A new season of events from workshops to discos, theatre to films, storytelling to markets, is coming to libraries across Devon and Torbay from August to October this year.
The Get Creating season encourages communities throughout the county to get in touch with their creative side, whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even if they wouldn’t describe themselves as creative. Most are offered free or at a very low cost.
It’s the second time Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across the county, has...
With almost a third [31%] of families in South West England worried about feeding their children during the school holidays*, shoppers in the area are being urged to support a campaign ensuring youngsters get nutritional food this summer.
As part of its Stronger Starts programme, Tesco stores in Devon are inviting customers to round up their bill to the nearest pound at the checkout during one week in July and another in August, with all funds being split between the food charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
This summer will also see Tesco expand its pre-packed...
After the huge success of last year’s Summer at the Quayside, Exeter’s historic quayside area will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all the family. Organised by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, free events will be taking place over the school summer holidays until Friday 1 September.
Expect theatre, art, workshops, entertainers, music, poetry, Storytelling, games, circus skills and much more, with everyone welcome and no booking required. The events take place under the Transit Shed, right in front of the Exeter Custom House.
Bird & Blend Tea Co. the wizards of tea, have unveiled the perfect range of summer cold brew teas, capturing the essence of cocktails - without a drop of alcohol!
And during the school summer holidays they will be offering a kids cold brew drink for free (worth £3.75) with every adult purchase of its cold brew flavours.
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.
The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.
Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native trees, shrubs and plants, the play park offers a safe natural environment for younger members of the family to let their imaginations run free.
Children fascinated by the exploits of Ariel can experience what it’s like to be a real-life mermaid or merman this summer with the launch of mermaid and shark swimming lessons at Cofton Holidays in South Devon.
Following hot on the heels of Disney’s recent announcement that Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in the upcoming The Little Mermaid remake, Cofton Holidays expects the experience to be a real hit with kids looking to channel their inner mermaid or shark.
The South Devon holiday park, near to the pretty coastline of Dawlish, will be running mermaid and shark...
Spend an unforgettable summer's afternoon with us at our Summer Sunday horseracing fixture.
Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.
Don’t forget, children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID enjoy FREE entry at all fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse this year.
Our new children’s play area in the Family Enclosure will...
With the school holidays fast-approaching, Newton Abbot Racecourse will be celebrating the start of summer with an extra-special treat for racing lovers at their Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 23 July.
Alongside seven thrilling summer jumps races to entertain racing fans, the racecourse will be offering a rare chance to see behind the scenes on a raceday with their free behind the scenes tour.
Those lucky enough to secure a place on the free tour will be able to: visit the weighing room and learn more about what happens pre and post racing from the Clerk of the Scales, walk...
Make the most of the summer holidays and enjoy making new memories from your afternoon at the races on Wednesday 16 August.
Gates open at 12.00 ahead of the first race at 14.00. The final race of the day will take place at 17.00.
Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.
Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Tuesday 15 August and will also be available at the gates on the day. Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.
