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Marie Curie’s first shop in Exeter opens on South Street

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/07/2018 - 8:32am

Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, has opened a new shop in Exeter. The shop on South Street is the first the charity has opened in Exeter and will raise vital funds to help Marie Curie Nurses care for people living with a terminal illness. The shop was officially opened by local Marie Curie Nurse, Linda Haynes, Shop Manager Vikki Coshall and Devon Community Fundraiser Connie Thomas who cut a ribbon and celebrated the opening of the new store. The charity is urging shoppers in Exeter to shop and donate, and help support the 97 Marie Curie Nurses who work across Devon, currently...

Apple day at Elbury Farm Orchard

Event Date: 
29/09/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Elbury Farm, Broadclyst, EX5 3BH

Make delicious apple juice Help to gather apples to chop and press to make delicious fresh fruit juice.

Bring a container and take some home.

No dogs.

Wellies advised.

Limited disabled access, please contact the Countryside team to discuss.

Free no booking required.

Outdoor meditation 22 Sept

Event Date: 
22/09/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Learn to meditate outdoors Join local instructor, Katherine Bolton in the peaceful wildlife garden at Seaton Wetlands for a morning of mindfulness and meditation.

Learn basic meditation skills and take home some quick-fix tips for handling stressful or busy times.

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

Please bring a mat/ towel to sit on and wear comfortable loose fitting clothes.

£10 per person. booking required.

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Bat Walk 20 Sept

Event Date: 
20/09/2018 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Discover bats at Seaton Wetlands Join the Countryside rangers for a twilight walk at Seaton Wetlands.

Look for evidence of greater horseshoe bats and listen using a bat detector.

Wrap-up warm and enjoy hot drinks in the Discovery Hut to finish. No dogs.

£5 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/september-2018/ba...

Family forage and cook-up

Event Date: 
15/09/2018 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods nr Colyford, Meet at Seaton Tower picnic area, Near Seaton Tower Services, NEAREST POSTCODE EX12 2TH Satellite Satellite

Discover food in the forest Join the Education Ranger for a foraging walk in the woods, followed by snacks cooked over the fire including seasonal wild foods.

Children to be accompanied.

Well behaved dogs on leads only.

£6 per person. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/september-2018/fa...

Tai Chi on the Maer

Event Date: 
15/09/2018 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Venue: 
The Maer, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2BX

Join qualified Tai Chi instructor, Sam Forder on the Maer front 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 lead to further practice...

Bat Walk 6 Sept

Event Date: 
06/09/2018 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Discover bats at Seaton Wetlands

Join the Countryside rangers for a twilight walk at Seaton Wetlands.

Look for evidence of greater horseshoe bats and listen using a bat detector.

Wrap-up warm and enjoy hot drinks in the Discovery Hut to finish. No dogs.

£5 per person. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/september-2018/ba...

Outdoor Theatre. The Importance of Being Earnest

Event Date: 
30/08/2018 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Gardens, Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, EX8 1NZ

Enjoy a hilarious evening of theatre in Manor Gardens, Exmouth

Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. Handbags at dawn!

A hilarious performance in Exmouth's Manor Gardens.

Bring a chair, picnic and a blanket and enjoy a night at the theatre with a difference!

Adults £13.30, Under16 £8.00, Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £37 Book via: http://thepantaloons.co.uk/ .

Rockpool Ramble Exmouth

Event Date: 
30/08/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth beach, left of the lifeboat station (when facing the sea), Queens Drive, Exmouth, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX8 2AY

Explore the mysterious world of Exmouth's rockpools with the Countryside team.

Learn where to look and what to look out for.

Buckets and nets available to borrow. Bring your own if you have them.

Suggested dnation £3 per child. No booking required

Family adventure day

Event Date: 
30/08/2018 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Offwell Woods, Honiton, EX14 9SB

A fun-day at Offwell Woods A fun, hands-on day with the Education Ranger at Offwell Woods.

An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills. Den building, fire lighting, cooking and crafts.

Children must be accompanied. Aimed at 7 to 14 years. Min age 5.

£13 per child. Booking required.

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

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