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Woodland work-out!

Event Date: 
15/11/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods , Holyford Lane, Colyton, EX24 6HW Satellite Satellite

Join us in nature's 'green-gym'

Join the Countryside ranger and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society in nature's 'green-gym'!

Help to conserve wildlife with a range of practical tasks, meet like-minded people and feel the health benefits of spending more time outdoors.

No dogs.

Please book toensure there are enough snack refreshments for everyone!

Please contact the Counryside team in advance about any health/ physical concerns.

Book online here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2017/woo...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
04/11/2017 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
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.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2017/wha...

Hedge walk and seed collecting

Event Date: 
04/11/2017 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Celebrate Hedge Week in Cranbrook

Join the Cranbrook Country Park ranger to celebrate Hedge Week.

Walk to gather seeds from your hedges in Cranbrook then head back to the Younghayes Community Centre to plant them.

Take your planted seeds home and watch them grow!

Meet at the community centre at 10am.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Nightwalk at Holyford Woods

Event Date: 
03/11/2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods nr Colyford, Meet at Seaton Tower picnic area, Near Seaton Tower Services (nearest postcode EX12 2TH)

Experience the woods after dark!

Search for owls and look for stars as you discover the science behind your night vision.

Wrap up warm, wear your wellies or boots and bring a torch just in case!

The walk will finish with a yummy hot chocolate in the woods to warm up!

Minimum 8 years old.

Book a space online: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2017/nig...

A spooktacular half term and Halloween for Devon!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/21/2017 - 11:45am

Devon’s Top Attractions are getting ready for a Spooktacular half term of fun and Halloween happenings and will be offering the very best selection of scary fun and spooky surprises.

A spell will be cast across the county this October Half Term with many ‘trick or treats’ on offer. From bats to broomsticks, pumpkins to parties, it’s all going on! There will be lots of low key Halloween and pumpkin fun for the preschoolers and younger ones and lots of spine-chilling frightful fun for the older children.

Ride the ‘Beer Frights Ghost Train’ at Pecorama and receive a spooky...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 October)

THEATRE

The Weir Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter In a small Irish town, the locals exchange stories round the crackling fire of Brendan’s pub to while away the hours one stormy night. As the beer and whisky flows, the arrival of a young stranger, haunted by a secret from her past, turns the tales of folklore into something more unsettling. One story, however, is more chilling and more real than any of them could have ever imagined. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/the...

Seaton Wetlands Tree Trail

Event Date: 
17/10/2017 - 10:00am to 30/10/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Discover the trees at Seaton Wetlands

Explore Seaton Wetlands and discover 6 species of tree living on the reserve. Name all 6 using clues and interesting facts provided along the trail.

Collect a trail map and pencil from the Lookout.

Return your completed trail to Seaton Jurassic for a free child’s entry to the exhibit. *T&Cs apply.

Short sections are unsuitable for buggies, however, buggies can be left near-by.

*Free childs ticket T&C’s One free child entry to Seaton Jurassic when accompanied by a full paying adult. May not be used in...

Windrush willow: rush matts and vases

Event Date: 
28/10/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Come and make a rush matt and a vase with Windrush Willow

Join Windrush Willow in the beautiful setting of Seaton Wetlands to make a rush matt and a vase.

Learn to make a check weave square, a airing weave to shape the items and finish with asimple track border.

All instruction and materials are provided.

Booking required

£42 per person

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/october-2017/wind...

Halloween crafts at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
26/10/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Join the Education rangers at Seaton Wetlands for a morning for crafting!

Make autumnal and Halloween themed crafts using natural materials.

No booking required.

£3 per child.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/october-2017/hall...

Halloween crafts at Cranbrook

Event Date: 
25/10/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Join the Country Park rangers in Cranbrook for an afternoon of making!

Use natural materials to make autumnal and Halloween themed crafts.

no booking required.

£3 per child

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/october-2017/hall...

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