transform the space into a community hub and café.

If you would like to sign-up for participation in our project or to find out...

M&S and Willowbrook Primary to spark something good for Exeter

Event Date: 
05/09/2016 - 10:15am
Venue: 
Willowbrook Primary School, Exeter

M&S and Willowbrook Primary School, a community school in Beacon’s Heath, are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.

On Monday 5 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us to refresh the school’s community areas by re-painting the main hall and the school’s community room which regularly host clubs and classes for adults in the evenings as well as children’s clubs and events run by local organisations and charities...

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the races

Event Date: 
20/08/2016 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

A great day out this summer holiday season, enjoy an afternoon of thrilling racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 20 August.

Treat the family to a day out in Devon – children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.

Racing starts at 14:00 with gates opening at 12:00. The last race takes place at 17:30.

Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Friday 19 August. There will be tickets available at the gate on the day.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. For...

Celebrate 150 years of racing excellence at Newton Abbot – Wednesday 10 August

Event Date: 
10/08/2016 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse to celebrate 150 years of racing at their 150th anniversary fixture on Wednesday 10 August.

To mark this special occasion there will be a free goodie bag for the first 200 adults and a free gift for the first 200 children through the gates on the day, as well as free face painting for children in the Family Enclosure.

Racing starts at 14:10 and gates open at 12:10. The last race is 17:10. Tickets are available at the racecourse’s online ticket store until 17:00 on Tuesday 9 August.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and...

Honiton play areas ready for action

Work has finished on £46,850 of eagerly awaited improvements to East Devon District Council’s Bowling Green/Millers Way and Langford Avenue play areas in Honiton and the two play areas are now open and ready for action.

Earlier this year local children at Honiton Primary School and Honiton Littletown Primary School chose the designs for the improvements to the council’s play areas in Honiton, which have now been implemented to a high standard.

East Devon District Council and Honiton Town Council have been working closely together to spend a total of £46,850 on improvements...

Day of play in Teignbridge

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 07/31/2016 - 11:03am

Families have the chance to celebrate summer in one of Teignbridge’s parks and nature reserves when National Playday comes up next month.

Some of the district’s best places will be filled with fun and games as part of the event which sees thousands of children and their families get out playing at hundreds of community events across the UK.

As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.

National Playday will be celebrated in Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, on Wednesday 3 August...

Powderham Castle’s jam-packed summer season

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:48am

Powderham Castle is gearing up for an exciting, action-packed summer holiday season. The Castle’s summer season will run from Sunday 17 July until Monday 29 August and offers something for everyone.

Attractions this summer include Devon Bird of Prey’s majestic flying displays; which visitors can enjoy daily at 3.30pm along with a static display from 1pm throughout the Devon school holidays. The popular Deer Park Safari will run daily at 1.45pm, 2.45 and 4.15 providing visitors with a fantastic opportunity to view the Castle from the original estuary entrance, explore the ancient...

Top 20 things to do in Devon this summer

Wondering how you’re going to keep the kids amused during the summer holidays? We've come up with a few suggestions here:

Knights and Dragons Let your little ones run loose at Powderham Castle’s Knights and Dragons magical trail by Pocketwatch Theatre. The event is running from 24-29 July and is aimed at children aged 5-11. Each session lasts 45-60 minutes. www.powderham.co.uk

Bird spotting Dust your wellies off and join a guided tour with the RSPB bird spotting. The tours are every Saturday, perfect for the little ones to discover different types of bird species. Entry £...

Jumps racing at Newton Abbot

Event Date: 
25/07/2016 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Celebrate the start of a new week with an afternoon of horseracing in Devon at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 25 July.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 14:15 and gates open at 12:15. The last race is at 17:30.

Join us as the summer holidays get underway – Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.

Tickets are available at our online ticket store until 17:00 on Sunday 24 July.

There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the...

Tile Painting

Event Date: 
10/08/2016 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Wednesday 10th August, 11.00-15.00 (Cathedral) The Cathedral floor is decorated with many beautiful tiles. Come and copy some of the medieval designs and paint your own tile to take home. £2 per tile. Suitable for all ages, no booking required for this drop-in activity.

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