Easter

Bikes bring a bounty of Easter gifts!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/24/2017 - 2:59pm

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple, would like to thank everyone who donated gifts for its children and families this Easter

The hospice has been inundated with lots of Easter goodies, including a chocolate bonanza donated by members of the Exeter Bike Club and Taw & Torridge Bike Club who visited the hospice at the Easter weekend to deliver their gifts.

Although many of our life-limited children cannot eat the chocolate themselves, as the hospice offers respite care for the whole family including brothers and sisters, the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/12/2017 - 11:54am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter over Easter.

THEATRE

Starlight Express Daily, until Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical on wheels speeds into the Corn Exchange. Presented by Exeter's own Stage by Stage with a cast of over 50, this will be an unforgettable treat for all the family. An amateur youth group production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Thoroughly Modern Millie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Based on the 1967 Academy award-winning film,...

Post Brexit Easter

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 6:05pm

We are living at a crossroads when an emphasis on the common wealth or common good is being replaced by an uncertain and dubious individualism.

I have spent the last 35 years of my life and ministry struggling against ‘social evils’ and the forces of reaction. I have collectively engaged in activities promoting greater compassion and equality, peaceful resolution of conflict, justice and togetherness. With others, I have actively campaigned against lack of purpose, homelessness, ecological destruction, xenophobia, social exclusion and so on.

We have celebrated cultural...

Seaton adventure golf declared officially open

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:58am

Seaton’s wonderful new Jurassic themed adventure golf course in Seafield Gardens has been officially opened (on Friday 7 April) by East Devon District Council, Seaton Town Council and LED, who have worked hard in partnership to make this exciting visitor attraction ready for residents and visitors to enjoy this spring.

Councillor Paul Diviani, the Leader of East Devon District and Councillor Marcus Hartnell, the Chairman of Seaton Town Council, who is also East Devon’s lead councillor for Seaton, cut the ribbon assisted by Mike Vine, East Devon’s Parks Improvement Officer (who is...

Bishopsteignton Easter Fayre

Event Date: 
22/04/2017 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Bishopsteignton Community Centre

Starting at 10.30am and running through to 1.30pm on Saturday 22 April, the Bishopsteignton Pre-School Easter Fayre, which is free to enter, will have a bouncy castle for small children, face painting, games and competitions as well as plant stalls, tombolas and much more besides. Old favourites will include splat the rat, sun flower seed growing, toy stalls and Easter mask-making. There’ll even by cream teas, cakes and refreshments to keep everyone happy. The Easter Bonnet Parade will see a fantastic array of creations on display. The parade, seen as the highlight of the Fayre by many,...

Easter crafts and challenges at Seaton wetlands

Event Date: 
13/04/2017 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Easter family fun at Seaton Wetlands!

Make spring and Easter themed crafts and take part in fun challenges.

No booking required. £3 per child.

More info at wildeastdevon.co.uk

Easter crafts and challenges

Event Date: 
12/04/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Standing dead trees on Post Coach Way, Cranbrook

Family fun at Cranbrook!

Make spring and Easter themed craft and take part in fun challenges.

No dogs.

Weather permitting.

Children must be accompanied.

No booking. £3 per child.

Family explorer day at Trinity Hill

Event Date: 
11/04/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill car park, Trinity Hill Road, near Axminster, EX13 5SS

Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society along with East Devon District Council's Education ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun.

Explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives here and get creative!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suggested donation £3 per family group.

Book online at www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Family adventure day

Event Date: 
07/04/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Liverton Copse SY025822

A fun, hands on day with the Education ranger at Liverton Copse.

An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills such as den building, fire lighting, cooking, crafts and more.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking required at wildeastdevon.co.uk

£12 per child (aimed at 7 to 14 years, min age 5).

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