As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're hosting a hand embroidery class - a session where you'll be able to learn all sorts of wonderful hand embroidery stitches, and get to grips with these traditional sewing techniques.
Time and Date: Wednesday 17th August, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book simply call the shop on 01392 437377, or click here to book online.
As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're inviting you to come and decoupage with us! In this session we'll be using pretty paper to decorate one of our cardboard letters - one of our favourite quick to learn crafts.
Time and Date: Wednesday 10th August, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book simply give us a ring on 01392 437377, or book online by clicking here.
As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're inviting you to come and make necklaces with us! Join us for this 90 minute session in which we'll show you all the techniques you need to know to make yourself one lovely necklace.
Time and Date: Wednesday 3rd August, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book just give us a ring on 01392 437377, or book online by clicking here.
As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're getting ready to sew with felt! Book in to come and play with our Big Shot machine, choose from our big range of shapes and ideas and get sewing! We'll be using hand sewing techniques in the class to make and embellish our chosen creations.
Time and Date: Wednesday 27th July, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book in either give us a ring on 01392 437377 or have a look...
Devon Wildlife Trust has teamed up with South West Water to offer a range of wildlife events for all ages this summer. The events have both water and wildlife themes and will include rockpool rambles on the coast, and pond-dipping, bug-hunting and wildlife walks at stunning nature reserves.
Many of the activities will be based at Wembury Marine Centre and beach, near Plymouth, where a freshwater stream surrounded by banks of wildflowers flows into the sea on one of Devon’s most wildlife-rich shorelines. Mike Elsey, Major Supporters Fundraiser for DWT said: “building on the success...
On Saturday 9 August it was time to pop the popcorn for the eagerly anticipated premiere at Exeter Phoenix of The Sqweakening – the cinematic product of the inaugural Summer Film School.
Working alongside a professional crew, 30 children aged between eight and 12 spent five action-packed days creating the original short film, a comedy-horror about a rampant were-hamster. The kids loved it so much that they demanded it be played twice!
A joint partnership between Exeter-based film production company Colourburn and Exeter Phoenix, Summer Film School gave attendees the...
This August, join the East Devon Ranger team and discover colourful bugs, crazy critters and shy seawater creatures. Come along to one of the National Trust’s family afternoon events in Branscombe and you’ll be guaranteed to meet some amazing mini beasts. Children and adults can have a go at stream dipping, rock pool rambles and bug hunts. They are all free - just remember to bring your wellies! "Our summer events are a great way to get closer to nature," explains Head Ranger, Peter Blyth.
"There is an incredible world beneath our feet that kids love exploring. You never know what...
There’s no need to struggle for ways to entertain the family over the summer holidays. Just look towards your local National Trust property, A la Ronde, near Exmouth, where there’s a wealth of activities to keep everyone entertained.
Come along and have a go at the free, family-friendly, outdoor summer quiz trail which runs from 26 July to 7 September, 10.30am - 4.30pm. The team are also offering their very popular summer craft activities on 29 July, 5, 12 and 19 August from 11am to 4pm. Pop along and create a selection of fun things to take home. There will be something different...
This year’s summer holiday is set to be the cycling adventure of a lifetime for Dwight Wood and his 11 year old son Lewis. The London-based pair are planning a 60 day ‘round UK coast tour’ taking in 2,650 miles of spectacular scenery and sights.
Dwight, who is Chairman of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands Preservation Group in East London, is an energetic campaigner for sustainable living and is co-founder of ‘ItDoesTheJob.com’ specialists in lifestyle products for low-energy living.
The bike ride has been planned to demonstrate how easy it is to enjoy a healthy, low carbon...
Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg discusses the challenges that the summer season brings to policing in the region and highlights his campaign against 'legal highs'
The summer holiday is in full swing and as the sun seems to have accepted the key role it has to play in proceedings this year, the annual migration to the south west of eight million holidaymakers is well underway.
The roads are busy with cars that have travelled hundreds of miles – their drivers often stressed, pubs are packed with people enjoying a drink on their holidays, the sea...
