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Crafty fun - a world of words at Devon Guild

Event Date: 
09/03/2014 - 6:00pm to 23/03/2014 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

A new exhibition about words and making at the Devon Guild gallery with fun and learning events.

Major music festival to be staged at Westpoint Exeter

A brand new eclectic music and arts festival, Musico, has just been announced.

The event will be an exciting addition to the ever-growing South West festival scene, which includes Chagstock and the infamous Glastonbury.

Musico will be held at Westpoint Exeter, one of the region's largest event venues, from18th - 20th July.

Westpoint’s Show Ground is to be filled with everything from live rock to vintage markets. This family-friendly event is more than just another music festival; it’s an all-round arts and music experience.

With a number of stages hosting...

Come and try athletics with a difference at Riverside Leisure Centre

Event Date: 
02/11/2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter

Saturday 2nd November 2-4 pm Sportshall Athletics for anyone aged 4-8 or 9-14. Have a go at running, jumping and throwing events 2-4pm at Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter More Sportshall events will take place every month from now until May 2014 - see our website for further details. No experience is needed. Come and have a go at a range of events. Lots of fun to be had! Challenges include sprints, hurdles, distance, relays,high jump, long jump, triple jump, speed bounce, balance, shot, chest pass and turbo javelin. The event costs is £7 for the 2 hour session if you sign up in advance on...

The Toy Train and Collectors Fair

Event Date: 
01/09/2013 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Visit the Toy Train and Collectors Fair - a new show coming to Westpoint!!

Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless: Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Dolls,Teddies .......and much more all under one roof!

Opening Times:

Sunday 1st September: 10.30am - 3pm

Admission:

Adults: £3.50

Children: under 15 years - Free of Charge with an accompanying adult

For more information:

Tel: 01373...

CrossCountry and Mumsnet users offer top tips for family travel

With the school holidays in full swing, families across Britain will be off on their travels - but it doesn’t have to spell out the beginning of traffic jams, squabbling kids and endless toilet breaks.

Research from leading train company CrossCountry reveals that some parents are opting for train services when travelling with children – with 43% of parents agreeing that they are able to have more stimulating conversations with their children on a train than if they were travelling by car.

Just under half (48%) of Exeter parents say they are able to have more stimulating...

Olympic legacy gets Exeter youngsters on their bikes

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2013 - 12:17pm

Britain’s cycling heroes have inspired record numbers of youngsters in Exeter to get on their bikes, according to figures from British Cycling.

The number of young British Cycling members is soaring, with under 18 membership increasing by 32 per cent across the South West in the past year.

Cycling clubs in the region are also experiencing an influx of new young riders, with British Cycling reporting a significant increase in cyclists at all of its 47 Go-Ride clubs across the region – six of which were formed in the past year.

British Cycling Regional Development...

‘HOWZAT’! Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park celebrates a summer of sport

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park continues to celebrate a summer of sport by getting behind the England cricket team for the start of the Ashes. Keen to get involved as always, Buddy and Blossom have been practising hitting for six this weekend!

As part of the summer of sport celebrations Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is offering a fantastic 20% discount when you book online with free return visits within 7 days!

Chris Down, Chief Executive at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said, “We have a wealth of home grown talent here in the UK and it’s great to have so...

Favourite children’s characters ready to meet their fans at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park

The summer is looking bright at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park with a packed calendar of fantastic events and attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be welcoming different children’s characters every Monday throughout the summer holidays to meet and greet their fans.

These include Rastamouse on Monday 22 July; Octonauts on Monday 5 August; Mike the Knight on Monday 12 August and Peppa Pig on Monday 19 August. Guests can also watch Mini Shows staring Bob the Builder on Monday 26 August and Fireman Sam on Monday 29 July...

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

Authored by Theatrebugs
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2013 - 9:05am

Countdown is officially on now Mums and Dads! Just 28 more sleeps until …. The Summer Holidays!

But don’t panic… we’ll gladly take the little ones off your hands for five fun-filled days of of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts. On day five we hit the stage to put on our breathtaking performance of….

The First Ever Whale Story

(the critics have already given us 5 stars, they just know it’s going to be a cracker)

Perry Pirate parks his pirate ship on top of the Sula Sea Fairy’s house- how very silly! Luckily the tiniest fish in the...

Put fun with food on the menu this summer holiday

Budding young chefs in Exeter are being given the chance to roll up their sleeves, put on their aprons and show off their culinary skills at Fun Kitchen cookery workshops.

During the summer holidays children aged between eight and fourteen, are being invited to cook up a selection of scrumptious treats and mouth-watering dishes in the Fun Kitchen at St Peter's Church of England School, Exeter. ​

To fit around parents' busy working lives, children can be can dropped off from 8.30am with an entertaining and fun-filled day of cookery activities going on until 5.30pm.

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