events

Exe Estuary Mud Walk 27 May

Event Date: 
27/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival

As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks!

Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Wear wellies or old shoes that can get very wet and muddy.

Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Children must be accompanied.

A free event!

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/exe-estu...

Seaton Wetlands Plant and Cake Sale

Event Date: 
25/05/2018 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Pick up plant bargains and enjoy tea and cake Pick-up a variety of plant bargains, nurtured by our fantastic volunteers.

While you choose your shrubs enjoy tea and cake from the Discovery Hut.

The plant and cake sale takes place in the centre of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands.

No dogs.

Donations for plants and cakes.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/plant-an...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
24/05/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Island hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Island Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

A free event.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/whats-th...

Willow Sunflowers Hearts & Dragonflies

Event Date: 
20/05/2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Make willow crafts with Windrush Willow Aimed at beginners, Richard an expert from Windrush Willow will guide you through making a wide range of items.

Try making hearts, bird feeders, sunflowers, dragonflies, snails and random weave balls out of willow!

Please bring an apron, notepad and packed lunch.

Cost includes all willow materials, expert tuition and hot drinks throughout the day.

You will go home with at least 3 items.

The class takes place in the peaceful Reed Base classroom in the heart of the Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.

£42 per...

Spring flower walk in Cranbrook

Event Date: 
12/05/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Meet at Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Look for signs of spring Walk around the Cranbrook countryside with the Ranger looking for signs of spring!

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Some off path walking. Contact the Countryside team to discuss access.

A free event.

book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/spring-flower-walk-in-cranbrook/

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
06/05/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

A free event.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/whats-th...

Outdoor Meditation

Event Date: 
02/05/2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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 an evening 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.

Book online here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/outdoor-...

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THEATRE

The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Meet Marc and Bella Chagall! The flying lovers of Vitebsk! Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella are immortalised as the picture of romance. But whilst on canvas they flew, in life they walked through some of the most devastating times in history. Daniel Jamieson’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk traces this young couple as they navigate the Pogroms, the Russian Revolution, and each other. Emma Rice’s...

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THEATRE

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